Wreath Making Party

Oh what an afternoon! Another FIRST in the books!!! I hosted a wreath making party inspired by my dear friend Tania @thebendflowercompany who hosted one in her new space in Bend, OR last year and said it was a total blast! We laughed, we learned and we all left with the most beautiful wreaths to…

She’s my cherry pie!!!

Do you have a group of gals that you get together with every month?  Whether it’s book club or wine night or just a mom’s night out?  Well I am fortunate enough to have moved into this beautiful neighborhood 9 years ago, when my youngest was 2 weeks old. (Oh yes. That’s a WHOLE OTHER…

Delightful Veggie-packed Dinner

I love a challenge.  I DON'T love to challenge people!  I am referring to when I hear someone say, "Oh, that can't be done." or "Only she can pull that off" or "I have no idea how that would be created."  It sparks something in me that takes it from "No you can't" to "YES…

Easy $12 Bouquet

Valentine's Day is next week---WHAT??!!! How did this happen?  *sigh* I have always told my husband, "DO NOT get me flowers for Valentine's Day!"  Seriously.  They hike up the prices just for that one week. Come February 15th, that $50 bouquet is now back to $14.95.  It's so absurd. Once again, I have a trick…

A little sip of Paris

I had the best weekend last weekend and I think it's because it all started with this delicious and simple cocktail! 🙂  (Isn't Winston the cutest in the background?!  I had to include him in the photo!  In fact, I think he's eyeing my cocktail!!!!!) As always, I was browsing the "NEW ITEMS" section at…