Three inexpensive potted plants I picked up from Trader Joe’s to decorate my front porch. I smile every time I come home and see them. September 2012: Tips and resources for starting a book club, dinner party club or tasting club for your friends, neighbors, family, etc. “Back to School For You” – Encouragement to …
Green Tea and Lemon Candle, from The Body Shop August is over, but that doesn’t mean summer is gone. Here in Seattle, it’s pleasant – maybe not sunny, but dry and in the low 70’s. I’m so hoping we have a relatively sunny and warm September and October like we did last year. Look back …
My outdoor living room, made from indoor-outdoor furniture I borrowed from my breakfast nook. Doesn’t it look inviting? I’ve added an outdoor living room to my outdoor office. This is where I sit to read magazines, browse catalogs, text people, and drink tea while watching my dogs play. I try not to do any work …
“Exploring at Sea,” the outfit I plan to get for my six year old’s first day of First grade It’s time to get the kids ready to start school again! I suspect your kids, like mine, will miss summer’s freedom, but secretly anticipate their return to routine and friends. QUICK THINGS TO DO TODAY: Make …
Colorful storage footlockers from The Container Store QUICK THINGS TO DO TODAY: Need to change or scoop cat litter? We sure do – both of our cats are turning up their noses at both of our litter boxes. Made Labor Day weekend plans yet? Inviting people over, or going somewhere yourself? Finalize your plans and …
Enjoying this summer evening outdoors with my dogs – reading and drinking iced tea, burning candles and incense, listening to sprinklers Tonight is the last evening of July. I’m worried that summer is going by so quickly. I’m trying to enjoy the outdoors as much as possible, knowing Seattle’s long rainy fall and winter are …