I like to keep baskets of colorful flowers on my front porch to welcome guests On Fridays, my boyfriend comes over to take me out to dinner and spend the weekend with me. He’s a bit of a “neat freak,” so to make him more comfortable during his visit, I spend extra time and energy…
Summer will draw to an end soon, but for now it’s still here. We still have time to enjoy outdoor activities, warm weather, sunshine, and a less frantic schedule than when our kids (if any) start school again. What’s still on your to-do list for summertime enjoyment? What can you squeeze in before the nights…
I’m so excited for summer to begin! I’m looking forward to gardening, sleeping outside, outdoor movie theaters, eating on restaurant patios, walks on the beach.. I’m excited to wear sundresses again! What are you most looking forward to in the sunny season ahead?
My new outdoor living room, and favorite place to be in the evenings I’m peeking at the weather for the rest of the United States, wondering what it’s like for my friends enjoying a beautiful sunny 75 degree day in San Diego, for my friends in Dallas where it’s hitting 95, and sympathizing with my…
The transitional tea I’m enjoying drinking – I’m not ready for autumn tea flavors yet! I want to get a few things done this afternoon before I go out to dinner and a movie. I want to feel like I have accomplished something going into the weekend, so if I spend the rest of it…
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…
Easing into autumn with Slatkin’s new Apple Crumble candle Today is the first day of high school for my foster daughter. It’s still summery here in Seattle; she will most likely wear a t-shirt to school, and not need a coat or umbrella. Just one of the trees along the road has turned orange. I…
Sandalwood & Ginger Candle, at The Body Shop August may be over soon, but that doesn’t mean summer is gone. Here in Seattle, it’s pleasant and sunny in the 70s. I’m dreading another long cold rainy, snowy winter. An Indian summer would be fine with me! Look back over your last three months. Have you…
“Summer,” by Alphonse Mucha Don’t just sit inside in front of the computer or TV (or both!) this weekend. Make the most of your summer. Go outside! If you don’t have the budget for a restaurant, movie, club, shopping or other treats, do something fun and free – visit a park, go to the library…
When it’s too hot to burn a candle for fragrance, I spritz my home with Green Tea Lemon Body, Room and Linen Spritz My house, like so many in Seattle, doesn’t have air conditioning. We really only need it a couple weeks a year, usually in late August. Then we finally hit the high 90s…