Earth Friendly Hostess Gifts In September I attended the annual fundraising event for Surfrider Foundation – an organization that’s doing all it can to save the world’s oceans from pollution—no easy task. We go every year since Surfrider Foundation is run by our close friend, Chad Nelson, but this year the message really hit home and I keep thinking about […] Read More…
Low, Medium, High | Thanksgiving
One of my favorite aspects of Thanksgiving is setting the table. I love all the fall colors, the warmth of the holiday and the idea of sitting down with the people I love and appreciating each other and the beauty that surrounds us. This year I’ve been busy figuring out how I want my […] Read More…
The Nine | Halloween
Urban Outfitters has really amped up their furniture and home accessories the last few years. They’ve become one of my go-to spots for hip, affordable pieces; particularly for teen and tween bedrooms. Recently I was perusing their web site and was reminded of all the great seasonal goods they also sell. I came across some […] Read More…
Gifting | Mother’s Day Wish List
Mother’s Day is a few weeks away and I’m already planning “my” day. I love Mother’s Day because it’s one time I don’t feel guilty spending the day exactly as I would like (and because I might get to open a present or two). This year I’m thinking of an early morning trip to the […] Read More…
The Nine | Valentine’s Day
Did you know that the celebration of love on Valentine’s Day dates back to the 14th century when the tradition of courtly love flourished? It seems silly to designate one day to acknowledge those we love when, in a perfect world, we would make time to do it every day. But life gets busy and […] Read More…
