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Snow Day

Snow day in Seattle!

Thanks for noticing

Photo by Bethany @ One Girl Trucking

I visit a blog called One Girl Trucking which is far from my world. There are entertaining and heart warming stories of her work days & nights hauling freight. Her truck Rosie is beautiful. I love reading her tales on the road, stories about her farm and seeing her photographs. A country girl with a taste for adventure. Once in awhile she will let you ride next to her via a video and it's trippy.

How thrilled I was that she listed our blog as one that she visits. Thank you so much....

Portland Shopping

We are longing to go back to Portland for another load from our favorite haunts. Note to self: bring larger vehicle. Our car was stuffed with furniture and items from: Home Goods, Z Gallerie, West Elm, & Fabric Depot.

We are going back for these bistro tables from West Elm.

Table Setting

A last minute scramble to put together a simple Valentine dinner for four. I wasn't feeling well but new I had to rally and find some way to make this day different from the rest. For my husband I made a card that listed many of the things I love about him. (I can make a list better than I can create a poem.) The girls got a  simple gift and the table setting I think is more for me.

Slighty annoyed that husband broke the best plate of this collection while serving dinner. ugh... It's my luncheon china by Villeroy and Boch called Design 1900 (now discontinued). I can tell I wasn't feeling well cause I missed several details in the setting that I am certain Mother and Sister Extraordinaire would notice.

The Kittens

Just want our little Elle-belle to know that we are taking very good care of her babies and that they are happy.

 Had to put a towel on their favorite chair at Auntie E's house. We are not telling Uncle Andrew that the cats are allowed to climb on anything and everything because they stole our hearts.

 Loving a moment in the sun on top of my desk in the studio.

Another day snuggled together. So sweet...but I know they cannot wait to get back to loving you and your pesky brothers.

Hip Containers

At the Seattle Design Center we ran into a new vendor. Can't find their info online... They can create a planted container and rent it, decorate your home for an event or for the holidays and sell these ever-so-hip containers.

Flower & Garden Show

The Northwest Flower and Garden Show is just around the corner.  This is an event and shopping experience not to be missed. February 23 - 27th.

 I do not know the official theme behind the show this year but it sounds like the gardens will take inspiration from children's books. Last year water was a reoccurring theme.

I usually choose my Dalia's from Dan's Dahlias and my espalier fruit trees and shrubs from Rain Tree Nursery. You will get them bare root which is ideal for transporting.

Airstream Decorating

Trina Turk @ Schumacher Fabrics

Dahlias with their vintage feel are also a decorating inspiration.

 I think Trina Turk had my Airstream in mind when designing all of these pillow.

Cultural Fair

Each year, at my daughter's school, 8th graders gather information on their families and present a story board. I was loving all the vintage photos and the rich displays.

Think Pride and Prejudice..

and prams in the park...

Hollywood starlett...

love the scenic backdrop and the layers of ruffles.

 one in every crowd... a fancy looking Scotish bloke

Staging

It was another crazy week of juggling jobs and checking out new properties. We were unloading houses and loading houses back to back. Here is a condo behind U Village.

 This vignette changed. The final result is in the last photo.

We added 2 chairs for a better look and more seating.