There is so much more you can do with your ornaments other than hanging them from your tree. Let me show you how to dress up your favorite holiday ornaments during the Christmas season. Christmas ornaments are my thing. I’m always drawn to them no matter the style or age… vintage, new, rustic, plaid. I…
My blog is about home, garden, and life in the Pacific Northwest. But today I want to share my personal thoughts about the Thanksgiving & Christmas holidays, traditions, and living life to the fullest. Our Past Holiday Family Traditions My daughter, Katie, and I had some amazing holiday traditions. Here we are at Pike Place…
How is your garden looking this autumn? Ours is slowly fading away but there’s still plenty of beauty to be seen. Let me take you on a tour of the fall cottage garden from the beginning of the season to just last week and share what’s happening in the Pacific Northwest, hardiness zone 8b. Welcome…
Do you love shopping for antique and vintage finds as much as I do? Let me take you on a tour of one of my favorite shops in the South Puget Sound, Saltwater Antiques, and show you what I took home on the last shopping trip. Welcome to Saltwater Antiques, located in Poulsbo, Washington. Previously…
Do you often wonder whether you should be splitting and transplanting your perennials in the fall or the spring? I’ve created a guide that includes some of the more common plants below, with the best times for dividing perennials, and how to do so. Timing is Key When Dividing Your Garden Perennials Timing and technique…
Are you looking for ideas to plan the perfect fall table? Here are 5 tablescapes I’ve created for the fall season, using natural elements from the garden to create a warm and cozy setting. Creating a tablescape during the fall season can be so much fun. There are many inspiring ways to bring the natural…