Welcome to Saltwater Sounds, a collection of ideas, tips, and inspiration. This is where I share all that’s been going on in the world of Shiplap and Shells, what’s to come and the inspiration I have found from other bloggers around the web. This and That… Happy Thanksgiving Week! I’m finding it so hard to…
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…
Faux Christmas trees are considered a great option when it comes to decorating for the holidays. Here are some of my favorite finds for Christmas. More and more people are considering faux Christmas trees as a great option for the holiday season. First of all, you can put your faux Christmas tree up as early…
Are you thinking about creating a new Christmas tree theme this year? I’ll show you my favorite festive holiday ornaments that I’ve found online this year. Buying new ornaments can be one of the easiest ways to change up last year’s holiday decor theme. There are so many fabulous and festive ornaments available from my…
Can you believe the holiday season is here? Come along as I share some simple ideas and plenty of inspiration when it comes to decorating for Christmas and the winter holidays. I don’t know about you but the winter holidays always have a tendency to sneak up on me. It doesn’t matter when I start…
Are you looking for a way to say thank you when visiting someone’s home this holiday season? Here is my gift guide with some of my favorite holiday gifts for your host and hostess. I was taught by a special friend long ago that you should never go to someone’s home empty-handed. Bringing a small…