easter lily

i love all flowers... but this has to be one of my favorites. the beauty and fragrance is so amazing and fresh. whenever i see my first one in the spring, i immediately take one home and put another in my store. they are so simple, yet so elegant. happy easter everyone...my favorite holiday...full of faith and hope.

vintage fabrics

i love the look of vintage fabrics. the pale tones of color, super soft handfeel, and amazing texture.... obviously, that is why i started my business. when i saw this great shot, i immediately wanted to recreate this and wait for summer to begin.... 4 glorious days of sunshine in seattle recently... it has been heaven!

easter prep

i am borrowing this image from my good friend michael at brockstreet but he won't mind.. it was taken in my home! these are some of the best things you will ever put in your mouth and i am baking up a batch for easter breakfast... please find the recipe in ina garten's back to basics cookbook... i use it all the time and this receipt alone was worth it's weight in gold...

springtime is appearing...

today was such a beautiful day and such a welcome... the sunshine also shows thru in this amazing shot... wow what amazing beauty....

girl's night

i have a wonderful group of friends here in seattle. funny, fashionable and did i mention brilliant? each has their own vibe and i just love that about them... 

last night we dined at  "la cote"... right here in madison valley near red ticking. laurent is the owner and served up some of his wonderful dishes...the winners were: la verte salad... simple, clean and delicious. the cheese plate was devoured...and don't forget to ask for extra homemade apricot chutney...(he needs to sell this) TARTINES are back by popular demand and for dessert... the les crepe sucrees.... L" americaine... peanut butter and chocolate sauce...and to wash that one down... L citronne... lemon and sugar. a delightful evening... as always! 

have you just ever had one of those days??

aaaahhhh these calm me... white with a hit of color is always so soothing... and fun. 

rain rain go away...

so are we all ready for some sunshine? how about this ? anyone care to join me?