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Mosier Plateau Hiking Guide
Sometime between mid-April and early May, photographers and nature enthusiasts start making the trek up the Columbia River Gorge to see the wildflowers in bloom. Rowena Crest is a popular spot as is Dog Mountain. Unfortunately Rowena Crest is not dog friendly and well, Dog Mountain is not people friendly…Just kidding! Dog Mountain is great if you enjoy steep hikes, but it’s definitely not a leisurely hike. If you’re looking for a gorgeous wildflower hike where you can bring your dog and ease your way into the hiking season, look no further! Tucked up in the hills of Mosier Oregon is a breathtaking view of the Columbia River from on…
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Get the Look for Less: My Easter Table
How to Shop at Discount Stores to Give Your Home a Designer Look for Less Every few months I look forward to changing up my seasonal decor. Back in February I started plotting and planning how I was going to set up my Easter table this year. Among all the fresh spring decor being put out in the stores, I saw adorable bunny plates in a couple different styles. I didn’t realize I wanted bunny plates until this point, but they seemed to be everywhere…and so cute! I looked online at Pier One, Pottery Barn, Williams-Sonoma, Amazon etc and decided I liked the plates at Pier One the best…until one…
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Boho Chic Tea Party
Last weekend I helped put on a mother daughter tea for the National Charity League. How fun is that?! This yearly event gives members a chance to celebrate their year of volunteering in the community as well as honoring the outgoing senior girls. Once we decided on the Boho Chic decor theme I started working on the invitation. After several revisions, this the final design that was sent out. I just love the roses and the peachy colors that make it feel feminine and pretty and the dream catcher sets the tone for the Boho Chic theme. The inspirational motto was “Collect Moments Not Things.” This is the first year…
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Thrifty Thursday
This is the first of what I hope will be a regular feature on the blog. Each week I would like to showcase either a new thrifty treasure, or an idea that will save you money. Whenever I thumb through magazines or catalogs I make little mental notes of design trends, table-scapes, wall arrangements etc and then I try to replicate those designer looks at a much lower price. Kinda makes me feel like I’m getting away with something! If you are a brand-name kind of girl with unlimited funds this may not be for you, but personally I love challenging myself to find just the perfect piece at a great savings. Some…
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How to Make Paper Fortune Cookies
To create these fun paper fortune cookies you will need the following: patterned paper circle cutter glue dots Using your circle cutter, cut a 4″ circle out of your patterned paper. If you don’t have a circle cutter, you can also use a lid that is about 4″ and trace with a pencil and cut out using scissors. Gently fold the circle in half so it resembles a taco and place a glue dot at the top of the rounded edge to secure With your finger and thumb, pinch the rounded edge closed and hold in position while you grab the two ends of the “taco” with the thumb and…
