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Soft Pastels: the Life of the Party

August 5, 2010 by Morgan

A bit of August party inspiration coming your way… pinks, corals & oranges make the perfect backdrop for a shower or tea party and I LOVE love the upside down poms (turned flowers) hanging over the top of this table. How creative! Can you imagine sitting beneath with the flower blooms swinging gently above?

Oh sweet summer nights.

Bouganvilla, sweet peas, garden roses and boxes of ripe peaches make the perfect centerpiece. Handmade soap {scented similarly?} wrapped in scrapbooking paper works well for a great favor. I love the simple menus and the floral napkins (so easy to diy) – pictured very top.

And here’s another option with plenty of peonies in birch vases – how delicious does that grapefruit mimosa look? Details such as the drink tags help to personalize a bigger party.

Hope you have a few reasons to throw some fun summer celebrations before fall finds us! Images from A Diary of Lovely.

Ethel’s First Egg!

August 4, 2010 by Morgan

You can’t believe how overjoyed and excited we were to learn that the FIRST of our brood has laid an egg. We were beginning to wonder if we’ve been doing something wrong… ever since we built the coop and picked up our ladies from an out-of-town farmer, we’ve excitedly checked the nesting box morning and night.

Well two months later (almost to the day) Ethel has made us proud with her very first egg!

But you might notice that something isn’t right… no, I think Ethel has learned her laying lesson: do not attempt to nest while dangling from the roosting pole (several feet from the ground).

Ethel examines just to make sure. Good thing she doesn’t have any experience in this yet, maybe she doesn’t know that she broke it.

Giveaway from Lumnique Candles

August 2, 2010 by Morgan

Mmmmm there’s nothing like the cozy and delicious scent of candles burning on the fireplace mantel, in the center of the coffee table or perched on a nightstand in the bedroom. In fact, I’d say candles are probably my home must-have for dinner parties & guests, after a long day or just when the air needs something *sweet & fresh*.

Lumnique contacted me about doing a little giveaway for two of their customizable high-end versions and I was thrilled to pass the deal along to a lucky winner.

Here’s a bit about the company: “Priced at $30, all candles are made to order and utilize an 8 oz. clean-burning soy wax blend, eco-friendly color dyes, and natural essential oils that retain their scent while the candle is lit. Lumnique offers more than 14 colors and a variety of fragrances in three categories: citrus/fruit, floral/aromatherapy, and nature/spice/cuisine.”

GIVEAWAY DETAILS:

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Two customized candles of your choice, be sure to check out their great build-your-own-candle feature (a giveaway valued at $60).

To Enter: Jump out to Lumnique and leave a comment here with your favorite candle scent. Good luck!

Giveaway ends Friday, August 6th, at midnight PST. Winner will be chosen randomly and announced the following Monday.

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Priced at $30, all candles are made to order and utilize an 8 oz. clean-burning soy wax blend, eco-friendly color dyes, and natural essential oils that retain their scent while the candle is lit. Lumnique offers more than 14 colors and a variety of fragrances in three categories: citrus/fruit, floral/aromatherapy, and nature/spice/cuisine.

Lumnique Candles are the perfect accent for any room in the house. Would you be interested in receiving a candle so you can see (and smell) Lumnique for yourself?

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