Something Old is New!

I'm in full-blown creative mode over here at hwF headquarters,

surrounded by a mess of materials and plans and pretties...

I am so excited about this new-old thing that's on the horizon!

...stay tuned for an announcement later this week!

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Welcome, October...

October breaks open, like a golden sunrise... 

Fall has always been my favorite season. 

Maybe I should blame my rusty red hair and my golden hazel eyes, 

but I just love the way autumn light warms up the landscape 

and nature's color palette changes with the season... 

this time of year, the earth sings a song of fresh new beginnings to me. 

Fall is the time my creativity runs rampant, and my eye finds artistic inspiration everywhere! 

 How fitting that this year, Fall brings me to a place where I am starting something again. 

It wasn't planned, and it's unfolding rapidly, and I am really REALLY excited about it!

Stay tuned for more news - coming very SOON! ;)

Into the Pale : A Neutral Palette

I've heard a lot of people saying the same thing lately...
"Once the tree and the holiday decor comes down, it looks so EMPTY!"
Well, maybe I'm weird, but I kinda' LIKE the cleared-out spaces!
To me, this is the perfect time of year to do a nice, thorough cleaning
and a refresh of our rooms so that we start the new year with a 'clean palette'.

I took that idea to the nth degree this year
and pulled all of the orange accent color OUT of the house.
I packed it up and put it away, leaving only the neutral background - 
and the result is a soft, cozy, warm, 'cashmere' feeling in the house!
It's perfect for winter, and a nice visual rest from all of the holiday excess.

and the best part? it wasn't even hard to do...

click 'continue reading' for the before and after!

Pop! Fizz! Clink!

It's almost here - are you ready for the toasts?!

With the help of my friend Scott Carlson, wine specialist for BevMo, 

I'd like to share some helpful info to make your night the BUBBLIEST!

Continue Reading for some sparkling tips...