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How to Host a Fall Dinner Party - Pacific Natural Inspired

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How to Host a Fall Dinner Party - Pacific Natural Inspired

With the first signs of fall, we invited a few girlfriends for a dinner party. We were inspired by the crisp air, fall scenery, and a few recipes from Jenni Kayne's Pacific Natural  book.  As always, we wanted to keep the table natural and simple but seasonal as well. We started with a natural linen tablecloth accented with mustard linen napkins.  Hydrangeas and autumn grasses were abundant in the garden, so we created two arrangements in glass vases to anchor our maple candle holders. Adding lots of candlelit to the table gave it the perfect warm glow for the fall evening.  When...

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Meet Clare V.

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When we first opened the shop, we knew we wanted to carry Clare V.. Not just because her bags are the perfect fit for our store, but also because she's a Minnesota native- St. Paul to be exact. Maybe you've seen her bags before and already are a cultivated collector, but we find ourselves introducing her to a lot of the people that walk through our doors. So it's time to meet Clare V..  Clare Vivier courtesy of Clare V. After growing up in St. Paul, where her family still lives, she left for Paris to work as a journalist for French...

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Love Train: A Valentine's Day Party

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Join us for Love Train:A Valentine's Day Party Mark your calendars for February 2nd. @simply.nic of @nic.studio will be at the shop doing live, custom sketches from 10-6. These make the perfect gift for Valentine’s Day. Have her create a sketch of your home, pet, or a botanical that is special to you or someone you love while you enjoy a @pink_house_alchemy cocktail. And get ready to cuddle up with a Faribault Woolen Mill Co. throw because they will all be 20% off during our party. See you Saturday.

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Dee Dee's Gift Guide

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It's Dee Dee's turn! Here are her picks for her gift guide.  Mini Bedford Backpack $315  It was love at first sight when I first discovered Graf Lanz while on a trip to NY. Their products are a mix of Japanese & German aesthetic, blended with Southern California design elements.The Bedford Backpack is a STUNNER and so versatile. From a backpack, to a shoulder bag, wrist bag and even a crossbody! Look Optic Sullivan Tortoise Readers $68  The best readers I’ve ever owned. They are made with perscription grade lenses and Italian hinges so you never need to worry about them stretching...

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Chloe's Gift Guide

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I (Chloe) have rounded up a few of my favorite items in the shop for a gift guide! My items are simple, but special- things I would, and do, use everyday!  Maison Louis Marie Perfume Oil $57  This is definitely my favorite, and our top-selling, scent. The more you wear it, the more the fragrance breaths and the scent only gets better! It's perfect size for traveling too! The scent also comes in a candle..  Laguna Chelsea Boot $145  I LOVE this shoe. I purchased it this fall when we got it in and haven't taken it off since. It's so...

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