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Home for the Holidays: A quiet celebration

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We all look forward to the holidays. Parties filled with those we love, dressing up, cheerful cocktails, and those sugary christmas cookies. And although this year's celebrations may be quieter, it doesn't need to be less special. Some traditions may change slightly, but there is room for new traditions and a chance to embrace the slower holiday season.  This year, we will keep our holiday gathering to our immediate household, but we still want it to be special. Here is what you'll find at our holiday table this year. To start, I will be making a garland with dried citrus and eucalyptus to lay on...

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Chloe's Gift Guide

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It's that time of year again! I bring you, "Chloe's Gift Guide." Let me preface this guide by saying I have recently moved into a new house, so a lot of my items are for the home dweller, entertainer, or someone who just appreciates a warm throw or two.  Pacific Natural: Simple Seasonal Entertaining by Jenni Kayne $45  Everyone loves a good coffee table book, but this one is also so inspiring. From her table settings and recipes to her party favors- you'll be obsessed with Jenni Kayne's aesthetic and will dream of being invited to one of her dinner...

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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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