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Ready, Set … Demo Day!
August 7, 2020
IN: Snowberry Renovation

Tour Snowberry Cottage – Before
July 27, 2020
IN: Snowberry Renovation

How to Make A Classic White Wine Spritzer
July 26, 2020
IN: Recipes & Cocktails

Home Tour: My Fidalgo Island Home
May 12, 2020
IN: Coastal Home

Welcome to the Snowberry Cottage Renovation
May 11, 2020
IN: Snowberry Renovation

“Only look back to see how far you’ve come.”

“Only look back to see how far you’ve come.” ~ Winnie the Pooh
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This was Snowberry’s library one year ago. Looking back through old photos gives me perspective - and appreciation - for how much has been accomplished over the course of a year.
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You can read about Snowberry’s Demo Day on my new blog by clicking on link in my bio.
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It’s Monday ... here we go again.
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Yesterday I got some love from @mti_baths by way o

Yesterday I got some love from @mti_baths by way of a repost. I get such a kick out of that! We used their Laney tub in Snowberry's master bath. It was a repeat performance. We used the Laney tub in @myfidalgoislandhome too. When something's good it's good.⠀
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Cheers to Friday!⠀
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Uh oh ... Snowberry's candy jar is dangerously low

Uh oh ... Snowberry's candy jar is dangerously low.⠀
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I'm addicted to bite-sized @ochocandy ... the dark chocolate and coconut variety. Lately it's been hard to find at the store. Thankfully, they're available online and a resupply is in route.⠀
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Thank you for the many kind and encouraging comments I received yesterday on the debut of my blog. ⠀
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And, a huge thank you to @antiquegoddess my favorite Contessa ... I can't imagine a grander way to make an entrance.⠀
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Welcome to Snowberry ... my Cape Cod-meets-ranch s

Welcome to Snowberry ... my Cape Cod-meets-ranch style home in Northern California!⠀
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For over a year I've been blabbing about, and procrastinating over, debuting my blog - Make Mine a Spritzer - all about Snowberry's renovation. And, other things.⠀
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Last week the blog hit the inter webs ... soft launch ... while I mulled over how to tell you about it.⠀
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This morning my dithering ended when my friend and everybody's favorite CONTESSA @antiquegoddess outed me on HER blog TheVintageContessa.net!⠀
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Have you read TheVintageContessa.net this morning? What? No?! Well, hop on over there and read all about La Contessa's 60th birthday (yes, she's 60!), our recent socially distanced shopping trip to @serrahna in Berkeley, and how she pushed and prodded me to launch my blog.⠀
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Well played, Contessa. 😘⠀
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Happy Monday!⠀ .⠀ Week 7 of landscaping is und

Happy Monday!⠀
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Week 7 of landscaping is underway. It is it 8?
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The Chesterfield sofas I ordered for Snowberry's library are ready for delivery. A month early. Unfortunately, the area rug isn't scheduled to ship for another 10 days. I took a chance and scheduled the sofa delivery and hope against hope that the rug arrives first. The best laid plans ...⠀
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Hello Friday! It’s been an eventful week. ⠀
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My highlight ... a socially distanced outing with everybody's favorite Contessa @antiquegoddess to her friend Andrea's shop @serrrahna in Berkeley.⠀
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I met Andrea a couple of year's ago in the Contessa's lovely garden. She was dressed beautifully in an eye catching red caftan. This was my first visit to her shop.⠀
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I consider of my personal style sort of preppy casual and Andrea pointed me toward several #blueandwhite caftans ... right up my ally. Determined to push me outside my style-box the Contessa urged ... ahem, insisted I try on a gorgeous black, blue and gold Mondrian coat. I loved it. Contessa bought one too in a different color palette. Who will wear it first? Take a look in my stories and let me know what you think. ⠀
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How do you feel about stepping outside your personal style box?⠀
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Tuesday Bluesday 💙⠀ .⠀ 📸: @monicavargasp

Tuesday Bluesday 💙⠀
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Morning view before the chaos begins. Very soon th

Morning view before the chaos begins. Very soon the carriage doors will open up and week 6 of Snowberry landscaping will be underway.⠀
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For those who've been interested in our drip rail ... we love it. It not only provides a natural element in the midst of a long run of sage green cabinets, but it admirably performs its advertised function. It catches water that (frequently) drips down the apron-front sink and catches it before it can reach the cabinetry or floor. Form and function.⠀
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Challenge accepted! 🖤 @beltinisantamonica . . .

Challenge accepted! 🖤 @beltinisantamonica
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#challengeaccepted #womenlifteachother

It's Friday! ⠀ .⠀ We had big plans for the wee

It's Friday! ⠀
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We had big plans for the weekend, but you know what they say about making plans. Instead we'll be making the best of a bad situation. And, that involves cocktails.⠀
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A few weeks ago my middle niece visited Snowberry and made whiskey sours. They were delicious. I'm going to try them again tonight. If I can find the video of her making them I'll post it in stories.⠀
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What's on your agenda for the weekend?⠀
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