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In our first home together we lived at the end of a cul-de-sac in a new neighborhood. On our first Halloween, as French maid and man in overcoat with French mustache (not very creative!), we were shocked to run out of candy in the first 15 minutes of opening the doors. My husband could barely get his car past the throngs of cars with parents waiting for their children to finish the street. We had no idea. Yes, there at Nob Hill, people would transport their children into the neighborhood for some fun. I found it quite amusing. We learned to have bags and bags of candy on hand for the throngs of adorable little trick or treaters, and even some treats for the parents. It became quite a party!

In 2006 we moved, up the ridge, to a peaceful place with lovely views, a smaller neighborhood...... and not one trick or treater. We had several bags of candy that first year....unfortunately we ended up eating most of it ourselves. In the last few years more children have moved into the neighborhood so traffic has picked up a bit. I think stocking up on candy is a good plan again. **Honey if you end up going to the store.....Reese's Peanut Butter Cups-Dark- are my favorite (The minis are fine)! Just in case we end up being left with all the goods. 

                                                           

Giveaway reminder!!!! $50 Amazon Gift card is no trick-just a treat! 

See details here and sign up.

Winner will be selected at random Friday, November 2nd.

Happy Halloween!!

Boo!!!

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$50.00 AMAZON Gift card Giveaway on Stylemindchic!!

Ready for a little fun?  I'm thinking it's about time for another Giveaway on Stylemindchic.

Announcing a $50.00 Amazon Gift card Giveaway!!

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Winner will be selected at random and announced 

Friday November 2nd. 

What a perfect way to start the week!

Cheers, 

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Inspire me.....Family style {family, adoption}!

Scott and I flew to Newport Beach last weekend for some long awaited time with my Newport Beach family. I'm still smiling (and resting up!) from all the fun. We stayed at the home of my brother and sister-in-law, Rod and Andrea (Rae) Swanson, as usual.  We call it the Uber Chic Swanson B & B.  Every time we visit there are fresh flowers, lit candles and even a turn down service at night.  Don't even get me started on the delectable meals and parties. We are completely spoiled-with fun, love and care.

Rod and Rae have made their contemporary style home a labor of love. Over the years they have reinvented and restyled it-doing most of the design and labor themselves. Their  home is so stylish I told them I had to steal a few shots to share on Stylemindchic.  Take a peek!

The new guest suite at Swanson B & B. The fabulous wall paper is from Pal + Smith-

 close friends of Rod and Rae's in Newport Beach. 

Rae scored the same lamp that I posted on Stylemindchic.

Hot tip splurge or saavy here!

Rae and Rod

With such chic style you can see why I asked Rae to do a Style Guide for me on Stylemindchic here.

            These 3-Beck, Holden and Hudson-our adorable nephews- keep us constantly entertained!

My darling niece Rylee, and Dorie, my glamourous sista!

For more on Dorie check out her Style Guide on Stylemindchic here.

(Look for style collaborations to come with Dorie on Stylemindchic Boutique!)

Fabulous friends................

                                                                 Rod, Dorie, and Heather (me)

The unusual twist to this family scene is, though we are all full blooded siblings, I was adopted at birth. I am the oldest of us three. Dorie and Rod were raised together as family by their parents (my birth parents) and I was raised by my wonderful adoptive parents, Curtis and Jeri Orr (see You Inspire, Jeri), along with my sister, Heidi. Their mom (Marcia-my birth mom) is the lovely lady in blue in the photo above. I look forward to sharing more of the story of how I found them another time, but let's just say it was beyond a surprise for Dorie and Rod that they had a full-blooded sister when I first met them 16 years ago. Clearly, I'm no secret anymore and it is a true blessing to have them in my life. Our lives took the paths they were meant to take and it's the frosting on the cake to be connected now. It is...... the gift and miracle of adoption.

 You can see why we needed to rest up after this fabulous weekend!

Welcome to the weekend....

Cheers, 

Lovely Links:

Broadway Botanicals (Dorie)

Aquila Solutions (Rod)

Little Stylings (Melinda)

Pal + Smith (Mark and Melissa)

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Mad Dash Monday....(Hot tips!)

Following a whirlwind weekend trip to Newport Beach it was straight back to work this morning at my day job. From balmy Southern California to a major rain storm here in Northern California it's a bit of a culture shock. Laundry is piled up, bags are partially unpacked and counters are stacked with mail,odds and ends......it's going to take some major digging out on this mad dash Monday. Thank goodness for a quick stop at the market and that fresh, warm roasted chicken I picked up. 

No worries-it was such a fabulous weekend with family and friends~I can't wipe the smile off my face (more on that later).  I am also super excited about some upcoming collaborations to be launched on 

my Stylemindchic Boutique so keep an eye out....you will love it!

On this mad dash Monday I wanted to share a couple of links.  The right column of Stylemindchic often has a link to fabulous sales....shhhhhhh.....pretty amazing secret sales!

The link looks like this one:

All Offers...

You may have heard that Nate Berkus (cutie designer from Oprah Show days) has just launched a globally inspired home decor collection at Target.com. Run, don't walk to check out his high style, well-priced brand. This should be a pretty fab collaboration.  

Get a preview here!

I've got some digging out to do here-so happy Monday!

Go Get'em!

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Rules of Style....Personal Palette {mixed metals}

One of my favorite color palettes has always been the contrast of mixed metals. Bronzes, golds, silver, mineral and smokey quartz. They are always luxurious, always refined and always timeless.....
in fashion, makeup and as well as decor.

This palette is stylish and fresh in classic feminine style or bold, graphic prints. 

It mixes perfectly with a pop of color like this hot pink.......

...or adds a bit of gleam to a smokey eye palette.

Each season I begin refining my wardrobe by considering my personal palette. I look to a 

key piece or two as a starting place. 

This season my go to piece is the Michael Kors Tote (see similar below)

in shades of gray and gold (my birthday present....and, yes, I had a hand in selecting it).  It fits beautifully with the mixed metal shades aesthetic and

 is the perfect size for work, shopping or carrying travel essentials. I appreciate it each and every day.

Michael Kors Tote here

I build on the key pieces-tote, charcoal pencil skirt, boucle' jacket- and add a gold and silver tone watch, Pucci scarf with mixed metal tones and complimentary eye shadow palettes. I'm  loving booties with skirts this season for a modern edge.

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Your personal palette, just the foundation of your wardrobe this season. I'm wondering-what is your personal palette favorite?

We are off to Newport Beach for some well-deserved family time this weekend-can hardly wait! 

What's on the agenda for you this weekend? 

Cheers, 

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