It's that time of year again-hearts, Valentines, flowers and chocolate. So I thought I would share with you some things that I love in the order that they randomly pop into my brain. We'll skip the obvious, which are things like my husband, family/friends, waterskiing, Kirkland, sleeping in and tropical vacations.
I LOVE:
1. My kids' adorable Valentines! Photo above. Katie, the head photographer from Classic Kids Photography , is a gem that really captures their essence in black and white.
2. The Lighting Universe Warehouse Sale. 10930 116th Ave NE (NOT the showroom near the Old Costco Home , it's the warehouse at the end of Forbes Creek Drive) I've been there at least 5 out of the last 7 days. If you follow me on Twitter, you'd already know this, but they are clearing out tons of stuff for crazy dirt cheap garage sale prices. Many things are new in the box. They have lighting, furniture, knobs/pulls, vanities, mirrors, sinks, faucets, bulbs and strangely enough, some shoes. Someone needs to report me to that hoarders show soon b/c I can't stay away. Tell all of my new friends that work there I said hello: JJ, Corey, Terry, Chip, Todd, and Henry.
3. ....that Susanne Park of Sweet Cakes in on the front page of the Kirkland Reporter this week! Way to go-a super fabulous local woman and fellow mom with her own business centered around cupcakes. Who doesn't love a good cupcake? This month's special gluten-free cupcakes are White Chocolate Raspberry and Pink Champagne. Cheesecake flavor of the month is Cherry Chip. mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm.
4. Price Brothers Garage- Was just there yesterday and I love that they never BS me. Been going here for a few years now. Honest and professionally run place that deserves some kudos. My poor kiddie delivery SUV has over 100K miles on it now and still going strong without having to endure a list of things to fix every time I go. And on the occasion that it does need some work- they give you options, explanations and competitive pricing.
5. Dave at West Coast Paint Supply- Why make yourself crazy picking paint when there are color geniuses like Dave in the world? Not only is Benjamin Moore great paint, Dave is awesome at brainstorming on different ideas and helping match paint to other materials you are working with. My mom is an artist and even she-who questions how many drops of red are in a particular brown- is a die hard Dave fan. Thank you, Dave, for dealing with all of us crazy ladies (dudes too, just not as outwardly crazy) trying to figure out our paint.
6. The shops of downtown Kirkland that get excited for Valentine's Day despite most of us that are closely guarding our wallets these days. Thank you! Love ya! Look at the fun window displays. (photo from Life is Good) Get out there and buy something locally for your sweetie. Take him or her to a great meal at one of our many restaurants. They can't do it without you.
7. Kirkland's camaraderie-- there is a flash auction on Sunday Feb 19th from 5-8pm at the old TGIF location in Kirkland Park Place (above Rikki Rikki) to raise money for this year's 4th of July celebration. Drink some wine and support this community event-those fireworks are not cheap! Call with your questions.425-686-0164. Can't make it? You can always write a check to the KDA or procure an item to be auctioned.
Feel free to share what YOU love about Kirkland this Valentine's Day.
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