i can't believe this is the 20th volume of the PULSE! thank you all for joining me on this journey. it is the most fun bit of "work" i get to put together every month. AS ALWAYS if you have any feedback or feature ideas, let me know here!
let's start this off with a playlist. not any playlist, but MY ALL TIME FAV DISNEY SONGS PLAYLIST. then we jump into a few fall reading suggestions from my personal bookshelf, you get to learn more about our warehouse guru, Bill, my whimsical party tips & so much more! cheers!
okay, so it's time for a DISNEY MIX. be forewarned it is not the normal disney favs. for example from the lion king we have "be prepared." and from dumbo we have "when i see an elephant fly."
it is a heartfelt mix. that i would sing in the shower or on the drive to work! sing your heart out!
f a l l r e a d i n g
i thought about copying a reading list i found online & then i was like - why don't i actually talk about some of my personal favs on my shelf! this is a wide mix of some of my favs i hope to re-read soon!
margaret atwood - the heart goes last did you know there was more to margaret atwood than handmaids tale? well i read this book years ago before i had even heard of handmaids or red capes. this book does take place in a dystopia all the same. after being homeless & living in their car, the lead couple moves into a "promising new neighborhood" but there is a sinister undertone that unfolds quickly. ps. they are in production to make this into a movie (if you like to be in the know of books becoming movies!)
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caroline kepnes - YOU okay, raise of hands if you have seen the show *everyone raises hands.* honestly, i am bored & didnt even finish the 3rd season. THE BOOK THO. it's so much better. more details, more character development. i promise you it's worth it. quick read....creepy outcome. perfect for october!
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mira t. lee - everything here is beautiful if you have a sister or are a mom to two little girls, this book is for you. it's a little bit about how mental health effects a family unit, and it is a beautiful story. sadness, love, hard choices & family all wrapped into one.
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simon garfield - just my type guys. you know i'm the self proclaimed font queen...& this book made me cry. seriously there is a whole section about the IKEA logo/font choices width etc...and i was in tears. fonts get me in the feels! if you have ever been curious about all those fonts in the drop down for your MS WORD program...this is the book for you.
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raffi cavoukian - the life of a children's troubadour raffi. my childhood was spent growing up with raffi. anyone else? baby beluga, down by the bay, and & something in my shoe. this book is his life story which i found so interesting. his songs filled my home growing up & i still listen to his christmas cd every year. in the book, we learn about his childhood, and who he is now as an adult. if you want a book full of nostalgia & feel good life advice raffi is for you. ☆☆☆☆☆
looking for a beautiful white bedroom set? the Stoney Creek hit the showroom floor earlier this week & i love it. i like the blockiness of the feet. hard to tell from the pictures, but the finish is a textured, antique white. the blackened metal hardware goes a little bit farmhouse, but mostly, charming.
it's fall season, which to me means lots of dinner parties, gatherings & events. well, twists aren't just for cocktail garnishes! here are a few of my favorite hosting whimsy ideas...
[ vintage ashtrays ] used as soy sauce dishes & chopstick rests.
unveil game night essentials (dice, cards) in a [ jewelry box ].
[ teacups with saucers ] as soup bowls.
souvenir spoons as
[ fancy jam ] servers.
[ hello! my name is... ] stickers adhered back to back on a toothpick to identify cheese.
NEW from NPD... if you have ever come in the store & worked with me, you KNOW my fav. manufacturer we carry is New Pacific Direct. their pieces have a style all of their own & the uniqueness is off the charts. here are a few of their newest pieces i am excited to share with you!
why i love this:
- made of solid trembesi wood.
- can be used all over the house.
- no two pieces will ever be the same.
can you just imagine this bench in a proper dressing closet or bathroom? *swoon!* the black leather straps really put it over the top for me! i wish i had the perfect spot for it.
admittedly, i recently had to look up what shagreen is. i'm all about the faux, & this guitar pick shaped end table. a great shape table in between conversational chairs!
MEET THE TEAM
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B I L L M I K A N
job title: warehouse? what am i? i'm a warehouse technician? uhm...warehouse guy/jack of all trades.
years with mhf: i've been here almost 2 years!
best part of working at mhf: being able to work with such a great team.
so, great picture! tell me about the race you participated in: it was idaho run day, a fundraiser for a local charity. it was a half marathon 13.1 miles. I placed first in my age group!
what has been your favorite run: Golden Gate Half Marathon.
any running items that you might suggest to our readers: sockeney shoes. for a long run fluids & a gel pack.
do you have a book suggestion: not currently reading but I love Tom Clancy
dinner spot our readers should try out: coa de jima & the warehouse
T H I S O R T H A T
coffee or tea
scrambled egg or fried egg
pumpkin pie or apple pie
sunrise or sunset
PSL or hot apple cider
caramel apples or candy corn - neither!
make applesauce or carve pumpkins
movie night or reading time
farmers market or pumpkin patch
homemade soup or homemade chili
Try Everyday To Be A Good Person. - Bill M.
since bill didn't have a favorite item on the floor to share with you, i'm gonna share my current obsession.
the arroyo in saddle/caramel tone. pieces available: sofa - loveseat - little cube accent chair - otto & also in a chofa. the bolster pillows and mcm legs just put this collection over the top for me. as seen above the sofa is $729 & loveseat is $659. we just put these out on monday & they will not last long!
i adore this natural end table.
it is crafted from teak wood
& stands 16 inches tall.
use it as a night stand, end table or stool - in a large master bathroom by the bathtub?! winning!
$229
