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Valerie

Southern California

Inspiring women to create the home and lifestyle of their dreams

Interests: Family, faith, friends, cooking, decorating, gardening.

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Sweet, Sweet Summertime

I really think that whichever season is just around the corner (with the exception of winter) I say, "This is my favorite season" and pretty much I do mean it because there is something about each season that I do love. Summer is no exception and I do think summer... Continue reading

Posted 2 days ago at Chateau A La Mode

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Banana Bread from Maui (my favorite place)

So if you've read my blog for very long you know I love to Love on People through my gift of food. This Banana Bread is a recipe that is really easy to love on people with. Everyone likes it and it makes a perfect gift to take to a... Continue reading

Posted 6 days ago at Chateau A La Mode

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Happy Summer...Almost

My photo from Instagram......follow me at chateaualamode Oh my goodness where oh where do I begin? I've taken quite a break away from the blogging world haven't I? Well, let me just say it wasn't intentional. I just needed to back away from the computer for awhile and it ended... Continue reading

Posted Jun 9, 2013 at Chateau A La Mode

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Sweet Spring Surprises

Image Pinterest.com I've already shouted it from the mountain tops, but here I go again...I LOVE SPRING!!! Why? I think it's mostly because it's a time of beginnings, everything is new and fresh. It feels as if this is a do-over season. A season that means we can start, begin,... Continue reading

Posted Mar 20, 2013 at Chateau A La Mode

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Easy Recipe for Lovin' on People

Image Country Living.com I have been so happy these last few days. The weather here in LA has been AmAZing! It's been in the mid 80's all week. I have been coming downstairs in the morning and opening up all the windows and leaving them open until I go to... Continue reading

Posted Mar 15, 2013 at Chateau A La Mode

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Lovin' on People -- Step 4, Don't forget the Family

Image Kinfolk Magazine So the now that you understand the Lovin' on People concept, Don't Forget your Family. Let's face it, all of us get busy. It really doesn't matter what season of life you're in, it just happens. The busyness bug bites us. It's hard to remember that our... Continue reading

Posted Feb 17, 2013 at Chateau A La Mode

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Oh geesh I just saw that I mispelled rolls...not roles, silly me!!!

Commented Jan 29, 2013 on craft weekend is my fave. at whatever

Wishing that one day I will be able to make one of those gorgeous aprons and eat Kimberlee's cinammon roles ;)

Commented Jan 29, 2013 on craft weekend is my fave. at whatever

Lovin' on People, Step 3 -- Keeping it Simple Sweetie (KISS)

Hello sweet friends. I've missed you all so much. It really is another family/group of friends out here in blogland. I hope you each had an amazing Christmas season and the the New Year finds you happy and healthy. Trying to get myself back into the swing of things. My... Continue reading

Posted Jan 20, 2013 at Chateau A La Mode

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Christmas is Almost Here

Image Kinfolk Magazine Christmas is almost here and I'm enjoying this whole season. There was a time when I made a deliberate decision to not let stress rob me of my joy this time of the year. Yes, I know, I've been married for 28 years and I'm 51 years... Continue reading

Posted Dec 17, 2012 at Chateau A La Mode

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Lovin' On People, Step 2

First of all I want to say I hope each and every one of you had a fabulous Thanksgiving with family and/or friends. I spent Thanksgiving with those I love and enjoyed hosting our family time together. I was able to do a little black Friday shopping, although I did... Continue reading

Posted Nov 25, 2012 at Chateau A La Mode

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Lovin' on People, Step 1

Okay ladies, Welcome to Lovin on People, Step 1. If you read my previous post on Lovin' On People then you know what this post will be about and if you didn't read it, scroll on down and you'll be sure to find it. Image Kinfolk Magazine.com So here we... Continue reading

Posted Nov 16, 2012 at Chateau A La Mode

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So my hubby and I have been married for 28 years! Doesn't that sound like a long time? In some ways it feels like we have been married for every part of those 28 years and other times it feels like just yesterday my 22 year old starry eyed self... Continue reading

Posted Nov 3, 2012 at Chateau A La Mode

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Lovin' on People

Image Kinfolk Magazine This is the season I most enjoy opening my home, letting people in, making them feel comfortable and if all goes well, feeding them. I would say entertaining, but I hate that word. Doesn't it sound like I'm going to put on a song and dance or... Continue reading

Posted Oct 27, 2012 at Chateau A La Mode

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Beef Stew in (lots of) Red Wine

Well it's still in the mid 90s here in LA and I'm trying really hard not to let that deter me from enjoying the Fall season. I'm still running around in flip flops and running the air conditioner but in my kitchen it's been Fall. I made this incredibly delicious... Continue reading

Posted Oct 18, 2012 at Chateau A La Mode

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I know I've shared with you how much I love cooking for the people I love. It's such a tangible way to express myself and give to family and friends. I found this from Kinfolk, one of the best magazines in the world by the way, and love watching it... Continue reading

Posted Oct 15, 2012 at Chateau A La Mode

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Hello ladies, so glad you came by to visit me today. Hoping your fall is going well and that the weather has changed in your part of the world to make it feel more like the time of year that it is. I live in a suburb just north of... Continue reading

Posted Oct 11, 2012 at Chateau A La Mode

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Fall has fallen ;)...ha and I love this time of year! Now mind you it's supposed to be somewhere in the 90s later this week here in SoCal but I'm lighting my apple spice candles and bringing out the quilts. I've been looking at comfort food recipes and buying the... Continue reading

Posted Sep 27, 2012 at Chateau A La Mode

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Gorgeous Glamazons...Again

I have always loved fashion, clothes and accessories. I guess you could consider me somewhat obsessed with it all. I loved playing dress up as a little girl, when I got older I would ask for clothes for my birthday and Christmas and even now I'm always checking out my... Continue reading

Posted Sep 24, 2012 at Chateau A La Mode

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Where or Where Have I Been?!

Now I like to think I'm pretty with it when it comes to fashion, beauty and home decor but apparently I'm not as with it as I think I am (which is usually the case) because when I received this humongous catalog I was shocked. I've known about Restoration Hardware,... Continue reading

Posted Sep 20, 2012 at Chateau A La Mode

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Tracy Reese Style Extraordinare

I have another new style love. It's Tracy Reese and I'm sure if you had never heard of her before this week you've heard of her now. She designed the fabulous dress Michelle Obama was wearing at the convention this week. No matter what side of the aisle you're on...you... Continue reading

Posted Sep 7, 2012 at Chateau A La Mode

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Candles, Candles and more Candles

If you've been following my blog long enough you know that I am forever in love with candles. I think some of it is the sense of calm that candlight can bring, even if it's during the day. I love looking over and seeing this fabulous glow and flicker. Something... Continue reading

Posted Aug 31, 2012 at Chateau A La Mode

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Thinking Outside the Box of Decorating

I've been perusing my decorating books, magazines and the internet lately looking for great decorating ideas that don't cost an arm and a leg. I think that's where my love of Shabby Chic comes into play. I love that there is a way to decorate that can be based on... Continue reading

Posted Aug 27, 2012 at Chateau A La Mode

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Fashion Perfect Princess

I have become obsessed with Princess Kate and her fashionable ways. I love to see what she has on at the different events where she is a guest. I love her way of glaming it up when it's a very special ocassion as well as her casual, carefree style for... Continue reading

Posted Aug 23, 2012 at Chateau A La Mode

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Shabby Chic Love...Again

So I'm plopped on my couch this evening with a yummy smelling candle burning and I'm watching the Olympics. As I watch I marvel at how amazing these athletes are and how effortless they make their sport look. The women gymnasts (my personal favorite) that can twist their bodies the... Continue reading

Posted Aug 7, 2012 at Chateau A La Mode

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