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Yes, I realize that I'm the last person to join the blogging community.  With so many directions that I want to explore creatively, it has taken me awhile to "define" what it is that I want to share with the rest of the cyberworld.  Then I came to the conclusion that I'm just going to share everything!  From event planning, party design, home decor, thrift shopping; I intend to share whatever seems to inspire me at the moment and hopefully the inspiration will become contagious.

Growing up, my Christmas list usually consisted of furniture and decor for my bedroom.  I spent hours skimming through catalogs, clipping out pictures to make different room designs.  I planned tea parties for anyone who would attend (even if it was just my two, very reluctant, little brothers).  And in fifth grade, I had my own booth at the local craft bazaar.  Creating is just a part of who I am.  Instead of watching movies and TV shows, I find myself watching the set design and taking mental notes on what catches my eye.  Thrift stores are my therapy, throwing a beautiful party is my passion and creating things with my hands makes me tick. 

In 2007, I started my event coordinating business, The Boutique Weddings & Events and while its has been an amazing experience; I find myself wanting to add another avenue of creativity.  So.... in enters "a boutique life" blog- a community for the creative lifestyle.  Whether you are a design veteran or consider yourself creatively challenged, I will share what inspires me to live a boutique life.