Author Archives: Stephany Rios

Visit Wallowa Lake, Oregon

Chris started his job yesterday. It’s the first time he’s been employed by someone else for our entire marriage! 14 years of self employment. We still have our small handmade jewelry business. He will continue to be very involved in its operations, as he has been for the past 5 years. This new job isContinueContinue reading “Visit Wallowa Lake, Oregon”

Q2 of Business for 2023

This one’s a hard one to write. Revenue for the 2nd quarter went from bad to worse. When I last reported, we were seeing a little bit of an up tick. It was short lived. Chris pulled some numbers and our revenue is down 50% from last year. It’s been rough. Chris and I haveContinueContinue reading “Q2 of Business for 2023”

Primary Bedroom Mood Board

When I was a young girl, we moved quite often. Once the move had happened, and we were unpacking, I would decorate the new mantle. Decorating was not something that my mom took interest in or maybe perhaps just didn’t have the time for, and she was more than happy to let me take theContinueContinue reading “Primary Bedroom Mood Board”

Lavender Farm | Living Local

We live in a small town. I’ve often thought, and said out loud, “there’s nothing to do here!” While our little town lacks amenities comparable to a big city, there are opportunities and events here. I’m starting a “Living Local” series. Here, I’ll share local places we visit and experiences we have. This series willContinueContinue reading “Lavender Farm | Living Local”

Our Entrepreneur Story | Pt. 1

Chris and I both grew up in families where our parents were employees. I think this reflects the average American family. They clocked in and clocked out. Over the years they had some jobs they liked more than others. But one thing was consistent, when you went to work and clocked in, you got paidContinueContinue reading “Our Entrepreneur Story | Pt. 1”

Strawberry Cheesecake Milkshake

There are always details in our life that mark a season. For our family, one detail of summer are strawberries ! 🍓 Since my parents moved into their house, 23 years ago, my dad has cultivated a thriving strawberry patch. While mine is nowhere near the size of his, it’s producing a pretty good cropContinueContinue reading “Strawberry Cheesecake Milkshake”

Necklines & Necklaces

Do you wear necklaces? For years, I did not! However, I’ve discovered that they really do add to an outfit. And I love the way they look. Here’s some styling tips for pairing the perfect necklace with your neckline. Common Necklace lengths Choker 14-16″ Princess 17-19″ Matinee 20-24″ Opera 28-34″ To measure: take a stringContinueContinue reading “Necklines & Necklaces”