The Ultimate Blog Party!

Did someone say P-A-R-T-Y!

I never miss a party! 

My hubby would add that I can never leave a party,

but that is a whole different story...it's genetic.

Welcome to 504 Main!

I am often asked "What...where...who...why the name 504 Main?"

Well, it is not my current address {do you think I am crazy}, but it once was. I saved every last cent I had to move out on my own...no roommates, no nothing, just me and all the bills that came with it...but I LOVED it. It was such an amazing period of time. I learned a lot about myself and proved to myself that I can do anything I want to do. When I decided to start a blog I sent the name to a couple of good friends - not telling them anything but that it was a blog name. One of them responded back with exactly the answer I was hoping for..."it could be anything, your home, the coolest restaurant, a hip hotel, a swanky lounge, a cool artists loft, your favorite coffee shop." There ya go...that's how I named it.

So, you want to know who you are talking to right? I am Holly, and 504 Main is my home away from home where I entertain, cook, and create...and sometimes make a mess {yes, I admit it!}. I am a not-so-domestic diva, turned full-on domestic diva...and I LOVE it {most days}. I want 504 Main to be a comfortable place, the kind of place that you feel like you can stop by anytime, kick off your heels {or boots} and have a mocha...or a glass of wine {or champagne}. You can read more about it HERE.

I am addicted to...

...magazines - fashion, food, home - you name it!

...books {old, new, whatever} - my latest obsession is vintage entertaining and crafting books.

...mochas, especially those from the Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf.

...makeup. I love my makeup and especially cheap lip gloss.

...shiny sparkly things - they do not have to be expensive...but they have to speak to me!

...writing. I never knew I would end up enjoying writing or actually even make money doing it.

...good pizza - if you are ever in Torrance California, you must go to Rizzo's.

...rethinking what matters to me and what is important in my life.

...renovating and transforming my home.

...treasure hunting. Up to 5 years ago, if anyone would have told me how much fun it was so go to the thrift shop, goodwill, or garage sales, I would have wrote them off as loony...but now I adore it...I guess it is genetic too.

...my garden, which is a little more brown than green...but I enjoy it and I am trying.

...being a good friend and daughter and wife and mom.

...my kids - of course - they are my life and my joy!

What are you going to find at 504 Main?

CRAFTing and CREATing. Some of the latest creations are over there on the side bar. My fave is the birthday chandelier I made for hubby. But I also love my eggs and chicks!

COOKing....Hungry? Check out my recipe for banana buckwheat bread? Or have you tried bacon chocolate chip cookies yet?

LAUGHing...here are a few entries that may amuse you...A journal entry from a 13 year old or a little insight into my excellent parenting skills or our adventures at Family Camp.

Now for the shameless plugs!

I just began a new feature called I'm Tickled Pink. I will do this every Friday...so check out this weeks I'm Tickled Pink and you can win a super-cute Lima Bean Designs apron!

I {heart} my family and game night...check out one of our faves A Ticket to Ride...and guess what, I am giving one away too! Hurry...it ENDS 4/14 at 11:59 P.M. PST

I signed up for my blogger account in 2008 and did nothing with it. I have to be honest...I thought blogs were silly little things...I really had no idea what they even were. BOY WAS I WRONG! {I have no trouble admitting when I am wrong...most of the time.}. Blogging is a lively community of amazing and inspirational men and women with creative, inventive, amazing writings and ideas. I am so happy to be a part of the blogging world.

So...thank you for stopping by! Welcome...kick off your heels and stay awhile!

Prizes:

USC 30 – One $50 Gift Certificate to Paperlicious.com, good for anything in our store, including baby shower and birthday invitations, social stationery, and our signature Momager Calling Cards.

US95 – $100 Gift Certificate to Restaurant.com – Choose from over 13,000 restaurants nationwide – redeem online and print your gift certificate(s).

USC 8 – $55 E-Gift Card for Amazon.com Gift code will be emailed to the winner and can be used for purchases from Amazon.com.

USC 15 – $50 Target gift card to one winner.

US36 – The winner will receive 2 year-long magazine subscriptions…one to Taste of Home and one to Simple & Delicious.

US43 – A copy of Get Out!: 150 Ways For Kids and Grown-Ups to Get Into Nature and Build a Greener Future and The Frugal Foodie Cookbook will be shipped to one lucky winner.

US10 – Young Living Essential Oils Stress Away Roll-On

US17 – A copy of photo book Camera Creative, a copy of Found Art