PULSE vol. 11

LeeAnn Cline • Jan 03, 2022

wow, my friends. i can't believe this is the 11th (how did i miss a month somewhere?! it had to be june & baseball season. haha) volume of my little project: THE PULSE. thank you for being on this journey with me; i've had the best time! my role at MHF has grown & now work in the Showroom 2 days a week! i can't wait to meet you all! 

so, i know we all feel this way, but can you believe that christmas is this week? EEEEE. my boys (13 & 11) wanted Jordan 1's, "cool sneaker storage," a ukulele, HOODIES, and tons of sports stuff. but im feeling ready! feeling good...and this email is putting me in a festive spirit. in this volume of THE PULSE, we are doing all things christmas! starting, OF COURSE, with a christmas playlist, new christmas recipes, YEAR END CLEARANCE EVENT, and more! 


take a wild guess what is on this playlist! (ha!) you're right, it's full of all my favorite christmas songs. i only listen to the songs i grew up with that my mom played. so this is Raffi, Harry Connick Jr., Patti Labelle & more. classics like alvin & the chipmunks meet the suite from the Polar Express. my top 5 christmas songs are:

1. Petit Papa Noel - Raffi
2. When my Heart Finds Christmas - Harry Connick Jr.
3. Mistletoe - Justin Bieber
4. What Child is This - The Judds
5. River - Sam Smith


Listen To All The Joy, HERE.

spotlight on
ERIC DOERING
                 O W N E R

Q. how/why did you decide to be a business owner?

I didn't wake up one day with an epiphany that I wanted to own a business. I worked as a manager for MHF for 10 years, and came to really enjoy the industry.  The opportunity to buy presented itself and I walked through the open door. The rest, as they say, is history.


 Q. what is unique about MHF?

MHF is a small, family owned company that is constantly bringing in new looks and styles. Since we sell off the floor, we are revamping our look sometimes daily. Many customers are exploring the showroom a couple times a month, if not more. It's great to see the familiar faces.


Q. book suggestion?

I often read to unwind; I would endorse most titles by David Baldacci as apropos.


 Q. a cherished christmas tradition?

Mom would always put one or two small wrapped gifts by our plate at the Christmas meal. They were just as fun to open as those under the tree.


HOLIDAY  THIS  OR  THAT

EGG NOG OR HOT CHOCOLATE ∙ GINGERBREAD COOKIES OR SUGAR COOKIES ∙ REAL TREE or FAKE TREE ∙ ICE SKATING OR SLEDDING COZY NIGHTS IN or FUN NIGHTS OUT ∙ WHITE LIGHTS or COLORED LIGHTS ∙ MAKE A SNOWMAN or HAVE A SNOWBALL FIGHT 


CLOSING REMARKS FOR OUR READERS? 

Christmas moments become memories...make them special!

WHATTTTTTTT. we have these ottos ^^ in the showroom right now, & i literally want to buy all every. single. color. they are stylish, functional, durable....and totally affordable. coming in at only $249 they are STORAGE & ideal for any room in your home. they include lid supports/hingers & plastic gliders on all legs to prevent scratching.

im never brave enough to try new MAIN DISH recipes for holiday get togethers. honestly, im more of the "i'll bring the snacky bites" kind of person. ergo, here are some delicious, tried & true, bites!

By LeeAnn Cline 27 Oct, 2022
welcome to the PULSE. we have a lot of new subscribers so it is time to re-introduce myself & this publication. my name is LeeAnn & if you've seen me in the showroom, you know i'm the one that wears the hats! i'd like to personally welcome you to MHF's PULSE blog written by moi. i'm a mom of 2 little dudes (both taller than me) & i live in the north end of boise. 5 things i love: new restaurants, fonts, furniture, design, boise state football & MUCH more. the PULSE is our space to hang out together. i'll be sharing markdowns, collections fresh to the floor, recipes, free fonts, design tips, trendy new eateries, travel tips & such.
By LeeAnn Cline 29 Sep, 2022
hello my friends! i am writing this pulse right during the broncos niners game. 😬 go broncos! how is september for all of you? mine is busy as always & i'm sure you can relate! i ended up taking the trip to see my sister in SF over Labor Day weekend & it was a beautiful time. an andrew mcmahon concert, lots of yummy food & playing with my little nephew, bentley. the day after i left, she had the new baby! a little boy named henry. (missed him by less than 24 hrs!)
By LeeAnn Cline 31 Aug, 2022
i hope you have all enjoyed a beautiful august. final summer trips, school starting & preparing to celebrate the end of summer with labor day weekend upcoming. carson and i had a fantastic trip to seattle. we stayed in an airbnb in fremont and took boat cruises from lake union to pier 54 & walked to t-mobile park. the mariner's lost the first game we went to but won the second! we had some amazing food & walked for miles! i love traveling with this little guy.
By LeeAnn Cline 30 Aug, 2022
hello my friends! wow another month has zipped right along. i hope you all had a fantastic july. our boys took 2nd & 1st in each of their baseball leagues! other than that, my littlest brother got engaged, so planning all sorts of showers & parties as i have been asked to be maid of honor. ♡ i fly to walnut creek to visit my sister this weekend, and next thursday i fly out with carson to seattle to catch some M's games. i would love to hear about what you guys are up to, any suggestions for a trip to SF or brunch spots in Seattle. shoot me a line here !
By LeeAnn Cline 21 Aug, 2022
well we made it through june & there is actually a PULSE for this month! (unlike 2021 when june flew passed me & i missed a PULSE volume!) as always we are wrapped up in baseball 4 nights a week & undefeated thus far! we got the pool up in the backyard, leave to McCall for 4th of july weekend - so just like all of you, i'm going a million miles an hour with a million things to do!
By LeeAnn Cline 03 May, 2022
dear gentle-readers (anybody finish season 2 of bridgerton? thoughts? let me know here. ) how was your april? ours at MHF was great. the months are really cruising by. the only even worthy of this top section was that i went to tempe the first weekend of april for the billie eilish tour! i love tempe for it's desert architecture, ASU (where i went to school) and of course amazing SUN & food. here are a few snapshots ♡
By LeeAnn Cline 31 Mar, 2022
hello dear readers, instead of boring you with words for an intro...please enjoy a few photos of my magical trip to portugal. wow. i would highly recommend the charming town of porto to anyone who loves cozy old europe full of cobblestone walkways and no major roads. beautiful tile work & unique doors at every turn.
By LeeAnn Cline 02 Mar, 2022
hello friends! wow february has FLOWN by! a big highlight in the month was our costumer appreciation event at the store this month! thank you to all who stopped by, shared in goodies, and enjoyed our yummy bites! it was great to see so many friendly faces. & because i love you guys, here is the recipe for the bark you all asked about! YUMMY!
By LeeAnn Cline 02 Mar, 2022
without sounding TOO cliche, how is everyone's year starting? are you feeling refreshed & setting new goals? for me, my year reset feels like it starts with the boys' school year NOT at the actual new year. things coming up on my radar...a trip to PORTUGAL in march! to say i'm excited would be a massive understatement. if anyone has been to LISBON or PORTO i would LOVE to hear from you!!! message me here with any tips, ideas, suggestions!
By LeeAnn Cline 09 Dec, 2021
hello my friends! my first PULSE that doesn't start with a niece update! life in the north end feels beautifully fall toned. i am getting ready to host my first ever thanksgiving and then taking off for a week to Tempe. WARM!!!!!! i went to asu, so i am ecstatic to go back. the main point for the trip is an Andrew McMahon concert! do you have any holiday travel plans? i'd love to hear... let me know here . did everyone have a great halloween? is your christmas tree up yet? mine is not - but i love those who get into the spirit early! in this energy-filled volume of the PULSE i'm featuring a few great fonts, we have STAPLE pieces to collect in your lifetime, a NEW website feature, and well... PROBABLY MORE! let's see how this goes!
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