Last Day to Order from our Etsy Shop for Christmas- This Thursday!

Christmastime is in full swing! Two Christmas parties today, last minute shopping and starting wrap gifts. I am loving every minute of it! Is it terrible that I am already sad that Christmastime is almost over?
Speaking of that, our guaranteed Christmas delivery cutoff for our Etsy shop is this Thursday, the 17th. If you want [...]

Joyful Joyful #9: Winter Decor Inspiration

It rained here in Southern California this weekend. It was thrilling! I know most of you that live in other parts of the country (or world!) are probably rolling your eyes right now, but rain is a rare treat for us. We all bust out our sweats, turn on our fireplaces and suddenly do not [...]

Megan and Jason’s Wedding Featured in The Knot

One of our favorite weddings of the year is featured in the just released Spring/Summer So Cal issue of The Knot. So excited to get my hands on a copy! For now, here is a sneak peak at the feature, courtesy of the lovely Leila of Be Inspired PR:

I am extra excited because I finally [...]

Pleated Poppy Giveaway Winner!

And the randomly selected winner of our Pleated Poppy giveaway is……
#3- Jennifer!
Jennifer, please let me know your email address so I can have Lindsey contact you and send you your petal pusher. Congrats!

But wait- everyone can be a winner! Lindsey  is offering 15% off in her shop this next week to all followers. Just enter [...]

Joyful Joyful #8: It is a good thing that I do not have a girl

If I had a daughter, my bank account would be a lot less happy. Case and point:

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Anthropologie

Anthropologie

I die. If you have a little girl, I will live vicariously through you if you buy these items to dress her up for Christmas.
If you have not entered our Pleated Poppy giveaway, you have a couple more hours. [...]

Joyful Joyful #7: A Giveaway!!!!!

It is a good day. I got to sleep in until 9:30. It is cold and my son is cuddly.
To make it even better, my sister in law Lindsey is giving away one of our banners! You could win one of these:

Go over to her blog and leave a comment.
She called me her baby sister-in-law, so [...]

Joyful Joyful #6: Put the Lights on the Tree

Hands down, one of  my favorite days of Christmastime is when we go get a tree. Picking out “the one”, covering the floor in needles, rediscovering ornaments that have been boxed away all year and watching my husband proudly beam once the lights are all working and placed perfectly. It is all a bit magical.

Since [...]

Joyful Joyful #5: Santa Sufjan and a San Diego Holiday Tradition

Wow. That week got away from me.
I am super super excited right now because we are about to head down to Balboa Park for San Diego’s December Nights. If you are a San Diegan, you must check it out: choirs, international food, lights and, my personal favorite: fresh gingerbread men and hot chocolate. It is [...]

Ynes and Ryan at The Westin South Coast Plaza

Our 2009 season was absolutely amazing and it could not have finished off better than it did with Ynes and Ryan’s wedding. A super sweet couple and wedding party, mixed with a great color scheme and a wonderful vendor team made for an incredible wedding. It was featured on The Wedding Chicks yesterday and you [...]