Joyful Joyful #10: A Winter Holiday Soiree

I just spotted this on Snippet and Ink and had to share right away! This winter soiree was created by JM Flora, Merriment Events and Open Air Photography. It is absolutely lovely! The use of sheet music, craft paper, keys, tags and mercury glass is dreamy. Maybe I should re-do all of my Christmas decor…

For [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

A Vintage Train Birthday Party

My son is in love with choo choos- any shape, any size, and color. He just goes nuts! So, for his second birthday party, there was no other option for a theme. I had so much fun creating this party and, more importantly, my son absolutely loved every minute of it! Be warned- this is [...]

Seasonal Season Parties: Fall Party 2009

It is finally feeling like Fall in Southern California (except for the 90 degree weather this weekend!)- as I look outside my window, I can see the wind blowing our tree and causing sweet little leaves to fall onto our front lawn. I am wearing a sweater and have already eaten some pumpkin pie. There [...]

Josh and Brittany’s Honolulu Wedding: Part 3

Okay, here is where the crazy comes in. In an effort to save my dear friend some money, I offered to make the centerpieces. In hawaii. What she wanted was simple, so I could not bear to see her pay so much for something I could easily do myself. So… the night before the wedding, [...]

Kahala Resort Hawaii Wedding, Part 2

If you missed part one of our Spring wedding in Hawaii, please check it out here. We are back with photos from the ceremony, which was held on the lawn at the Kahala, taken by the lovely Chrissie Lambert.

Can I be back there? Right now?
I made these cones with paper and raffia and filled them [...]

Brittany and Josh in Hawaii: Part One

Last Spring, I took on the role of Wedding Planner/Bridesmaid/Florist/Guest at the wedding of one of my closest friends from college. Yes you read that right: I took on the role of crazy.
It was an amazing wedding to be a part of. First off, it was in Hawaii. Already- amazing. Two of the most incredible [...]

Anthropologie Vintage Picnic Bicycle Inspired Table Design

This past summer, I had the privilege of collaborating with LaVonne of Adorations Botanical Artistry on a tablescape for San Diego Style Weddings magazine. The issue is out on newsstands now, so I am excited to share our sweet, simple and charming design.
Jen of Green Wedding Shoes was so wonderful to feature our shoot on [...]

Fall decor ideas

It finally feels like fall today here in Southern California. I know that it will be summertime again by the end of the week, but I am enjoying the gloomy skies, cool breeze and even a few leaves falling in my front yard.
Since I am loving the weather so much, I thought I would share [...]