Mini Vaca

I love this man! Especially when he surprises me with a surprise mini vaca!
This weekend needs to come asap.

(Former dark hair days)

Mother Daughter Bridal Party

This second party was a Mother Daughter Bridal Party for one of my bestest!

Who doesn't want the first impression to be fabulous? And how do you achieve that? Start with the door.

Alli (the bride) is getting married in Laguna Beach, California May 30. She is using pink and orange as her colors (think J Crew) so we infused those colors into the party.

The cupcake and candy bar.

My mother in law and I gathered all of our beautiful teacups and saucers for the coffee bar. We also arranged bouquets in gorgeous teapots for centerpieces throughout the house.

More sweets as favors. Mmmmmm truffles.

My darling sister in law. I love her.

Party Planning

Parties Parties Parties have dictated my life the past few weekends. The first party I hosted was a "Sip and See" honoring none other than my new baby sister Francie Adele and my parents. This party was perfect because it gave my parent's friends the opportunity to come to their home and see the baby and the nursery. So we themed it to coordinate with the nursery, gotta love Pink and Green.

My beautiful mother and Francie

I love diaper cakes.


For dessert table, we had 2 types of bonbons with the initial "F" on them. Plus a wonderful cake, who doesn't love italian creme and an assortment of candy.

Since it was a "Sip and See" it's was a must to have fabulous drink fountain.

My adorable cousin in suspenders wanted to help with the gifts.


Every party needs pretty flowers and sweet favors. Our favors happen to be extra large candy bars with labels titled "Francie Adele May 7, 2009."

I believe the party was a smash.

Front Porch Pondering

Hmmm...
I'm also pondering how I can incorporate these gorgeous black and white curtains to my front porch.

Via One Kings Lane

Choices Choices

More pictures that are inspiring me to change my backyard landscaping.
We just got an estimate from a contractor.
I can't decide if I want to make an outside living area or move to Europe for a few months... ooo the choices in life.

Arm Candy

I'm thinking this is my next purse.

Cultivating

Two things I'm dreaming of today:

1. Planting window boxes
2. Riding around on a camouflage Vespa.

These are pics from my trip to London.