A NYE Engagement Party

Wednesday, January 5, 2011

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My little sister got engaged this Christmas and seeing as her new fiance lives across the pond, we decided it was imperative to throw them an engagement party on the fly. Since New Year's Eve seemed oh so fittingly perfect, we spent 2 days running around town getting ready for the surprise fete. A little spray paint, glitter, and cookie dough later we were ready to party. I would say it turned out pretty well as the lovely couple was surprised and New Year's eve was a smash.

For the party we took elements of traditional New Year's Eve decor such as silver and black and added in the cherry blossom as a theme since she loves them. I spray painted branches from the back yard and silk hydrangea flowers from the 99cent store. We also bought several silver vases and floral pieces from Michael's that were on Christmas clearance. My dessert table included these lovely cookies made by my other sister, Guinness cupcakes, and cotton candy sprinkled with black sugar. Our drink of the night was a lychee martini with lychee fruit and black sugar and of course champagne!

More pics to come!

Hello, Goodbye

Friday, December 31, 2010

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One of the hardest parts of moving was leaving our precious little home in Torrance. I spent the greater part of the year making it a home and loved every part of it. From the old windowsills to the fun little kitchen, the house has a charm of its own that was easy for me to adorn.

And although our little home will be greatly missed, I take with me the memories and look forward to more ventures and more little (and big) houses to decorate.

Holiday DIYness

Monday, December 20, 2010

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Between moving, work and baby madness I haven't had much of a chance to decorate this Holiday season but I've managed to squeeze in a little creativity and even put up my version of a Christmas tree...

A couple weekends ago I spent an entire Sunday experimenting with felting (on which I was instantly hooked) and I made some Christmas ornaments for my little tree. I tied 3 sparkly branches together and stuck them in a tin bucket adorned with pine cones and voila, my tree was done. I wish I had more time to add a garland but oh well, there's always next year!

Even gifting is taking a back seat this year which is a bit more depressing since I enjoy wrapping so damn much so instead I will recycle a post I did for Pacsun Community last year on eco-friendly wrapping. I think this year if I was to wrap more presents I would definitely use felted balls and string. Clearly, it's a felted kind of Christmas.

And speaking of my new addiction, here is a Matryoshka doll I made for my friend. More to come!

Current Obsession: Ethnic Printed Sweaters

Monday, December 6, 2010

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photos: Monique De Blase via Free People Blog, Juice Couture Sweater, Free People Peruvian Pattern Leg Warmers, Sweater & Lookbook from Revolve.com.
I'm wearing:
Billabong Sweater
H & M Dress
Thrifted necklace

Akiko's Closet: Pigs on the Wing

Sunday, December 5, 2010

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Scored this tee from the beau and these leggings from the sample sale. I kind of love both.

I got this leather jacket from downtown L.A. last year and I've definitely gotten some use out of it. I hope the trend never dies.

Happy Weekend!

Piperlime Picks: Want, want, want

Thursday, December 2, 2010

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I need some of these in my life. From piperlime.com

My Little Man is 6 Months Old Today!

Wednesday, November 24, 2010

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You amaze me more and more each day.