Fall Fashion Essentials.
06 Thursday Sep 2012
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in06 Thursday Sep 2012
Posted beauty, Fashion, Uncategorized
in29 Wednesday Aug 2012
Posted beauty, Entertaining, Fashion, Life, Lifestyle
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97 sullivan, bridesmaid gifts, bridesmaids, gather event planning and consultation, gift ideas, gifts, guest blog, style, ten elegant bridesmaid gifts, wedding, wedding planning
Today I had to chance to be a guest blogger for two of my favorites ladies in Portland, Katie and Monica, who are the women behind Gather Event Planning and Consultation. I have had the pleasure of working for them this summer coordinating a few weddings and let me tell you, they are the best at what they do.
My mission was to find the best bridesmaid gifts out there, and I am so pleased with what I came up with. Check out the blog post in full here.
Thanks for having me ladies!
Xo
17 Tuesday Jul 2012
Posted Fashion, Gardening, Uncategorized
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baking, berries, blackberries, cabernet of blackberries, canning, farm to table, farming, food, fruit tart, gardening, hybrid berries, jam, making jam, marionberry, olallie berries, oregon state university, summer berries
I went berry picking yesterday, for the berry I have been waiting all year for, the marionberry. What is a marionberry, you might ask? According to Wikipedia, “The berry was released in 1956 under the name Marion, after the county where it was tested extensively.” This Oregon State University hybrid is a cross between the ‘Chehalem’ and ‘Olallie’ berries. The complexity of its flavor has left the marionberry with a reputation as the “Cabernet of Blackberries”.
It was a long day of picking and jamming, it was hard work, but totally worth it. I even have enough berries left to bake a delicious tart, as well as the satisfaction of checking this of my summer of fun list.
Xo
Image via 97 Sullivan
29 Friday Jun 2012
Posted beauty, Entertaining, Fashion, Food, Gardening, Home, Inspiration, Lifestyle, Uncategorized
in22 Tuesday May 2012
I headed out to Cannon Beach last week to get some much needed rest and relaxation as well as some alone time to reflect on where I am and where I want to be in life. It’s amazing what even twenty-four hours alone can do for you, I highly recommend it. I came home fully refreshed and ready to make some changes.
{bruce’s candy kitchen}
{this seagull was a bit of a stalker}
{the view from my hotel room}
{chic little boutique}
{cerinthe flowers in bloom}
{loved the wooden signage all around town}
{seagull prints in the sand}
{quiet mornings}
{misty blue skies}
Xo
Images via 97 Sullivan
14 Wednesday Mar 2012
Posted beauty, Entertaining, Fashion, Food, Inspiration, Life, Lifestyle, Local, Uncategorized
in05 Saturday Nov 2011
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inHappy weekend! I have a mix of events and some relaxing to do this weekend. I have catered the desserts for my friends studio open house tomorrow night. Truffle Pops, Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes with Caramel Cream Cheese Frosting and Old Fashioned Vanilla Caramel Candies. It should be so fun! The rest of the weekend I will be relaxing and enjoying a girls day with my Mom. By the way, doesn’t this couch look like the perfect place to kick back and daydream? I love it! Don’t forget the time change Sunday. Here are my faves from the week.
These are some of the most beautiful wedding shots I have ever seen – I am so inspired.
A fall apple dessert that is just mouthwatering!
Loving this post about Mark Rothko. I am a serious fan of his work!
I want this outfit!
Xo
Image via Pintrest
01 Saturday Oct 2011
Posted beauty, Entertaining, Fashion, Food, Home, Inspiration, Travel
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bridal gowns, california, design, easy dinner, fashion, food, interior design, soup, travel, weddings
I am having an amazing weekend so far! It feels so nice to be in one of my favorite places in the world. Mostly it feels great to catch up with my family and just enjoy some time together. Here are a few of my favorite things this week.
Enjoy!
For a delicious and easy dinner or appetizer throw this together in a flash.
With the season changing this will warm your soul on a cold night.
Feeling Blue? Love this as a fresh inspiration for interior design.
An incredible classic, yet vintage wedding. It looks AMAZING. (The Lazaro gown in a personal favorite of mine!)
I am loving this amazing outfit! Great mix of pieces, color and style.
And finally, I was totally inspired to throw an exotic themed bash when I saw this.
Xo
30 Friday Sep 2011
Posted Entertaining, Fashion, Food, Travel
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birthday party, california, celebrate, engagement party, family, fashion, food, friends, spa day, travel
I am so very excited to get away for a long weekend! I am going home to California to celebrate. I have some exciting things in store, but most importantly catching up with family and old friends. The reason for the trip is to celebrate my little brother’s engagement! We are all thrilled for the newly engaged couple and I cannot wait to toast to them. We will also be sneaking in my birthday celebration (a few days early) because we will all be together in one place.
We have a delicious dinner planned where the view of the San Francisco Bay will be spectacular.
I will be spending most of the day Saturday at the spa getting pampered! (My favorite thing in the world!!!) A massage and facial are well deserved and desperately needed.
Saturday night will be the official engagement party! I even got a new dress for the special occasion.
Before I head back home we will enjoy a birthday brunch in my honor. I am totally looking forward to that, I love going out for breakfast.
Hope you have a great Friday and a very happy weekend. Cheers!
Xo
Images via, Pintrest and Sterling Style
24 Saturday Sep 2011
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amber, amber ring, baking, cupcakes, diy, fashion, food, homemade salt scrub, interior design, jewlery, kitchen, nautical, wedding planning, weddings
This weekend I plan on playing in the last little bit of sunshine before autumn really hits. According to the weather report the fall should really be coming, and soon here in Portland. The rain will start in just a day or so. Here are a few of my favorite things from the blog world this week. Enjoy!
A very dreamy kitchen! Clean, crisp, perfection.
An amazing Amber Ring perfect for fall time fashion and any jewelry collection.
I might be baking another mouth-watering batch of these cupcakes!
I was totally inspired by this nautical themed wedding.
Pampering myself with this homemade sea salt scrub will be on the top of my to do list this weekend!
Xo
image via Pintrest