Ka-Chow! Colt is 3!

Without a doubt, of all the events I plan, my favorites end up being the ones I plan for my boy. This year's birthday party was the best by far because he was old enough to understand what was going on, get in on the planning and get excited about the day that was created just for him! His first love right now is Cars...Cars movie, Cars toys, Cars books...so of course, we had to have a Cars party! The best part of the day was watching his face light up...Happy 3rd Birthday, Baby Boy!

These were the photos I took for the invitations. Colt's Cars logo was made by
this Etsy shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/kidspartykreations?ref=seller_info

Birthday Boy! His party shirt was made by BabyCakes82211 on Etsy.
http://www.etsy.com/shop/BabyCakes82211?ref=seller_info

Welcome Table

All the guests wrote Birthday messages on his birthday tablecloth. This is a tradition my Mom started for me and my brother: when he's too old for parties and we have family birthday dinners, we'll put out the birthday tablecloth for him to look back and remember all the great birthdays he had and the people that he shared them with!

It was hot on party day, but thank goodness for the breeze! The balloons were a-blowin'!

Maybe my favorite party detail: Road table covers! And so easy to make: just strips of yellow duct tape!

DIY Birthday Banner!

Food table. Flo's V8 Cafe, of course! Signs were made from actual photos I took at CarsLand in DCA, printed out in tile format and glued to poster board.

Close-up of the applesauce labels!

LOVE these little Mater cups from the Disney Store!

Drink table!

Motor Oil...aka Sweet Tea.

Antifreeze...aka Blue Lemonade.

These were a big hit! Found these on Amazon and put each child's name on them!

The Cake! Made by Skiff's Bakery.
http://www.skiffscakes.com

Favors for the kiddos: each box had a Cars cup, Cars stickers and Cars fruit snacks inside.

And favors for the grown-ups! These marshmallow pops were made by a good friend who makes delicious desserts and all of the proceeds go to fund their adoption from Ethiopia. Check out Baby Cakes on Facebook!

Our first 'Bounce' experience! Colt loved it so much, I think he spent 90% of the party in there!

Ramone's House of  "Temporary Tatoo" Body Art!

Christian and Rhiannon

I've known Christian almost as long as I've known my Husband...he and Christian have been best friends since elementary school! And we loved Rhiannon from the minute Christian introduced us to her...couldn't be happier that the two of them are finally married! 

They had a small, intimate ceremony with a larger reception afterwards. I was honored to be asked to make a few flower arrangements for their ceremony, including my first experience with succulents!

Congrats Christian and Rhiannon! We're so happy for you!

Groom's succulent and peony boutonniere. 

Bridesmaid's wrist corsages, made with peonies, succulents and snap dragons.

Bride's succulent, peony, hydrangea and snap dragon bouquet.

Another view of the Bride's bouquet...love the gold glitter bow she chose!

Had to share my favorite shot that I took from their ceremony!

Cisco and Danielle

Wedding season has begun for 2013!
First up for this year is the wedding of good friends Cisco and Danielle. Working with them was a blast and I got to do my first solo flower gig. FYI, If you're ever planning to do your own flowers for any event and you're in the LA area, the Flower District is a must! The selection of flowers and the prices are just incredible...it's become one of my favorite places to go.
I'm also excited to debut my new photo watermark in this post, made for me by Kristin Page of Belle Web & Print Design. She's awesome!
Check out her Etsy shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/BelleWebPrintDesign

Thanks again, Cisco and Danielle for letting me be part of your special day!

Bridal Bouquet: all white roses with scattered crystals.

Close-up of the Bride's Bouquet

Bridesmaids Bouquets: white roses, hydrangeas, ranunculus and mums.

Ceremony arch decor: white roses, mums and matthiola.

Ceremony aisle bouquets: white roses, hydrangea and matthiola.

Reception centerpieces: submerged orchids and floating candles.

Reception Centerpieces

The favors they chose were the most delicious maccarons I've ever eaten! ENF designed and assembled the packaging.

Delicious cake from Portos Bakery Glendale, orchid floral design by ENF.

And Baby Makes Four...

Well, it's time for me to come clean about why my last few posts have been so delayed...I am happy to announce that we will be adding to our family!  We are so excited to welcome our newest Little One at the end of June 2013.  Colt is SO excited to be a big brother!

Princess Laikan

Laikan's Mommy Nikki is a very good friend of mine!  Nikki has always been a huge fan of Mermaids and when I found out she was having a little girl, I knew her Princess needed a Mermaid costume...to take tons of cute photos in, of course! And I was flattered when Nikki asked me to take them...here are a few of my favorites of Laikan the Mermaid!

Adventures in DSLR-Land...

About two years ago I discovered the magical word of DSLR cameras...I got a Canon Rebel T1i for Christmas 2010 and since then I have been trying to learn how to take great photos.  I don't consider myself to be very good...yet...it's more of a hobby-in-progress! But when my friend Sarah put out a request on Facebook in need of some photos taken of her band Anvue, I offered...I told her I'd be happy to take a few if she couldn't find anyone better. Long story short, I got to do my first photo shoot ever...and if I do say so myself, I think they turned out pretty good!  Here are a few of my favorites!

 

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