Thank You Very Much...

Gilt City is offering up to 40% off Papeterie Wedding Stationary.

Founded by Creative Director Kimberly Chiu in 2004, the folks at Papeterie are dedicated to working extremely closely with their clients: referring to each and every customer by their name, and offering unparalleled flexibility. Designs are created and produced in-house meaning the highest in quality control for the paper, ink and printing method: justifying the company’s distinguished list of famed fans like Jessica Alba, who chose their lavender wildflower paper to decorate her baby-shower invites in 2008. Gracing pages everywhere from The Knot and Lucky to InStyle Weddings and Martha Stewart’s Bride’s Guide, they’re serving up some seriously coveted cardstock.

Leila & Michael. October 16, 2010

Mother Nature had something else in mind today...but the Ceremony was a go outside and the setting could not have been more romantic with the floating candlelit aisle, foggy coastline and slight rainfall.  The Wedding Party consisted of Leila & Michael's wonderful children and they each read a verse and shared in a Unity Sand Ceremony.  Special Thanks to the talented TMK AllStar Band and the up-for-anything Photographer, Adam Sjoberg of Ira Lippke Studios, who kindly flew in from NY.  Big shout out to Jennifer and The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel for unparalleled service.


Here's a sneak peak...real photos will soon follow ;)

Cake by Ritz-Carlton

3 Tiered Square
Chocolate Devil's Food Cake with Buttercream Filling

Pastry Chef wrote their names on the White Chocolate Surfboard

Florals by Square Root

Centerpieces of Cream Roses, White Hydrangea, White Lilies and White/Green Orchids

Bridal Bouquet

Bridesmaids Bouquets

Bachelor/Bachelorette Scavenger Hunt?

My Clients are always looking for new ideas for shared Bachelor/Bachelorette Parties. This new theater tour sounds like quite the adventure...

Accomplice Hollywood...part walking tour, part game and part theater. Accomplice productions are unlike anything found in a theater, sending its audience on an actual journey through the streets of the city. Armed with a few initial bits of information, participants are sent on a mission, aided by clues and mysterious cast members strewn throughout various locations such as streetcorners, bars, out of the way shops, and seedy alleys. Audiences in groups of up to 10 traverse the city streets, piecing together clues of a meticulously crafted plot.

The Accomplice sites, naturally are kept secret - it's all part of the fun.

Who's in on it? Who's not? Accomplice is an experience you won't soon forget. "Not enough information," you say? Trust us—the fun is in the surprises.

Each production is a unique adventure, and no previous knowledge of other Accomplice shows is necessary.

Irvine Park, October 10, 2010

October is my favorite month.  My husband and I were married in October, Halloween is my favorite holiday and I just love all things FALL.  We took my daughter to Irvine Park over the weekend for the Pumpkin Festival and I was reminded of how quickly time flies.  The last time we tried to put her on a pony ride she screamed...this time she was petting the horse and waving for pictures.  She loved trying to pick up all the pumpkins (I was worried she was going to get a hernia) and she led us through the haystack maze.  On the train she waved to all the kids and chatted (in toddler babble) about her adventures.  It was the perfect day ;)

Happy Anniversary to Me (and Ken)

Four Years... and I think i'll keep him around.  :)
But on a serious note, he's the friend who keeps me centered when I feel like i'm being pulled in a thousand different directions.  He's the man who can make my world seem instantly more wonderful with just a smile.  We had some ups and downs this year but we learned how to communicate better and we got through it.  He is my partner, my lover and my friend and I look forward to whatever life throws at us because I know we can handle it.  I love you (like a fat kid loves cake)!

Thank you to Rebecca of PaperBleu on Etsy.com for helping me customize a typography word art print of all the places we've lived together and separately...my husband loved it and the framed version hangs proudly in our Living Room.

Cupcakes and Friends

I got this itch to bake cupcakes for my good friend, Fernanda's Birthday.  Now my family and friends will tell you that I am not the baker...but my sister is a Pastry Chef so I've got to have some skill in my genes, Right?  

My recipe was... Chocolate Cupcakes with Salted Caramel Buttercream.  The Cupcakes themselves came out fine.  My first attempt at making Caramel was comical.  I'm sure someone was secretly video taping me and i'll find it on Youtube one day.  My sister tried to talk me through it, but it's hard to do over the phone.  We probably should have skyped.  At one point she turned off her phone (granted it was 10:00pm EST).  I tried to go all "DIY" and make little cupcake flags for decoration.  All in all my Mission was accomplished and my friends thought they were edible (they didn't just try a bite and say they were good...they ate the whole thing).  Watch out Michelle, your sister may challenge you to a "Cupcake War"! 

Karen & Dan, September 25, 2010

This sweet couple were made for each other.  Karen was a Stunning Bride and Dan could not keep his hands off her ;) Special Thanks to Rebecca at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel, Tracey Hanson of Two Rings & a Dress, Groove Box Entertainment, Reverend Michael Ahern, Eggplant Bridesmaid Dress, Red Roses for the Centerpieces.

Nehal & Kareem, July 25, 2010

My first Egyptian/American wedding with LOTS of Dancing ;)   The Bride was beautiful and family and friends came from all over the world.  Special Thanks to Jennifer at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel, Cake (which Rocked) by The Ritz-Carlton, Florals by Flowers Etc., Beautiful Ceremony Music by Harpist, Menna Mckenzie, Photography by Hal Jurcik and Video by Video Keepsakes.