Thursday, August 1, 2013

Love Doves



One of my first jobs out of college was working as a personal assistant for a prominent Santa Barbara family. During my first week,  I was commissioned to wrapping school, where I was taught the secretes to seamless wrapping, bow assembly and crafting name tags.  I held the job for only 7 months  but the importance of presentation was ingrained in me.

Over the next several months I have four weddings and several bridal showers to attend  so I wanted to invest in a signature wrapping that would work for the various festivities. I was instantly attached to the Two Silver Dove paper pictured above. I love that it works with almost any color. I chose trendy lime green ribbon but I think it looks equally great with pinks.

Tuesday, July 30, 2013

Canary Yellow




Canary yellow is one of those eye catching colors that demands attention. It will surely be noticed even when worn on just your finger tips. Check out my Canary yellow pins on pinterest!

Friday, July 26, 2013

Pool Side Ready


I am ready for my upcoming staycation in Ojai this weekend. I plan to post up poolside at the Ojai Valley Inn Pool and Spa. My poolside essentials include foldable Sunpocket Samoa Sunnies, Seavees Sandals, a straw hat and Burt's Bee Chemical free sunscreen plus a good read.

Wednesday, July 24, 2013

Weekend Make-Up



1. Benefit Fine one: A two for one: Cheek and Lip color
2. YSL Mascara: Love this Golden Tube and the contents inside
3. Fresh Lip Stain: Great color plus has SPF 15
4. Laura Mercier Bronzing Powder: A year-round staple
5. Face Nail Polish: Polish things off with simple nude nails!

Tuesday, July 2, 2013

Mocktails



I am longing the day that I can sip on an extraordinary beverage.  The last 6 months of ordering water, tea and the occasional soda has found me wanting. In the meantime, I have discovered some mocktails that quench this craving. 1.Tropical Mint Ice Tea  2.Arnold Palmer 3.Virgin Mojito
(images via pinterest)

Monday, July 1, 2013

The Aftermath




The past two days has been a real test of mettle. I have been so anxious for my due date to finally arrive and watching it pass without any signs of my baby's arrival has been a let down. However, I am keeping in mind that babies arrive all in due course and when she does I am as ready as one can be for such an affair.

Here is what I have packed for my outfit home from the hospital. ( Free People loose dress, Baby Buse's initial necklace and a turban)