A Birthday and a Craft

Happy Birthday to me! Yes, today is my 30th birthday and it actually snuck up on me a little bit. I'm feeling good about this birthday, aside from wishing I could turn back time on my eye wrinkles and wishing I were here right now. I'm excited for what lies ahead in my 30's and feel better about where I am today than when I turned 20. I'm looking forward to a little celebration with some friends very soon and have been busy with crafting for a most festive decoration!

Tissue Paper fringe

The beginning

The almost finished produst

I found the tutorial for this at Oh Happy Day and adapted it slightly. It's been a tad time consuming, but in an enjoyable way and I'm excited with how it's turning out- finished product (and a zero) to follow! Do you have any favorite party crafts that you make? I've been really into crafting lately and would love to get some more ideas!

And now the panic begins as my Mr. is taking me to a very special dinner tonight (hint- it's well endowed with Michelin Stars) and I have no clue what to wear- help, please! Can't wait to indulge in the amazing meal that awaits us and share all the details with you soon!

3.1 Phillip Lim and Refinery 29 Party

The other night I went to a party at West Hollywood's 3.1 Phillip Lim store put on by Refinery 29. Oh.My.Heavens! Such beautiful clothing, bags, shoes, people, and some very tasty cocktails! I fell in love with the pastels that popped up on all the racks and the metallics in the bags.

Cocktails mixed with Pressed Juicery

Pastels mixed in with neutrals and blacks

BAAAAAGGGS!!!

Serious satchel crush

oh la la lavender

Gorgeous peach dress in honor of spring

Check out the handles on these clutches

Beautiful mini desserts

little mix master

The cutest little girl ever!

Lucite heels- wwwhhhaatt!

shoes baby!

It was a fun night and finished off with a tasty dinner at Craig's on Melrose. Still dreaming about the racks of clothes and stunning accessories! More pics here from Refinery 29's recap!

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Puttin' on the Ritz!

We are busy bees preparing for our Oscar party this weekend. We have been cooking, and curing, baking, and crafting to roll out the red carpets for our guests on Sunday. I can't give too much away before the big bash, but a sneak peak at some of what we have in store for our A-listers.

May I have the envelope please??

Gilded swizzle sticks for champagne cocktails

Award worthy cake truffles

Stay tuned for more behind the scenes footage after the main event! Are you planning to watch the Academy Awards? Did you have a favorite movie, actor, or score of the year? Who's fashion are you looking forward to seeing?

Have a most wonderful and glamorous weekend!

Store Opening Event for West Elm Beverly Boulevard

SO.MUCH.FUN! Last night I went to the store opening event for the new West Elm on Beverly Blvd with one of my besties and my husband that was hosted by some of my favorite bloggers. I had been excited for this event for weeks, obsessing about what to wear and how to talk to the blog icons and what to talk about if I can muster the courage to approach these amazing women.

The event was hosted by some of my favorite bloggers- Emily from Cupcakes and Cashmere, Bri from DesignLoveFest (so much love!), and Kelly from Mrs. Lilien, as well as Amy Smart and her hottie carpenter husband, Carter Oosterhouse. I have such a bloggirl crush on so many of them and Liz is equally obsessed with them- thanks to tray passed champagne, we were able to say hi with a little more ease. On the note of tray passed champagne, they had tray passed hors d'oeuvres and dessert and everything was delicious.I also found a new favorite drink, a Moscow Mule. Why had I not tried this before and when can I have another one?!

How cute are these super tiny donuts???

 I really love West Elm's style and there were so many fun finds. I really couldn't focus on shopping with all the people watching I wanted to do, but I'll be back soon to stock up on home treats.

Ottoman Obsession- love this pattern

I've wanted one for so long- perhaps a post holiday purchase is in order

Sounds like such a killer scent and adorably packaged

LAMP!!!!! ...want...

Golden pillows? Yes please! You know I love my gold!

How about this for your holiday table?

A close up, I love the use of moss

Owl measuring cups

Bicycle fabric cases

How sweet are these bowl? I love the pattern on the inside

Arial shot

Me with Bri Emery of Design Love Fest and Liz of Elizabeth Zuluaga Photography

Is she not the most adorable???

heart ornament

photobooth fun!

The cutest little boy asking Cupcakes and Cashmere's Emily for a cupcake

with Emily and Liz

Emily's signature nails and check out her shoes!

hot pink top, glittering gold belt, and polka dot tights- love!

With Kelly of Mrs. Lilien who could not have been sweeter

My Mr. walked out with some surprises

It made my night to chat with Bri, Emily, and Kelly who were all so nice and so appreciative of the guests that came. I cannot even to begin to talk about the great style of everyone in the room, but the interior design crowd never disappoints! Wishing you all a wonderful weekend- rest up, shop lots, and eat something amazing!