Hawaiian Vacation ::

Hawaiian Sunset 

Happy Hour in Kapalua 

Hawaiian Sunset

Beautiful Beaches...

Merriman's Kapalua

Happy Hour at the Plantation

The Plantation Course

Ritz Carlton | Kapalua

Mango Puree + Tequila | Mai Tai

I just returned from vacation in Maui and I'm already wishing I was back.  Beautiful beaches, bright blue waters, gorgeous sunsets, delicious cocktails and great company... doesn't get any better than that.

Inspired by :: Grapefruit

dress | bouquet | flower runner | invites | cake | fruit + flowers | signature cocktail 

Beautiful Bouquets ::

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Maui Bound...

I'm off to Maui for a relaxing week on the sand... !

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Happy Hour :: Raspberry-Thyme Smash

Raspberry Thyme Smash

Ingredients

2 fresh thyme sprigs

7 fresh raspberries

ice

1/4 cup gin

2 tablespoons simple syrup

2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

Preparation

Remove leaves from 1 thyme sprig; place in cocktail shaker.  Add 6 berries and mash with muddler or wooden spoon.  Fill cocktail shaker with ice; add gin, simple syrup, and lime juice.  Cover and shake vigorously.  Strain into highball glass filled with ice.  Garnish with raspberry and thyme sprig

Simple Syrup:

Stir 1 cup sugar and 1 cup water in saucepan over low heat until sugar dissolves.  

Bring to boil and then cool.  Cover and chill. 

via Bon Appetit

Hydrangea Garden ::

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Beach Chic Interiors ::

I love this home store in Southern California.  Their pieces are the perfect blend between classic, beachy, and chic.  

Blackband Design

Olivia Palermo Style ::

scalloped shorts  

gorgeous coat 

 fur

black + scallops + beaded collar  

too. cute.

simple pony 

dress + arm candy for a night out

More fabulous pictures of Olivia.  Her style, in my book, is perfection.  I want to share her closet!

Vera Wang :: Hannah

Strapless ballerina ballgown with layers of floral organza and a detachable bustier

Vera Wang

All that Glitters is Gold

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dahlia day ::

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Lately ::

lavender & perfume

roses in a bud vase for my desk

Salad: quinoa + spinach + green onion + fresh peaches

Dressing: olive oil + pomegranate vinegar + honey + salt + pepper

chalkboard menu

Dessert tasting for C's wedding! Tough bridesmaid duties...

Sweet & Saucy

dark chocolate + caramel + sea salt

lace + textured linen

engagement cheers!