Tuesday, March 13, 2012

Faux Wedding Shoot :: Winter Citrus








McKenzie Powell Designs and Belathée Photography created such a beautiful winter wedding shoot. It is clean, fresh, classic, with a twist of modern. I love the pop of the citrus against a very neutral palette.

Bedroom ::




snapshots from my room...
xo

Monique Lhuillier :: Prima

Sunday, March 11, 2012

Vera Wang :: Fawn





I adore Vera Wang's gowns, and this one is no exception. It is so feminine! I'm swooning over the floating lace appliqué and soft tissue organza blossom skirt.

LA Flower Mart








These are some photos from a recent trip to the LA Flower Mart - one of my favorite places in Los Angeles. A giant warehouse full of fairly inexpensive flowers... how could you not love it?

Wednesday, March 7, 2012

Santa Barbara Wedding ::





I went to a beautiful wedding last weekend in Santa Barbara and these are just a few photos from the night. I loved the neutral linens, white flowers, and long tables. It was so classic and elegant.

Friday, March 2, 2012

Cheers to the Weekend!


The Brooklyn Beauty

2 pieces lemon rind
5 ounces gin
2 ounces St. Germain
1 1/2 ounces lemon juice
1/2 to 2/3 cup Prosecco or Champagne (for topping off)

2 pieces curled lemon rind or lemon wheels (for garnish)

1. Peel off 2 pieces of lemon rind with a peeler or knife, doing your best to get as little pith on the rind as possible, and twist them over your glass to get some of the oils and essence from the lemon, then wipe the rind around the inside of the glass. You can use these as twists if they are still in tact, or twist new pieces of rind around your finger to make them curl for the garnish. Alternatively, you can use sliced lemon wheels.

2. In a shaker, combine your gin, St. Germain, and lemon juice. Fill with ice and shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds. Strain into your glasses and top off with Prosecco or Champagne. Garnish with a lemon twist or wheel and serve.

recipe via

Thursday, March 1, 2012

Tuesday, February 28, 2012

A Market :: Newport Beach

















If you're ever in Orange County, A Market in Newport Beach is a must visit! Great ambiance, delicious food for breakfast and lunch, and to die for desserts.