5.16.2011

Like We Never Loved at All

I've been in love with music videos even before the days of TRL. The earliest videos I remember are from the mid 90's on days I stayed home from school sick, laying on the couch and watching artists like Tom Petty and Sting. So it went from Rock and Roll, to my days as a Backstreet Boy fan, and into my Country music years; I have experienced a lot of music. This one music video, by Faith Hill and Tim McGraw from 2005 always stood out to me. Faith is undoubtedly a beautiful woman, and in this video, she is especially striking. The combination of her hair style, makeup, and that killer yellow dress made the overall story unforgettable.

I always remembered this look.

Faith is beautiful no matter which decade she is in!

I have long since wanted to create a look similar to hers, and this weekend I attempted just that. A friend had passed down this cream and navy Trina Turk dress, and I had never come across the right occasion to wear it. On Saturday night I attended a graduation party for my friend Bobbi and decided it was an appropriate setting. Since the dress felt a little 70's to me, I tried to pull off a similar  hair style as Faith. One way or another it was fun to play dress up!

Feeling a little retro!

Congratulations on graduation Bobbi!

4.30.2011

Jello Shots & Jelly Beans

Easter was never that big of a deal growing up. I do remember some easter egg hunts, and of course ham for dinner followed by Nana's Easter Cake. Having put one successful dinner party behind me, I got inspired to have some friends over and celebrate the holiday as best we could. The dinner menu included a spinach salad with strawberries, pineapple souffle, cheesy potato casserole, asparagus, and of course a delicious Paula Dean ham! Following dinner we cleansed our pallets with the remaining orange peel jello shots that the boys crafted the night before, and my family's traditional Easter cake topped with cool whip and jellybeans! 

It was a beautiful Easter Sunday in San Francisco!

My sweet friends who came out to enjoy good company and good eats!

Loooooove white hydrangeas! 

Absolutely delicious! That Paula Dean makes a fine ham!


One of my favorite of all Holiday Desserts! 


4.13.2011

Twenty-Seven

This was, without a doubt, the best birthday I have ever had. I was surrounded by amazing friends, both new and old, and together we consumed plenty of alcohol and cupcakes. I can't say I ever pictured what life would look like at 27, but I've got this feeling that it's going to be a great year. One way or another, the kick-off was amazing!

This was what my desk looked like when I showed up to work on Friday! 

Dinner at The Republic with some of my favorite people! 

D surprised me with a Kara's Cupcake! Chocolate & Peanut Butter! LOVE!

Beautiful Tulips and Champagne to kick off the actual day from D!

And an afternoon of wine and cheese to close out the weekend! 

Thank you so much to everyone who made this birthday so very special!