"monday blues"

this is my kind of "monday blues"...

palos verdes, ca

manhattan beach, ca

manhattan beach, ca

hope you have a great week!  if you can, try to step into the sun and onto some sand.  i think it does the body (and mind) good.

custom party favor labels

a custom little label can add that special little touch to any party favor.

here are a few examples from Chlo + E showcasing a few custom favor labels i created, from past events they've worked on...

*images courtesy of Chlo + E

as you can see, each label is custom tailored for each event and theme. if you are interested in ordering some custom favor labels for your next soirée, feel free to contact me for more info.

i heart grandma & grandpa (coming soon...)

i've had several requests lately for the "i heart grandma & grandpa (coming soon...)" onesie, so i've decided to list it as a new item on my simplewear Etsy shop.

this little onesie makes for a fun and special way to announce to your parents (a.k.a. soon to be grandparents) that a little one is on it's way!

"i heart grandma & grandpa (coming soon...)" onesie by simplewear on Etsy

happy 5th of july...

hope everyone had a great 4th of july yesterday!  we threw a little bbq get together at our place to celebrate and i got to try out 2 new recipes.  

grilled pizzas and pb&j cupcakes...

the grilled pizzas were inspired by this recipe here.

and the pb&j cupcakes were inspired by 2 recipes found here & here.

photo retouching for days

i always know when sunsets, inc's catalog season is in full effect because my days are consumed with photo retouching bathing suit models and my blog posts become very sparse.  so please excuse me ahead of time.

but, before i dive right back into work (no pun intended), i'm going to leave you with this very funny quote i came across today...

a quote by Anne Morrow Lindbergh:

"My passport is one of the most remarkable photographs I have ever seen - no retouching, no shadows, no flattery - just stark me."

i ♥ snail mail!

here is another handwritten thank you note from my 7 year old cousin that I'm completely in love with and had to share with you all...

his spanish intro and barn scene drawing melt my heart. i love the smile and laughter this little note has added to my day.

proud auntie moment

my niece's first full handwritten note...

i thought it was a sweet coincidence that i saw this quote my yoga instructor posted on facebook as i was opening the card.

a quote by mary beth larue:

"just a little of gratitude or joy goes a long way.  It has the ability to expand and shift your entire life."

summer days

besides workin', it's also been been a...

weekend bbqin'...

outdoor hikin'...

smoothie makin'...

salad makin'...

hat wearin'...

summer drinkin'...

new recipe tryin'...

workin' out...

outdoor music listenin'...

...summer kind of days.  

i'm so glad it's only june, 'cause that means there is still more summer days ahead of us.

hope you're enjoying your summer days so far...

cheers to summertime...

...and all the yummy summertime drinks!

a quote by Kenny Chesney:

"it's a smile, it's a kiss, it's a sip of wine... it's summertime!"

wedding menus & place cards

it's always a treat getting to see the pieces i've designed in it's actual setting. here are a few shots of the wedding menu and place cards i designed for scott & lori's wedding, which complimented the design of their wedding invitations really well.

*images courtesy of Amanda Dorian Photography

mazel tov scott & lori!!!