:: Real Simple Weddings 2010 ::

I'm so so so excited! I just received word that the flowers I designed for my friend Lisa's wedding will be published! Her amazing photographer, Rachel Thurston, submitted them to Real Simple Magazine to be featured as one of 10 incredible weddings in their Special Wedding issue.

Lisa shared an email the photo editor sent her and I about died. Here's what she had to say about the submission: "I have to tell you that I looked at hundreds of submissions for this issue and absolutely fell in love with your wedding! It was so beautiful and inspiring. Thank you for sharing it with us and our readers who, I’m sure, will love it too!" How exciting is that? Real Simple Weddings hits stands January 2010!

:: Happy Belated Halloween ::

Look at my cute little monkey! Doesn't he just drive you bananas? Sadly, I wasn't able to spend Halloween with my adorable nephew this year, but I did get to spend it with my GFF Erin! We both opted out of the parties this year and instead decided to stay in and make homemade pizookies and watch a scary movie.

Erin and I both HATE scary movies so we pretty much watched it while we cuddled on the couch under a pile of blankets. Oh, and every time there was a knock at the door, we both screamed like five year olds. We're ridiculous! After the movie ended, we were too scared to go to bed, so we decided to watch a little Project Runway to make sure we had happy dreams, followed by some late night girl talk, and then of course a sleepover. It was a truly fabulous Halloween. Hope yours was too!

{ GRAND OPENING: Jonthan Adler }

I'm so excited to announce that Jonathan Adler's newest pop-up store opened today at Fashion Island Mall in Newport Beach. You just can't help but smile when you walk through the doors. Don't believe me? Come see for yourself!


And if our store doesn't make you smile, Our Manifesto just might. How can you not LOVE Jonathan? So cheeky! Stop by and let us fill your life with some "happy chic"!

{ Regina Spektor @ The Greek }

What could be more incredible than seeing Regina Spektor LIVE in concert? Seeing Regina Spektor LIVE in concert at The Greek of course! Incredible artist. Incredible venue. Incredible night.

{ Jonathan Adler - Coming Soon! }

Every waking minute of the last week I have spent getting ready for the big opening of the new Jonathan Adler showroom at Fashion Island. We've been wallpapering, painting, space planning, accessorizing, and organizing the heck out of our little pop-up space! I can't wait to show it all off next week. Here's a sneak peak of our work in progress. You're gonna love it!

:: Got My Vans On ::

Last week little D and his mommy came to California for a quick trip. D spent most of the week walking around in these cool kicks his favorite Auntie got him for his 1st birthday. Isn't he just so stinkin cute? I love that little face! Miss you guys like crazy Jax. Hope your 25th birthday was the best ever! Love you.

{ Breakfast On The Beach }

I'm loving my first week of work at Jonathan Adler. The store doesn't actually open until next week, so the NYC staff is down here helping me get the store in order. We've been busy designing and merchandising, which has been so fun! Wednesday morning we had some time to kill before our next furniture delivery, so I took them to breakfast at The Beachcomber in Crystal Cove. And I must say, it was the perfect morning for an omelet and orange juice on the beach. I only wish every morning could start out this way!

:: Rocktober Playlist ::

These songs have been playing over and over and over again on my ipod, my computer, my car stereo, and in my head all month. I might be OCD, but I don't care. I just can't get enough. That being said, I just might have to give it up for tonight so I can get in the mood for tonight's concert at the Greek. The ladies and I are heading up to LA in a few short hours to see Regina Spektor rock the piano and a mic! I'm sure you'll be hearing all about it sooner than later. Anyway, have a listen...

{ Just Around The Corner }

For months I've watched my friends craft their way into the etsy world, while I just sat back and watched. Well, no more excuses. I've finally started working on my very own etsy site and will be unveiling my creations in the coming weeks. And there will be pillows. Lots and lots of pillows!

{ Great Minds... }

We didn't plan this. I promise. My sisters and I all came downstairs, ready to go to dinner at The Club, wearing yellow and stripes. We had a good laugh about it and thought you might get a kick out of it too.

:: Home Sweet Huntington ::

I can't believe it! Just 48 hours later and I'm all moved in to my new place. And loving it I might add! I still wanna paint the walls, sew some draperies, and adjust a few things here and there. But for the most part, I think it's looking pretty good.



I snapped these shots on my iPhone this morning before heading out. They're not the best quality, but they'll have to do for now. And yes, there's a sofa in my room!

{ A Black & White Wedding }

My days at the flower shop in Laguna may be over, but I'm still doing wedding flowers, which I LOVE! Friday evening I met up with the most delightful bride to talk about flower for her big day. Although the wedding isn't until May, she wanted to have all the details planned out and squared away early. I love working with brides who appreciate planning well in advance!

In the hour and a half we spent together I learned a lot about the bride and her personal style. She loves classic weddings with formal black and white everything, she likes a little bling, she has 10 bridesmaids and 10 groomsmen (holy moly!), and she loves stephanotis, anemones, gerbera daisies, and sweet peas! I can not wait to get to work and dream up some beautiful flowers for this May wedding.

{ Moving Day...again! }

My boxes are packed, the moving truck is here, and I'm ready to go. Huntington Beach, ready or not, here I come!!!

{ Jonathan Adler & Anthropologie }

So...I lost my job a few weeks ago. It's a sad story, really. De La Rose closed it's doors after only 3 years in business when the owner's wife was diagnosed with cancer. The flower shop was for her, but with the burden of everything going on in their lives, it just made sense. So, they closed their doors, leaving me jobless. Again! But, after several weeks of intense job searching day and night I've got myself a new job. Two in fact. Two great jobs that I'm absolutely crazy about...

Today I was hired on as Showroom Manager for the newest Jonathan Adler location soon to be opened at Fashion Island in Newport Beach. I am beyond thrilled at the opportunity to open a new shop and share the designs of Jonathan Adler with the residents of Orange County. The GRAND OPENING is set for November 1st, so be sure to stop in and see what we're all about!

And...while I was searching for a job I thought I'd apply for seasonal help at Anthropologie and get myself a nice little discount for the holidays. Well, they offered me an evening/weekend position today at The Irvine Spectrum! I start both jobs next week and I couldn't be more excited...or more busy! I'm not quite sure how I'm going to juggle a new move up to HB with the Jonathan Adler Showroom, Anthropologie, several home remodels, and wedding flowers??? When it rains it pours!

{ Hobbins' October Update }

It's October and the house is lookin' good. We've got gorgeous granite slabs, painted cabinets, appliances, glass shower enclosures, lighting and more! This week the painters finish up the bedrooms, the cabinets get dressed up with some hardware, and a hundred other things still on the to-do list. I'm so excited for this project to finish and I'm sure the Hobbins are too!

{ Montage Wedding Mock-Up }

This December my friend Hannah and I will be doing the flowers for a wedding at the gorgeous Montage Resort & Spa in Laguna Beach. In preparation for the event, the bride requested a mock-up of some flowers to choose from for the big day!

In addition to the centerpieces, we'll also be designing 2 altar pieces, 6 bouquets, a ton of boutonnieres, corsages, cocktail arrangements, and 2 aisle pieces for the cliffside wedding. I'll be sure to post the pictures come December. It's going to be a stunning event!

{ Brandon & Coco's Wedding Flowers }

Last month I shared THIS post with you and included a little sneak peak at the flowers I created for Brandon & Nicole's harbor cruise wedding. Here's a few more to enjoy, courtesy of The Digital Orange. Enjoy!

{ Floral Design 101 }

Fellow floral designer Hannah Koo and I had the opportunity to teach a floral arranging class last week to twelve ladies in the "Green Thumb" Club of Laguna Beach. Together we instructed them on the process of preparing flowers, proper care and feeding, and then how to design a simple arrangement of roses, cymbidium orchids, and dahlia. They were all quick learners and had a great time putting together their flowers. If you're interested in hosting a flower arranging workshop feel free to leave a comment.

{ A Classy Wedding }

This weekend I had the pleasure of attending the wedding of my friend's Bryan & Amber. These two are as classy as they come. Saturday night friends and family joined together at Cucina Nassi, a beautiful reception hall in SLC, to celebrate the happy couple. The night was certainly one to remember: one blushing bride, a charmed groom, extraordinary flowers, a gorgeous chocolate cake, delicious 3 course meal, and not to mention all the girlfriends who flew out to Utah special for the occasion. Such a classy night. Congrats Bryan & Amber Wood. Love you both!!!

{ Sight Seeing In SLC With My Sissy! }

Salt Lake City is so beautiful this time of year! Besides Bryan & Amber's wedding I didn't really hang out with anyone else by my little sister Kellie. It was nice to just spend some time together. Of course we did a little shopping at Gateway, bought matching sunglasses, ate at Costa Vida (much better than Cafe Rio in our opinion), saw Where The Wild Things Are, visited the temple, and more.


I said goodbye to Kellie today as I hopped on a flight home, only to find out she took off work to drive home to California tonight, so I guess we'll have a few more days to play together. Silly girl! Pictures of Bryan & Amber's wedding soon to come...

{ The Wood's Weekend Wedding }

I'm off to Utah to celebrate with my friends Amber Garrett and Bryan Wood as they tie the eternal in the Salt Lake City temple. Did you know it's been almost 3 years since my last visit to the Beehive state? Thank goodness for these two to get me away from the beach and into some cold mountain air for a weekend.

And then when I get back...I'm moving into Amber's old room in Huntington Beach. So exciting! See you all when I get back. Happy weekend!

:: Succulent Centerpieces ::

Tuesday afternoon I received a call from a friend with an urgent request to design 44 centerpieces for an Oaxacan dinner banquet in Rancho Palos Verdes on Saturday. I panicked! Of course I wanted to do it, but would there be time? I knew I'd be teaching a floral design class Friday morning, make a bouquet for a friend's bridal pictures, and THEN put together several mock-up arrangements for a wedding consultation at the Montage Resort in Laguna. Oh, AND not to mention, catch a plane to SLC by 7pm. But I said WHAT THE HECK and accepted the job! And happy I did!

I pretty much didn't sleep Tuesday night. Too much stressing about how I was going to fit everything in. I don't sleep well when I have a lot on my mind. Correction, I don't sleep AT ALL. So after a restless night I was out the door at 3am in the pitch black and pouring rain and on my way to the LA Flower Mart (aka - Disneyland.) I picked up everything I needed and then from 5am to 5pm, my friend Hannah and I exhausted ourselves making these beauties. Aren't they fabulous?

With all of the centerpieces finished, I borrowed a car and on Thursday drove all 44 centerpieces up to the Terranea Resort on the coast of Rancho Palos Verdes. Have you ever been to Palos Verdes before? What a place! It was an absolutely breathtaking drive, and the resort was magnificent. I'd love to go back and stay at the resort someday. Who wants to come?

:: The Sound of Music Production ::

Small and sweet. These are just two little silver julep cups I made for the Ladies Rooms at the San Clemente Stake Center as they host the Sound of Music for the next 2 weekends. Wish I wasn't so darn busy so I could go and see it. Tickets are still available HERE, so if you get a chance to go, let me know how it is. Oh, and while you're at it, stop in the loo to see my pretty flowers. So long, farewell.

:: Look HOO Turned One! ::

Can you believe my little pumpkin is ONE already? This weekend family and friends spent a wonderful weekend in Arizona celebrating little D and his 1st birthday. Jacki planned an adorable owl party which was a total "hoot!" Enjoy a few pics from the fabulous celebration...






















It was such a wonderful weekend and I miss the other half of my family already. Thank you Jacki Lynn for being such a wonderful host and the best mommy to my favorite little nephew in the whole world!

{ Surprise Lingerie Shower }

Last week I was honored to make a floral arrangement for my friend Juli Mathew's surprise lingerie shower. I designed it to look like the green roses, mini-cymbidiums, and lilies were swimming in a bed of hydrangea. You'd really have to see it in person to understand what I'm talking about, but I think it turned out beautiful. So pure and clean. And the aroma? Heavenly!

When I arrived at Juli's house for the surprise it was so fun to see her face light up when she saw the beautiful flowers. And get this - because her wedding colors were green and white, she decided to use them at her wedding the next morning on the guest sign-in table. How sweet! My only regret is that I was out of town the day of her wedding and couldn't create ALL of her arrangements.