Summer Favorite | Plumeria

One of my favorite things of summer... Plumeria!  I have a few of them growing in my backyard and they just bloomed.  What timing to get us in the mood for our upcoming vacation.  It's intersting to read where they are common and the meaning of the flower depending on the culture.  To read more, click here.

{ photos taken by me in my backyard }

Changes | MCW&E

So many changes have been happening in my life.  Many for the better but I'm sad and happy to report that my amazingly talented Assistants, Sarah and Alba also have big changes happening, thus leaving me in the dust (sniff, sniff).


Sarah has moved out of San Diego in pursuit of a career in marketing.  She recently graduated from UCSD.  With her talent and determination, I know it won't take her long to find her dream job.  Success is right around the corner for Sarah!

Alba has started her very own baking biz, "Sweet Creations by Alba".  One of my lovely couples, Noah & April hired her for their wedding cake and cupcakes!  It was soooo delicious.  Yes, I had a piece.  Hello!  I couldn't resist.  YUM.  I wish her the best of luck to her on her new adventure.

{ photos/ logo by: Misty Connelly }

Steam Powered Giraffe | Noah & April

During one of my meetings with Noah, I asked him what kind of entertainment he'd like to have during his cocktail reception.  He said he found this group of performers called Steam Powered Giraffe.  Huh?  Noah & April are the most outgoing, fun-loving people I know.  I knew this was going to be good!  So "who or what is Steam Powered Giraffe?" you ask??

"The short answer: A Musical Pantomime Troupe featuring robot imitation with song.

If you're thinking to yourself, "Mimes can't talk!" You're in for a surprise.
 
Imagine you're visiting the World's Fair circa 1939. You are surrounded by art deco styled buildings, and everything is splashed with retro-metropolistic themes. A wondrous exhibition of odd technologies for a brighter future!" ... for more information, please check out their website!

It's so Sweet...Cheeks!

I hosted a birthday party for a one year old over the weekend.  I sent Sweet Cheeks Baking Company a photo to use for inspiration and they came up with the most beautiful owl cake.  Not only was it aesthetically pleasing, but the taste... A-Mazing!  I will post pictures as soon as I get them but for now, check out some of their other work!

It's the little things...

I am addicted to Anthropologie.  Yes.  I admit it!  
I went in the other day to look for some accessories to go in our guest bedroom and I came across these.  
It's amazing that something so simple can add so much to a room.

Cute Find | Owl Pinata!

I'm still working on the Owl themed first birthday party.  I came across this adorable Owl Pinata from Birthday Express.  Yes, I've already ordered it!  I wonder what else I'll come across... 

Glamour Closet | San Francisco

I was in San Francicso the other weekend and on my way to get a capaccino I ran into the cutest discount bridal boutique... Glamour Closet!  Unfortunatly they weren't open yet.  

It was super early in the morning (hence the capaccino!) but I took a couple of pictures.  

Hopefully I'll get to go in my next trip back!

{ This was my favorite in the window }