happy halloween(ie)

Growing up I loved Halloween because of the amazing parties my parents hosted--we watched spooky movies and trick-o-treated to our hearts desires which measures to about one pillow case full of candy. I remember feeling happy and exhausted. Plus I always had matching costumes with my dear friend Caitlin (usually of the princess variety). As I've gotten older the novelty of Halloween has worn off but this year was surprisingly perfect.  

Saturday morning was my roommate Becca's birthday and we celebrated by having a brunch feast. We made baked brie with cranberry sauce and apples, crepes with nutella and bananas, Spanish tortilla omelette, bacon, coffee, apple cider champagne cocktails and carrot cake.

Aren't my roommates the cutest?

The anime and heart pumpkins Rachel and I carved.

Rachel the Sushi and Me the French Sailor! 

This week my mama is coming to visit and I'm so excited! Happy Halloween everyone!

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busy bee

This past week moved right along..seems like time is passing so quickly! I can't believe its almost July. My grandparents (from my mom's side) are here from Tennessee visiting. We celebrated Mom's birthday by going out to dinner and eating delicious chocolate cake. We have pretty much been relaxing and hanging out...shooting the breeze (isn't that a funny expression?). Our main activities have been playing various games (Uno and Jenga!), eating in excess, watching the World Cup and various movies On Demand.

Mom and Chub

Chocolate cake (made by Chub)

Mom and Dad

Besides that I've been working and we had another exhibition opening for the summer series at LACE. It's a public arts program for the summer designed to get people involved and interested in art. At the opening John Kilduff of Letspainttv.com painted portraits while running on a treadmill AND using a blender! Pretty amazing to see! 

John running and painting on Hollywood Blvd

Entrance to LACE

This week I'm excited because Christine and some other lovely amazing friends are coming down to visit and it's the fourth of July! Happy Monday everyone!

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happy birthday xtine-y !

Happy Birthday my lovebug! I can't believe you are 23! I remember when we first met in our first art history course in college..immediately I knew we'd be besties and I'm soo soo lucky to have such a charming, intelligent, and beautiful friend! I love that you are always down for an adventure and that you always have insightful advice for me. I don't know what I'd do without you and I can't wait to see your lovely face in person! 

I love you soo much!!

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happiest birthday

Happy Birthday to the best sister in the world! 
You are such a lovely young woman and I am so lucky to have you as my partner in crime! You are easily the funniest, most beautiful and talented baker I have ever known and I can't wait to see what fabulous and inspiring things you do next! I wish we could be together today but I know we will celebrate soon with a tasty treat and our favorite silly movies.
You are beautiful inside and out and really the most lovely and amazing!
ps. sorry for telling you that you were adopted from wolves with brother all those years ago.

Hannah I love you! 

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besty birthday

happy birthday Vanessa Ducher!

I love you soo sooo soooo much. You are not only bff but perhaps one of the funniest, charming, caring, smart and beautiful people I have the pleasure of knowing! I know you are going to have the best birthday ever but I wish I was there with you to eat some carrot cake and reflect upon the many many manyyy memories that make our friendship so special and fun.

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