tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-85819349768416485892024-03-13T11:06:06.920-07:00Ever So PrettyMelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03674827442217926434noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8581934976841648589.post-70977234361651720912012-04-09T18:50:00.008-07:002015-06-25T10:44:05.600-07:00Fashion Fun Day on Easter Sunday!First official outfit post! YAY! Big deal for me and long overdue considering this has been one of my 2012 goals. So what if I’m only 4 months late, right? It’s here and I’m happy to share! I could go on about how my husband makes fun of my love for Forever 21’s style finds (since I’m not <em>really</em> 21) but when trends come and go every season the last thing I want to do is spend a fortune on something I’ll wear just a handful of times.<br />
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I’d describe it as Miami Beach Art Deco Chic. Maybe it’s the color scheme or perhaps, the fact I wore it to stroll down Miami Beach. Although I didn’t spend it laying out under the sun, I did however enjoy a great Easter afternoon with my husband and goddaughter. After a few drinks, I let loose in a more quiet part of town to make this mini-shoot happen. I’ll confess posing alone was a bit awkward at first, but thanks to many fashion blogger inspirations I pulled myself together and came up with these.<br />
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<img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5729970687344063698" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-7qm-EXSzuq0oiEbg-U6I4KL9e-BJy3zTl19K5-XsTE3CEAtrIqZVMk7sRiCBEpFNX4lo8lTfkM9DnKsqQXeqc4KqMcXCqSK1yDl9V_qQtp5a0fZE11F3FMTD0vVZ-aqMZiJPa8A8Sbo/s1600/Easter+Sunday+2012+%252818%2529.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5729971288702679826" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs9nC0Kjwe4YtGRyorcngRfknGjiz9BlSfaEdAMpZgikLB0lGc3ru7SpxjGxy-6kKpG4lcwi_Y1I5ou3vhgYUYS2k0e0uoRFoOcXpMlZfNjegz2A9X6HoeRzuYshWkK-_eaJLeK9MN-rA/s400/Easter+Sunday+2012.jpg" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 267px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5729972137037136690" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_sQsga1imD2VsxHPtZ5L-x8mCokHv3e0PXN4vQXJqNYIahl9HeRhugZI7pNjPLHlb46M-aCizOsVlhr7ChcQEwEOthsrI5KhMQoWIwdenUZfG-SHL1Nm5NOauyzWTekzABG_aTDMAOLM/s400/Easter+Sunday+2012+%252817%2529.jpg" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 267px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5729970084209032162" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfYuNM5e5gld_VHF8y4lYS2RNIC9uO1-yVaPHUaJSerIImQRo5TbP2gJUvv-O5VeM-G_dRFhxuIS0RX-XlTbzFr1x6v8r0URmQXWYpvqtVxWgYqHxws_7xFmrW-paSi5WxGa5WIylyI-0/s400/Easter+Sunday+2012+%25282%2529.jpg" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 267px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5729969531511644498" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxfmVwtGPiMxdT-9GLmjfnxD0Z95OYKEyHOoRss6gE1K90KikAeXkIu7osDE-WQNIXZDonXOMkrXZjrYFWJrejJNnH1wjEEtWyYiYutIHu7UjKZPv2GqWmsuyZvx3WL8D_WgzUG3mAEAo/s400/Easter+Sunday+2012+%25281%2529.jpg" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 267px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /><br />
Top: Forever 21<br />
Pants: Forever 21<br />
Shoes: Zara<br />
Necklace: gifted by mom<br />
Bangles: Charlotte Russe and Forever 21<br />
Polish color: Essie’s School of Hard Rocks<br />
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**Shotouts to the style gurus and creative minds in the fashion world for making girls feel pretty one clothing article at a time, and to the new wave of style inspired women like me helping great fashions come to life via the blogosphere, but most importantly to my mother for showing me the potentials of great fashion without the hefty price tags. Because until I splurge on a classic Chanel or LV piece, I’ve learned chic can still be cheap ;)</div>
Melhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03674827442217926434noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8581934976841648589.post-40292450010828843632012-04-08T10:51:00.003-07:002012-04-08T11:10:29.445-07:00Egg-citing Day!!!Today is a special day for many, but without getting into the religious and historical informative, I'll just cut to the chase and wish my fellow Christians a blessed celebration.<br />I'll be spending the day making rounds around town delivering chocolate filled baskets to my god babies, and thanking their parents for the little blessings they gave my heart a piece of.<br />Hope your day is just as special and may you and yours enjoy a day filled with love, happiness, easter egg hunting and most importantly the gift of life.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju1u_7JvZlfatWvjfpk8dwWYqYZoIlJYkRCHpe07beQY23s9z023vggQjev70q5H9vLel-86jfLG7QeBsd31AsCMjKkRDMRMMkjVgmBH6vmOLvZr2JxnFGKnacWofw1yL5Vk7AktpSM30/s1600/paperchase+easter+2012+6.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5729093166788822978" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju1u_7JvZlfatWvjfpk8dwWYqYZoIlJYkRCHpe07beQY23s9z023vggQjev70q5H9vLel-86jfLG7QeBsd31AsCMjKkRDMRMMkjVgmBH6vmOLvZr2JxnFGKnacWofw1yL5Vk7AktpSM30/s320/paperchase+easter+2012+6.jpg" /></a><br />photo credit: <a href="http://www.printpattern.blogspot.com/">http://www.printpattern.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />P.S. Stay tuned for my first official outfit post EVER! Xoxo!Melhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03674827442217926434noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8581934976841648589.post-83550109296296384232012-03-22T20:19:00.003-07:002012-03-22T20:33:04.054-07:00Lucky in Kentucky!Heading to visit one of my favorite girls ever in the lovely city of Florence, Kentucky this weekend. I'm looking forward to catching up with her after a few months of her being away fulfilling an internship up in the Midwest. So while her husband (my cousin) is down here in Miami for a quick visit with their little one, I decided it'd be a great time for a long and overdue girls weekend! Here's to shopping, countryside sight seeing and The Hunger Games bonanza!!<br /><br />May the odds be ever in YOUR favor!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIpK4_nwpkOnJ-EA-AE1zEo-suV1Mlt9AJK8KjdJCLxAq-ps4LSvB6L14fWD332O6mn480KlCTzCosQ5U_St61HTeB1CLt_-1OzPeEW8IJzHbZ74l0XdKKWBqPWUAod-oK2Y7xxa9mxJA/s1600/WRNg5rsyy9Zl.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5722929481359813042" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIpK4_nwpkOnJ-EA-AE1zEo-suV1Mlt9AJK8KjdJCLxAq-ps4LSvB6L14fWD332O6mn480KlCTzCosQ5U_St61HTeB1CLt_-1OzPeEW8IJzHbZ74l0XdKKWBqPWUAod-oK2Y7xxa9mxJA/s320/WRNg5rsyy9Zl.jpg" /></a>Melhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03674827442217926434noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8581934976841648589.post-14008570014093844642012-03-13T18:02:00.008-07:002012-03-13T19:33:25.703-07:00Art is where the Heart is.In my humble opinion, Art is not defined by the number of paint strokes or what you learned in college but perhaps acquired intuitively; art is self-identified. It wasn’t until fairly recent that I worked for a production in search of the next famed artist through which I discovered a more subjective appreciation for art work, and even then, I still find myself framing family pictures or assessing my wardrobe as my very own form of art. I am not a wall art aficionado but I am, however, all about cultural indulgence. Cue my husband who is very much on point when it comes to sweet and thoughtful surprises when the Salvador Dali exhibit came to town. Even though our highly anticipated evening was anything but glam amidst the Miami commotion and “complimentary cocktails”, I realized my favorite part was playing socialite with the hubs on VIP night and ending with a second and much more ‘laxed afternoon with my sweet pops.<br /><br />Not a great pic, but take a look at the very neat “Elastica” installation that spans across the balconies at the Historic Moore Building in the Design District, followed by "Meli's Dali", a few portraits of the genius himself, and last (and most memorable) dad and I (post-Ombre hair coloring). <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCM1O7_Oc7BT3CtgOo5R5S_D6RtD1_d5RD2MfEN10lzbhPZStZ38Yk5yVBvKhRxJp1Po5t4RPcuvKXlkUlUkjV5j9A9cmvb4E6ERbbi50hZA_cajMEd04CAPTSAaBECif-7eUw0Rad6ko/s1600/Me+at+Dali.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 210px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5719563830220263554" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCM1O7_Oc7BT3CtgOo5R5S_D6RtD1_d5RD2MfEN10lzbhPZStZ38Yk5yVBvKhRxJp1Po5t4RPcuvKXlkUlUkjV5j9A9cmvb4E6ERbbi50hZA_cajMEd04CAPTSAaBECif-7eUw0Rad6ko/s320/Me+at+Dali.jpg" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWMxx9tWnX_WPp3wmYo5O96rpKFWWRPaoUWUYmp5xXWnYJ0nzNnrcosfTIbprpEuFL_ocC4QSnHQTDuFkAZZrj8H0X3Aygnaueh8bD8fk8Mg-1TT68i0WMEUvaP5YFM-fWQol6ZCmet8A/s1600/March+Madness+2012+029.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 240px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5719566785498204514" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWMxx9tWnX_WPp3wmYo5O96rpKFWWRPaoUWUYmp5xXWnYJ0nzNnrcosfTIbprpEuFL_ocC4QSnHQTDuFkAZZrj8H0X3Aygnaueh8bD8fk8Mg-1TT68i0WMEUvaP5YFM-fWQol6ZCmet8A/s320/March+Madness+2012+029.jpg" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5isv-vNdTOmwcL4b8sqITexbRCxyuWf7gwVu86L1nq1h6vjn_MJ0TYNknzN_f5faBsdbPCyivFiR_rMY-LELAkUbQQmKEQifAJZbbvfmffURRfjjkmQoFBB2fKmEY9EHPaj-9eE8-Gxo/s1600/March+Madness+2012+030.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 240px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5719567156670635506" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5isv-vNdTOmwcL4b8sqITexbRCxyuWf7gwVu86L1nq1h6vjn_MJ0TYNknzN_f5faBsdbPCyivFiR_rMY-LELAkUbQQmKEQifAJZbbvfmffURRfjjkmQoFBB2fKmEY9EHPaj-9eE8-Gxo/s320/March+Madness+2012+030.jpg" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgv-aFE7zzI0hD786Y2MEeVgEHF1RAGtR3nzmdJJ1SReAV9quKI9oLMLH6Dr85haY1qGsr-6cUcY4WfR43rC_Ao05DELvE0mHi1vdcf8pEyQQZbCuIUOm_X4OaZeNZjbBWgIPWg2paZNxs/s1600/March+Madness+2012+033.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 240px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5719567463456052802" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgv-aFE7zzI0hD786Y2MEeVgEHF1RAGtR3nzmdJJ1SReAV9quKI9oLMLH6Dr85haY1qGsr-6cUcY4WfR43rC_Ao05DELvE0mHi1vdcf8pEyQQZbCuIUOm_X4OaZeNZjbBWgIPWg2paZNxs/s320/March+Madness+2012+033.jpg" /></a><br />Dali's eccentric imagination and quirky 'stache ventured into the surrealist movement in search of self expression. I’d propose the lesson learned here goes without saying, but for the sake of words and wisdom, a blank canvas can easily be tranformed into a self expressed work of art, if and when your heart pours onto it, too. <br /><br />Kudos to Dali for even giving me a piece ;)Melhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03674827442217926434noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8581934976841648589.post-66343035979091176832012-03-01T19:09:00.004-08:002012-03-01T20:21:10.998-08:00March-ing to the beat of my own drum!Woohoo, 1st quarter of the year is here! <br /><div><br /><div>So this month is filled with all things wonderful, from birthdays and movies to weekend getaways and a few "big" people events in-between, I'm crazy-excited just writing about it!</div><br /><div>I've got tons to plan for starting with Daddy's birthday on March 5. We're keeping it simple this year, probably just a nice traditional family dinner with a sweet finish and possibly a night out around town. His birthday makes for great memories, some of which I'll catch on film. </div><br /><div>In the meantime, I'll leave you with a few snippets from a lovely themed wedding shower in honor of a very special friend. Her nautical theme was inspired by the wedding itself as they plan to say their "I Do's" on a great big ship. Her bridesmaids did a beautiful job scouting for the perfect details, as we did trying to coordinate our outfits. </div><br /><div>Definitely, Ever So Pretty APPROVED ;)</div><br /><p><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5715142612329697442" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjImDrFADVuutJ-RMLkOOCV2XRDcJ5ObKKfesYDgt41yNSqr5V5UEj1rqMa475S-stE29IvqyZUTOMMcQDYzmqyf-Q3hDJFxU6AQeym-hB2uP_uCzooqKrfecT5Hh_134-gv3dCM0eaSpk/s320/Neen%2527s+shower.jpg" /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicwn5FeSMBtxB-3PymO7wUJ0Zk7LgMZ0MGV5ur_6QEOaOLBqPdcApcF1j3vJafyQkqRtMfMKZPBjidH_L-0qm2TTxFRPu2W6dquexBHw0c8T7i7xeO0JAeOzZmgr3P65UXoyMny_uIp7E/s1600/Us+girls.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5715143487318890418" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicwn5FeSMBtxB-3PymO7wUJ0Zk7LgMZ0MGV5ur_6QEOaOLBqPdcApcF1j3vJafyQkqRtMfMKZPBjidH_L-0qm2TTxFRPu2W6dquexBHw0c8T7i7xeO0JAeOzZmgr3P65UXoyMny_uIp7E/s320/Us+girls.jpg" /></a></p><br /><p>Happy Wedding Shower to you, Neen. We wish you a lifetime of love, hugs and bellyaching laughter. And Sashy, thanks for instagramming these ;)</p></div>Melhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03674827442217926434noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8581934976841648589.post-81182773738325865082012-02-13T18:28:00.000-08:002012-02-13T19:43:55.791-08:00Hello lover...<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqQDEvQmu3Ekzqb9aafrUNcDttADsVv2OunnXhAoF4vDeVUfy43ylOxtkQUXhx7PCG2pPNH4Jk6N0U_QQGTsI6O9XjsQPXJdU46hoDDm5dnxlnRtwqB4nJIMhM2iGqWZg3H0UPSkK-cb8/s1600/be_mine_valentines_day-13182.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 193px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5708831458019391522" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqQDEvQmu3Ekzqb9aafrUNcDttADsVv2OunnXhAoF4vDeVUfy43ylOxtkQUXhx7PCG2pPNH4Jk6N0U_QQGTsI6O9XjsQPXJdU46hoDDm5dnxlnRtwqB4nJIMhM2iGqWZg3H0UPSkK-cb8/s320/be_mine_valentines_day-13182.jpg" /></a><br />It's Valentine's Day Eve, HURRY! Everyone is out scrambling for last minute over priced gifts and reservations, aghhh! Somewhere along the holiday distribution line, this <em>Love Fest</em> somehow snuck in and made gift-giving and fancy dinners a must. It happens, enjoy it.<br /><br /><div><br /><div>For my husband and I, this day has become more low-key, less fussy for obvious reasons mentioned above. I'll admit, I don't disregard the lovey, dovey-ness entirely, as a matter of fact, I'm all about preparing my own V-day affair in the privacy of our own home.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW5fKJ4bWlXdyDJWQHHZ_YZsNAY2RyTzT3ZuiEhhXh_yKEY8n5TqU9CfNItqaDoShjxO13IWy_on6_KZlMZaBr91GqCPATUGYwcSzhbSwtAtHDMySgjHle4flpyhxBxd7RkzaGAVLwKNk/s1600/valentinesdaydinnerparty_5.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 261px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5708831322897487794" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW5fKJ4bWlXdyDJWQHHZ_YZsNAY2RyTzT3ZuiEhhXh_yKEY8n5TqU9CfNItqaDoShjxO13IWy_on6_KZlMZaBr91GqCPATUGYwcSzhbSwtAtHDMySgjHle4flpyhxBxd7RkzaGAVLwKNk/s320/valentinesdaydinnerparty_5.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div>I can't take credit for this adorable table setting above (from <a href="http://www.hostessblog.com/">http://www.hostessblog.com/</a>) but I'll mix up a little bit of Ever So Pretty spirits to get something ready for tomorrow...and the best part is, I won't have to tip anybody but myself!</div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUpK9YYj7TN4yQPfbYd8EokN0UxNcu8j4_ZiRI2xTZdKFZI0-3fNXIi4EHW6FD9uyhPMatW2hUMb72tjao07WlVlp3kTmlLuXqkd7rg6zaZM7ytd35Uaa2bUkf8dn8rZpATkVI43LeaVM/s1600/imagejpeg_2_33.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5708825608934759010" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUpK9YYj7TN4yQPfbYd8EokN0UxNcu8j4_ZiRI2xTZdKFZI0-3fNXIi4EHW6FD9uyhPMatW2hUMb72tjao07WlVlp3kTmlLuXqkd7rg6zaZM7ytd35Uaa2bUkf8dn8rZpATkVI43LeaVM/s320/imagejpeg_2_33.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div>On that note, I'd love to give a BIG shot out to my new fellow blogger friend Ana from <a href="http://www.chicstreetsandeats.com/">http://www.chicstreetsandeats.com/</a>. Not only is she a really cool gal and totally fashionable (check out her gorgeous necklace from GILT...wink, wink...great V-day gift idea!) but also has a humbling disposition on life's offerings along with her charm. </div><br /><div>Whatever you've got planned for tomorrow, make sure its memorable. Promise yourself a night of good-hearted fun and tons of laughter. Remember love is everywhere. In your heart, hopes, dreams and inspirations. Embrace it (and I don't mean Ian or Brad, those two are mine! insert winkey face) Just be thankful for the LOVE that surrounds YOU. </div><br /><div>Happy LOVE day to you and yours!</div></div>Melhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03674827442217926434noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8581934976841648589.post-32499800845456188812012-01-30T18:14:00.000-08:002012-01-30T19:13:06.700-08:002012, what the?...WOW, welcome January 2012 and now move out of the way because February is a mere day away! With that said, I'm hoping everyone reading has kept true to their resolutions (at least this far) and looking forward to making new ones. It's part of growing and discovering what works and what doesn't. See for me, well that's been easy. I've learned I'm not the greatest blog keeper as being on almost 6 month hiatus means I've been busy working on other world peace plans! All kidding aside, it's nice to be back and ready for new experiences and surprises but before I officially move on with my BIG plans, I'll briefly mention what went down in the last few months.<br />The last post you read was dedicated to my sweet momma friend Jennylee and her adorable son's Dr. Seuss' birthday party. Shortly after, Jen contacted me for a birthday/breast cancer awareness event at Eleazer Delgado's Studio located in the Wynwood area of downtown Miami where I was more than pleased to assist. Both a beautiful evening and special cause to recognize. Thanks again for thinking of Ever So Pretty, Jen!<br />(pictures coming soon)<br /><br />A few weeks after that was a particularly special day for me, my 30th. Yep, it's true, I'm old. But it's quite alright because I don't feel a day over 24 and I believe it (cause my 21 year old co-worker said so). November 14th to be exact...and in case you want to jot it down on your calendars ;)<br />My husband and best friends planned a wonderful surprise and weekend getaway to one of my favorite places of all, the great NYC. It was more than I expected and a memory I'll never forget. At the ripe old age of 30, I realized the significance of long lasting relationships and what they've meant thus far. I've learned to value the urgency of getting away for a just a few days, even if it means crying like a big baby cause you've missed your flight (yes, that was me...and yes, on my actual birthday), but more importantly, I've confirmed, a birthday is not a real <em>birth </em>day unless you're sharing it with the one who gave birth and the other who helped get you there...better known as, mom and dad. They'll never read this, but in their hearts they know my heart is theirs.<br /><br />Moving away from all sorts of mushy-ness, the rest of the year flew by shortly after that. Holidays, birthdays, more holidays and more birthdays, a particularly special one that always gets me was my nephew's, who turned 8 years more amazing on Dec 26. But before his actual celebration day, we headed off to the happiest place, yep you guessed it, on Earth! The great big DISNEY WORLD! See, I told ya I was busy! The best news about this trip (as if Disney could get any better??) was getting the call I'd been waiting for a looooong time now. The kind of call that makes you jump up and down and scream "YES" outloud like a total dufus. The kind of call that goes like this, "Hi, Melissa, just wanted to let you know you got the JOB!" Now that's what I'm talking about!!!!<br /><br />So, now that I've bragged about much more that you all were anticipating for, I'd like to mention what's in store for this year. I've decided to take Ever So Pretty into the realm of both FASHION and TRAVEL. I figured they're my most passionate subjects and at the present time, both seem like the perfect combination, so why not?!<br />Of course that doesn't mean, Ever So Pretty Events is taking a break, just expanding into the world of All things<em> Pretty</em>.<br /><br />Stay tuned for pictures and more consecutive posts!!<br />Xoxo,<br />MeMelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03674827442217926434noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8581934976841648589.post-2200101012480542632011-07-18T11:28:00.000-07:002011-07-18T13:45:52.123-07:00ROCK turned ONE!I know this one took a bit. Maybe it's because there were so many fantastic pictures to choose from this darling little man's family affair. I will mention I can't take much credit for the amazing attention to detail in this post since my friend and awesome mom to baby Rock created just about everything that is displayed. She is by far one of the loveliest people I know and therefore I was honored to work with her in creating and assembling her little boy's 1st birthday.<br /><br />Her vision was adorably charming, using Dr. Seuss's classic<br />"The Cat In The Hat" as the theme.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpbFo_inawaUUqWJT3TekqF47UQiG5ErQCUZgHvvQX1lX261sj_mvaQSxJdh7piszYgC6kvVx567suglavEpz9hFSa1sijgoNSUZ2ByMH3XmfXNmIHgV-isN5l4mlpogBRwZuW97bZwAE/s1600/Rocks-1st-Birthday-5-X3.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5630761914572745618" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpbFo_inawaUUqWJT3TekqF47UQiG5ErQCUZgHvvQX1lX261sj_mvaQSxJdh7piszYgC6kvVx567suglavEpz9hFSa1sijgoNSUZ2ByMH3XmfXNmIHgV-isN5l4mlpogBRwZuW97bZwAE/s320/Rocks-1st-Birthday-5-X3.jpg" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidFKwwZg-Fe7rtKyHPXRayxr3MTVat5862JE6U0r5c073AAt67aqaAjRUCUUlQ696OuuKPsuPsCr7kFjVmb7_Ki610F9xjsSec7zscMv-cb9ojOe7MjJBrhllCxiy61ocEL9VDxDPmAvc/s1600/Rocks-1st-Birthday-26-X3.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5630763493158799506" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidFKwwZg-Fe7rtKyHPXRayxr3MTVat5862JE6U0r5c073AAt67aqaAjRUCUUlQ696OuuKPsuPsCr7kFjVmb7_Ki610F9xjsSec7zscMv-cb9ojOe7MjJBrhllCxiy61ocEL9VDxDPmAvc/s320/Rocks-1st-Birthday-26-X3.jpg" /></a><br />For the sign in table there was a timeline featuring baby Rock at every month leading to his first year as well as VIP passes for party guests to enjoy the fascinating Miami Science Museum.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU-WkApKz8fYyXBi9L8QlowN49Bz7li2d16uZg3L9z4scigiJmSjcq4FyNwRbbVsCVW5F3N4QnRRuH1bX0ermM6nfSxKrf44IbtNHmAZuBMlf5aWLGN34yWtASmJh9NqXq-kYvk6xBg-E/s1600/Rocks-1st-Birthday-98-X3.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5630763077608338210" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU-WkApKz8fYyXBi9L8QlowN49Bz7li2d16uZg3L9z4scigiJmSjcq4FyNwRbbVsCVW5F3N4QnRRuH1bX0ermM6nfSxKrf44IbtNHmAZuBMlf5aWLGN34yWtASmJh9NqXq-kYvk6xBg-E/s320/Rocks-1st-Birthday-98-X3.jpg" /></a><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5630763498909793938" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-qPWmQMyutPk3OSMruVDJi9XKzV-0C6F5W2tljYoBxWFeV3052sdyJvyKLUKlqNIJg7zpi_xNNZK7e1mwqFNYTMwMuceVWuurbFHiKePnVXyJhJIv7SLJ7obQ024uU-ekFoGPaZgECcE/s320/Rocks-1st-Birthday-24-X3.jpg" /><br />Mom signing the first dediction to her little man.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhY8Gr6sXCW4BEbfXEqqXjSz0SbrK1OxNe4FkG9ZoP5jKaMMdapctV5kh7rs7m-1ViDmj6t3Cj8KUzuTH8bgBqKPlz0xSDRrOsCA2_JGjr8hqabR2UbqWD9YxVpaHPsbstnCJtY3PfkToI/s1600/Rocks-1st-Birthday-3-X3.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 214px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5630761906855900482" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhY8Gr6sXCW4BEbfXEqqXjSz0SbrK1OxNe4FkG9ZoP5jKaMMdapctV5kh7rs7m-1ViDmj6t3Cj8KUzuTH8bgBqKPlz0xSDRrOsCA2_JGjr8hqabR2UbqWD9YxVpaHPsbstnCJtY3PfkToI/s320/Rocks-1st-Birthday-3-X3.jpg" /></a><br />Chocolate covered Oreos, need I say more?!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYpqdm159-prysyB5cAYAC67D4LZncZtkbJZVhYEGb5B_EExrKNB-GkNZs7BrWzOi0AbQ3WfZdvXH5yN66N-dPeEFR2qgoPDnfgxZXf7sFY542E31qhUlcx8yn3ayFhuO6jMp1MmE8LKU/s1600/Rocks-1st-Birthday-21-X3.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 214px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5630763497559397618" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYpqdm159-prysyB5cAYAC67D4LZncZtkbJZVhYEGb5B_EExrKNB-GkNZs7BrWzOi0AbQ3WfZdvXH5yN66N-dPeEFR2qgoPDnfgxZXf7sFY542E31qhUlcx8yn3ayFhuO6jMp1MmE8LKU/s320/Rocks-1st-Birthday-21-X3.jpg" /></a><br />And photo ops for all!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdyy3MHGoLx2M1U54FP38ir4X8qnyW4rsWW3Id9RnfUkIbXwmaR-w6A1VGrG9SP3o4rrtIzHMsDG0aDPV0ziSQGZeXgyIpCrrgAbxdZu0Bhm5fHzCa-tjUTWjMVan_VLUTnuiw-J8kuGs/s1600/Rocks-1st-Birthday-29-X3.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 214px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5630763488869668546" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdyy3MHGoLx2M1U54FP38ir4X8qnyW4rsWW3Id9RnfUkIbXwmaR-w6A1VGrG9SP3o4rrtIzHMsDG0aDPV0ziSQGZeXgyIpCrrgAbxdZu0Bhm5fHzCa-tjUTWjMVan_VLUTnuiw-J8kuGs/s320/Rocks-1st-Birthday-29-X3.jpg" /></a><br />The deliciously sweet candy table and balloon backdrop was assembled and gifted to baby Rock by his mom's good friend from I heart Sugar Sugar.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFJoNGdpx-311nNNvJPUgnzf22nbLHy94coqspZRQcPnkoT_LsslRzZWNWP4HKffiEn6YBBs4lgfaqz_jfRAo27fi6LP1qTENa8zKu9Ugn3QqQhlMA_3owD1iYXI4dCEcG_jpxpbrKfV0/s1600/Rocks-1st-Birthday-8-X3.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; 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HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5630763083166037970" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi__lYN8ffH5T4pSZ4FDJ1DN6G-i5biXyEy_OD6xeI_T_PSZrlok8DzHZ6uHhDhZCjRVMNehw7he8vBKi4ud-vRkoMBlfd-oxjpQMcQh9xAX885iJJuJniQqxjVE74R8NkHQiOpO_EZ3rI/s320/Rocks-1st-Birthday-49-X3.jpg" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKjIbQ-u0aHaVNeAqZVbhlWWPS9CZzeFCcdwVrxty1me-i8JmFMy5CQ4zGdSX5sm0qYvft4mo3tfdtlESTdh9zN4M2Re-NFqr0_jULWnuuemS4Wr8hVNO37_5_A5-biDzL1LFzib9QZIQ/s1600/Rocks-1st-Birthday-171-X3.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 214px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5630762710694500946" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKjIbQ-u0aHaVNeAqZVbhlWWPS9CZzeFCcdwVrxty1me-i8JmFMy5CQ4zGdSX5sm0qYvft4mo3tfdtlESTdh9zN4M2Re-NFqr0_jULWnuuemS4Wr8hVNO37_5_A5-biDzL1LFzib9QZIQ/s320/Rocks-1st-Birthday-171-X3.jpg" /></a><br />Bite sized munchies were provided by catering service, Square Plate Miami.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbVXlfjDHc23NNsH1C4xUdUeEeLQRmdbSoKjhUjq6w7FJu4PBQMMZ9VoP_0awTHce2nPMX9SijuhfaGb7UdynKxcSwgXusu-HwYezXXFyo3j_v3dTHTJ9RKxYaQDtViAZw49P12W3Giw0/s1600/Rocks-1st-Birthday-41-X3.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5630763096478318450" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbVXlfjDHc23NNsH1C4xUdUeEeLQRmdbSoKjhUjq6w7FJu4PBQMMZ9VoP_0awTHce2nPMX9SijuhfaGb7UdynKxcSwgXusu-HwYezXXFyo3j_v3dTHTJ9RKxYaQDtViAZw49P12W3Giw0/s320/Rocks-1st-Birthday-41-X3.jpg" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjnGcaB0_bJC8NjsoVfky-NN8UvYDgTJt_RTavEECFdmf_Uq0HNCrJQOMVZ2Qck0zcaD2mBdywxP6-p4-xqymP85qeYXwopPrHXRhHD5s9fPpoUg7R22uLVvFpKakZbOjbauuZY31Q0MA/s1600/Rocks-1st-Birthday-45-X3.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5630763089899723538" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjnGcaB0_bJC8NjsoVfky-NN8UvYDgTJt_RTavEECFdmf_Uq0HNCrJQOMVZ2Qck0zcaD2mBdywxP6-p4-xqymP85qeYXwopPrHXRhHD5s9fPpoUg7R22uLVvFpKakZbOjbauuZY31Q0MA/s320/Rocks-1st-Birthday-45-X3.jpg" /></a><br />Something about black and white shots that make the moment all the more memorable.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfEiz5tFo2d8-CWRG9AEbyKMm3P9sHXkw6gIcqzET3_D6YELbGik3Av02js22hJWdgik-PXKWMuSMihlsGo5tGHg3hDX3QQ-Ag2IwnMCZ-iemRTsailpRz787R4mkFi0nlSLWqyxHZOM0/s1600/Rocks-1st-Birthday-207-X3.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5630762714097707474" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfEiz5tFo2d8-CWRG9AEbyKMm3P9sHXkw6gIcqzET3_D6YELbGik3Av02js22hJWdgik-PXKWMuSMihlsGo5tGHg3hDX3QQ-Ag2IwnMCZ-iemRTsailpRz787R4mkFi0nlSLWqyxHZOM0/s320/Rocks-1st-Birthday-207-X3.jpg" /></a><br />From rhymes to ribbons, super Jen meticulously planned Rock's birthday celebration in between her day-to-day mom and wife duties, a move, and a calendar filled of her own PR events. Funny enough, I remember her telling me several times, " I know he won't remember but..." and sure enough, he may not remember or know all the effort put into it, but all that matters is how much it meant to you, Jen.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgK1LMMl7g1usXDCltgulEPcimN5r3SpS5lntaFCz76XSE88RlYRH1pGCAr6M3ybaw2OIXjOcwxhJiLR0PCv4YnQTTzZOZpXMCupQwKqS0v5XwZLiUCZxtSu9fbGr66bzXg4nCCDJyYKTw/s1600/Rocks-1st-Birthday-125-X3.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5630762722517367506" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgK1LMMl7g1usXDCltgulEPcimN5r3SpS5lntaFCz76XSE88RlYRH1pGCAr6M3ybaw2OIXjOcwxhJiLR0PCv4YnQTTzZOZpXMCupQwKqS0v5XwZLiUCZxtSu9fbGr66bzXg4nCCDJyYKTw/s320/Rocks-1st-Birthday-125-X3.jpg" /></a><br />Thank you so much for having such faith and giving me the opportunity to be a part of Rock's 1st Birthday. It was a truly special day for us all to work with such a beautiful family.<br /><strong></strong><br /><br /><strong>Vendor Credits</strong><br /><br /><strong>Venue</strong>- Miami Science Museum<br /><strong>Catering</strong>- Square Plate Miami<br /><strong>Candy Station</strong> and <strong>Balloon displays</strong>- I heart Sugar Sugar<br /><strong>Photography</strong>- Sasha de Almagro PhotographyMelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03674827442217926434noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8581934976841648589.post-33642588940022180992011-06-19T08:00:00.000-07:002011-06-21T20:25:10.736-07:00Our Blue Angel Sent From AboveI'll start off by stating this sweet little post is dedicated to some of my favorite people in the world. Some of whom I hold near and dear to my heart, plus one. A few months ago, we received the wonderful news that Mr. and Mrs. Rodriguez would soon be expecting. Soon after we discovered it was a boy and immediately thought of the adorable aviation inspired "Blue Angel" nod as requested by the baby's father in honor of his very own father, my Uncle. With such a charming and appropriate theme, I let my heart lead the way.<br /><br />New mommy, Jeanette (which in these pictures was still mommy-to-be) has proven to me time and time again how wonderfully carefree life can really be. From the very first day we met, I knew there was something very special about this little lady. Fast forward a couple of years and she is the most beautiful momma in town!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhS0AFrHovNeEvZpp9PfDR6tvpQDcSOPyi84j4ajV417nFv38A2vXPbtyp4_Uc1D5i2I1wP5FZuRKdlJn1N1_VCROoi28tmQT4SpwsYtxv72WrfTNauxXoXod196WRRzK6WCl_Bct9mpOY/s1600/Jacobs-Shower-80-X3.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 214px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5619947264805057762" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhS0AFrHovNeEvZpp9PfDR6tvpQDcSOPyi84j4ajV417nFv38A2vXPbtyp4_Uc1D5i2I1wP5FZuRKdlJn1N1_VCROoi28tmQT4SpwsYtxv72WrfTNauxXoXod196WRRzK6WCl_Bct9mpOY/s320/Jacobs-Shower-80-X3.jpg" /></a><br />It was an all ladies shower held at the Miami Springs Country Club with an abundance of tasty appetizers and choice of entree followed by a delighful table of desserts.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU8ndLtfYGZj2ZEz720Duas2jbKpzmOFrIcDKnIdE5bKQxjAEqXgbjnrQbb7q7ZCHbm72W3WmTdNIoVoXCYjG4U7goAfqnS4QFUWtGHRtPdB8Tygj9iPUZf362HUCQFpO0xGkupafV200/s1600/Jacobs-Shower-33-X3.jpg"></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcZb7mHEbJG7js4Nxe6mJ63iaa9li0_E-VBqUtaos1NqmVwDoUmbACwzBenfX7E9DJZnRuVdzL49UHUqwWJlmFaUJ3yjeP5fTfVFh-Pl2dcgsHisuQkYdJAq5DB-sVUTB5wzugEGMLiSQ/s1600/Jacobs-Shower-33-X3.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 214px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5619946788658997714" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcZb7mHEbJG7js4Nxe6mJ63iaa9li0_E-VBqUtaos1NqmVwDoUmbACwzBenfX7E9DJZnRuVdzL49UHUqwWJlmFaUJ3yjeP5fTfVFh-Pl2dcgsHisuQkYdJAq5DB-sVUTB5wzugEGMLiSQ/s320/Jacobs-Shower-33-X3.jpg" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjryrsDxyBVV-HGgWWMTqsi662jPk_FyJbTzyc4W96sjGNPPJhQOlbRZ7hvIifu9P7tgUaH9iVqxNEqQhlUoqaA6mLl7-ZyBBtoXc5t_oAHMzOQZBzf529jvF40mFfBW3vsGI0OQt5MXLg/s1600/Jacobs-Shower-31-X3.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 214px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5619946783444026930" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjryrsDxyBVV-HGgWWMTqsi662jPk_FyJbTzyc4W96sjGNPPJhQOlbRZ7hvIifu9P7tgUaH9iVqxNEqQhlUoqaA6mLl7-ZyBBtoXc5t_oAHMzOQZBzf529jvF40mFfBW3vsGI0OQt5MXLg/s320/Jacobs-Shower-31-X3.jpg" /></a><br />And lets not forget the sweet and tart blueberry infused wine concoction for the non-preggered women.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZ6SV5y9krHIIX50EuXMtW0pQsjhgbPd-73x4eipEAlEiMNgHZsJUuUFuDQXIcTz3YCstMDRVn8suhe28sQUI8ohMzQCmM9mEsCue-lVaegviwOQUiJKOqXKSftXul4jlFyDGLteqk20I/s1600/Jacobs-Shower-29-X3.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5619946778677516786" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZ6SV5y9krHIIX50EuXMtW0pQsjhgbPd-73x4eipEAlEiMNgHZsJUuUFuDQXIcTz3YCstMDRVn8suhe28sQUI8ohMzQCmM9mEsCue-lVaegviwOQUiJKOqXKSftXul4jlFyDGLteqk20I/s320/Jacobs-Shower-29-X3.jpg" /></a><br />A dedication table for our Blue Angel himself.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDR1HLTzV3J7R_fCtBAOb4N1T95vYUIGnYD6AuD0FFTkEyTNFwLkl8sJDsV0Wz_9ftfgqqBWQlBCyKkKS4ND7ioKBXwAHBLn68_rAHrw53-Ilh4bRn0S0HfHGQ6WsybJVvrZ5nOVHkJwE/s1600/Jacobs-Shower-22-X3.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 214px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5619946760006266498" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDR1HLTzV3J7R_fCtBAOb4N1T95vYUIGnYD6AuD0FFTkEyTNFwLkl8sJDsV0Wz_9ftfgqqBWQlBCyKkKS4ND7ioKBXwAHBLn68_rAHrw53-Ilh4bRn0S0HfHGQ6WsybJVvrZ5nOVHkJwE/s320/Jacobs-Shower-22-X3.jpg" /></a><br />As with all details, I received tons of help from my mother and sister in law in assembling (and tasting). These mini peanut cones were not only a perfect little treat but originally thought of as "flight snacks" to go with our pilot inspired theme.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoMw-A-ZBPYxl9UQtnqp-U1Zc_mk12_u1YJ4xd-LlFxnaqhWyEn2cg5ufzRU4gK1Y4qWU2qJxUD2wUxKmkd-P4ZPEp_JwdZoB2XgVHdsMggpAHtoOtZ9mCJLQFp53cL-FrpfOPt83f3b0/s1600/Jacobs-Shower-26-X3.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5619946763177754354" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoMw-A-ZBPYxl9UQtnqp-U1Zc_mk12_u1YJ4xd-LlFxnaqhWyEn2cg5ufzRU4gK1Y4qWU2qJxUD2wUxKmkd-P4ZPEp_JwdZoB2XgVHdsMggpAHtoOtZ9mCJLQFp53cL-FrpfOPt83f3b0/s320/Jacobs-Shower-26-X3.jpg" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4yH5Ij8sHqN1jelbrVN0QIDWke6zeTTluKk5zrk3HkLy4a555an4m0BCq7Q2TuymSdxPIEjogPC_RvXH_0rKcFevHsY33geceoLgFjumEKLmQXHfHZtNBureG_4FHDGAGf7OEOwjyfP8/s1600/Jacobs-Shower-21-X3.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 214px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5619946344812334418" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4yH5Ij8sHqN1jelbrVN0QIDWke6zeTTluKk5zrk3HkLy4a555an4m0BCq7Q2TuymSdxPIEjogPC_RvXH_0rKcFevHsY33geceoLgFjumEKLmQXHfHZtNBureG_4FHDGAGf7OEOwjyfP8/s320/Jacobs-Shower-21-X3.jpg" /></a><br />The lovely and perfectly fitting cake was created by a very talented friend, Sandra Cordero of Sweet-Tooth Cakes and Cupcakes. I simply gave her an invitation and she did the rest, exceeding our expectations not only in design but in pure deliciousness as well.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjE-oOvH6K-DxE61JW4e-S3WMraCCUOlBL-wiy6W80sV7ra5SIPURyf8fR7DkOHiDHbBBvZgrA9RYwPdD68sJJvj7svfkh9of303pkdhHC7oxWpRE5LRWFVJhFvcY_KP3uHFcQILhiXoy0/s1600/Jacobs-Shower-14-X3.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 214px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5619946337731340482" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjE-oOvH6K-DxE61JW4e-S3WMraCCUOlBL-wiy6W80sV7ra5SIPURyf8fR7DkOHiDHbBBvZgrA9RYwPdD68sJJvj7svfkh9of303pkdhHC7oxWpRE5LRWFVJhFvcY_KP3uHFcQILhiXoy0/s320/Jacobs-Shower-14-X3.jpg" /></a><br />The mini whoopies, Oh My! These dangerous little bites were easily assembled by Sash and I with just a dab of vanilla flavored icing and vanilla wafer cookies.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIuebO3d0QeCiB90WDWi5G6rF77nSoLTsAJJYfBArlsW42qB-nsW5iA9RIMXRlxm8WyG7Gsl0owSK73jRq6yOQSMRjZZIjqSpAGxRt1_8qrM9m2HwdDxeBHheWlbxdd1wVPv9_vgKaTF4/s1600/Jacobs-Shower-11-X3.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 214px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5619946331923148274" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIuebO3d0QeCiB90WDWi5G6rF77nSoLTsAJJYfBArlsW42qB-nsW5iA9RIMXRlxm8WyG7Gsl0owSK73jRq6yOQSMRjZZIjqSpAGxRt1_8qrM9m2HwdDxeBHheWlbxdd1wVPv9_vgKaTF4/s320/Jacobs-Shower-11-X3.jpg" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3e6eESwIe3AYtobsGuaGmd_pEVHam3gWop4N7k-BV2SYY-5oOtIKQGNELGXGJ13DKaVP-lAJ2zQtUBxXxeosUXncGBFbGIDGTwB2g7xq3P4KG-RK79Gd0jOluh41cYFSOWmYfGNHRsxs/s1600/Jacobs-Shower-3-X3.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 214px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5619946327845368082" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3e6eESwIe3AYtobsGuaGmd_pEVHam3gWop4N7k-BV2SYY-5oOtIKQGNELGXGJ13DKaVP-lAJ2zQtUBxXxeosUXncGBFbGIDGTwB2g7xq3P4KG-RK79Gd0jOluh41cYFSOWmYfGNHRsxs/s320/Jacobs-Shower-3-X3.jpg" /></a><br />The rest of the sweet treats included powdered donuts, icing covered pretzel rods, chocolate wafers, blueberry and lemon pies, blue swirled lollipops, almond filled chocolates and m&m candies...mostly mini-sized for minimal guilty indulgence.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVrVGC9t-xtEg3MX6iFe4RJpDfxkhg7UKSvB0iuEGu4c64c52aBUXa-84rXIaufT4HkwGZStsApxQm5GYeT90XLL8wYrZzPFZQb7yuOJ0oSBB9tfjQrgHl1RyxX7a6XuZFi2IJwfut3e8/s1600/Jacobs-Shower-1-X3.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 213px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5619946319680143122" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVrVGC9t-xtEg3MX6iFe4RJpDfxkhg7UKSvB0iuEGu4c64c52aBUXa-84rXIaufT4HkwGZStsApxQm5GYeT90XLL8wYrZzPFZQb7yuOJ0oSBB9tfjQrgHl1RyxX7a6XuZFi2IJwfut3e8/s320/Jacobs-Shower-1-X3.jpg" /></a><br />It was a gorgeous and dearly devoted day to this beautiful family I am privileged to call my own. Below are a few of my favorite pics honoring not only the pretty momma while rocking the aviator shades to go with our theme.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2W7DM5RZojXk41XTYF5BMgLZbUBk-WsmxVCy7esVGLutUcZA6LEC7No2qb4nCkSfdDNIQkM6VQJOat97zFrq964HBssBmpHtvhT7fbUrlPsPiytbllvsRP0y4RbLn5Mm1K73sBjxS3YQ/s1600/Jacobs-Shower-135-X3.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5619947277654494194" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2W7DM5RZojXk41XTYF5BMgLZbUBk-WsmxVCy7esVGLutUcZA6LEC7No2qb4nCkSfdDNIQkM6VQJOat97zFrq964HBssBmpHtvhT7fbUrlPsPiytbllvsRP0y4RbLn5Mm1K73sBjxS3YQ/s320/Jacobs-Shower-135-X3.jpg" /></a><br />The baby daddy (sporting his Blue Angels tee) alongside his favorite cousin in WHOLE ENTIRE WORLD, me :)<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiklyhKkqIC8HCU8ZA0vX3QcYiRss1OBKu6bukhKeIMY6P-KTgBpU2pz704ozZKCa4ztzeC2fot_-KLCk68zPPEYun8dgznMm7hrZ7JFvvF-tRei6rtd7bJUtyx6hSOdTxgx7XRw7Ls1mI/s1600/Jacobs-Shower-131-X3.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 214px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5619947267482636002" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiklyhKkqIC8HCU8ZA0vX3QcYiRss1OBKu6bukhKeIMY6P-KTgBpU2pz704ozZKCa4ztzeC2fot_-KLCk68zPPEYun8dgznMm7hrZ7JFvvF-tRei6rtd7bJUtyx6hSOdTxgx7XRw7Ls1mI/s320/Jacobs-Shower-131-X3.jpg" /></a><br />And last, a close up of my own personal detail and piece of heart I carry too.<br />In memory of my uncle Luis Julian Rodriguez. Thank you for giving us all your love, knowledge, support and best of all sending us a little part of you to remind us of it all.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4lclbcX7t-h7VbbwTWyO0g1xFmcRyVWxr4OnZrzAqzO7GSEoi5SNHgqP_VMW0GFVcQh9Ce8qNhXk4qJtQ4U_kfaZbbYNn_NoW0aTVqhrNWlpBK6ParPEAT-fxU43file2BjXrH0Na5A8/s1600/Jacobs-Shower-56-X3.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5619947253716505842" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4lclbcX7t-h7VbbwTWyO0g1xFmcRyVWxr4OnZrzAqzO7GSEoi5SNHgqP_VMW0GFVcQh9Ce8qNhXk4qJtQ4U_kfaZbbYNn_NoW0aTVqhrNWlpBK6ParPEAT-fxU43file2BjXrH0Na5A8/s320/Jacobs-Shower-56-X3.jpg" /></a><br /><br />Vendor Credit:<br /><br /><strong>Venue</strong>- Miami Springs Country Club<br /><strong>Photography</strong>- Sasha de Almagro Photography<br /><strong>Cake</strong>- Sweet-Tooth Cakes and Cupcakes<br /><strong>Printouts</strong>- Big House MultimediaMelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03674827442217926434noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8581934976841648589.post-26384821247811653092011-06-14T12:17:00.000-07:002011-06-14T20:52:43.109-07:00Dear Dad, this one's for you...<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg89T0IrUZm1-sOggNKVgekTIFn4Lus3T6AfM-CUouOY4PbtltQSsN72w_74x94IfNQoA-fCwdE8_TcbtGH3r_jIL3EFSxXBi9t4pm_o8z8czwIJxCcVY4dmdOI0whSOE5eziyFS8vHiuk/s1600/Luis-83rd-Birthday-24-X3.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5618266268844885138" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg89T0IrUZm1-sOggNKVgekTIFn4Lus3T6AfM-CUouOY4PbtltQSsN72w_74x94IfNQoA-fCwdE8_TcbtGH3r_jIL3EFSxXBi9t4pm_o8z8czwIJxCcVY4dmdOI0whSOE5eziyFS8vHiuk/s320/Luis-83rd-Birthday-24-X3.jpg" /></a>
<br />A little late on this post since dad's birthday was a wee bit ago, nonetheless, I found it to be most appropriate to blog about since we're on point with father's day coming up. Those who know me personally know very well my obsession with a few things, people in particular include my nephew and father. Both drive me crazy and both bring me great joy. With that said, I'd like to share this event from my own family scrapbook with all of you.
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<br />With a castaway theme inspired by "The Old Man and the Sea", I used elements such as sand and seashells to play with the brown and blue nautical color scheme.
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<br />For food we created dishes such as ceviche, shrimp enchilado, black bean with corn salsa and chicken mango chutney to tie-in with the tropical, beachy vibe. As with the decor, I used subtle touches of old world map serving trays as well as boxes wrapped in map paper too. As for the adorable paper boat idea, well that I can't take credit for since it came from Mrs. Crafty herself, Martha Stewart.
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<br />And then there were desserts...a little overboard with these (no pun intended). Some were homemade, others store bought, overall it was a rather large selection of sweets ironically served on a diabetic man's birthday.
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<br />Being that the birthday boy is a BIG chocolate lover we went with not one, but two chocolate cakes and creamy chocolate mousse. For those who were not fans of the dark indulgence there were mini key lime pies (courtesy of my sis-in-law and photographer) lightly chocolate dipped cookies sprinkled with coconut shavings, fresh fruit, rice pudding and warm cappuccinos, all which helped keep a nice sugar buzz throughout the night.
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<br />It was a lovely evening for all but I think for him and myself it was far more than just another birthday gathering. Because as big (old) as I am, I am still daddy's little girl. While growing up it was his belly I slept on and his shoulder I tugged, pulled and cried on. From his stories and life experiences to the memories we've shared as a father/daughter duo, I've learned he is everything I've ever wanted to be. He is my reason for living and loving all I know, so for him I celebrate it all.
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<br />I hope this serves a little inspiration in planning a special day for all the daddies in your life too.
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<br />Happy Father's Day, Papi.
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<br />Photo Credit - Sasha de Almagro PhotographyMelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03674827442217926434noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8581934976841648589.post-32267690624642654992011-03-25T17:14:00.000-07:002011-03-25T19:23:16.413-07:00My Bestie turns 30!So there's this girl, we'll call her Nadia...she and I go waaaay back. I'm talking 15 years to date. She's pretty awesome. Listens to all my "brilliant ideas" and gives me her two cents, literally. She's my soul sister. Thankfully the one my mom never had (because I probably wouldn't like her as much) but someone who's been such an integral part of my growing up and life as a whole. She's actually the very brilliant one with so many aspirations I lose count. She's by far one of the most amazing and influential people I know making her so very deserving of this simple little post. <div><div><div><div><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzaykAZ47n6dawfq8qVg4AemSmzt-lwoJ57vaaiW5423pkaHwDzeL1QJdBIwbiEgO4glsemTMG-qeK8OoIA_hkpcBTozUkUsaRRWrEmXD_kvhgFBt6tya-lc6rCb8ADt6n-pgM8HSlvho/s1600/Nadia.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 214px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5588186831491594706" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzaykAZ47n6dawfq8qVg4AemSmzt-lwoJ57vaaiW5423pkaHwDzeL1QJdBIwbiEgO4glsemTMG-qeK8OoIA_hkpcBTozUkUsaRRWrEmXD_kvhgFBt6tya-lc6rCb8ADt6n-pgM8HSlvho/s320/Nadia.jpg" /></a></div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div>Despite her overwhelmingly admirable qualities, planning her own birthday is definitely not her strongest point and being that she's been a New Yorker for the past 3 years, she missed what we South Floridians soak up in the most. With sunny skies and perfect weather ahead I took her request to have a Kentucky Derby inspired, hat wearing brunch with her closest girlfriends and scouted around town for the chicest restaurant on the beach finally scoring fantastic food and service at The Betsy Hotel on Ocean Drive.</div><div><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5588185717822559538" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF0IF-PXrpvc8qg2Fu50NhgfSK1Tt4C258SeXy1q2PTiOCSNttDamIrpXGr_uadwnnFpkDxNyaqvAuYVa6Mx1xNociVA37Vx-wTNLwwjkK1cqggLslruiDEYDtbbRAzGJpvAVLQsHICjs/s320/Janet%252C+Mari+%2526+Nad.jpg" /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEJbs_S6GTXYYDEMEOleV1_IRAv4HM5G6BEh5FNuBWHWlA5ZFY_zRszalH-4OTO7vrAAOlRWsOSo9S557ps3PRc9WMe3HSzgX68_AL3FpMLFsUJ30GRj6OPsYPgnxbhL87GigEJgM1RA4/s1600/Mimosa.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5588186189818889554" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEJbs_S6GTXYYDEMEOleV1_IRAv4HM5G6BEh5FNuBWHWlA5ZFY_zRszalH-4OTO7vrAAOlRWsOSo9S557ps3PRc9WMe3HSzgX68_AL3FpMLFsUJ30GRj6OPsYPgnxbhL87GigEJgM1RA4/s320/Mimosa.jpg" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguJuPNOlxqXB6wt3qq1K6zxM9AEjR9JH8_z7ptoflNe8ATV2zxX9sGNpltCqB3-pMVCCMG6hVNX8Tz4Ex57L7-wWeMI-FJA0n6SOdXgQkos9NYBfuszinkoIErqWGdt4p_HjrzJI2R4_s/s1600/French+Toast.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5588186193484996098" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguJuPNOlxqXB6wt3qq1K6zxM9AEjR9JH8_z7ptoflNe8ATV2zxX9sGNpltCqB3-pMVCCMG6hVNX8Tz4Ex57L7-wWeMI-FJA0n6SOdXgQkos9NYBfuszinkoIErqWGdt4p_HjrzJI2R4_s/s320/French+Toast.jpg" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkL9PsCwRBAQEoHs3zjpnxTfFcmj2bCJEcEbgJ7GOHSCeab3L2LbM1LCSpO_sSsvpeTozKAAGK2KaXYObU8oflfjTSvfUTQVhq39HPDmU6K_lIZEzGV6ZTIKVWnlGPWRA5zFdjg11F7os/s1600/bday+card.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5588193656257645682" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkL9PsCwRBAQEoHs3zjpnxTfFcmj2bCJEcEbgJ7GOHSCeab3L2LbM1LCSpO_sSsvpeTozKAAGK2KaXYObU8oflfjTSvfUTQVhq39HPDmU6K_lIZEzGV6ZTIKVWnlGPWRA5zFdjg11F7os/s320/bday+card.jpg" /></a></div><div>Although there was not much <em>planning or setting up</em> to do on my part I found a way to personalize our very girly affair with just a few little details. </div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4hY9T2rSD5HZiooXYNen8X5B5l-MJoOaWEno6xQESboBuxARP_IO5KD3OWMWGLc8nAeLzNzSYYO6O7_gitWm2tb18pV3f7p8bBe2_owH4htWlUpZ9VlAWotQlW738FbKv1H2pkoaEH70/s1600/Table+Setting.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 214px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5588185727925552114" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4hY9T2rSD5HZiooXYNen8X5B5l-MJoOaWEno6xQESboBuxARP_IO5KD3OWMWGLc8nAeLzNzSYYO6O7_gitWm2tb18pV3f7p8bBe2_owH4htWlUpZ9VlAWotQlW738FbKv1H2pkoaEH70/s320/Table+Setting.jpg" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFua5ZAH_23SkweLmOTI7se0eLwVxYrmhcerPYQtVG_Y_JmvGXbzRS-DXR5MnP87-2Ol6TKJWlfTT5pRipIcFvtmEwbYV68Z27uTNSsfq9FF667s4kkfaTnJdXa8_DMiTsLwGzjpEUAKw/s1600/N.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 214px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5588185712436033906" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFua5ZAH_23SkweLmOTI7se0eLwVxYrmhcerPYQtVG_Y_JmvGXbzRS-DXR5MnP87-2Ol6TKJWlfTT5pRipIcFvtmEwbYV68Z27uTNSsfq9FF667s4kkfaTnJdXa8_DMiTsLwGzjpEUAKw/s320/N.jpg" /></a><br /></div><div>After a delicious and very fulfilling meal we walked across the street and propped ourselves down for an afternoon picnic complete with a birthday cuppy, strawberries and champagne. </div><div>A day filled with love, laughter and blessings for our favorite bookworm. From the look on her face and terrible tan lines, I'm going to presume the birthday girl really enjoyed herself. </div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqQp5irAjvVP5I-ifrOPUVmAEkrWWyJuEvINBu6Zx3AiHGsxN7uqjOFrqCGCjc6unmwg2xVEqzsoTGrnnKNbheOcvLw64CW-0Pfxm3zL7LXxGyZXGIVPdoiSbniHdcCm-TPppR2GLoMVY/s1600/Bday+cuppie.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5588186197047786050" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqQp5irAjvVP5I-ifrOPUVmAEkrWWyJuEvINBu6Zx3AiHGsxN7uqjOFrqCGCjc6unmwg2xVEqzsoTGrnnKNbheOcvLw64CW-0Pfxm3zL7LXxGyZXGIVPdoiSbniHdcCm-TPppR2GLoMVY/s320/Bday+cuppie.jpg" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNP1ZTIoakCQWlPtirJu58SW2UuDlphQC8o9kYiXqiNbs9q2N7Udrad_t7Fo0C3eNYRolypoSK7-ZcSjM4vQ0kbNI4daNusYSa9wjCxAt7sK3n7aI9RDHW_exKI5ZEVnpLtgfwVsatiSk/s1600/Nad+and+Sash.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5588186199204839938" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNP1ZTIoakCQWlPtirJu58SW2UuDlphQC8o9kYiXqiNbs9q2N7Udrad_t7Fo0C3eNYRolypoSK7-ZcSjM4vQ0kbNI4daNusYSa9wjCxAt7sK3n7aI9RDHW_exKI5ZEVnpLtgfwVsatiSk/s320/Nad+and+Sash.jpg" /></a></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5BGMszJ2yL7AvkTzIoPz4oczu6epjIHhhTSAm15oYFPTBrK7JlAA49Af9iJDWDPYk6vzI1hdrvOtMuvoZW_a9XwsC3ICxuwb3K3MHBIDojT38TfBL9C7RPXFIuaZL7Eov63VOkEkSaLA/s1600/Janet.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 214px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5588194659236045874" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5BGMszJ2yL7AvkTzIoPz4oczu6epjIHhhTSAm15oYFPTBrK7JlAA49Af9iJDWDPYk6vzI1hdrvOtMuvoZW_a9XwsC3ICxuwb3K3MHBIDojT38TfBL9C7RPXFIuaZL7Eov63VOkEkSaLA/s320/Janet.jpg" /></a><br /></div><div></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuqvKUOVhtXTduXkZvrA8c8CzuHh8e1BWINDCKYiiDHwRiNud5VIej1RPNA2VvLkEbB4Cn9Il-qh-8BhB5bSC-CWtrVOSAPBBvXO8664Qn6QC1SWEWH5FAAuV0-K8SXZdahe1yRJczsF0/s1600/Barbie.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 214px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5588200879606003538" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuqvKUOVhtXTduXkZvrA8c8CzuHh8e1BWINDCKYiiDHwRiNud5VIej1RPNA2VvLkEbB4Cn9Il-qh-8BhB5bSC-CWtrVOSAPBBvXO8664Qn6QC1SWEWH5FAAuV0-K8SXZdahe1yRJczsF0/s320/Barbie.jpg" /></a><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1P0dMiFcPP7OuPNEmbnPwkDnZptbjy4X3ptPyBtJYrhNA1_moSC_pLiFBbdElGFJL3Xnhoy_t911VK22BQ1RgU-tHAjFLNsoMqyfEs77FiysAfdKznNlQ63r5YLBh4mZWV6Y3NEzfQjU/s1600/Bday+girl.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 214px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5588200032392626290" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1P0dMiFcPP7OuPNEmbnPwkDnZptbjy4X3ptPyBtJYrhNA1_moSC_pLiFBbdElGFJL3Xnhoy_t911VK22BQ1RgU-tHAjFLNsoMqyfEs77FiysAfdKznNlQ63r5YLBh4mZWV6Y3NEzfQjU/s320/Bday+girl.jpg" /></a></div><div>As for you my beautiful friend, although a little late of a post, I hope this year and the rest to come gradually exceed all your expectations. I love you with all my heart and was so happy to plan this <span style="font-size:78%;">little</span> something with the help of your special someone. </div><div>May the dear lord <em>always</em> bless you.<br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Xoxo.</div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGLRk4LwfbD_ZPU0HH74Zn-JhhRaE0Hhvu-hpNgzaAipC8_u04KEblG0jSf4SDDFcPShcQrYfQ0D7vt95yGL_GSNcLBtEW38Rxm_ZqGIDvli2e_ZgjQWW4hfXw1MTP3VYavOpGQahq3KE/s1600/Nad+and+I.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5588188116045918962" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGLRk4LwfbD_ZPU0HH74Zn-JhhRaE0Hhvu-hpNgzaAipC8_u04KEblG0jSf4SDDFcPShcQrYfQ0D7vt95yGL_GSNcLBtEW38Rxm_ZqGIDvli2e_ZgjQWW4hfXw1MTP3VYavOpGQahq3KE/s320/Nad+and+I.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />Photography by: Sasha de Almagro</div><div>Suga Babies (a.k.a. Cake Pops) by: Priscila Mota - P the Baker</div><div>Location: The Betsy Hotel on South Beach<br /></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Melhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03674827442217926434noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8581934976841648589.post-620960786002451882011-03-16T20:08:00.000-07:002011-03-16T23:06:52.253-07:00First and Foremost...<span style="font-family:georgia;">I'd like to start off this post as not only an introduction to my event planning blog pursuit but also with a THANK YOU note to those who have always encouraged my passion. While I've had the opportunity to plan and host numerous events, I've never once sat behind my desk and rambled on about all the details and inspiration that went behind the scenes. And for some those thoughts are never once crossed, but for others (I'm presuming those of you reading this blog) the smallest detail is usually the most significant in the entire planning process.<br /></span><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><span style="font-family:georgia;">As with any business venture and/or career move I must admit I'm nervous of how this will go but I can whole-heartedly say I'm truly excited about it taking off in the fantastic world of cyberspace for other party planning devotees to appreciate.</span><span style="font-family:georgia;"><br /><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family:georgia;">With that said, I'd like to welcome you to my Springtime picnic inspired shoot which was proudly executed with the help of a few special people I love to call family. I decided to plan out an afternoon at the park similar to what our family does for the yearly Easter tradition inclusive of my mother's homemade Spanish Tortilla to the delicious "Suga Babies" sent by my dear P.</span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5HwSIuADgOCW9FItXvuLPXdDgQtiGR15RkFu1zxam2NJlSUXwHPXeE8CYkM9pQUzE-zfD1YlXcP10nK3te6gnY-93yRPxbjm9-S8fpk8Iv7srf55urV68OCiVP9fk7Ky4hNB2kYkOUeQ/s1600/6.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5584899335721818898" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5HwSIuADgOCW9FItXvuLPXdDgQtiGR15RkFu1zxam2NJlSUXwHPXeE8CYkM9pQUzE-zfD1YlXcP10nK3te6gnY-93yRPxbjm9-S8fpk8Iv7srf55urV68OCiVP9fk7Ky4hNB2kYkOUeQ/s320/6.jpg" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnF2CpiJbS8wAZ36UGyiiCHc77mtuP5e8W-sSm68lwwsfPv2lbaj0fVW5W07CLlab71ZqYyQRyar12Q4Iy3hVnHHuEy6yBApyTT_GLOZUmCWqzZbTHNGAs1aRu5qQ1efu45tihatt34Z8/s1600/5.jpg"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEPasThO_pOndhZnnTjh_1Dyuh69LarNMAxQ1lyNi9owvAOtTZdylDfLUbksGh32HwhUchYcfzWykaILysBMC9FsvKdbgpP6Iwip8PbhsQ0tcLabTDnjBFZSAA-Mnvo3BplSnqVhVofUQ/s1600/4.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; 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HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5584912363145189474" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoNnCFy8MPX0PqZOSA_Xu9q52r02yEnbBaEUHV34MswFh2Oh0IshkJofcLhzaNVj7qYW_522moY2RjrwXY5Rs272VHILGSzJcMOYyU2VjqIetbRcsqQgZa0Vp6bBQ6cqmjgTt_vxqVDDI/s320/16.jpg" /></a></div></div><div></div><div>As with any event, the feeling of accomplishment is truly fulfilled once you see it through the lens and vision of another creative person...or perhaps that only applies to me, ha-ha. In any case, I'm thankful for yet another successful gathering. Because after the set-up, the feast and the going home, life is all about the details and the prettiest moments that are part of it all. </div><div> </div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div>Hope you've enjoyed the shoot and stay tuned for many more soon to come but on another note, here's a little something else about me...see after all these years of blogging, facebooking and infinite hours of internet use, I have yet to learn how to re-design or create a <em>cooler</em> more appealing layout for this blog. So for now, feel free to comment your little hearts out while you bear with this generic template and enjoy my posts. </div><div> </div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div><div></div><div></div><div><strong>Vendor Credits: </strong></div><div>-Photography by: Sasha de Almagro </div><div>-Cake Pops (a.k.a "Suga Babies") and Marshmallow Treats by: Priscila Mota</div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Melhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03674827442217926434noreply@blogger.com2