Easter & Family (and things...)

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this week has been a whirlwind and i am so behind on blogs!

and still, i don't have much time or energy to post today.

i think im going to take a little blog mental break.

(lots of life things going on...)

im flying home to CA to celebrate easter with family.

wahoo!

praying for sun.

so Happy Easter, darlings!

Enjoy some mimosas and candy.

xo,

a picture says a thousand words

{loves of my life- minus a key few xo}

i serrrriously HEART my friends.
vegas 2010

a trip to remember.

here's to drinks, best gals and heels!

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sin city baby
see all you darlings next week!
xo

tGif: Park City

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here i come!

i plan on indulging in a little bit of this, this and this

(but we're blondies, not brunettes) ;)

i apologize in advanced for the lack of posts this weekend or monday.

but enjoy yourselves this Valentine's!

hugs and kisses, lovelies!

aussie dreams

{a friends' photo- bondi beach, australia}

3 years ago today, i was a week away from this place.

the best season of my life (thus far at least)

just plain, old, solid good times!
and where i fell in love, in more than one way ;)
one day, i WILL go back. no question.

xox,

the devil's work

{cafe press}

no, im not talking about the literal devil and his work.
i mean figuratively.
24 hour fitness has one hell of a work out.
you'll feel like your muscles are burning in the fiery pit of satan's inferno.

i took on the daunting class with 2 of my regular cronies (holla, UP grads!) and yikes!
nevertheless, although the instructor was crazy (in a good way),
and i can't really walk today...or move my arms,
it still feels mighty good to sweat and burn like that.

and reasons why i need to keep sweating and burning like that?

* v-day in park city xo
* vegas SB 2010
* cali trips in spring
* to fulfill my new years resolution ( a healthier lifestyle)

love,

i'm in a funkity funk.

it seems i can't get the gumption to write a new post.
im thinking this baby needs a face lift (the blog, not me).

all i want to do is board a plane
and get away.
somewhere sunny.

i promise to bring you something cheery and awesome later this week.
for now,
Happy Hump Day
{and Real World episode day} !

Love,

back from the depths of winter.

{uptownmpls}

and re-grouping still.
sorry for the lack of posts,
i spent a very long and glorious weekend in freezing minneapolis.

more to come...
and they're some goodies :)
xox

To Sunny California We Go...

{r is for rodellee}

my sister and i are cali bound this evening.

spending Christmas in Sacramento with the parents, minus a few:
our brother, other dear sister and her hubby.
tear...

but still so glad the sky is blue and our plane can jet!

things i must remember to pack:
razor (love the venus!)
amlactin body lotion-- a little spendy, but well worth it during the winter months.
my precious jewelry (costume and family heirlooms)
and this:

Forever21, $3.80
Hair pin

a perfect addition to your holiday outfit. and oh so cheap!

can't wait for some spice cookies, hot cocoa, mum's delicious cooking, & family.

Merry Christmas&Love,

Monday No Fun Day

This...

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+ walking these {SF} hills all day...

{parentZing}

+ cocktails, late night {incredible sushi} & family time
= me feeling like Alice in Wonderland [aka lost] and needing some much deserved tea to rid myself of this sore throat.

{5ivemonths}

More to come this week!

Loves and hugs,

"In the streets of San Francisco..."

...I'll be sure to wear flowers in my hair.

{Xenga}

A much needed mini vacay to California with mine sisters and bestie. A brief stop to lounge like kitty cats with my family in sunny Sacramento and an early Thanksgiving feast!

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It is sure to be the San Francisco treat.

xox,

Sacred Beauty

The Sacre Coeur, established 1919 in Montmarte and survived 13 bombs during WWII.

Paris, France.

True sacred beauty. Tres fabu!

Bonjour Mes Amies!

I have finally arrived in the "City of Lights" with my family and it's absolutely heavenly! After a horrendous 24 hours of travel (arriving with NO luggage-- still back in LAX, go figure), we are sitting down for some much needed vin et fromage.

Very much looking forward to 10 days of vacation. Wishing the parents were here :)

So much beauty here, it's overwhelming. How will my blog do it justice? Will try and write more later...but cannot promise anything until post trip.

If anyone has any tips, do share! We will be galavanting around this splendid energetic city (without my speech abilities-- my French is a disaster; thank God for my sisters and bro)!

Bisousx,

Introducing Mr. and Mrs. Johnson

A very happy and momentous congratulations to the newest married couple, Mr. and Mrs. Johnson! After a stunning ceremony in Bellingham, we toasted to our beautiful friends and partied until the sun came up (well, almost...).

Thank you for a fantastic evening and cheers to a life of happiness!

Pictures of the festivities (or what we were able to catch on camera between cocktails and cupcakes) captured below...

my rocks of the NW, love you!

FAB 10 + 1(minus a few); gorgeous!

flower girls

Glowing bride xo

Walking the aisle

attendees and dear college friends

loves! xo

I'm leaving on a jet plane...

...and off to California to visit the parents with my best friend and sisters! Couldn't ask for a better trip. But more than my urge to lay by the pool, sip mojitos and eat my sister's glorious guacamole, I'm dying to take our usual trip to WALGREENS.

Most do not understand this obsession and love for Walgreens-- most of my friends act puzzled and confused when I get sweaty and excited about entering a Walgreens and shopping for all beauty necessities. I'm telling you-- try it out.

I don't think I have ever left that store without spending at least $60. It is the $60 rule. My sisters, cousins and aunt follow this as well. Things are inexpensive, there is a multitude of products to choose from, and I can always pick up a beauty magazine or chocolate bar on the way out.

As I finish packing my bag and mentally gearing up for a sun soaked weekend, I will be sure to update you on my trip to Walgreens and really go in to what makes this place so special and your best beauty finds. Coming up soon this afternoon...so watch out!

Toodles,