thursday happs

hi friends, happy day before friday! i've had a pretty unproductive day butttt.... we got new, super chic desks at work and im so stoked. is that sad? they have orange corkboards! either way, looking forward to leaving work (any minute now), relaxing, getting ready for the UP v Gonzaga basketball game (GO PILOTS!), & hanging with the best friends in the world with wine, beer and dogs (as in hotdogs).

also, im looking for a new gym bag, so see my beautiful friend KC's post over at Thrifty Solutions!

peace, xo

*i apologize, can't remember the photo credit!

Happy New Year!

Lovies, a very HAPPY NEW YEAR! it's been a while since i've posted and i completely failed at my holiday gift guide as work and the holiday parties really took over. However, here we are at a new year. I can't believe it is 2011. While 2010 was maybe not my best year, i've learned a lot and kept some amazing people in my life (plus, a promotion!) *wink.

Here are my resolutions. While I'm usually not into the whole resolution list kind of thing, there are a few key goals I hope to achieve this year:

1. Solidify my finances/stick to a budget.
2. Stay away from coke (the drink, not drug- but I'll stay away from that too)
3. Be more adventurous
4. Use my fabulous cookbooks

So we shall see what happens. Happy goals, friends! Love to you all. xo

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tidbits: swing swing

so incredibly gorgeous this past week in pdx. warm air and deliciously sunny blue skies. HAPPY summer FRIDAY, women! celebrating a birthday tonight with a bunch of gals packed in a club shaking our booties along with popping bubbly. ( & hopefully celebrating one more piece if news, but still waiting on the confirmation...) anywhoots, here's to another week of accomplishments and a weekend full of cheer(s), mini skirts and friends. huzzah! xo,

for the time being, here are some great weekend links:

south of france, wassssup?

a video that'll make you laugh your arse off.

french soles for your feet, darling!

bikini friendly burgers (i tried the gorgonzola recipe, delish).

again, another story to make your belly hurt.

opi brights, yeah (i want that blue, now!).

my new perfume purchase.

LOVE these wedding invites/place cards.

dying over this jewelry.

stunning bride.

hiya wednesday!

eeeks, how is it wednesday? so much to do, so little time. sorry for being so MIA- was in missoula watching and cheering my dearest friend run her first marathon! inspiring nonetheless. and now, back to work. so, HAPPY HUMP DAY friends and i'll be back later this week (hopefully!) with some lovely links and things.

xo,

who wants to go for a bike ride?

yup, i wanna be in one of these this summer.

biker gang.

with all my gals.

grease up those chains, ladies!

kiss kiss,

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a foggy day...

{via}
wise words

life is so precious.
it's so bizarre how quickly things can turn, change, happen.

today is quite foggy in the city of roses, both literally and figuratively.

praying for health and healing in many people i love.

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

{happy} weekend!

{fashionista}

hittin' the town with mes amies.
so happy it's f f f fRIDAY!

peace,

a birthday celebration for...

ain't she pretty?!

Babs!

the hottest chick from Hermiston.

here's to another year of health, happiness and love!

homemade pizza, wine, the best of friends & cupcakes tonight.

mmm yes!

Looking forward to celebrating your birth (again) on friday,
karaoke style.

always,

For the Love of Christmas

i baked my grandmother's famous cookies yesterday with my dearest aunties, sis and cousin.
it was dumping rain, but i was still in the best of spirits.

there is something about the Christmas holiday that just does it for me. rain, snow or shine.

wool knee-high socks.
cozy knitted sweaters.
gold eye shadow.
berry lips.
hot tea.
sizzling coffee.
cookies and chocolate (i've definitely had my share this week...)
wine. wine & more wine.
warm vanilla body sugar scrub.
pumpkin spice candles.
the best friends&family.

these past few years i've celebrated the Birth of Jesus with some of the best people on earth.
this year, although missing one of our dearest members, we welcomed another.
lots of wine, champagne, delicious eats and a good competitive game of Fish Bowl.

pictures over the years.
close to my heart that make me grin big.

Weddings; Green with Envy

A dearest college friend of mine (whom I shall refer to as "E") is putting her efforts and creative vision into something she absolutely loves; weddings. She is currently interning with a Portland wedding planner and is beginning to flourish. I would say she is even bordering on obsession.

E is not tall in stature, but her personality makes up for the lack of inches. She is always positive, more than generous, and has a wicked sense of wit. I envy her bright freckles and freakishly healthy hair (never dyed it a day in her life).

So here she is, the J-Lo of wedding planning, but only the Nob Hill version :) And what is even better? She is all about green, and I DIG the green! Especially since I scour Green Wedding Shoes blog, daily. Enjoy!

Hello beelux readers! While Beebs is off on a deserted island for a mini-vacation I just had to chime in! I could not help but pass along these fabulous colors for a wedding.



4 leaf clovers are a perfect accent as each leaflet represents something: the first is for hope, the second faith, the third love, and the fourth luck… very fitting for such a special occasion.



Also don’t forget to insert your color accent into your shoes.



As always, bee green!

{ photo credits: www.green-neckties.com, Brides!, Candy Buffet, Martha Stewart Wedding}

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

Congratulations, mon cheri!

A very large and extensive congrats to my dearest friend and roomie, CMac, for landing a kickin' job! After months of searching the city, this pretty little lady finally got what she desrved. In her own words, "employment rules!" Hugs and kisses! Let the celebration begin...

*And so on my shopping list, I have quite the mixed bag:

tampons

clorox (for cleaning, NOT beauty)

champagne (duh!)

lip gloss-- try Covergirl Wetslicks

hair clips-- to pull back that mess of sweaty, summer hair

Peace and love,