Autumn has arrived and although the changes in weather and nature are subtle in California, I greatly embrace them. Our house is decorated with pumpkins and as I sit wearing a sweater at my desk , I am excited for our fall weddings.
I invited my friend Katherine and her boys over for crafts, we made snow globes with vintage holiday cake decorations, faux snow and jars. Last year, I made one for our mantle and I was excited to share this project with these sweet boys. You will need: A clean jar with lid Faux snow Decorative pieces hot…
Every now and then I like to moonlight as floral designer. I have done flowers for weddings, photo shoots and other events. Last week was the first time I had taught a class with flowers. To welcome the Spring Equinox together with The Habitat Factory truck we made flower crowns, drank wine, nibbled on jam…
Nestled in a forrest of trees on a warm September day, Max and Andrea said their vows amongst their beloved family members and friends. The weekend began with a welcome dinner at a restaurant in the heart of Los Gatos. Los Gatos is the hometown of the groom Max, in fact the wedding location was his…
Tucked behind a local watering hole in the heart of Santa Barbara is the Make Smith Leather Co. Make Smith is owned and operated by 3rd generation leather craftsman and native Santa Barbarian Steven Soria. Within these walls, perfumed by the smell of cowhide, lies a strong rooted passion for quality and well-made products such as…
We had the BEST time hanging out with Kelly and Nick! They are funny and sweet and have great chemistry. We started the afternoon at the Santa Barbara Courthouse, amongst the splendor of old world Spanish charm and the serene beauty of the city and then headed to the beach for blanket cuddles and ocean…
Nancy and Matt were married at Nancy’s family home in Ojai. It was a warm Ojai day that began at the Blue Iguana Hotel, the ladies and gentleman were dressed and picked up in the fun bus and off to the chapel everyone went. After the ceremony at the Ojai Presbyterian Church we were back on the bus to…
