dawn
isn't she
pretty in pink
isn't she
~ Psychedelic Furs (*80's songs summer post title experiement)
Our great friend Dawn flew in from Amsterdam last week to stay with us and we have spent the last seven days exploring the fine city of Los Angeles. The second day she was here I also catered my second event. So amazing. I can't believe working could be so fun. Thank you, Miranda, I am grateful to have been a part of your special day.
The rest of Dawn's stay we explored everything from cocktails to cupcakes, pedicures to Pinkberry, got our groove on at the Hollywood Bowl, had a California adventure, thai massages that rocked our worlds (I am going to write about this experience in an upcoming post) and nourished ourselves in many ways by dining creekside at a new age, organic, vibrant, violet restaurant set in a canyon which had the three of us esoterically vibrating.
If I had to sum up Dawn in one word it would be effervescent. She is all sunshine and sparkles. We were blessed to be surrounded by her bubbly energy all week and I now notice Jimmy and I being very quiet since she left this morning. We are already missing her infectious energy.
Throughout our time together these past seven days we shared stories, tears, laughter, lots of wine, living room dancing, plenty of girly moments and she gave me the gift of merging her business mind with my creative one to brainstorm some ideas for my newly formed business.
Yes, I am officially a creative business owner. More on that soon, I promise.
Since I have been on vacation this past week I have much to catch up on. I am both energized and exhausted and can't wait to share all the good that has taken place as of late ~ I am truly buzzing with excitement, but somehow in a very calm way. However, in this moment I am feeling as if I can't put a sentence together, therefore, I thought I would let the pictures tell their story of the adventures encountered this past week instead...
I love all the photos! Thank you for sharing so marvelously. And thank you for the update on Miranda's party - the food looks amazing and it's inspiring to hear (well, read) you so happy! Hooray!
Posted by: kristen | July 22, 2007 at 08:08 AM
Yes, she is adorable in pink. What good times for wonderful people. And happy to hear that business (creative business-Yay!) is going well. Cannot wait for the update.
Posted by: PixieDust | July 22, 2007 at 09:27 AM
love the photos, and am so glad to hear that you're actually getting in to the catering business. it's so inspiring. also? i adore your new brown shoes. i must ask where they came from....
Posted by: megan | July 22, 2007 at 11:31 AM
I love your new shoes, so so cute. I love having out of town guests - visiting places that aren't your norm. Your photos are so fun!
Posted by: kristen | July 22, 2007 at 02:02 PM
My shoes are from el naturalista. If you read Denise's blog (boho girl) she talks about them from time to time... they are an amazing company, check out their website.
Posted by: schmoops | July 22, 2007 at 04:00 PM
your friend dawn is adorable.
(loving her pink hat)
glad you girls had fun. :)
can't wait to hear about your new business!!
(maybe when you come visit me, wink wink, nudge nudge)
loving you,
xx
mccabe
Posted by: mccabe | July 23, 2007 at 10:34 AM
omg...you two are magical when your friends come visit. you do so many amazing things!!!
hmmm...you are tempting me to have a weekend getaway and the Schmoopies. only if you would have me, that is...
LOVE.
and your catering job looks GORGEOUS. my goodness woman, you are elle professional to the nines. just delicious...
xoxo
Posted by: boho girl | July 23, 2007 at 11:16 AM
THERE you ARE!!! And OMG, I am soooo freaking hungry now! xoxoxo
Posted by: me-nikk | July 23, 2007 at 12:35 PM
The food looks wonderful!! So happy you are enjoying the creation of it all & I very much look forward to my sister's bridal shower because I cannot wait to see what else you come up with!
XOXO
Posted by: sueberry | July 23, 2007 at 01:00 PM
WOW!!!! Ok, you are just the coolest eeevvaaaaa! i love the photos and your food looks just DIVINE and is making me huunnnggry over here!! yaaay for you guys having friends visiting and so much fun. how did you do that cool picture thing too?
Posted by: Scarlett | July 23, 2007 at 02:02 PM
sounds like all kinds of fun! can't wait to hear more...congrats too on your blooming business! looks so yummy. (check out *ladies who launch* - a great creative entrepeneurial resource) xo, mindy
Posted by: wishstudio | July 23, 2007 at 07:13 PM
wow! your food looks amazing...
i love the pictures of you at dinner, you look beautiful!
what an amazing time you showed her!
xoxo.
a
Posted by: amanda lammon | July 24, 2007 at 07:14 AM
Congrats on your catering gig! It all looks wonderful!
Can't wait to hear about your new creative business!!
What a wonderful week you had!
Posted by: Tina | July 24, 2007 at 07:18 AM
where to even start ... you and your friend are so super cute and so happy you had such a beautiful time together ... the photos tell a glorious story full of so much excitement and fun!! the catering food, oh my gosh ~ i wish i could reach into the screen and nibble ;-)
i was clapping my hands and sqeeeee'ing at the beauty of your photos and wanting to reach through and squeeze you tight ... you sound so beautifully happy and calm, yes ~ so good!! smooches!!
Posted by: daisies | July 24, 2007 at 10:01 AM
i just love all the beautiful photos...they make me want to run away and spend a weekend in your company...
looking forward to hearing all about your creative business endeavour, congratulations!!!
Posted by: Kirsten Michelle | July 25, 2007 at 06:41 AM