GREETINGS FROM FLORIDA.

today we are basking in the sun to celebrate my sisters 30th birthday... and we couldn't have asked for a more beautiful day... better weather... or company...

Happy Birthday Kelly!!!

I am so proud to call you my sister and best friend... love you.


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PRETTY MAIDS ALL IN A ROW.

{jenny yoo}

{alvina valenta}

{anthropologie}

{alvina valenta}

{lazaro}

i am very lucky girl...

i think i have just the prettiest wedding party...

they make finding bridesmaids dresses so very easy...

i know they will look beautiful in anything we decide...

these are a few of the things i have been looking at...

i am looking for something vintage inspired and a little fun...

they are looking for something long...

what do you think?

DOIN' THE B STREET SHUFFLE.

finally... i can cross something off my list!!!

we booked a band...

not just any band...

The B Street Band!!!

and they are awesome... how awesome?

i'll let the pictures speak for themselves.

this was from a few weeks ago when we went to check them out...

not sure how it happened but i ended up on stage with a tambourine... just sayin.

WELL HELLO AGAIN.

i may have been a little absent from around here lately...

but i have been a very busy little girl...

and i am in a much better mood than last time...

1. i am still working on my list

not anything is crossed off yet, but i am making progress... i promise.

2. guess who turns 30 this week... my beautiful sister!

we celebrated with a little surprise dinner party and a quick trip to paradise this week

3. we have an addition on our house

kris has been very busy working hard over there and it's so exciting to see the progress we have made. i am so lucky that he can do all this work himself and am constantly amazed with his skills.

4. i had some fun adventures babysitting little laina this week

ive had my fill of yo gabba gabba and a minor injury to the head but other than that, it was a success! she's such a little sweetie pie and i love her.

5. the store is stocked with some sweet new stuff

we still are not open everyday... but we have been getting in loads of new goodies every day... and i want it all.

BLUE.

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despite the gorgeous weather... today we are pretty feeling pretty blue...

kris' brief case was stolen out of his car with his computer and pretty much his entire life. after looking all over for half the day we finally called the police. hopefully something will show up.

i am going through my normal panic attack that happens every april when it comes time for me to open the shop back up... however this year i was not prepared to open this early with all the beautiful weather we've been having. it is good for business, but very bad for my to do list. at this point i have no help and can't get much done when i am stuck in the store all day. things will get better once i settle back into the routine, but it is always difficult for me to adjust.

hope your having a better day.

A LITTLE TASTE OF PARMA.

on monday i went into the city to take a cooking class with my sister, mom, and aunt sha...

it was soooo good... i pretty much feel like a professional now!

The class was at Rustico Cooking on 39th street. Micol was our teacher (as well as the owner, an accomplished chef and cookbook author)... clearly we were in very good hands. She was a very patient and thorough teacher that encouraged lots of participation. The class had about 20 students many of which were couples and groups of friends and lasted about 2 1/2 hours. We had to duck out a little early to catch a bus so we quickly scarfed down our meal, which was... AMAZING!!!

-OUR MENU-

Homemade Breadsticks

Herbed Riccota Gnocchi with Proscuitto Ribbons and Peas

Filet Mignon with Balsamic Vinegar Herb Glaze

Roasted Asparagus with Pine Nuts and Pancetta

Amaretto Creme Caramel

we plan on recreating our menu sometime soon, when we do i promise to include recipes!