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This event recap is sponsored by Minted. All opinions are of my own. While I was at Alt Summit, I attended a dinner hosted by Minted on the first night. The hosts were incredibly hospitable and let us know they were eager to work alongside us on any upcoming projects and events. Fast forward to a few weeks after the […]

When Michele contacted me about planning her 40th birthday party, her excitement was clearly coming through the phone. It was great to hear her genuinely excited about turning 40. During our first meeting, I nearly fell over (in the best way possible) when she shared her inspiration for the party: the handbag and headphones from the DVF – DJ Harley Viera-Newton collaboration. I mean, […]

In late July I received a phone call from Dan, who wished to throw his wife a surprise birthday party. He and his family recently moved to the area so he was unsure of restaurants and locations to hold such a fête. We discussed a plan: the family would have dinner in Ballard, then head […]

Yesterday felt a little bit like summer was taking its final bow in Seattle. This summer has been fantastic and unreal (dare I say “fantastically unreal”?). It arrived early in June – a major treat in Seattle – and is doing its best to stay in September. Lately the crisp fall air has been greeting us […]

As many of you know I attended my high school reunion this past weekend. It was downright amazing to see so many people – many I hadn’t seen since the summer we graduated. It was a whirlwind of conversations that started with “in a snapshot, tell me about the past 20 years” and a majority […]

This week has whizzed and my high school reunion weekend kicks off tonight. Last week I showed the ensemble I’m hoping to wear tonight – but it’s hot and we’ll be in a bar. I may have to switch it up. For tomorrow’s big party, I plan to wear this sweet lil’ number: I love […]

Hopefully you already know about the Summer Soiree Giveaway (enter today!). A lucky winner will receive a box with fabulous goods including these lil’ gems. Confession: I liked them so much I picked up a pair for myself.I’m planning to wear them next weekend. To my 20-year high school reunion to be exact. How’s that for a sneak peek into […]