Midsummer Days

The Sfetsy Trunk show was a success! A big thanks to Linda from LindaDavisDesigns for hosting and all the team members who showcased their creative goods! My highlights from the show....

• Having numerous friends come by to show their support. Love you all!


• Seeing fellow SFetsy members once again and meeting new ones :)


• Assisting lovely Kim with her friends bridal shower cupcakes while helping her choose a Hair Petals piece for the wedding.


• Meeting a lovely Yelper named Jane who came just for the cuppies :)


• Assisting a soon-to-be bride with cupcakes for her rehersal dinner in September.


• Turning around only to find your closest South Torrance classmate from 3rd to 5th grade for the first time in over 20 years. Random, but heartwarming!


• Taking a photo with your long lost friend to remember this moment.


• My boyfriend Sean trying to reformat my new digital camera, but instead erases every single photo taken at the show. Including the one of my friend and I. Booooo!

A warm hug to Christina of Christina Williams Designs for gifting me these beautiful handmade cards in my favorite color.

I have been playing with a new technique using wire wrapped beads and crystals. Fellow SFEtsy member Linda Davis was my true inspiration as I fell in love with all of her wired wrapped hair combs and head pieces. I have about 20 new Hair Petals pieces to post in my shop, but I am unsure if I will have time before we leave for tropical paradise.

We are very excited for our little getaway to celebrate our 5 year anniversary and visit with my best friend in her new home in CR. I am making some tropical themed Hair Petals that she will be selling in her shop Urban Eclectic in Tamarindo. Five more days and counting. Lots to do!

Trunk Show - Reminder

Stop buy for some delicious Mira Cakes or a fabulous Hair Petals piece! I will have some beautiful cards for sale - handmade by my Mom with love! Don't forget, FREE brownie bites for stopping by. Please mention my blog when you say *hello*.

Treasury!!

A big thanks to Laurie from Elle-a-Belle Designs for featuring my Amber Sun orchid hair flower in her Treasury entitled An Ode to Orange. I have purchased some pieces from her Urban Luxe jewelry collection and I am in LOVE with her designs. Here are a few of my favorite pieces in her shop.

You can check out Laurie's fabulous shop HERE.

My Personal Garden of Eden

~My first Dahlia of the season~

I'm a former L.A. girl that has fallen absolutely head over heels for the Bay Area. I love everything about it. The bay, beautiful green trees, mountains full of Redwoods, stunning beaches and mi casita! Sean and I live in a charming little English Tudor home that was built in the 1920's. We are beyond blessed to have such an incredible backyard that provides many delicious edibles.

~Nectarines~

~Oranges~

~Peaches~

~Apricots~

~Apples~

~Passion Vine & Bougainvillea~

~Kings of the Castle~

All of the fruit is delicious as well! The apples are the biggest I've ever seen in my life! They are so large that it only takes me two of them to make a pie. The apricots should be ready early July, with the nectarines following shortly thereafter. Oh my are they sweet! You can expect cobbler, pie and jam blogs from me this summer!

Tagged!

Mara, fellow cupcake diva and Westie mommy from Lick the Spatula tagged me today! What a fun way to discover something new. Tagging seems similar to a virtual chain letter that keeps going and going...just add your own flair. Love it!

The rules: Each player answers the questions about themselves. At the end of the post, the player then tags 5 people and posts their names, then goes to their blogs and leaves them a comment, letting them know they’ve been tagged and asking them to read your blog. Let the person who tagged you know when you’ve posted your answer.

*What was I doing ten years ago? 1998 - I was living in Los Angeles, working my second year at Air Castle in Santa Monica. Whoa - 11 years in the industry. Who would have thought???

*What are five (non-work) things on my to-do list for today?
1. Go to the market
2. Make Hair Petals
3. CLEAN - ugh. Mama and little brother are coming to visit. Tempted to hire maid...hmmmm
4. Tend to my garden
5. Call my daddy! Happy Father's Day Dad!

*Five snacks I enjoy
1. Fresh Pineapple
2. Chips, salsa & guac
3. CHEESE, CHEESE and more CHEESE
4. Unsalted almonds & cranberries
5. Did I already mention that I love cheese?

Things I would do if I were a billionaire:
1. Provide for my family
2. Purchase land & a sweet villa in Italy
3. Travel the world
4. Give to charity

Places I've lived: (Are you really ready for this one????)
1. Toronto, Canada - eh?
2. Bellevue, WA
3. Torrance, CA
4. Lancaster, CA
5. Hawthorne, CA
6. Santa Monica, CA
7. Los Angeles, CA
8. San Francisco, CA
9. Larkspur, CA
10. San Rafael, CA
11. San Jose, CA

Jobs I've had:
1. Carl's Jr - haha!
2. Perfumania
3. Beach Babies
4. Wall Street Catering
5. Air Castle
6. Sunset Aviation
7. Still in aviation, but won't tell ya where ;)

Tag...you're it!! Let's learn a little bit about these fabulous bloggers I admire......

* Morello Familia
* Pretty Ditty
* Les Chic Boutique
* Mikiye Creations
* Anna Marie Horner

Happy Sunday everyone!!!

Save the Date ~ SFEtsy Handcrafters Fair July 26th

I have been M.I.A. on the Hair Petals front as Mira Cakes has kept me so busy. Yesterday I found some BEAUTIFUL new flowers that I will be working with this evening. Think jewel tones ~ purple, ruby, amber, wine. I am looking forward to working something other than my Kitchenaid and pastry bag tonight.

Handcrafters FairSaturday, July 26th ~11:00am - 3:00pm ~
17301 E. Vineland Ave., Los Gatos

Handmade Items from the Heart

Please join the San Francisco Bay Area Etsy Team (SFEtsy) for a local handcrafter's fair taking place at a private home in Los Gatos. There will be a number of different talented artists selling a variety of items.

I will be selling Hair Petals and Mira Cakes and be giving away FREE BROWNIE BITES to anyone who stops by to say hello!

Sean captured this photo for me yesterday. Have a GREAT weekend!

Girly Cakes

I had a fun filled deco night that ended early this morning. Here are some photos of what I came up with :)

For my friend Tisha's sisters baby shower I did Red Velvet's and Double Strawberry cupcakes. I love how the daisy's came out. I colored the fondant light pink and dusted each flower with a gorgeous iridescent luster dust.

Think PINK! For Shauna's 30th Birthday.

These fun cupcakes are for Amanda's Sex and the City movie night!

Not so girly, but oh so good! Cookies and Cream cupcakes and Double Chocolate. Got milk?