update: project 365

{signs of spring}

I have finally found a home for my Project 365 photos... You can see them all here! It has been pretty challenging to find something to photograph every. single. day. But, it really does make you stop and take a look at your surroundings. I am loving the experience so far.

*Are any of you participating in the project? How are you organizing and displaying your photos?

made from scratch

{my new favorite place}

{caffeine fix}

{croissant goodness}

Scratch might be my new favorite place in the valley... Mom and I discovered it on Friday when she called me craving cappuccino and a croissant. All their pastries are made from scratch (hence the name)... and everything looked amazing. I can't wait to go back for lunch so I can try the smoked duck breast and walnut sandwich!

*Kiwi had the audacity to call me a pastry snob... I suppose that's what happens when you spend your honeymoon in Paris soaking up all that buttery, flaky, deliciousness.

a parisian birthday party

{oh la la}

My sweet little sister is turning 13 next weekend! She has her heart set on a chic Parisian birthday party. The plan as of right now, is to decorate aprons and cook crepes for a group of her girlfriends. After crepes and cake we're planning a fun, Paris inspired polaroid shoot so the girls can take home a little souvenir. But, we still have a few questions...

What should we do for decor? Fresh flowers always go a long way in my book, but she is 13 and I feel like she's going to want a bit more pizzaz. What are some other French inspired dishes that are fun and easy for the girls to make? Do you know of any Parisian party games? If you have any other ideas I would love to hear them! I want to help make this birthday extra special for her.

*She has already hired me to be the party photographer... I'll be bringing the Fuji Instax for sure.

i heart kiwi and rugby

{love}

Every year Kiwi and I spend Valentine's weekend at the IRB Sevens international rugby tournament... Nothing says I love you like two days of eating, drinking and rugby watching. Kiwi's beloved New Zealand lost to Samoa in the final, but we still had an amazing time in Las Vegas. What did you do this Valentine's Day?

What on earth is rugby you ask? Check out this video... and yes, rugby men are extremely handsome and they have accents.

*In case you were wondering about the spending hiatus... I didn't buy any overpriced souvenir junk or gamble a single penny. Impressed?

I thought you might be.