Favorite memories + best moments…

Best of 2009 :: Summer Edition

(July-September)

Discovering Stumptown Coffee.

Walking through the forest in Portland.

Standing in front of the awe-inspiring Multnomah Falls.

Peonies at the market in Seattle.

Visiting the Seattle Music Experience shortly after MJ’s passing, seeing the amazing shrine for him there.

Homemade Gazpacho on the back patio.

Shakespeare in the Park w/ sister + friends, regularly!

Harry Potter (not my fave, but that’s okay!).

Orchids. Oh how I love them!

Making strawberry ice cream + eating it up!

Pussy willow.

Lavender, from our yard!

Long, productive days in the studio.

Tulsa: staying in my old bedroom & enjoying how my 13 yo sister has redecorated.

Working on this show w/ my Mum (calligraphy by Victoria Hoke Lane).

Visiting with my sorority sisters and meeting their precious bebes!

Creating this pretty tablescape.

French braiding my baby sister’s hair just like I used to when she was tiny!

Hanging out in my Mum’s gorgeous + inspiring studio.

Exploring the Lummis House & Gardens.

Meeting Joy the Baker at her fantastic party…

…and bringing her flowers in the colors of her blog!

The Silver Lake Street Fair.

& the best carrot cake I’ve ever tasted (albeit not the prettiest!).

Shooting bridal portraits for a dear friend.

Long Beach Greek Festival + Weekend visits from out-of-state-friends.

Avocados off the neighbor’s tree.

Good book + cozy blanket.

Creating floral beauty…

Only one more post to come in this recap of 2009!

I’ve loved reading “year in review” posts on all my favorite blogs. 2009 was not a year that I’ll look back on with tremendous fondness… it was a rough year for my family (divorce, death), and it was a rough year for many of my dear friends (finances). So I’m not exactly sad to say goodbye to 2009 and to welcome the arrival of 2010.

But as I look back, there were some great moments. I am so blessed to have such a precious family, such loving and supportive friends, and such a kind husband/best friend. I am very, very excited about 2010: I will be designing some of the most stunning, unusual, gorgeous weddings ever. My business will grow in some exciting ways, thanks to some rather thrilling opportunities that have come my way. All in all, 2010 is shaping up to be a grand year.

But I don’t want to forget the good parts of 2009, so I’ve put together 4 posts that chronicle the seasons of 2009 and some of my favorite memories.

The Best of 2009 :: Winter Edition!

{January-March}

Fireworks at Disneyland.

Sunset at the Getty Center.

Dancing English Contra style at the Jane Austen Evening.

First Valentine’s Day with my {lovah}.
(first V-day in 7 years to NOT work in a flower shop!)

Annual passes to the Happiest Place on Earth.

Buds on my potted lemon tree.

Chinese lanterns on the patio.

Tea. Perfect tea.

Brunch, al fresco.

Early daffodils.

Walks around the neighborhood.

Wisteria over the Los Feliz Public Library.

Fire pit on the patio.

More to come…