meeting amy

Sunday, June 24, 2012


last friday i had the chance to sneak out from work and head over to williams-sonoma for the book signing event of Amy Atlas' sweet designs book. i was there early along with party planner jennifer of petit delights, who i planned to meet at the said event. we both had a chance to chat with amy for a little bit. she was just wonderful and warm as she can be and i think i was a bit starstruck and overwhelmed just meeting her! 

she did a meet and greet with each arriving guest and took time chatting with us even before the event officially started. her whole presentation was engaging and full of amazing party styling tips. they served delicious strawberry trifle and the most refreshing red zinger iced tea with watermelon wedges during the brief presentation (both recipes are in the book). she also took time for pictures with every single one of us lining up for the book signing. she was so gracious and humble and i am so glad to have finally met her! 

Amy Atlas set up

the picnic in the park setup

Amy Atlas

amy chatting with us before the event and yes, isn't her hair gorgeous?!

Jennifer and Amy

amy and jennifer of petit delights.
and oh, i did briefly meet the fabulous bridget of Bake at 350 ~ that was a blast too!

Ailynne and Amy

my amazing niece photographer/teacher/mommy ailynne who also joined us

Me and Amy

starstruck at the book signing event

Book signing

to wrap it up ~ meeting amy was one of the highlights of my blogging "career"! 


to check her book signing schedule, click here


julep maven

Saturday, June 23, 2012

i am excited to get my initial julep maven subscription box in the mail today! 

after signing up for the monthly subscription (for only $0.01 initial fee! code : PENNYINTRO) just the other day, i got my first box just days later. and i am in love with the first colors they sent me. renee, is a dreamy lavender and eva is more of a raspberry pink hue. i love that julep's nailcolors are free from the 4 dreaded Fs : formaldehyde, formaldehyde resin, toluene and DBP. to try them out, sign up for the monthly julep maven box! 

Julep maven box


HAPPY SATURDAY ALL! 


poolside pretty

Friday, June 22, 2012

on this official second day of summer (and also happens to be a friday!), we wish we are by the poolside sipping a mojito!


Poolside Pretty


but that's ok, it's still going to be a great day as i am preparing to finally meet THE amy atlas at her book signing event here in town. i will keep you in the loop by frequent updates via my twitter or instagram account! so, follow us!


HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND EVERYBODY!