{party animals} elysa's fondue birthday party

i recently had the honor of designing a party invitation for my dear friend elysa of genpink! she's 31 today and celebrating with fondue and wine... sadly i can't make it to dallas to party with her, but here's a peek at my inspiration and the finished invitation!

{thank you, pinterest! mine and hers}

p.s. if you haven't already, check out my etsy shop!

{stateside} L.A. story

we just got back from a long weekend in LA visiting friends and family, celebrating the life and love of A's aunt ann, watching the super bowl and soaking up the california sunshine...

{pinteresting} super bowl sunday

it's super bowl sunday and we're in LA where we'll be watching the game from the comfort of our friends' couch, drinking champagne and cooking fish tacos...here's some game day pin-spiration for you {thank you, pinterest!}

{shop} valentines

customized printable photo valentine cards are now available at my etsy shop - ready to print {or send in an eco-friendly e-card} in 24-48 hours!

{memory lane} 2012 in review

we've had a pretty big year this year!

i'm feeling superbly blessed as i look back at all

of the memories and adventures both big and small 

that we've had in the last 12 months.

{local love} december in estes park

we took a little day trip with my parents to estes park... shopping, eating, elk-stalking in rocky mountain national park, all of the good {cold!} things!

{holidays} christmas in colorado

this has been one of the best christmases ever! my mom and stepdad came to visit and stay with us in our new home, A got to cook christmas dinner {with the help of the grown-ups of course}, and we hosted our first holiday {for my parents and some of our favorite friends}!

{pinteresting} merry christmas!

wherever you are, however you celebrate, wishing you a day of warmth and cheer! {thank you, pinterest!}

{three little things} thanksgiving

there are so many for sure, but today i'm thankful for 

1. good friends 
2. loving family and 
3. the chance to spend time with some of them this thanksgiving!

{bonus thankfulness: hooray for being at the thanksgiving day game to watch RGIII and our redskins beat the cowboys!}

{memory lane} ann

the world is short an exceptional person today. one of my favorite persons ever, in fact. 
i haven't known her long, in the scheme of life. nine years, maybe. or less. long enough to know that i adore her. long enough to know that she was lovely. loving. witty. intelligent. strong. adventurous. and damn good at bananagrams.
she will be missed. beyond missed. beyond words.
xo