What a Guy

I'm going to pause for a mushy post.

It's a few days post due...but I am so proud of the design work + efforts put forth by Tom for the UNITE FOR JAPAN fundraiser put on by the Unite for Japan team.

Tom designed the logo + took pictures of the event this past Saturday. [You'll see me & Amy in there.] They raised $10000 that night and are still accepting donations on their site here. They have currently earned $17K but are looking to make it to $25K. They really have done a phenomenal job with this.

On the same note, it makes me sad that it's been about 2 weeks since the disaster and it seems like the media is making it 'old news.' I hope that people can continue to donate in the coming months and keep saying prayers for all the heartache that will be felt in the coming months and years plus.

Something Sweet

I'm actually really looking forward to Valentine's Day this year.



Last year, we went to a nice dinner that was accompanied by a froux-froux pink drink. It was really nice dinner, don't get me wrong, but don't you feel that there is all this pressure to be romantic and gaze romantically at each other on this one specific day of the year when it is freezing cold and you have to hold hands, not only because you like the person, but because you don't want to wipe out on the ice?

Anyways...

This year, we are taking a baking class together on Valentine's day. I am really looking forward to learning how to make macaroons together. Not only is it a fun activity to do together, but something we can (hopefully) remake and perfect in the future.

More pictures of Heart stuff I have from this year and past years of cooking...

Mr. Takigayama

[photo by Tom Takigayama]

Speaking of pretty stuff...the special man in my life has his new portfolio website + blog live.

You should go check it out; you may even see some pics of yours truly.

Party Pt. II

As promised, here are the pictures from my mom's 60th birthday party.



I had a really good time doing these little '60' flags and this date matching game that all tied in with the invite I designed. I even used the left over invites to be thank you tags for our party gifts. (PS these flags are so simple to make....I printed out the flags on sticker paper. Tom helped me cut them out, peel off backing, and stick them on toothpicks. So simple!)







Playing pool!



And happy birthday celebrations were in order for my cousin who turned 15 a few days before my mom.



All pictures taken by Tom Takigayama. He's starting to do custom pictures of families and children. Contact him if you are interested!

Back from Cleveland

This weekend, my family celebrated my mom's big 6-0.
I had a few minutes to post some quick pics from the party before I hit the hay.
I'm pretty wiped out, but it was a speed weekend of fun.

[See invite here that I designed for the party.]






Lots of food, love, family, and fun.



These great pics are taken by Tom. You should check out his site!

I'll post more soon about the party + more pictures. :)

Old Friends

You ever have those moments or nights where something revives your spirit? Brings you back to where you started?

My best friend from Cleveland, Adge, was in New York the other night, driving through on a road trip from Maine to Cleveland, and we were able to get dinner together.

It definitely revived my spirits.

Note to self

Hi all. How's your week going?

This week, I am feeling a little under the weather. Not sure why I have ZERO energy and have a migraine every morning for the last 3 days, but I would like to feel better as soon as possible because...

...it's this guys birthday this week.

xo i love him because he puts up with my crazy faces.

Hope you are all feeling healthy out there :)

Highlight of my week...

...spending a few fun minutes with this handsome guy in a photobooth.