Dream Kitchen's

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A Thoughtful Man Gives Cupcakes!

Dan surprised me with Sprinkles Cupcakes when I came home from work! He's the greatest man.

 I <3 him big time.

Carrot Cake and Vanilla

Style Inspiration

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Venue Shopping

Danny and I went venue shopping yesterday... after many weeks of researching we gathered up all our papers and addresses and drove around looking at each of the venues. We looked at Balboa Bay Club, Newport Dunes and Oasis. My Mom and I looked at the Costa Mesa Country Club, Mesa Verde Country Club and Tulip Rose. All in all I would have to say that my favorites are the Mesa Verde Country Club and Oasis.

Here are pictures of Oasis!

Very cool room...I could see this decked-out with chandeliers, candles and flowers!

They have a professional kitchen that your caterer can use!

 I can see this courtyard all jazzed up for a cocktail hour!

 

Yay for fire pits!

What do you guys think? Where did you have your wedding reception or if you aren't married, where would your dream reception be? As of now, we are still keeping our options open, but I would love to hear what you guys have to say! What are key elements that you would like to have..dancing, food, small guest list/ big guest list, decorations etc.?

Kogi

Our friend Peter had the fabulous idea of getting dinner at the Kogi truck last night!

The Kogi truck is a traveling Los Angeles landmark that serves up Korean / Mexican inspired food such as their Spicy Pork Tacos, Kimchi Quesadillas and Short Rib Sliders. Quality Korean barbecue meets traditional, homemade tortillas and fresh veggies to create a taste that carries the rhythms of LA street culture.

Most recently the Kogi family has opened up its first sit-down restaurant, Chego, in Palms.

Kogi is so delicious and the price is extremely reasonable! Big fan!

We got a spicy pork taco, short rib burrito, blackjack quesadilla  and a Chocolate tres leches cake for dessert.  YUM!!!! It was all good!

We then walked over to the park and caught the tail-end of Monsters Inc. on a big outdoor screen. It was a fun night! Thanks for the great idea Peter!

Vans Shoe Art

I love art! Every now and then I will "Sharpie" a pair of shoes for my friends. My latest pair was requested by Ryan, the photographer of our engagement pictures. Ryan Longnecker runs a company called Equals D Photography. He wanted "photography themed" vans with earthy colors. Here I am coffee staining the background to achieve a vintage photography look.

Here are some other shoes that I have created.