It's January 16th already?

Wow, time sure does fly (something to remember when your wedding day or celebration seems so far away). With the beginning of the new year I've been busy wrapping up all the paperwork of 2008 and getting everything in line for 2009. It's nice, as everything is coming together beautifully. I hope you're ready to jump into all of the weddings and events of 2009 with me. But first, I noticed there were a few more things to clear off the camera. Let's celebrate all the joy that has been and all of the joy that is to come!

This Thanksgiving picture was a bit of an afterthought, but I wanted to share it with you anyway. Using natural elements can add great pop to any table. This year I used apples as place cards. They fit in perfectly with the gourd and leaf tablescape.
We got a chance to sneak off to The Getty for an afternoon. The gardens there are breathtaking. I could sit there, sipping a cup of tea, all day long. This flower especially caught my eye. I have no idea what it is but thought it could be a great inspirational piece. The details are amazing, and I guess it's always the little details that catch my attention. Wouldn't these be beautiful at a wedding?At the start of December we headed out of California and up to Flagstaff, AZ. Congratulations to my sister-in-law, Stephanie, on becoming a nurse! Ryan was pretty proud of himself for catching a picture of her on the jumbo tron.With the new year came a new coat of paint for my home office. It was time for a face lift, and I'm pretty happy with how it turned out. Thanks Ryan, for putting a little TLC into it!Here's the finished project. What you can't see in this photo, though, is my giant design/idea board. Lots of new things coming out in 2009...Gotta keep those pointe shoes and my Google mascot (Mrs. Potato Head) close. Of course, I've got the most recent issue of Modern Bride at hand as well.Lastly, Ryan and I had a great time taking a few days off for our anniversary. We were 'local tourists' and hit up Laguna Beach for a day. It was wonderfully warm out. We also gave each other 'gifts from the heart' this year. Ryan surprised me by learning how to play our wedding song on the piano. I wrote him a little something (not musical).We continued day two of celebrating 3 years by heading north to Beverly Hills. We just had to stop in Sprinkles Cupcakes for a snack. Mmmmmm, peanut butter chocolate.Lastly, we headed over to Mastro's Steakhouse for a delicious and amazing dinner. Alright 2009, here we come in full force. Can't wait to see all of what's to come. I can promise you one thing, lots of wonderful and joyous weddings and events!