out to sea

After long days like today (i.e., a grueling work out and at the office until 8:30 p.m.) I find myself wishing I was out on a boat; enjoying a glass of white wine and curled up in a soft blanket.

// Photo via Lets Drift Away //

Chief at two weeks

We went back to Allen Kennels to visit our little pup Chief. The hope is that each week he becomes more familiar with our scents (and when his eyes and ears open- our faces and voices). It's amazing how much he grew in only one week!

I just can't get over how soft he is. On Sunday I read up on training tips for German Shepherd Dogs. Here's some information I found most surprising and helpful:

•  German Shepherds shed all year long. To keep Chief well-groomed and happy, he'll need to be brushed twice a week.
• Puppies need 10 to 12 hours of sleep a day. What a life!
• Dogs should always be trained with positive reinforcement, meaning treats and praise when they do something right- not punishment for disobeying.
• Chief will need to be on a regular schedule of sleep, feeding, going out and playing as soon as possible. This might require me to work from home for a few days when we first get him...No complaining here! 

The official countdown until when we take him home is 25 days! Hip hip hooray!

have a fearless weekend

What a week! Between finalizing the last-minute details for the rehearsal dinner of the century and freaking out about the MOVIE filmed in Athens (starring Clint Eastwood, Justin Timberlake, John Goodman, and Amy Adams to name a few) this has not been your typical Spring break. Taylor and I are looking forward to two straight days of no work and all play. We plan on visiting our sweet Chief again and celebrating St. Patty's over at Little Kings.

I hope your week was wonderful and your weekend is even better!

Design*Sponge had so many amazing features I don't know where to start- like typochocolate, a DIY, and brass folder clips!

Breathtaking Big Sur wedding 

I am always in awe of Matt Miller's work

Emerson Fry New York opened last Thursday

A new design blog to enjoy!

I think I have the perfect cabinet for this DIY 

Teeny tiny squirrel

// Photo via A well traveled woman //

working girl

Over the past two weeks, I've seen and experienced much more of the stress that comes with event coordinating. Not that it's scaring me away from a career, I just didn't think I would feel it until I was planning my own parties.