Lots of Local Fun

The past week was filled with lots of local fun and shopping.  It was so great I just had to write about it and share pics!

It started with Wednesday when I finally popped into Studio Vintage.  I wasn't expecting to find anything, as typically vintage boutiques are high-priced. Well, thankfully I was wrong about this one!  I enjoyed looking through clean racks of vintage duds, all in fantastic condition and fairly priced.  If that wasn't good enough, they were normal sizes!  Within minutes I had an arms full to try on.  I'm heading again on Sunday for the ONE DOLLAR SALE!  After many visits to the dressing room, I walked out a mere $62 later with these two beauties:

ONLY $31!!!

I wore this @ the Launch Party of Last Minute Bride!

The next evening, I headed out to the Launch Party for Last Minute Bride.  Held at James Gray Gallery at Bergamot Station in Santa Monica, the Los Angeles based bridal pop-up shop introduced themselves to the city with a fabulous bash!  Lola's catered the event, serving up the most delicious appetizers.  With homemade Sangria to wash it down, I enjoyed a bite (or 2 +) from Fantasy Frostings table...they had EIGHT different bite-size desserts to choose from!  Everyone, including myself, got to enjoy free pics from the photobooth provided by Poetry Photobooths!  Vini's Party Rentals provided the beautiful Tiffany Blue linens, cocktail tables and swanky lounge furniture, as well as the easels that displayed the art work up for raffle.  Can you believe there was an art raffle starting at only $15?  Wedding Photographers donated non-wedding art pieces to the raffle, and in turn all proceeds went to Wish Upon a Wedding!  All together Last Minute Bride raised over $250!  How do I know so much, you ask?  Well, Better Than Naked was a sponsor!  Here are some pics I took that night:

Gino and Stacey, creators and owners of Better Than Naked!

Jeanine Romo of Dollhouse Republic and Moi.

Fashionistas Denise and Nicole Vega. A Mother & Daughter Team!

this was just one of 3 packed rooms at the Launch Party!

Tiffany Blue linens from Vini's and Flowers by Heavenly Blooms.

After sleeping off the long night, the following day I just had to stop by my friend Audrey's store.  Friday was her first day open in her NEW location!  Having moved from one charming neighborhood to the next, Audrey K has expanded her store and is located in Burbank, on the fun street Magnolia Blvd!  In desperate need of therapeutic shopping, I definitely got my dose.  Her vintage section has expanded, and there are still some purses available from us!  She also had new purses and adorable '50s style dresses, perfect for any outing!  After browsing through great selections of handmade jewelry, I got 2 adorable bottlecap necklaces (Wonder Woman for myself and James Dean for my niece), a couple handmade cards, a gorgeous gold ring and this art piece that was all too inspiring not to buy:

Damn Straight!

The Summer Shoppe - A Backyard Boutique!

It's baaaack!!! Backyard Boutique Number 3! I can't even believe how much the Boutique grew since the last one 2 months ago; from 4 Vendors to...TWELVE!!! The Backyard Boutique Party Network rocked it. Upon becoming a member, I have been supported by the creators of the Network as well as the vendors, and I thank them specifically for the growth of my Backyard Boutique.

So save the date, ladies and gents! Bring the kids and come out on SUNDAY, JUNE 13th, 3-6PM to THE SUMMER SHOPPE! As always, it's FREE!!!

Featuring:

Faces by Fern - mini-facials at only $20!

Makeup & Skin Care by Arbonne - Independent Consultant Jean Cooper!

Hand crafted Jewelry by Dollhouse Republic!

LA Fashion Designer Leondra Renee!

Munch on yummies by Tastefully Simple!

Baby and Toddler onesies and tees by PunkBaby Wear!

The Wine Shop At Home!

Mat Pilates for $8 by Pilates with Paige!

Handmade Stationary by Buttoned Flower!

Brand Name Designs by Luxe Boutique!

Wickless Candles by Scentsy!

...and Vintage and Handmade Finds by ME! BETTER THAN NAKED!

Organize 2 Harmonize

I don't know about you, but it is a constant struggle for me to keep organized. I start many projects at the same time, and have many ongoing projects that require constant attention, so I'm constantly making clutter messes. I realized that I needed a method to my madness, and so entered Robyn Reynolds, owner of Organize 2 Harmonize.
Specializing in Home Organization, Estate Sales and Move Coordination, Robyn's passion for organization and harmony comes through in the way she conducts herself and her business. She spares you the lip service and gets to the point. I called her in to take a small peek at some of my madness. She doesn't know it, but she didn't see the full madness.
We started in my master bedroom. That bedroom is fairly minimal, and that's the way dude man wants to keep it. So i showed her the inside of our closet and explained to her that we are running out of room and showed her my pile of shoes in the corner. I could see the wheels moving in her head, and her eyes lit up as the ideas came out of her mouth. She gave me some "food" for thought, and wasn't afraid to ask me questions. Why do I have to hang up all my jeans? I don't know, but she's right, I don't need to! Why do I hang all my tees? indeed they do still get wrinkled...
I then introduced her to our home office. We are very close to putting the finishing touches on that room, but I've been hesitant because I'm not liking the flow I've created...or lack of, I should say. After a few moments of silence, the ideas came out of Robyn's mouth. And it all made sense. And she also gave me a few places to shop for furniture based on the styles that are in my home. She is thorough, understanding and has great follow through.
Check out her site: www.organize2harmonize.com and, as Robyn says, Clear the clutter, Clear the mind, Be more productive.