home for the holidays

(Christmas Tree in Orange County, CA)

 (Bellagio Garden in Las Vegas, NV)

Please excuse the probable lack of posts until 2011.  I'm currently heading to Laguna Beach, CA and then flying on Christmas to Las Vegas, NV for my yearly sojourn to both my homes to spend some much needed time with family.

Merry Christmas!

May you find joy this season, warmth in love and merriment in friends and family.  Love, Rie

*Images courtesy of Pic Vicious & Rose Brand

happy list: weddings

The Boston University crew is reuniting for another wedding extravaganza this weekend in Mamoroneck, NY, this time to celebrate our dear friend's nuptials, David "Delo" & Zabrina (now lovingly referred to as "Zelo").  I love weddings - friends, merriment, dancing, food, drinks and everyone looks so fabulous.

*Images courtesy of Emerson Made, ISuwannee, Ariella Chezar & me

summer party

While the Berkeley Penthouse is no place for summer parties in this heat, my friend Richard was nice enough to offer up his place for the 4th.  My roommate and I cohosted quite the soiree at this ideal location (Beacon St., overlooking the river), which was perfect for viewing the fireworks.  Cohosting parties are so much fun because then it ensures that no single person knows everyone there.  But Richard's apartment is fantastic.  It's a wide open space filled with family heirlooms and classic pieces.  It was such a wonderful party.

(the bar, with white sangria and Pimm's cup specialty cocktails)

(There were corona ponies wherever they could fit - what a great idea)

(I love this nook in the corner.  It just feels special.  Look at the beautiful silver)

(a little patriotism)

(an entry way table, complete with floral arrangement, naturally)

(fireworks!)