Enjoy the outdoors Arizona! This is going to be the last weekend with beautiful weather. Hope you enjoy these photos I took on one of the many beautiful sunny days here at the Desert Botanical Gardens. These photos are from Dale Chihuly's "The Nature Of Glass" exhibition, that took place last year. A lot of the pieces are permanent installations in the gardens. So, if you are here in the valley and have not experienced his work, I recommend taking a visit.

Simple Sewn Party Decorations..

When I saw these pictures I couldn't believe how simple the concept creates such an amazing affect in this dining room. For your next birthday party, wedding or event...Project Wedding has the full instructions on how to create this great DIY decoration idea. The strips of velum have a great modern feel and are fun for any age. I love the colors and would like to try to make one my self...

Apartment Therapy, a blog that I check religiously every weekday, is having a give away of their new book. Click here to enter. The contest ends May 13th. Good Luck!!

Hey Hey Today is My Birthday!!!! This year I will be relaxing, eating good food, drinking wine, and celebrating a quarter of a century. Oh my....Happy Birthday to all my fellow Aries.

I was finally able to create an ETSY Treasury. I named it BLACK WHITE and RED ROSES. Click here to see my selection, since it will only be up till Friday morning.

Here are a few of the items I selected.

Yesterday I attended a beautiful wedding for my long time friend Jenn and her new husband Reid. The wedding took place at the prayer chapel at Phoenix First Assembly. The chapel has a modern architectural style, is situated on the side of a mountain, and at night glows different colors. This chapel is quite an experience and worth a visit if you are ever in north Phoenix. Enough about the chapel, Jenn and Reid's wedding was beautiful and quite a family collaboration, with her father performing the ceremony. I have added a few photos of the event and Jenn's homemade wedding details. Congratulations you two!

I just added more belts to the shop. Take a look.....

Ms.Alice Loop Belt



Ms.Bennet Nautical Loop Belt


Mad Tea Party Loop Belt