monique lhuillier sample sale this sunday

great info for my brides!  i know you're shopping out there for the perfect dress.  why not try getting a fantastic designer dress at a discounted price?!  check out monique lhuillier's sample sale this sunday, july 15, 2012. it's one day only, so best get your booties there as early as 6am.  i'm sure it'll be crowded!  best of luck to you all and have fun!

photo courtesy of instagram

photo courtesy of instagram

sicky friday

lily is home sick today.  it's a contagious thing, so she needs to stay home from the baby sitter's.  so i, of course, am staying home with her.  i actually had a client meeting scheduled for yesterday and today, so we rescheduled both.  i'm sure glad my clients are understanding.

it's definitely something else being a mom... a kind of concern and worry that i never experienced before being one.  but then i can say the same thing about the love and wonder that i've discovered after being a mom.  i never thought i would have this capacity and it's been an amazing journey of love and laughter.  there are definitely sacrifices that it comes with, like difficult nights when your child can't sleep because they're in so much pain.  and then the tylenol stops working and you have to send your husband to cvs at 2 o'clock in the morning.  but somehow, you don't remember those as much as the joyful times.  like how happy i was today when lily and i had our usual dance party to a happy, peppy nickelodeon commercial.  how happy i was that she had enough energy to do that and go to the park, especially when she had zero energy when i brought her home yesterday and just laid down on the couch, staring at nothing.

i think the quote above sums up a point in parenting.  i don't think it's the medicines that lily will remember that made her feel better.  i'm pretty sure it's the fact that mama stayed home with her and the 2-minute dance party that we had in our living room today.  and that, is a happy friday.  :)

happy 4th of july!

it's the season of red, white and blues!  in every celebration, food is always central.  and this recipe is perfect, since it's berry season!  i super love this recipe for its freshness and ease.  i also love great packaging and party food, and this cheesecake in a jar is just too adorable!  

here's the awesome cheesecake-in-a-jar recipe by mybakingaddiction.com

happy 4th of july, everyone!  stay safe and let's enjoy the freedoms that we have in this country!

destination: marriage!

how cute and adorable is this tiny little baggage?!  it's gonna be repurposed as fantastic little escort cards to tell people what table they will be sitting at.  i can't wait to show you the whole "baggage claim" area!  

a new look!

it's been a super busy june!  i've been working on rebranding and create a logo that was just right for Dorothy Rose Events.  when i started on this adventure back in 2005, i kinda just stumbled upon it as an awesome hobby that i happened to be really good at.  and very soon, friend after friend who i was helping with their wedding kept telling me that i should really do this as a business.  and 7 years later, here i am, still at it!  i've developed a strong referral-based business and i'm so grateful that my clients love my work and continue to refer me to their friends and family!

and now, i'm totally ready for a professional look that is clean, polished and lovely.  i wanted a graphic that was modern, a logo that exuded elegance and style, but had modern details.  i've recently been really drawn to the quatrefoil shape, so i thought to incorporate that.  it's got great symbolism from my Catholic faith, so it's a meaningful symbol to me.  and i love that it's architectural and pretty at the same time!  

below are my business cards that were produced by tan at copycats digital solutions.  i worked hand in hand with him on it, and i love the results!  

please check out our new look on our facebook page, website and blog!  thanks so much for your support throughout the years and we hope to spend many more years doing what we love!  

merely sweets

Last weekend I discovered a new dessert place over in downtown brea.  Merely Sweets is a quaint little place that packs some big desserts!  Aside from the macarons below, they also feature all kinds of tarts and cupcakes.  Their variety makes it fun for everyone and their flavors are really good.

You can find Merely Sweets at 260 W. Birch Street, Brea.  It's in the downtown Brea area, right next to Bath and Body Works, across from the movie theatres.  Enjoy and happy Monday!

mirrored tabletop adds to your table!

Love this mirrorred table top!  It's a simple detail that adds such value to your tablescape!  You can actually decrease the decorative items on your table because the mirror pretty much doubles anything on top!

Photo by Dorothy's iPhone

The photo above was from a preview session with a bride at LA Premier.  Rentals can be found through Empire Event Rentals.  Please let them know that you found them through my website and they'll give you the royal treatment (and good pricing!)

And here's a shot of the finished product.  Lighting makes such a difference in a room and the mirrored tabletop enhanced the candlelights and decor even further.

Photo by Andy Seo Photography

Event Coordination:  Dorothy Rose Events

Floral decor:  LA Premier

Mirror tabletop rentals:  Empire Event Rentals

Photography:  Andy Seo Photography