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My Wedding Registry: The Living Room...

2013-03-25T06:00:00.000-07:00

I have no idea yet how the living room layout will be, because, well, we haven't found a house yet. But this is how I would like it to look, I am very excited about it. The great part is that accessories, like pillows and vases, etc can always change with seasons or whenever you want a change.

But you have to start somewhere, and this is it.

Sofa:

Restoration Hardware - 7' Belgian Track Arm Slipcovered Sofa

Crate&Barrel - Linden Yellow 23" Pillow

Crate&Barrel - Chevron Blush 18" Pillow

Restoration Hardware - Chevron Tapestry Weave Lumbar Pillow (Have it)

Restoration Hardware - French Column Glass Floor Lamp Bronze

Table:

Crate&Barrel - Parsons Rectangular Coffee Table with Travertine Top

West Elm - Lacquer Wood Tray, 12"X12", Black

West Elm - Mercury Glass Candle Holder, Hexagon

West Elm - Mercury Glass Candle Holder, Multi

Rug USA - Homespun Moroccan Trellis Blue Rug

Bookcase:

Crate&Barrel - Sloane Grey 25" Leaning Bookcase

(in grey not black like pic)

Anthropologie - Chevron Frame

Anthropologie - Handcrafted Birds-Eye Frame

Pottery Barn - Graham Metal Lantern, Small Oval

Crate&Barrel - Emlyn Oval Basket

Crate&Barrel - Open Weave Taupe Throw

Curtains:

West Elm - Ikat Ogee Window Panel, 84'L Ivory/Straw

So pretty much everything is on my registry, except the lamp, sofa and rug.

We haven't chosen a rug, but I really like this one. The lamp and sofa since they are a bit expensive, we will probably end up buying this ourselves.

So how do you like it? I love it!

Words & Song...

2013-03-15T06:00:00.000-07:00

Dior Vernis...

2013-03-14T06:00:00.000-07:00

I am currently in love with this Dior nail polish, it's my go to color...

Incognito

but I am also looking into these...

Gris Montaigne OR Perfecto

Psychedelic Orange OR Lucky

My Wedding Registry: Bakeware...

2013-03-04T06:00:00.000-08:00

I absolutely love to cook and bake, the kitchen is my favorite place in a house.

If you missed the drink-ware link here.

Now on to bakeware...

Ruffled Pie Dish

Set of 3 Nesting Cake Pans

Timer

C&B Glass Measuring Cup

3-Piece Potluck Baker Set

Square Casserole with Lid

Rectangular Casserole with Lid

6-Piece Baking Set

Rolling Pin with Red Handle

Soufflé Dish

Bristol Covered Server

Footed Cake Platter with Dome

A Year of Cookie Cutters

Cuisinart 5-Speed Hand Mixer

Cookie Dough Scoop

White Silicone Cookie Spatula

Bakeware Organizer

Homemade Cookie Jar

Heritage Hill 128 oz Glass Jar with Lid

(for storing flour, sugar, etc)

Oven Mitt, Café Stripe, Blue/White

Kitchen Apron, Café Stripe, Blue

Enamel Measuring Cups

Labeled Kitchen, Utility Jar

Cake Stand, Ceramic, Owl

Cookie Jar, Squirrel, White

Squirrel Nutcraker

Milk Bottle Measuring Cups

KitchenAid - Artisan Series Tilt-Head Stand Mixer

Green Apple

Aaaaand I just noticed I don't have a cupcake pan on my list, silly me!

Let's add this Nonstick Muffin-Cupcake Pan from Crate&Barrel to the list.

Oh and don't think I forgot measuring spoons and a whisk... the thing is that I couldn't resist and already got them.

Wooded Handles Whisk

(white no longer available, hence the buy)

Matryoshka Measuring Spoons

So as you see I want a clean white kitchen with touches of blue and pops of colors here and there.

Stay tuned for more of my wedding registry, everything home.

Words & Songs...

2013-03-01T06:00:00.000-08:00

Recipe Thief: Bookmarks...

2013-02-28T06:00:00.000-08:00

Here are some of the recipes I have bookmarked lately...

Someday I will do them all! Hopefully soon :)

Follow me on Pinterest for more delicious pins!

Ham and Cheese Puff Pastry Pie

Bacon and Escarole Pizza

Parmesan Brussel Sprouts

Beef Roulades with Walnut Parsley Pesto

Mexican Hot Chocolate Cookies

Life Lately...

2013-02-27T06:00:00.000-08:00

I have been so busy with work lately, I get a few moments to spend relaxing and spending time for myself at home. Mostly it has been work, fiancé, friends and little me time. I work with my dad and 2 out of 4 siblings, so I get my dose of family time daily. Which I love and cherish.

Anyways, I have been obsessing over my wedding registry, house hunting and trying to diet and work out as much so I look goooood on my wedding day and honeymoon. Thanks future hubby for my new tennis shoes ;)

dinner and work

home decor

fashion jewelry

friend's b-day

Big Bear weekend

late valentines sushi dinner

ash wednesday

cutie cat

Handbags + Gold Key Chains

2013-02-26T06:00:00.000-08:00

If I had to choose one piece of fashion that I love most, it would definitely be handbags.

I've always liked the gold chains look and I am loving these spring 2013 purses.

Do you like gold chains? Which one is your favorite?

My Wedding Registry: Drink-ware...

2013-02-25T06:00:00.000-08:00

As you know by now, I am engaged and as a home decor lover, I am going crazy happy with my wedding registry. I wish I could register at every store, but since that is not possible, well it is but that would actually be crazy. I am sticking to 3-5 stores, yup that many, but mainly 3. So let me share what I chose and what I would love to choose.

Lets start with everything drink-ware...

Oregon 21 oz. Big Red Wine Glass

Oregon 16 oz. Light White Wine Glass

Oregon Sparkling Wine

Scissor Cut Wine and Champagne Cooler

3-Piece Rabbit Wine Opener

Sam Decanter

Le Creuset Ink Teakettle

Dipped Pitcher

Rimmed Glassware - Highball Black

Krups ZX800 Silver Art Citrus Press

Monogrammed Mug

Soda Lime Pitcher

Jus de Fruits Carafe

Holman Entertaining Shelf, Set of 2, Black

So that's that, do you like what I chose?

Am I on the right track of having a cool and stylish home?

Everybody has their unique style and I had to really restrain myself from adding a ton of more things to the list...

I'll show you later what I am talking about $.

Have a lovely Monday!

Words & Song...

2013-02-22T06:00:00.000-08:00

Local Eats: Eureka! Burger

2013-02-21T06:00:00.000-08:00

For all the locals in San Diego, you know how everyone goes to only Fashion Valley Mall... well, let me tell you that UTC Mall is completely remodeled and it's awesome. They also added new restaurants like True Food (also in Fashion Valley), and last week I had lunch at their new restaurant Eureka! Burger and it's delicious.

I forgot to take pictures as I was too hungry and just wanted to devour the food, but I tried their truffle fries and cowboy burger (added blue cheese) and they were yummy! I will have to go back with the excuse to take pictures of the place and their food ;) No prob!

(Did find some pics online for now)

Eureka! Burger

inside UTC Mall

4353 La Jolla Village Dr

San Diego, CA 92122

(858) 210-3444

www.eurekaburger.com

So there you have it, who would've thought I could get so excited over a restaurant that is at a shopping mall.

Words & Song...

2013-02-15T06:00:00.000-08:00

Happy Friday!

Happy Valentines!

2013-02-14T06:00:00.000-08:00

Happy Valentines to all, hope its filled with love.

XOXO

Fun Onesies...

2013-02-12T06:00:00.000-08:00

Don't get too crazy this Valentines, or you will need these by the end of the year... j/k

Aren't these so cute and funny

Valentines Recipes...

2013-02-11T06:00:00.000-08:00

Valentines is around the corner, so lets get to it.

Time to share the love and yummy food as well.

Heart Shaped Sugar Cubes

Heart Shaped Red Velvet Whoppie Pies

Chocolate Soufflé

Easy French Toast

how about using a Heart Shape cookie cutter

Strawberry Cream Puffs with Milk Chocolate Sauce

XOXO

Love & song...

2013-02-08T06:00:00.000-08:00

Roses from my beau

Pretty sleepy face

Have a lovely weekend everybody!

Local Eats: Cody's

2013-02-07T06:00:00.001-08:00

As you may know my absolute fave breakfast choice has to be Eggs Benedict and my favorite places to have it at are The Cottage or Bernini's, both in La Jolla. Their eggs Benedict are delicious!

My friend dare me to try her favorite, Cody's, also in La Jolla, CA.

I have to admit its pretty good, but my faves are still the same. But the ambiance and place is so cute and charming to hang out and have a good breakfast or meal. I put my seal of approval.

Cody's

8030 Girard Avenue

La Jolla, CA 92037

(858) 459-0040

Puerto Vallarta I Heart You...

2013-02-06T06:00:00.001-08:00

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, has a very special place in my heart. My family used to own a condo down there for around 20 years, so as a kid I spent every easter break or summer vacation there with family and later on with friends. My fiancé is from there and most of his relatives live there.

We got engaged on a Tuesday and that weekend we were in Vallarta. We had already planned that getaway weekend way in advance, so it was perfect for the occasion.

Let me share some pics of that relaxing and happy weekend.

Hotel Las Palmas by the Sea

Dream come true! Now if I could only get to release turtles at the beach.

La Leche Restaurant, a favorite of mine.

This is the old condo we used to have, such good memories.

February's Wish List...

2013-02-05T06:00:00.001-08:00

10 Current wants & "needs":

CHLOÉ Large Sennen Bag

C Wonder - Tortoise Patent Leather Pointed Toe Flat

C Wonder - Chevron Intarsia Knit Sweater

Simona V Amethyst Slice Necklace

Yonanas Frozen Treat Maker

Reiko Kaneko Gold Lip Tease Mug

Phoebe Coleman - Arrow of Love Necklace

Le Creuset - Heart Casserole

Strawberry Vodka and Pink Vanilla Sugar

I want pretty blush flowers

Words & Song...

2013-02-01T06:00:00.000-08:00

The Proposal...

2013-01-31T06:00:00.000-08:00

I am engaged!

So here is the story:

October 9th 2012. He tricked me into thinking that we were going to dinner after his work to celebrate a work related achievement and of course I was quick to support him and congratulate him, dinner at his favorite restaurant sounded like a good treat for it.

He picked me up at my house to go to dinner, he seemed so calm and playful, like any other day. He suggested we go to "our" spot in La Jolla cove to see the sunset before dinner, a bench with an oceanfront view, of course I thought it was a great idea... so we did. We were there just hanging out and talking about everyday things, and he seemed a bit distracted.

Sidenote: he had mentioned he had a surprise for me and hinted that it was something you hang on your wall once a year... I obviously thought it was a calendar.

Then he said, "Hey you forgot about the surprise I have for you, don't you want it?" and I remembered the calendar hint, so he took out from his trunk an Apple envelope containing a calendar. We walked a bit to get closer to the edge (first picture), and he took out the calendar... a 2013 calendar with pictures of us and dating all of our first time events, like first time at Disneyland, trips, etc. I thought it was so sweet and it must've taken him quite some time to create.

We then reached the date of that day, October 9th, and it said "You became my fiancée (2012)", I was speechless!!! Then I look over to him, he was next to me, and he is getting down on one knee and taking out a ring box out of his jacket! He then asked very nervously if I would marry him and that he wanted to spend the rest of his life with me and all that personal sweet words.

Of course I said YES!

I was in shock, I've known I wanted to marry this man for quite a while,

but didn't expect the proposal that day or anytime that soon.

We then went to dinner to George's at the Cove, just us two, and after to Herringbone for drinks to meet our families and friends that were already there waiting for us. He arranged everything! Sweet sweet man ;) I am a lucky girl and the happiest I have ever been.

We are in the middle of planning our wedding, which will be in August 2013.

I can't wait to live and share my life with Daniel.

Infused White Truffle Oil...

2013-01-30T10:03:00.002-08:00

Time to do a little research because I just bought this La Tourangelle Infused White Truffle Oil and I ~~have~~ want to make something with it... I love that brand.

The girl at the counter suggested potatoes with the oil and sea salt.

Any suggestions?

Parmesan Truffle Aioli Recipe