it's a hmong-inspired babyshower!

congratulations s&k! what a fabulous hmong-inspired babyshower welcoming baby boy bentley! from the prizes of framed prints (by our homegrown artist, lor lauj) to the sivceeb details and choice of decor throughout the event... everything, from the smallest details was executed perfectly and it couldn't have been a funner time! i love you guys! can't wait to meet baby!

a simply perfect wedding!

congratulations to e&n! it was an absolutely beautiful wedding in minnetrista... and i loved everything about the reception at the burl oaks country club.

wishing the newlyweds nothing but the absolute best and may your life be full of strength, happiness and light! <3

...welcome baby zaya! she's finally here!

it's official; all my friends are now married with child(ren)! ;D earlier in february, a wonderful group of us hosted a babyshower for my best friend... and at 11:24pm on march 7th we welcomed our beautiful little girl into the world! how incredibly exciting for the next chapters in each of our lives. <3

a bridal shower, fit for a starr!

what a lovely bridal shower for e, one of the kindest souls i've been blessed to cross paths with! the apple doesn't fall far from the tree, and her mom - a fellow kindred spirit - did a beautiful job putting together the amazing spread. it's no secret i'm a fan of anything that includes homemade healthy treats and live plants as party favors - so thank you for including me in on this special occasion! i'm definitely looking forward to the upcoming wedding! bless your hearts.

it's an ugly christmas sweater party!

i love my friends, my second family! this year, we threw an ugly christmas sweater party... and after going through these photos, it's official - i am THAT friend! haha. no shame. good people, good food, good times! <3 merry christmas and happy new year!

a heinritz-starr wedding!

what an eventful holiday weekend! first and foremost, big congratulations to n&j on their holy matrimony and letting me celebrate this very special occasion with you and your families. the welch center on the stlawrence campus is a stunning venue boasting some incredible views of appleton and the wolf river that runs through it... overall, it was a beautiful winter wedding and i had so much fun! 

as if that weren't enough, this christmas was also definitely one to remember! i must've been a very good girl because i was spoiled rotten, surrounded by so much love! i've been fortunate enough to meet many great people in this last year... and hearts have been opened that i'm so grateful to be welcomed in. so from the bottom of my heart, thank you and know i am truly appreciative for the crossing of our paths. seasons greetings and happy holidays to you and yours... and always remember to count your blessings!

that said, and in light of the new year quickly approaching, remember that the wrapping up of this year is not an ending nor new year's day a beginning... but a going on to making new advances with the wisdom we've acquired regardless of mistakes! let's continue to "be the change we wish to see in the world" and "write it on our hearts that every day is the best day in the year!" cheers!