When Nicole Caliva reached out about doing a shoot with Brian and me, I could not wait! Her aesthetic and photos are absolutely gorgeous! Anyone in the Denver area should definitely shoot (or even grab coffee!) with Nicole!

Last weekend I hosted an engagement party for two of my closest friends! With all of their friends and family in town, we threw a Fall-inspired woodsy picnic to celebrate their upcoming nuptials. I’ve shared my inspiration, menu, decor ideas and even my outfit in this post, so scroll through to check out the special event!

Part afternoon floating on Lake Sammamish and part sit-down semi-formal dinner featuring rosé, clams, beautiful salads, and a gorgeous Hamptons-inspired tablescape.

It's not every year, but I'm definitely starting to try to create an annual tradition of hosting a Holiday Brunch! December can become so busy, so I find that one of the few times you can get everyone together on a weekend is to host a brunch, rather than a dinner or cocktail party. Yesterday I hosted a Secret Santa filled with food, games, presents and laughter! 

My Mom always hosts Thanksgiving, when extended family comes over for a hearty meal filled with laughter, wine, and sometimes games. The day itself if always so fun and I typically take the Friday after Thanksgiving off for some R&R (and shopping, let's be real). 

It's hard to believe another year has passed! What a great year it's been though! In addition to starting this blog, I've accomplished so many personal goals, traveled to beautiful places and spent time with those I love the most. 

Last month was my birthday, so celebrations were in order! In addition to some family dinners, we celebrated with a big BBQ at Golden Gardens! With tons of food, rosé and spike ball, my friends and I spent the evening outdoors!