Played with placing the striped cotton throw I bought in Ethiopia...I think I'll keep it like this for a while.

Pamper Me Fabulous event with gal pals at Vibiana, the first church in Los Angeles. The LA Conservancy saved it from demo years ago. Thank goodness because it is simply beautiful.

Cupcakes by My Sweet Cupcakes and champagne by Barefoot Bubbly...could a girl ask for anything more?

Make your own business card holder courtesy of Common Thread Studio. CTStudio's owner Jin was great at reminding me how to blanket stitch. Couldn't believe my years of sewing classes drew such a big blank!

Friend Vikki going through the swag bag as soon as we left. Too good to wait to go through until we got home. Goodies included products from Philosophy, O.P.I. and local salons and spas.

Drive over Colorado St. Bridge in Pasadena to eat pizza in Eagle Rock. Pizza place was closed but at least we got to drive over the bridge...it always makes me smile.