Saturday, December 31, 2011

So long, 2011...

Wishing you much love and happiness in 2012. xo, B&B
Image via

Wednesday, November 23, 2011

We're having a Black Friday - Cyber Monday Sale!

Click here to visit our Etsy shop and receive 20% off your entire purchase! Happy shopping. Photo credit: Sun and Life Photography

Friday, November 18, 2011

To the weekend...

As much as I love nice weather and being outdoors, I'm looking forward to a rainy weekend filled with crafting and creating. What are you up to this weekend? {Image via}

Wednesday, November 16, 2011

Handmade holiday: winter wool

It is time to keep cozy and these handmade finds would make great holiday gifts: 1. Chunky wool scarf  2. Cozy cup  3. Boot cuffs

Friday, November 11, 2011

30 days of gratitude

Happy Veterans Day! Tuesday evening my spin instructor told our class that she was keeping a gratitude journal for the month of November and challenged us to do the same. I went home, opened a word doc and wrote down one thing I felt thankful for. What a great idea, during the month of thanks, to keep a journal of what we are thankful for. I hope you will join me during the next 30 days and keep a gratitude journal for yourself because at the end of the day, it is gratitude that turns what we have into enough. {Photo credit via}

Monday, November 7, 2011

Transition

It’s official. After 3 ½ amazing years, this weekend I said goodbye to my San Francisco apartment. I’m going to miss my view of Alcatraz and the Bay, watching the sunset over the Golden Gate Bridge from the roof, and my fabulous roommate, Ms. Tasha Anderson. Goodbye city living and hello suburbs. I’m officially in transition for the next few months until I start my next chapter: New York City! Until then, here are some hilarious photos of Tasha and I trying to move my bed on Friday. (Yes, that darn thing got stuck and yes, we had to call some guys to come help us. This is what happens when you live on the 4th floor in an old San Francisco apartment!)

Friday, November 4, 2011

Do or don't: Glitter Nail Polish


For Halloween I painted my nails with a base coat of OPI's you don't know Jacques (one of my faves) and Sally Hansen's xtreme wear glitter polish on top. Normally I would only rock the glitter polish on special occasions but I think I might be addicted. What do you think? Is glitter polish for everyday a do or don't?

Monday, October 31, 2011

Happy Halloween



I can't believe tomorrow is November, this month felt like a blink. Here are some photos from my Pumpkin Ravioli Ladies Night a few weeks ago. I had a blast creating the tablescape, photo booth back drop & menu. The best party was sipping wine and enjoying a night in with my favorite ladies. Happy Halloween loves! Wishing you a fun day filled with treats and hopefully a trick or two. {Check out the full post of my Pumpkin Ravioli night on the Chronicle Books Blog!)

Wednesday, October 12, 2011

Fall Dinner Party Inspiration




October 16th is my Annual Pumpkin Ravioli Dinner Party (ladies only) so I created this little foodie inspiration board for ideas on what to serve for appetizers, drinks and desserts. I love the idea of caprese on a stick! What a fun and easy appetizer to serve. I'm crushing big time on the fall mason jar drinks... these cocktails will definitely make an appearance at my dinner party. Stay tuned for my next project... Pumpkin Ravioli Night decorations! 1. Fig + Goat Cheese 2. Caprese 3. Pumpkin Ravioli 4. Pumpkin Whoopie Pie 5. Mason Jar Cocktails

Wednesday, October 5, 2011

New York Vacation Photos


I've been back on the West Coast for two weeks already and just starting to feel like my life is back in order after 10 amazing days in New York. Here are some highlights from my trip. Always have to start a vacation with a photo from the wing :)

How amazing is this view from happy hour at 230 5th???

Apple & pumpkin picking in the Hampton's at Seven Ponds Orchards.


A beautiful view of the Brooklyn Bridge after indulging in a huge pie from Grimaldi's coal brick oven Pizzeria. My 10 days in New York flew by waaaay to fast, but I made some amazing memories with great friends :)

Thursday, September 29, 2011

Our Rhinestone Headband Featured on Alexan Events!


I'm so excited that our Rhinestone Headband was featured on Alexan Events! Thanks for the blog love ladies. Click here to check out the full post. xo

Saturday, September 10, 2011

Hello NYC!


Greetings from 35,000 feet! It is time for some serious vacay and I am so excited to spend the next 10 days in one of my favorite cities... NYC! I've been a lazy blogger all Summer and its time to start spending some major quality time with this little work in progress. Be sure to check back next week. xo. Photo credit here.

Monday, August 22, 2011

Bold Black + White



Bold black + white prints seem to be popping up everywhere lately. I am such a fan of this stripped skirt (found over on Running on Happiness.) The pink blouse adds the perfect girly touch. What do you think of this Chevron print dress? If this was hanging in my closet I would dress it up with a pair of bright chunky heels and a bold necklace. What do you think of the bold black + white trend?

Friday, August 19, 2011

Have a Sassy Weekend


I can't believe we're halfway though August... this Summer has flown by! I fully intend to soak up every last bit of Summer. Doesn't the pink lemonade pictured above look delicious? I'm loving the mason jar trend these days. Cheers to a lovely late summer weekend. xo. Photo credit: Pink lemonade, Summer girls, watermelon love.

Wednesday, August 17, 2011

Handmade Find: Seesaw Letterpress




In this crazy world of emails and text messages, it is so refreshing to receive a hand written note. Last week I stumbled upon these note cards from Seesaw Letterpress and I absolutely adore them! I can't wait to send a cheerful note to a special someone who lives on the opposite coast ;) If you had these note cards laying around your desk, who would you send a note to?

Monday, July 11, 2011

Good Times at Renegade San Francisco





The ladies and I had a great time at Renegade Craft over the weekend! I absolutely loved the photo booth by Magnolia Photo Booth Co. What a great idea for holiday parties, graduations & weddings! One of my favorite vendors was Brooke Premo of Playing Grown Up. She makes the most adorable custom photo booth props (see mustache chalkboard above.) Brook's blog is a must read - she is full of DIY inspiration.

Friday, July 8, 2011

A little sneak peek...


I've been working hard on a marketing plan for Bella & Beya {with the help of my amazing friend Lorraine} and I can't wait to get everything rolling! Here's a sneak peek at what I've been working on :)
Photo credit: Sun & Life Photography

Wednesday, July 6, 2011

Getting excited for Renegade Craft - San Francisco!


First stop: coffee, second stop: RENEGADE! It's that time of year again and I can't wait to meet local artists and check out their goods! {It also helps that Fort Mason is just a stones throw away from mi casa!} Cheers!

Friday, July 1, 2011

Have a beachy weekend!


Are you ready for the long holiday weekend?! I know I'm heading straight to the beach. Have a fabulous July 4th weekend, xo.
Photo Credit: umbrella, swimsuit, watermelon, beach, starfish, bike.

Tuesday, June 28, 2011

My very San Francisco weekend


Hello loves and hello Monday! How did you spend your first weekend of Summer? Kari and I headed to Tartine Bakery on Saturday morning for a delicious croissant & croquet monsieur. If you haven't been you need to go; Tartine is an absolute San Francisco must! After our morning treat we headed to Dolores Park with a blanket to soak up the sun. On our way back to the car we stumbled across this adorable chain link fence with mini vases of flowers wired all over. Such a creative way to add a little beauty to a metal fence. Photos courtesy of my handy friend, the iphone :)

Friday, June 24, 2011

Pretty in Pink


Happy Friday Lovelies! I'm so excited for the the first official weekend of Summer. Here is a pretty pink inspiration board, which includes our newest addition to the garter collection. All of these adorable items are handmade and available on Etsy. Enjoy! xoxo

1. Sweet love banner 2. Chalkboard name tags 3. Pretty in pink garter 4. Carrie necklace 5. Barn wood centerpiece 6. Cupcake flags 7. Custom straws

Tuesday, June 21, 2011

First Day of Summer!

Happy Summer Solstice! I love this photo; it reminds me of being a kid and running through the sprinklers in parents back yard on warm summer days. (Not to mention that heirloom tomatoes are pretty much my favorite thing ever!)

Photo credit: here.

Monday, June 20, 2011

Ladies Day on the Bay...


I have the best girlfriends ever... what a fun day we had on the bay! Thank you SFFD for taking us on a fire boat cruise! xo (PS - like the bright orange flower in my hair? Check it out in the shop!)

Friday, June 17, 2011

Love Shoot with Sun & Life Photograohy

I'm so excited to share some photos from our love shoot last month with Sun and Life Photography!





All of these items are now in the shop! A huge thank you to Dori from Sun and Life Photography for snapping such gorgeous photos and to Kari and Sarah for being such great models! xo

Tuesday, June 14, 2011

Happy (almost) Summer!


Doesn't this photo make you want to jet off to Europe right this minute? The official start of Summer is still a week away, but it sure feels like Summer here in San Francisco! Photo credit: here.

Tuesday, May 31, 2011

DIY - SF Muni Pass Art



I'm so in love with Megan's creative DIY project from Design*Sponge that I pulled out my own little collection of old SF muni passes. I don't have enough passes to make the big canvas shown above, but I plan to create something a little smaller. To view the full DIY post click here. {Bottom Photo credit, Design*Sponge}

Friday, May 27, 2011

A wedding, Chicago, NY & a bachelorette party...


Happy Friday! Life's about to get real crazy over here at B&B. Elizabeth and Bryan are getting hitched tonight (so excited for you two, congrats!) Followed by an early morning flight to Chicago on Saturday morning... heading to NY mid week and back to California on Friday for Kelly's bachelorette weekend in Tahoe. I may be in over my head here... it's going to take a few red bulls to get through this very exciting & busy week. xo Image via Simply Hue.

Wednesday, May 25, 2011

Strappy / Sexy Summer Shoes


The trend for Summer is comfortably stylish heels in neutral or bold shades and I am obsessed with the picks above from Nordstrom! 1. Enzo Angiolini 2. Via Spiga 3. Michael Kors 4. Kelsi Dagger 5. Cole Haan 6. Ivanka Trump The Nordstrom half-yearly sale starts today. Happy shopping... xo.

Monday, May 23, 2011

Sneak Peek: Etsy Photo Shoot!


Good morning loves, how was your weekend? I thought we’d kick off Monday with a sneak peek of our photo shoot over the weekend with Sun and Life Photography. I am so inspired after this fun shoot and I can’t wait to see the rest of Dori’s amazing photos! A special thanks to the very talented Dori of Sun and Life Photography and to Kari and Sarah for being such fabulous models! More to come.

Friday, May 20, 2011

Have a Lovely Weekend!





Happy Friday! Here are some lovely images from Etsy this week. What are you up to this weekend? My girlfriends and I are taking a boat cruise on the San Francisco Bay (thank you SFFD!) Photo credit: Pink peony, Dancing hearts, Free Kisses & Cozy.

Friday, May 13, 2011

The Elizabeth Flower is now on Etsy!


The future Mrs. Studebaker will be wearing this stunner in her hair on May 27, 2011! Congrats Bryan & Liz! Can't wait for the big day. xoxo