Welcome To The Week: A Million Birthday Thank Yous

Arrived back home from the city late Sunday night, and although should have been resting and cleaning and sorting through all the festive supply, M and I continued to treat Sunday as if it were any other weekend, with a late grab for dim sum and his and hers milk teas with another lovely couple and after, lounging around in his apartment until traffic died down to come home.

But before Sunday, there were long days full of errands to run, late nights filled with snacks and fast food and early mornings dedicated to a happy kind of busy-ness, all for the sake of celebrating yet another year to be alive and to be close to all my loved ones.

There are many memories to replay since two Saturdays ago, my most favorite being the random late night dancing with M and am now craving to go out and do it again and again. There were re-connections and new connections made through it all with one and two chocolate cakes to enjoy…this year has already been full of many blessings, and am sure that there are many more to come. Thank you to all those who took the time to celebrate a month's worth of festivities!

Eternally,
Rosie

His & Hers | Birthday Gift Guide: For The Beau

And to end our little holiday season, M's birthday is approaching sooner than what seems possible. Quite sure that he won't see it coming, the actual gift I have planned out for him, but there's no doubt that he'll absolutely adore it.

For you, a little gift guide for your beau, or perhaps another admirable figure in your life...

Both M and I are always traveling to and from places for days at a time. This leather weekender bag would hold up the wear from all the places we'd love to go. M once told me that his mother gave him a reversible belt once, but accidentally lost it. This one fulfills the two Rs - replaceable and reversible!

M has two pairs of black loafers, both worn out. These shoes from Cole Haan look identical and would make for a great alternative. For his birthday last year, I gave him a royal blue velvet bow tie and for last Christmas, a tan leather one. I'd love to add this purple one from Mrs. Bow Tie to his dashing little collection.

M hasn't experienced a Lakers (a beloved basketball team of his) game in person, wouldn't it be lovely to go to a game together?

Eternally,

Rosie

Site News | Personal Update: Looking Forward To A Fiesta

Happened upon the quote above some few years ago and swore to live my life by it since it captures the very essence of what I want to contribute to this world, what I want to be surrounded with in every second of my life and it seems fitting to revisit it for today, because it is my birthday!

Celebrations have already begun to take place and in just a few days, another mini vacation in the city, only this time, will be accompanied not only by M, but also with family, closest friends and sweet little ones.

Yes, there's lots of cake to be had (have already had a very chocolate-y and pretty one this last weekend!) and laughter to be heard while margaritas and augas frescas will be passed around to toast to a promising year of pursuit and happiness.

And if you're looking to be part of a fiesta too, then throw on this petal hued fringe dress, some metallic kitten pumps (because pink will soon be taking over the city!) and perhaps, a little floral embellishment for your hair to celebrate!

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Eternally,

Rosie

His & Hers | Birthday Gift Guide: Rosie's Wish List

It's a running joke between M and I that winter/spring are truly holiday seasons for us two - Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Eve and New Year's, Valentine's Day, my birthday, his birthday and our anniversary...6 months of holidays nonstop and then there's a long spell of non-holidays for us from summer to fall.

Have mentioned earlier this week that I've been avoiding looking at calendars, primarily because my birthday is coming up soon and am nowhere near ready for it! In addition to mine, M's birthday is in April, as well as our anniversary, and March and April at the office is always extremely busy as campaign season rolls out for spring.

If you're like M and I, with a calendar filled with birthdays and opportunities for gift giving, here's a little gift guide for that special belle of yours, who could possibly be a lover of diving outside into rainy days and writing lots and lots of letters as I am...



Vintage gold cat ring, antique, gold, cat, ring and quirky - what's not to love? Stationery set for all the letters I write. This YSL lipstick has recently become a favorite of mine, sheer and tastes like candy! BKR glass bottle to make sure I drink plenty of water throughout my happily busy days. A classic robe for morning lounging and brunches in bed.

Some favorite things pencils for letter writing and jotting down ideas and plans. An all-in-one printer so that it's easier to create printable cards and crafts at home. Have had my eyes on this gold foil print for some time, for the art wall. The most perfect lucite umbrella for the most perfect rainy days! To complement my adventures on rainy days, these sophisticated rain booties that will never ruin from wet weather.

Eternally,
Rosie