there are so many sweet moments in life worth celebrating…when me friend ulrica planned her son’s birthday party, i knew every detail would reflect her love for him & the simple sweet beauty of her swedish heritage…it was a lovely celebration…these images are a glimpse of ulrica’s amazing style….

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in between bites of scrumptious birthday cake made by perfect endings in napa valley….i took time to capture some of the details….it was a perfect relaxed birthday celebration….simply beautiful….

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as a mother, sometimes i love having a wedding cake maker create a cake for my little one’s birthdays…it takes a little pressure off me and makes a beautiful and delicious centerpiece….

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everything was so good…no one wanted to leave…ulrica’s home was full of warmth and sweetness….

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may your family celebrations be full of love & laughter & cake

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alas…its here…the lovely faery wedding…a beautiful dream…..

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the high priestess was the officiant & blessed the lovely faery nuptials…. 

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the nuptials took place in a forest clearing at the foot of the two most ancient trees

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the rings were miniature replicas of  a golden crown & were presented on a bed of moss

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an enchanted owl spent the day celebrating with the faeries

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the day was full of laughter & whispers…faery wings & imagination

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every detail was perfect…lost in a magic forrest of faery love & sacred vowes

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anything and everything is possible…let your dreams guide you towards your happiness

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 the sweetest kiss to seal the magic & beauty of the special day….xoxo

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all of this beauty, costumes, flowers & decor was created by
tricia fountaine…a visionay & a lover of all things faery…..

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A Natural Woman
Carole King

Looking out on the morning rain
I used to feel uninspired
And when I knew I had to face another day
Lord, it made me feel so tired
Before the day I met you, life was so unkind
But your love was the key to peace my mind

Cause you make me feel, you make me feel,
you make me feel like
A natural woman

When my soul was in the lost-and-found
You came along to claim it
I didn’t know just what was wrong with me
Till your kiss helped me name it
Now I’m no longer doubtful of what I’m living for
Cause if I make you happy I don’t need no more

Oh, baby, what you’ve done to me
You make me feel so good inside
And I just want to be close to you
You make me fell so alive

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many of you already know that i have a deep & profound love for chocolate & when i discover a new type, i just have to share…..NEWTREE chocolate is made by an amazing company that unites the science of chocolate making with art & romance….they create natural & unique combinations to fit your ever changing moods & chocolate needs….TRANQUILITY is a lavender infused chocolate…..

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SEXY is infused with ginger….every emotion has a chocolate flavor equivalent….all the bars are %100 belgian chocolate….the NEWTREE entrepreneurs travel the world searching for surprising yet delicate flavors & ingredients with healthy benefits….their innovative creations are as nutritious as they are delicious…..my personal favorite is pure dark chocolate, appropriately named PLEASURE….

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if you are having a hard time deciding what mood you are in or what flavor will best fit your pallet you can get an assortment of little boxes….each little box contains three mini bars of chocolate….perfect for any moods or taste buds….perfect favors for your wedding guests….chocolate lovers unite…xoxo

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bridemaids are our sisters, our best friends, our fiance’s cousins….they are the lovely women who help us navigate our weddings & all that is involved… these are the women that help you get into your dress & stay up late at night reminiscing over days gone by…so choose carefully…be sure to surround yourself with woman who love  & support you…& who bring joy & peace to your wedding day….

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