Holiday shopping......already??

I love to shop. I love shopping for gifts! I can't believe the holidays are technically just around the corner. Mr. Shorty Cake will be getting very busy with work, which leaves me to get most of our gifts. I could never really understand how some people holiday shop early in the year, but now I'm starting to realize that this is something I should do. Every year I always say that we'll get gifts ahead of time, and I never do. Thats gonna change......

I have made my list...checked it twice, and now I'm off to find somethin' nice. Speakin' of gifts, look what Mr. Shorty Cake brought home for me yesterday. Two years ago, I had this FABULOUS Burberry cashmere scarf. Well, I lost it at a cemetery of all places...... I could never find the same scarf after that, but he bought me one that I love just as much! You might think its weird, but I think its fab! Take a look.......................

Internet Buddies!

Today I got to meet up with an "internet buddy!" Great coffee, and conversation for sure. Isn't it weird how you can just become friends with someone you meet online? I'll call her....Miss Mocha (since we met for coffee! hee hee!) She's gettin' married this weekend, and so if you are reading this...best wishes girlfriend! Its gonna be a wonderful day!

Sick day blues....

I hate being sick. I woke up this morning, and I feel miserable. Thank heaven Mr. Shorty Cake is home today to take care of me. He already went to the Coffee Bean to grab me a bagel and moroccan mint latte. I also have one of these delicious Halloween cupcakes from Sprinkles staring me in the face..... I will eat this cupcake....even if I can't really taste it. I KNOW it will be yummy! Ok, gotta go blow my nose.......

Bridal Bonanza!

Yay for bridal showers! We threw the shower for Miss Martini this weekend, and it was quite a success! Boy....I'm exhausted. Everyone loved my fabulous flowers, we had great food, and a really yummy red velvet cake! All in all, it was a great day, and I've posted some pics for you all too see!

I'm a busy-bee

I've got so much to do. I've actually been busy getting ready for a bridal shower this weekend, and doing actual "work" stuff...... To top it off, I was totally having some internet drama the other day, and I couldn't get online at all EEK! I am excited though.....I may be making a Sprinkles trip tomorrow, and hanging out with my super cool sister! She owns this fabulous little bookstore in Eagle Rock, and she's got some really cute stuff...that I always want!

Speaking of busy.....Mr. Shorty Cake will be super busy at work now, since the holidays are quickly starting to approach. We actually starting making our Chris-mukkah lists! YAY! I'm even gonna make the effort to send holiday cards this year too.......we'll see!

Oprah + Bono=Inspi(red)

I love Bono. He is sooo cool, and definitely Nobel Peace Prize worthy! Today, he helped Oprah launch the product (RED) campaign. Ok peeps......time to shop! Companies will be donating money from their RED products to fight the AIDS epidemic in Africa. Yes, I rushed out to the GAP to buy my tee, but they also have lots of other items as well. Here's a list of the some of the cool stuff that you can buy:

GAP: Clothing....(tees, jeans, hoodies)
Motorola: RED Razor phone
Converse: Shoes of course!
Apple: Super cool new RED ipod nano
Armani: RED sunglasses, tees, and a watch

Shopping is ALWAYS fun, and more importantly....the money is going to a great and important cause....Gotta get Mr. Shorty Cake a tee too!!!

mmmmm pumpkin.......

I love pumpkin desserts. Anything, I'll take it. I love this time of year, because this is when all of the yummy pumpkin stuff is available. I love pumpkin pancakes, pumpkin cupcakes from Sprinkles, (of course!) and even pumpkin ice-cream. I especially like this pic of these mini pumpkin cheesecakes......almost too cute to eat!

I think I may treat myself to a pumpkin spice latte later today......

So this is what I've been up to....

So besides blogging.....I've started creating invitations. I am creating "Save the Dates," and invitations for an internet buddy......and I completed the bridal shower invite that I mentioned I was making as well! I am soooo happy with they way they both turned out, and here's a couple of pics for your viewing pleasure (all two of you!)

Oh and please excuse the blur of the info....can't have bridal shower crashers now can I.........

Puro Muerto

So last night, Mr. Short Cake and I went to check out this art exhibit in LA. It was really cool, and here's a bit about it.

Since Day of the Dead follows Halloween, the two experiences have become closely linked in the United States. However, their traditions are distinct. “In Mexico, Dia de Los Muertos mostly involves going to the cemetery to do altars or leave offerings (such as food, sweets or flowers); the art-making aspect is not as active,” said Artemio Rodríguez, one of several Los Angeles artists whose work is featured in the exhibit. “But here in the United States, since we Latinos are far from our homeland, we rely more on art to express the occasion.” Rodriguez mused on Day of the Dead’s growing popularity among Americans. “I think Day of the Dead makes us remember our dead, but at the same time, it also makes us more deeply aware of the fragility of life. And it does this in an artistic way that’s not morbid or based on fear. I think the lesson is to do the best that we can and to be good people because there’s a point where we all have to cross to the other side.”

The exhibit runs through March '07, Getty Gallery-Central Library
For more info: Puro Muerto
Check it out!!

Bridesmaid-zilla

I loved my wedding. I love looking at wedding mags, and pics of course! I'm sooooo glad that a good friend is tying the knot in a few months, and so I have now assumed the position of "Bridesmaid." We are hosting a bridal shower for her at the end of the month, and there is just soooo much to do. I'm creating the invitations, (which is a new favorite thing to do) centerpieces, and favors. Ok, I gave myself lots of tasks! My shower was fabulous, so I definitely want to make her's special too. Here's a pic of a flower that I am making for the centerpieces.....I've made one so far, only 20 more to go........sheesh!

Not just any ol' box

I was just checkin' out some of my favorite sites....as always, and I came across this oh so cute box! They are from Pottery Barn and at $69 bucks...seems like a pretty good price! They can be used for just about anything........I can throw my gossip rags, and wedding mags in 'em. I can also use them as an uber-fancy gift box too! I must have one! Just need to convince Mr. Shorty Cake..............