Friday was my last day working in Santa Rosa with the most amazing friend, (twin) sister, designer, aunt, daughter, wife, and soon to be new mom…Erika. I told her I will miss her joyful “Good Morning” everyday when I walk in. No worries…I will be back to visit!
Leaving this beauty…
And welcomed home by the chaos of “last minute wedding craziness”…
Like:
1. deciding to climb on ladders all afternoon, and re-hang plates in the kitchen
2. helping get together pretty little packages for hostess gifts
3. or better yet make bows, and assemble baskets for out of town family
4. and the most exciting part (and easiest for me because I did not help), simply LOOKing at (and taking LOTS of pictures) how beautiful the boxwood planters turned out once we had them all potted up outside. They will line the entry into the museum at the reception, which is exactly ONE week from yesterday!
As far as the wedding goes, that’s all for now folks!
I would like to leave you with one gift giving idea:
If you would please take a “zoomed-in” look at the little pearl hanging form Andrea’s neck…that’s what I am talking about. The little necklace is from a collection of jewels and gifts by the company Dogeard, “spreading good energy…one jewel at a time”. All of their jewelry is handmade in Southern California. All of their pieces are super simple, and casual enough to wear all the time.
I gave this necklace to Andrea before she left for camp as a reminder of our “Pearls of …Friendship”. The necklace comes on a shimmery, golden card that reads:
“from humble beginnings as a rough grain of sand, the pearl slowly grows into an object of beauty and simplicity. symbolic of honesty, integrity, prosperity and wisdom. pearls represent the best within us. let your necklace be a daily reminder of the beauty and simplicity of our friendship! enjoy and believe!”
This is just one of MANY jeweled gift quotes they offer. This just makes for a meaningful, unique gift, and I thought I must share!
I'm sure you are sad to be leaving your summer job- at an amazing place with an amazing designer!
Love the things by Dogeared. Gave my little sister a necklace from there a couple of years ago for Christmas. I love how simple they are.
Miss YOU!!!! LOVE the necklace!!! Happy wedding week to the Young family – don't stress too much and remember to have lots of fun!!!!
XOXO