While we're busy "adulting" and being responsible twenty and thirty somethings.. We forget about the things that make us happy.  Something as simple as crafting cards and wrappings gifts can instantly make my day and mood 100% better.  I constantly have to remind myself it's the little things that keep me grounded (and sane). This past weekend I had the pleasure of having afternoon tea at the Tea Rose Garden with my good friend S.  Since I had missed celebrating her birthday last month, I made sure to put together something sweet for her to open.

Can we all agree that this week was odd, or that it went by fast?

All of a sudden labor day is over and i'm seeing PSL ad's everywhere as well as sweater weather on my instagram feed, even though it's 103 outside?  Let's slow down on the heavy knits LA, as it usually cools down after Halloween.  When it comes to Halloween one thing is for certain, Halloween is in full swing at Disneyland now starting today!  This month and next month i'll be sharing the afternoon Halloween Tea from last year, and the afternoon tea this year that i'll be attending with the theme of the 50th Anniversary of Haunted Mansion.

Speaking of the Haunted Mansion, it truly is one of my favorite attractions. The main reason is the exterior the huge upstairs porch with the old white wicker furniture, the green articulately iron that wraps with the pillars and blends in the the perfectly laid palms and plants that pair so perfectly with it.  The wallpaper in the entryway that takes you back to the early 1900's, etc.. I can endlessly keep going!  But as we know for Halloween, Disney transforms the mansion into a Nightmare Before Christmas theme which makes me love the exterior even more!-

Can we talk about the wreaths that are hung in every opening on the upstairs?  To the perfectly bended black and white striped ribbon that has a Jack Skeleton eske to it?  I can keep going, but it's detail is so impeccable, which makes me really appreciate and favor this ride and puts me in a spooky mischievous mood!

I also enjoy this time of year for so many reasons, this is truly the start of the summer sun fading and cool brisk weather rolling in, daylight savings ending, the decorated themes and the upcoming Holidays which makes time so much more festive.  I'm already planning out on how to decorate Halloween cards, and will start decorating the house. Now the most important questions are...

1. Which food am I going to try in the Disney Parks Halloween Guide?
2. What Halloween candy will be I be putting in my vintage dishes, goodie bags, and to give out?!

Happy Haunts darlings!

Also, check out the Halloween Time decorations they do on Main Street USA here. XO

happy long weekend everyone!

This weekend was spent mostly with M's family since his father is visiting from Texas, along with brunch and shopping with a close friend!  The LA county fair started this week, but I am in no rush to go since it's going on for a month, and it's been SWELTERING hot lately.  While the County Fair has many rides, games, and fried food there's also another traditional aspect that his always showcased but forgotten... Competitions!

Like in any fair that we see in the movies, or T.V. shows, there is actually different competitions and contests such as: best american pie, chilli cook off, best BBQ recipe, etc..  A few years ago at the Orange County Fair, I stumbled upon one of their hangar's on the fairground with amazing AC, and came across the showcase of their tablescaping competition.  Tablescaping you ask? Basically, it's a competition for the best table setting.. and OH BOY THIS WAS SOOOO UP MY ALLEY!

I loved the section the table settings were showcased it was very DIY and so themed with the pastel colored antiqued chairs and big cut out utensils.  I spent a good amount of time in that area, since there was such little detail to everything.  Especially the handmade lace vintage tablecloths, and tea cup sets in each table as well as the placecards, to the little figures by the dinner plates or tea cup.  Each table had a different theme and traditionally speaking there was a 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place.

Right next to it was the best jam competition, as well as best chocolate chip cookie.  Now, the question is.. how do I become a judge or taste tester :P

Did you go to the fair this weekend?  If so, I hope you stayed cool!! XO