One of the secret dreams for my life is to be a bar tender. Since it’s more realistic than some of my other dreams (like being a broadway star), I like to dabble in it here and there. Whether I’m planning a party or just having a quiet Saturday afternoon, I love coming up with a good cocktail or two to fit the occasion. Here’s one of my latest…

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PLUM GIN & TONIC
This is a play on the classic gin and tonic–it doesn’t actually have tonic water or limes in it but it has the same effect. Plums are just coming in to season and should stick around until October so you should be able to enjoy this cocktail for the entire summer!

2 oz Plum Simple Syrup (recipe below)
4 oz Hendrick’s Gin
2 oz Lemon Juice
4-6 oz Soda Water

Combine Plum simple syrup, gin, and lemon juice in a shaker and shake over ice. Pour into glasses with ice and top with soda water. Stir to mix. Serves two.

***Side note: This is also tasty for the non-drinkers…just don’t add the gin!

PLUM SIMPLE SYRUP
Combine 1 cup sugar and 1 cup water in a small sauce pan and bring to a boil. Once boiling, add three ripe plums that have been peeled, pitted and cut into wedges. Let simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat, let cool to room temperature, and strain before using.

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A while back I did the production design for Mariah McManus’ “Say It Again” video and it premiered today on Elle Girl!

Watch it below and look for the vintage lampshades and the “stage” at the end that I worked on…

Go check out my guide to the Southern California Desert over on the CAMP blog!

Let me know what you think and if you have any suggestions of places to visit in the desert

I recently designed these for a friend who moved far, far away. My hope is that every time she gets these out to write a note, they are a small reminder of the people and places she loves!

Remember that hike I posted about a couple weeks ago? Well this is why we went hiking in the first place….

A photo shoot in the water. It was great to be part of this project with such talented people.

Photography: Michelle Kim
Model: Maddy Lamond
Art Direction & Graphic Design: Ruthi Auda
Creative Writing: Angela EJ Koh & Susan Davis
Hair & Makeup: Robyn Renee
Stylist: Amber Capello

Good news guys–Shannon Leith is offering her Shine sessions for $250 to the first 10 people to contact her! Check out her announcement here and book a session with her ASAP! The photos above are two of my favorite from some of her Shine clients…

Apparently, I was in a very crafty mood this December and made some other Christmas gifts.

These canvas bags are sewn with sparkly gold thread, have a fun patterned lining and a bold metallic block on the bottom of each bag. I secretly wanted to keep them all for myself…..I guess I’ll just have to make more!

A couple weeks ago I finally put my sewing machine to good use for the sake of some Christmas gifts.

The best part about these–1) they were made from vintage men’s shirts and 2) the matching pair above are for my friend and his pug. A pug wearing a bow tie?? Come on….that’s awesome!