Last year, Once Upon a Tea Leaf hosted its second tea-ki bar social in Maple Ridge’s back alleys. After having so much fun last year, I knew I wanted to attend again this year! I made a hand lettered chalkboard sign to greet guests as they arrived. My sister and I dressed as cocktails for the occasion. She's a pina colada and I think I am a sea breeze LOL. Guests accessed the ... View Post
Bachelor in Paradise Viewing Party Inspiration Shoot
The dramatic season of Bachelor of Paradise is coming to an end soon so you know what that means… It’s time to round up your friends and host a viewing party for the season finale (because watching guilty pleasures seems less guilty in good company). The show is filmed in Sayulita Mexico so I wanted our party to have a tropical vibe with Mexican touches. Here’s what you need to throw the ultimate ... View Post
Once Upon a Tea Leaf’s 2nd Pop-up Tea-ki Bar Social
Last summer, Once Upon a Tea Leaf hosted its first tea-ki bar social in Maple Ridge's back alleys. Sadly I wasn't able to attend but when I saw the pics of the event, I knew I wasn't going to miss it this year! I made a hand lettered chalkboard sign to greet guests as they arrived. Above photo by my sister (aka the pineapple) Guests accessed the party by going through the shop. This back ... View Post
“Dumb and Dumber” Inspired Cute and Cuter Twin Birthday Party
Last summer, my colleague Christina suggested we use her one year old twin boys in a styled shoot of some sort. We didn't have any ideas until one day, we were quoting the classic "Dumb and Dumber" movie and it hit us... we were going to turn her boys into Harry and Lloyd, snowy owl benefit style! And that's exactly what we did. Prepare to be overloaded with cuteness in this "Cute and Cuter" ... View Post
An Alice in Wonderland Inspired Garden Party
If you are a Disney lover, you will swoon over this Alice in Wonderland inspired garden party! I was lucky enough to be a guest at Natasha's very unmerry birthday party and I was blown away by all the details! I first met Natasha when she styled my hair for a Riverdale inspired shoot last fall (she is also a friend of my sister). Not only is Natasha a talented hairstylist, she is also an amazing ... View Post