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
My Husband’s WWE Wrestling Themed Birthday Party
My husband does not like to be the center of attention so it was a stretch to even have a birthday party for him this year. However, he agreed to having some friends and family over for a small celebration. What I didn't tell him was that I planning a WWE themed birthday party because frankly, I love a themed party! Yes, Craig still enjoys watching WWE but the worst part is that while I have no ... View Post
Intro to Chalk Lettering Workshop at High Street
It was such a dream to host my first intro to chalk lettering workshop at the High Street Community Room in Abbotsford. I have taught chalk art summer camps for kids before but having the chance to teach adults was a treat for me. A lot of thought and planning went into this workshop – collecting all the supplies, creating alphabet exemplars and practice sheets, planning the decor – but I couldn’t ... View Post