Berlin Baby!

Im back! So happy to be in Berlin again because the energy here is truly palpable. I have a rad apartment in Prenzlauer Berg, equipped with a cool, musician roommate, Paul and cat, Freidriche.

 I toured my new neighborhood with my new friend, Mary. She and her boyfriend live just down the street. Awesome.

 Last night I went dancing with Natalie and Paul at Brunner 70 in Wedding and my main memories were sitting on their elevator couch and dancing next to the stage with a mannequin. Not exactly Prince Charming, but thats what you get for drinking too much cheap vodka.

 In front of the Berlin wall...

Ambrose

Last weekend I got out of town to celebrate with my dear friends Lynsay and Patrick: they're getting hitched! We celebrated Lyns with a poolside bridal shower followed by an evening barbeque filled with laughter, wine, cucumber sandwiches, bocce ball and sparklers.

The groom in bloom

Masks for the wedding day photobooth!

Henry and Mama. 

 The happy couple.

Beautiful Laura is making me a pair of her custom sandals. Get a pair for yourself here

Aruba: "Friday I'm in Love"

I am one lucky lady, fortunate enough to be surrounded by friends from all over the world who are doing super cool things. A couple months ago I received an invitation to partake in a week-long wedding celebration in the Caribbean island of Aruba. At the time, I was elated, but unsure if I would be able to attend because of my trip through Europe. Thankfully, I came to my senses and booked my flight home from Switzerland in time to unpack, repack, swoop my Mama and head out for the equator. 

The groom patiently waits for his blushing bride.

The moms lead the way to the beach ceremony.

The groom says his vows in Dutch, the bride in English and the minister in a mix of both with a thick, latin accent. I started crying around the words, "Be sparing with criticism, generous with praise and quick to forgive."

Father and mother of the groom.

Ceremony in Caribbean paradise. Ahhhh, now off to the reception...

First dance under the stars. 

The night Bas and Chrissta said "I Do" was hot, tropical and breezy. I drank fresh juice on ice, ate seaweed salad and danced in the moonlight. It was perfect.