Caroline's Kitchen Party: Move Over Martha... Here Comes Mimi!

A few weeks ago I attended and photographed one of the most fun and unique parties ever! The very sweet and adorable Caroline celebrated her birthday (I think she turned 13) by throwing a cute kitchen party for her closest friends. This culinary event was perfectly planned and the culinary instruction given by the uber talented Mimi Palmer of Enjoy Celebrations and Occasions. Move over Martha... Mimi is coming and she's sure to show you a few "good things." Getting married? Check out her blog for cool and modern design ideas and a few idea boards, as well.




Mimi is one of the most creative girls I know and she is great at coordinating everything from amazing and modern weddings to unique and intimate showers. And, as this post shows, she's also a very esteemed chef, as well. I think she'll be doing more of these culinary parties. And, why should kids be the only ones to "enjoy" these... I'm thinking these would be super fun for adults, too... add a few glasses of wine and you've got a very fun time.

Check out Caroline's party below. On the menu...Italian raspberry cream soda, bruschetta, chicken parmigiana with homemade sauce, and tiramisu... yummy!!!

How cute are these recipe card bundles that Mimi put together for all of the girls?

Caroline enjoying herself.

The girls were all intently listening to the next steps...

Mom getting involved in the mix...

And, finally a little ping pong... everybody needs a break from the kitchen! :)

Steve and Andi: Poltrabend

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So... a few weeks ago I had the pleasure of being a part of the "day before" festivities/BBQ for Steve and Andi. They held a very special event at Andi's parents' home in the desert. The event is called a Poltrabend and is a pre-wedding German tradition where family and friends come together to eat, drink and celebrate the coming together of the happy couple and watch them perform one very special tradition. What's the tradition, you ask? Well, each guest brings a piece of pottery which the couple will break (getting out some of that pre-wedding anxiety!). The key, though, is not in the breaking of the pottery (though the broken pieces are supposed to bring the couple good luck) but, instead, it is in cleaning up the broken pieces... together, symbolizing that nothing will be broken in their house again.

It was a really fabulous day and event and I can't wait to share the wedding pictures from the day after... Andi looked simply beautiful... you'll have to wait and see... coming soon... :)

Sawyer turns...

three!!! Thanks for letting me shoot Sawyer's birthday party pics! Here are a few favorites below. The rest will be available soon... enjoy!