As an Etsy shop owner, I always love to promote the other shops <3 Here are a few items I on my wishlist! xoxo I love things with American Flags on them.









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As an Etsy shop owner, I always love to promote the other shops <3 Here are a few items I on my wishlist! xoxo I love things with American Flags on them.









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I’m sorting through my closet and getting ready to sell things on EBAY~ and well…now I’m itching for a new purse! how weird does that sounds while I’m trying to clean house and get rid of stuff?? Oh wells…here are some bags I love on ASOS. =)

I’ve been going through a big old Hollywood phase lately! Either that…or I’m finally putting together my style and discovering what it’s really called <3 Probably both~
Here is a fun little inspiration board of all the things I’m loving right now and what I hope to add to my new place! My new place & our new budget doesn’t quite allow for an entire rennovation~ but…I’m trying to pick pieces wisely so that they can at least give off the same ambiance. <3
I have the BEST bridesmaids in the entire world. They threw the most amazing bash for me!! Every single detail was GORGEOUS and incredibly thoughtful. They not only were super crafty, but the decor style of the event was classic <3 I’m so grateful to those girls!
My roomie/BM took 60+ pictures from the day, so here are just some fun ones for you to see.
xoxo











Looking back on this day…I feel so blessed to have amazing friends in my life who love me. I will always see these pictures and remember such a fun girls day to celebrate my marriage to Markel <3
This past weekend was ANOTHER busy busy busy one~~ Filled with good food, friends, and some physical labor <3
Friday Night, Markel and I watched a Mad Men marathon and just hung out at home. We ate leftovers and just did what we haven’t been able to do: RELAX!
Saturday, bright and early, we woke up and drove out to Chino to help Markel’s grandparents move to San Diego. It was such a gorgeous day~~ it didn’t feel like we were moving. After the move, we were able to do a little home decor shopping at Z Gallerie & Target <3
(made a little care package for Markel’s Bro’s wedding, the weather was GORG, so was the sunset!)

Sunday, Markel and I got to sleep in and slowly get ready for a big bbq birthday bash <3 Our friends came over, got to see our new place, and Markel was able to use his new GRILL~~~ his most prize possession at the moment.
I forgot to take pictures at the beginning of the party, so here are just some random ones towards the end. This year, I planned a REALLY REALLY chill birthday for Markel b/c he was so burnt out from work/wedding/traveling/moving/LIFE! We kept it all incredibly low key and relaxing~ so that Mike could sit back and enjoy the day. (Markel’s Birthday Pasts)
He was so special he got TWO birthday cakes <3
Happy Birthday Baby!! xoxo

For my Maids of Honors, I bought them monogram necklaces that came late in the mail. I bought them from Swirl Studio Designs and they were INCREDIBLY easy to work with. I kept making the wrong mistakes while I was going through my order and they not only replied to me right away, but made it easy to fix the errors so that I could get what I wanted. =)
AND because they are so sweet~ they are offering a 20% discount for all my readers!! Just use “MAM20” and get your discount during checkout <3
You’ll LOVE these gorgeous necklaces~~ The store had 10+ different designs and items, but I got the same thing for all three of us <3
Here’s the packaging that they arrive in below. Inside, the necklaces are also in these awesome blue fabric baggies as well.

My new initials <3 ESB

First Initial, Last Initial, Middle Initial
Esther Blair Soohye

One Maid of Honor Wearing Hers! xo
Jennifer Chen Zen
I ABSOLUTELY LOVE LOVE LOVE my monogram necklace. I got it in Gold and it seriously matches everything in my wardrobe~ including my engagement ring and wedding band <3
Thank you Swirl Studio Designs for your gorgeous jewelry!
If you want yours, please visit their store and use “MAM20” for an instant 20% off discount!
I recently bought this ADORABLE onesie from The Accent Shop on Etsy and absolutely LOVED the quality, detailing and design! This onesie not only has a vest (with a nice lining), it had a small pocket square and bow tie to match!
You can choose from long sleeve or short sleeve. =) I can’t wait to give this gorgeous onesie away as a gift in a couple of weeks!
xoxo
AND The Accent Shop was kind enough to let all of my readers get $5 off any item in their Etsy store!
Coupon: $5 off any purchase
Coupon Code: MarandMe
Exp: June 30, 2013

This little onesie is GORGEOUS and perfect for all newborns and babies up to 24 months!
Get yours today! <3
I Love looking at Pinterest for outfit inspirations! After wearing jeans and closed toed shoes for so long, I’m itching to wear dresses, skirts, and lots of accessories!
Here is a mix of spring/summer outfits (even for a cold night too)


I haven’t shopped online at a sample sale website in…AGES. I was looking for a birthday present for someone on Hautelook, when I came across these gorgeous earrings <3 I’m obsessed with studs and some bright colors for spring right now. Can’t wait till they come!


How brilliant is this??? Lawn Scrabble!! What a great way to spend the day with friends at a summer BBQ. =) Especially with Memorial Day around the corner~~

While drinking this:

Frozen Pink Lemonade
Markel and I had a really big and busy weekend. We hosted guests to our new place for the first time. It was filled with lots of loved ones, fun, good food, and drinks! <3
Friday Night, we hosted a thank you dinner for some of the people who helped at the Wedding. (second diner party to come soon!) We ate delicious chicken enchiladas, chicken tortilla soup, sangria, beer…and dessert that no one got to eat =(
We attempted to play a game, but the girls rocked the boys so fast that…well…it wasn’t fair to finish. hehe

Saturday, my new parents (MIL, FIL) came over and we hung out and watched a movie. It was fun being able to host in our new place <3

Sushi lunch date my my new mama

Sunday, we hosted Mother’s Day Brunch for Markel’s whole family and even did a quick happy birthday song for him.

I even got to paint a few fingers and toes <3

Happy 27th Birthday to Markel

Wine cork orders galore… I love etsy!

Table Numbers

random happenings from last week, more to come on my new necklace <3
