Ah. The City of Light… It is acknowledged to be the most romantic metropolis, with amazing landscapes, remarkable monuments, magical lights, best patisseries, and fine works of artwork.

Paris was absolutely wonderful….wandering about the city and getting lost among les Parisiens was a dream.

I plan to blog specific stand-outs from my trip to Europe soon but here is an amuse bouche from Paris until then.

A few of my favorites from Paris…

Relaxing at Les Tuileries

Nortre Dame

Meeting with a coordinator at Hotel Particulier, Paris

Shakespeare and company bookstore

Le Marais –  small boutiques & tasting falafel

A glass of wine at the bottom of Siene River at dusk

Riding Velib around the city

Heavenly flavorful La Maison Du Chocolat

Walking near Champs Elysses

Delightfully scrumptious Ladurée Macarons

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Hello everyone!  I hope you all had a marvelous week!  I wanted to pop in with a little photo post of my life lately. 

Sarah has been serenading to me in my car, my iPod and  in my office. Anyone love Jazz?

Meeting continued with Bruxie waffle sandwiches in OC. See how happy we are?

We called it “wedding diet food” – (chicken & waffle, mushroom & feta, pastrami, cheese burger waffles.

finalizing all the details at flower mock up

My favorite go-to books for inspiration!

Creative Walls, Living Into Art, Collage Art – I’m in heaven!

A visit to Villa Cascata in Malibu

View from the pool (is this a dream venue or what!)

Next stop at Villa Masa in Malibu

The infinite pool is to die for

My collections…

Choosing the linen is always fun!

lemonade & jumbo macaroons got me pretty hyper during this meeting =)

Catching up with the girls

Rehearsal

Tasting at Paris hotel in Las Vegas for upcoming event (crab cake stuffed prawns with a petite fillet)

Inspired by this real chocolate flower art in Cosmopolitan hotel Las Vegas

Happy Weekend, everyone!  Coming next week: another fabulous weddings you won’t want to miss.  xoxo, Katie

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Our hearts and prayers go out to my friends in Japan… and what they are going through with the recent earthquake/tsunami is just horrible. Bella Destinee is donating to the American Red Cross to help with this terrible tragedy.  Give what you can and spread the word to help others do the same…

If you would like to donate to the American Red Cross for Japan Earthquake Relief, just text REDCROSS to 90999. Each text will provide $10 towards the Red Cross’s humanitarian efforts.

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Just this evening, I was passing by the bank  in my neighborhood and 6 year old kids and moms were selling baked goods & lemonade to raise funds for the American Red Cross. It was very touching and I never felt so good about buying cookies and drinks!
What a beautiful day it was…

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Hello!  I am excited to be back in a blogging groove!  I intend on keeping up with the blog and sharing many more inspiring engagement shoots, inspirations and gorgeous weddings with you all. But, I wanted to give you a quick glimpse at what I have been up to these days as well.  Here’s an abbreviated look at my life, lately…

* Attended a tasting with a bride I ADORE.  I cannot wait for their wedding day; it is going to be out-of-this-world fabulous!

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* Taking a close look at our ball room to finalize our floor plan for an upcoming wedding here at the Langham hotel in Pasadena

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* Falling in love with new venues…

Private Estate in Malibu

My all time favorite – Saddle Rock Ranch, Malibu

Villa Cascata – too gorgeous!

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* Getting inspired from favorite blogs

Photo credit: Love and Lavender

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* Herballife Party

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* Attended a fabulous event at Petersen Automotive Museum

Can you tell that I’m into cars? We learned some history behind these cars.

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* Catching up with my beloved Bella Destinee girls at the Hollywood museum; the new special exhibit celebrating the 100th anniversary of Jean Harlow and the launch of the coffee table book HARLOW IN HOLLYWOOD.

Remember these hotties from our Christmas event last December? So nice to see you guys again! =)

Love you girls! Yali, Gaby, Me & Serena

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…and much, much more.  Life has been very, very good these days and I thank God for all the wonderful things I’ve been able to do this year.  And it’s only March! Trust that there are some fabulous things coming soon…  I hope you are all having a lovely Friday; enjoy the beautiful weekend!

Destiny of Love,

Katie

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