white like a unicorn.

What what, I'm actually blogging again.  Yes, I am back.  Sorry for the radio silence, but I've been a bit busy over here.  I am so excited to share some projects that I have been working on.  First off, is this amazing shoot I styled along with Tori for Glitter Guide!  We kind of went completely over the top and created this whimisical wonderland filled with lots of texture and you know, some sparkly unicorns.  I mean, it's pretty much what our glittery dreams are made of.  Check out more on Glitter Guide.

{Photography: Delbarr Moradi}, {Styling: Sitting in a Tree + Modern Sequins}, {Concept: Glitter Guide + Sitting in a Tree}, {Flowers: Natalie Bowen Designs}, {Chairs: One True Love Vintage}, {Linens: La Tavola}, {Makeup & Hair: 1011 Makeup}, {Desserts: Pretty Please SF}, {Wine: One Hope Wine}, {Invitation & Unicorn Poster: Kelli Murray}, {Plastic Unicorn Cutouts: Pitbulls & Posies}, {Glassware & Plates: Frances Lane}, {Studio & Jewelry: Margaret Elizabeth}, {Glitter Garland Photo Backdrop: Striped Cat Studio}, {Models: All mentioned above except Caitlin Flemming + Julia Hengel}

lights above.

My dream is to cover an entire ceiling with light bulbs, ala the Gramercy Park Hotel, for a party.  I mean, does it really get any better than that?  Those images (seen in the bottom photos) have been forever etched in my mind.  And really, any sort of canopy of lights is high on my list of party must-haves.  Pretty, lighting just really sets the mood for an amazing time!

{lights}, {umbrellas}, {bulbs}

flying florals.

I'm more then a bit obsessed with florals hanging overhead.  How amazing would it look to create something like this for a party?!?  Just adds the right amount of drama and pretty.  

p.s. I started the Pressed Juicery 3-day cleanse today and am already loving it.  More details after I finish.

{wreath}, {strands}, {chandelier}

diy tablecloth.

I hope you guys all enjoyed checking out the tabletop I put together over on Alison Events yesterday.  So today I wanted to share with you how I made that tablecloth.  I spotted this tablecloth on Anthropologie's site and instantly fell in love, but not with that $228 price tag.  So I used it as inspiration to create my own.  

supplies:

-1 canvas drop cloth (I bought mine at Home Depot for $24).  The size is up to you, but I wanted one that covered an 8' table, so I bought one that was 9' x 12' and then cut it down to size.

-paint.  I used regular old interior house paint from Home Depot.

-a small roller, paint brush, paint containers, a plastic drop cloth (larger size then your canvas drop cloth), blue painters tape.

what to do:

-The ideal location to paint your drop cloth would be a garage or outdoor space, but if you live in a small space like I do, you can still make it work.  First I cut the drop cloth down to the desired size (I literally placed it over the 8' table I wanted to use it on, decided how much I wanted it to drape, then cut).  I put a large plastic drop cloth down first to protect our hardwood floors.  Then I put the cloth drop cloth down and taped it down so it wouldn't shift around.  Also, I opened up all of my windows to make sure I had plenty of circulation.

-Next step is to tape off your drop cloth.  If you want to be precise you can use a ruler, but I wanted the finish product to look a bit random so I just eye balled the taping.  I just readjusted things as I placed the tape until I liked the look.  I also wanted the sizes of the stripes to be very random so I made sure the stripes were all slightly different sizes.

-Once everything is taped off (which by the way, this was the longest step in the process) then it's time to paint.  I chose three different colors (behr creamy peach, behr gentle rain & white).  Before painting I chose which stripe would be which color (again I didn't want two of the same colored stripes to be right next to one another, so by choosing in advance, I made sure that the final product was random looking).

-Let the drop cloth dry (I let mine dry overnight).  Once it's dry, remove the painters tape and it's ready to be used.  YAY!  Hope you enjoyed this little diy project.  Super simple, yet it creates a big impact.

a birthday celebration.

I am so so so excited to be sharing this fun and girly celebration I put together.  The girls at Alison Events asked me to create a post about styling a tabletop.  So head on over there today to see my version of throwing a friend the perfect little birthday party.  And check back here tomorrow, as I'll be sharing how I made that tablecloth.  Enjoy!

the loveliest party.

Opppps, Monday kind of snuck by in a hurry...but I'm here.  We had the most incredible weekend, including a surprise birthday party, a night out dancing (what? I haven't done that in who knows how long), and ended it off at the most amazing dinner party.  Jacin and her husband were the perfect hosts for a gorgeous garden dinner party.  The food was so so so delicious, and the decor...well it was just perfect.  I mean, are you kidding me with those golden pineapples, they were the cutest things ever (we even took one home & it's loving it's new spot next to our ghost chair...ha)!  All of us at the party literally could not stop snapping photos of that gorgeous table.  And of course, the friends who we spent all night laughing with were what made it the most special evening (all of these girls plus their significant others, Crystal, Taylor, Amanda, Edyta, Natalie, Jacin).  Thanks girls and guys for a wonderful night!

{images via my instagram @modernsequins} 

happy halloween.

Hope everyone is enjoying this fun filled holiday!  I for one plan on celebrating by indulging in my favorite candy, Reese's...yum!  Just a fun little photo to say Happy Halloween from G and I.  We went to celebrate the rebrand and relaunch of The Stylish Soiree and Tinywater Photography (Milou + Olin) last night at the Argonaut Hotel.  It was such a fun celebration with some of the loveliest people.

{my instagram: @modernsequins}

target party.

We were invited by our cute friends Megan and Chris to attend the opening party of San Francisco's new Target!  Ummm hello, have you seen Monday's post?  I'm pretty much obsessed with Target and always cry about the fact that we don't have one here in the city.  Well I can throw out my kleenex cause now we have one! The opening party was so much fun.  They had little food and drink stations setup throughout the store featuring some of San Francisco's local hot spots (like smitten ice cream, tacolicious, rye bar, and more).  Too bad those stations aren't permanent fixtures of the store.  They also had this little guy wandering around...amazing!  Wait, and don't you think I NEED that faux leather striped pillow?!?  It's part of the Nate Berkus for Target line and I think I may have found the perfect spot for it in our living room.

{my images}

tomfoolery.

Yep, we had a great time at Edyta's birthday party this weekend and here are some pics to prove it!  I wore my new dress...and I'm seriously in love.  So happy I indulged in some retail therapy.  And I gotta say, that tomfoolery photobooth is so.much.fun.

{all photos via tomfoolery}

piñata please.

I'm not planning a party any time soon that is in need of a piñata, but come on...when you look at these, do you really need a reason?  Maybe I need to throw a little "just because" park picnic, just so I can purchase one these beauties.

{white}, {blush}, {gold}, {pink}