SATC.

 STARTED FROM HOME DEPOT NOW IT'S HERE:

Victor and I spent the beginning of the weekend relaxing at home watching the complete first season of Sex and the City. I borrowed the season from my sister Julie, she actually got me into watching the show and the two movies are now a favorite of mine. We took a trip to Home Depot, where I planned to purchase my first succulent! I haven't had much look with the flowers I planted, so I wanted something that would be low maintenance and still look cute. I have been researching succulents, and was eager to get some for our apartment. I was so excited when I purchased this one. I placed it in an old pasta sauce jar, and think that it will look great once it starts to grow. I can't wait to purchase more succulents! Victor cooked a great meal; some tasty lemon pepper chicken and pasta! We finally had the perfect night to enjoy the champagne that a client of his gifted him. The champagne knocked Victor out hehe ^.^ 

In celebration of us drinking the champagne enjoy this Marina and the Diamonds video for 'shampain' below!

NEW AGE.

Victor and his twin sister Valerie finally turned 22 this past Monday (5/13) and it was such a perfect day! I surprised Victor by baking cupcakes (for the first time!) and decorating our apartment with balloons, streamers, and confetti! It wasn't easy blowing up those balloons with the heat LA had going on that day! I made the 'happy bday' sign out of old magazine cut outs and I loved the way it all came together. We spent the day at his parents house and as you can see, their house was very festive! Victors mom decorated their home beautifully and it looked incredible! Not only were the decorations amazing but the cake looked delicious and adorable all at the same time. I love the cakes she bakes, especially since she makes her own icing! We went out to dinner and had a great time catching up and laughing out loud. Just thinking about dinner brings a smile to my face! I always have a good time with Victors family! After dinner it was time to cut the cake and open gifts. Both Victor and Valerie got everything they wanted. They were both very excited and it was fun looking at their surprised faces opening the gifts. I gifted Victor tickets to the Ke$ha concert in June (placed them inside a card I made complete with a Ke$ha reference) and a Blue Microphone because I know how important music is for him, if I could I would build him his own little studio! We will continue celebrating his birthday this weekend and I am so very excited!

Check out the video I made for Victors' special day!:

KNICK | KNACKS.

A mutual friend of ours made us these 

amazing collages:

This week I wanted to make a post about cute favorite 'knick knacks' that we have in our apartment. I've had this post in mind for a while but kept putting it off. I finally took photos of some of my favorite pieces. Our apartment is still not fully done (decoration wise) but the small stuff we do have we make it work. I give most of the credit to Victor. He pretty much puts things together and it totally works. We have a lot of pop of color, lots of orange, green and pink. I remember going to Victors old studio when we first started dating and loving the decor so I trust his decorating ideas. I love the 'Life is beautiful' piece, it's Victors beautiful writing and that actually hangs right above our bed. I think it's a great reminder to enjoy life and appreciate what we have. The collages were a Christmas gift to us from a mutual friend. Side story regarding this mutual friend, I actually met her at work and when I started talking to Victor and his mom about her we found out that they knew each other but had lost contact. Weird how life works out and how small the world is. She picked some of her favorite photos of us, made these two collages and framed them. We were so surprised when we saw them, a lot of these photos we both had forgotten about. It was a very thoughtful gift and we appreciate it so much. I am planning on making a video of our apartment soon so keep an eye out for that! Now I have to work on a small project for Victors birthday that is coming up!

'TIS THE SEASON.

THIS WEEK:

pizza + pop tenant holiday party

LAST WEEK: 

Leigh + Greg's Christmas cookie party

'Tis the season to be jolly, 'tis the season for  holiday parties! That is exactly what Victor and I did these past 2 weeks. Just yesterday (Friday the 14th) we attended a pizza and pop holiday party strictly for tenants thrown by management at 'The Wendover'. We had a good time, and even met our neighbor who lives next door to us. It was nice to see everyone that lives in this building especially since it always seems empty.

Last Saturday we went over to one of Victors friends house to enjoy some hot chocolate and fresh baked cookies that Leigh had just made. Leigh and Greg's house is too adorable. I loved all the festive holiday decor and loved all the furniture inside their home! They have great antique pieces and I love the whole atmosphere of their home. I especially loved just how much both of them love the holidays. Leigh put so much thought into putting together this cookie party. I mean the toppings for the hot cocoa did it for me, and the labels for the cups?! Everything was so 'instagram' worthy!! Plus they have 3 super cute doggies, one even had a holiday collar on! It was my very first cookie party and the absolute best! Wish we could have stayed a bit longer to discuss more pop culture with Leigh and her husband Greg! Hope I get to see them soon! 

I've always loved the holidays, I loved decorating my parents house as a kid, and now as an 'adult' I get to experience a different side of the holidays with the boy I love: going to holiday parties together as a couple. * we were supposed to go to another cookie party tonight but unfortunately didn't have time due to work * Can't wait to plan our own holiday party soon!

Here's a photo of our black Christmas tree:

(more pics of our holiday decor to come in another post!)

* HAPPY HOLIDAYS *

@VICTOR_GO // @J_HDEZ