A little game

Syd and I like to play a game called, You Know You're in Orange County When...

Generally things slow down in the fall/winter seasons because most of the bedazzled tank tops are hiding under bedazzled hoodies and things get boooring.

But tonight, when I was the only one in my kick dancing class with 2 sports bras on (and I was definitely not the most endowed in the class) I knew I was in Orange County.

And yes, we still love it here.

The Wedding!

Remember how I told you about Jana and Billy's wedding? The pictures are up from the reception!!! You can see them here.

Hardcore Halloween

Last weekend, some of my best friends from college came down for the weekend to celebrate Halloween at Magic Mountain. We were first in line when the park opened and rode the "X" until we were queasy.

Here is Syd pushing me out of the way to win a non-existent race:
Taking a little breather on the roaring rapids:
We had sandwiches, Gushers and nap time in the parking lot:The men topped off the evening with mustaches:
And if you ever wondered what 6 grown men with mustaches on a carousel ride looks like:
You're not hardcore, unless you live hardcore.

kick dancing

Tonight, thanks to Brooke, I went to Boogie Boxing, which is essentially a cross between hip hop and kickboxing (awesome). While I was getting my trash kicked, Syd was doing a little kicking of his own, on the soccer field of course. We rarely do simultaneous, but separate workouts, but if I can manage to walk again after how sore I am today, and Syd's team can keep winning - Wednesday night will be kick dance night.

Another day, another blog

Yep, that's right, Old Soul, New Heart now has a blog. But it's not just going to be some boring company blog (well, there will probably be some bragging, discounts and a little bit of self-promotion), but mostly we will be posting daily about all the pretty things that I would like to post on this blog, but the "yd" in Shyd won't let me. Fashion, decor and celebrities - you know, girly stuff. Oh, and Tam Tam will be posting too.

Chicky Dinos

Sometimes being married gives me a false sense of maturity. Then I find myself alone on the balcony eating "chicky dinos" in cowboy boots and I'm put back in my place.

Happy 1st

It was our first year anniversary a week ago and I almost forgot that anniversary posts are requisite to having a couple blog. It's been a great year for us - can't wait to have a few more.

And yes, we both remembered gifts, but forgot cards - lucky for me, Syd is resourceful.

giving things away. again.

Go here, we're giving the Sparkle Sparkle Shake necklace away (named after this lady).

And for your viewing pleasure, here is a "blooper" from the 1st attempt at the Holidate photo shoot - I don't really have anything to say that does this picture justice.

Holidate 2009

It's here! Holidate 2009 - our collection of dressier pieces to make you a fancy pants at all those hip holiday parties in the coming months (where we all know girls really dress for other girls).

Tell me what you think, which one is your favorite? Hope you enjoy - we have two giveaways coming up this week, and I don't really see any good reason why you shouldn't enter. You can start by going here.

...and we're back!

One time my friend, and old roommate, Jana asked me to help plan her wedding and I said yes. So in my spare time between writing press releases and making jewelry, I developed color palettes and researched bouquets. And, well, I loved every second of it. This past weekend was the big event - we flew up to Utah with caked stands in our suitcases, got caught at security when I put the cake knife in my carry-on, tied hundreds of bows and answered the question, "Shea, where does this go?" several dozen times. The couple looked fabulous:


And so did the lovely ladies who helped set up for the reception (I am on the end...and despite my close attachment to the color palette, didn't dress accordingly, but stayed true to form in animal print and a very large bow):


And here's a sneak peak (the photographer, who is absolutely wonderful, will be sending the images along soon for all to brides to be (and past brides who still like to snoop at weddings)...I am very guilty of the latter.

A big thanks to Melissa De Maso for the pictures.

Hallo-funka-ween

I keep getting these Hallo-funka-ween mass e-mails in my Facebook inbox. Instead of taking my usual route of getting annoyed by the reminder of sleezy angel costumes and parties filled with bros along University Avenue - Syd and I decided to use those e-mails as a reminder that Halloween is just around the corner! So we went to Disneyland which is all decorated in jack-o-lantern goodness.

The Haunted Mansion is decked to the nines in Nightmare before Christmas decorations and it is AWESOME.

And here we are at the Lego Store admiring the giraffe. I managed to wear leopard, snakeskin, sequins and lace all in one outfit:

Curling up with a Snuggy

I love scented, glossy magazines and curling up on the couch in a Snuggy so I can flip the pages, but this new online magazine Lonny is fantastic - the editor is the same lady who designed my favorite pink zig-zag sheets (remember?). Fabulous images, an approachable approach to design and a click-through feature that takes you directly to the products - I'm sold, even though it's free.

Although I was tempted to print it out, defeating the purpose of an online magazine, the fashion, home tours and pictures in general are too pretty not to look at.

I'll take one of these:

With a side of some of these:

I didn't even know I wanted a dog until now.

PS. I'm sure you wanted to see a picture of me in my Snuggy,
but that's just not going to happen today.

Tam Tam in Town

Tam Tam has been in town! Mostly it was all business, but that didn't stop us from eating junk food and giggling - we feel that "fuels our creativity."

In other news, Syd went to the barber and got his face shaved! Also he looks very tough here:


We took Tam Tam to the top of the world, but couldn't take pictures because it was so cold and windy that we couldn't keep our eyes open or hair out of our faces - a cloud shot will have to do.

class act

On Friday night we went to a restaurant high in culinary standards, but low in quality carbonation. So I found myself sneaking in a Big Gulp and hiding it under the table - a real class act. Syd refused to take part in this picture.


We also saw Fame - which should be renamed Lame. I mean we all knew it would lack a plot, but the dancing was lacking too...which means it had absolutely NOTHING to offer.

Taking flight

Sometimes you've just got to go for it, you know? All of my life I have been the girl who finished her homework, ate an apple a day and worked hard, too afraid to fail. But I wasn't happy at my job, so I prayed. I prayed for months to find a way to do something I enjoyed...a seemingly impossible feat for someone whose interests include things are that are pretty to wear, decorate and eat.

My mother and I started making things - it was fun, and we decided we might as well start a little shop. 4 months later we finally get around to it. 5 months later I realized this side project was an answer to my prayers and that I just needed to take flight.

Now I am working harder than I have in years - succeeding, failing and learning. I don't care that some people give me an odd look when I tell them I quit my job with a fancy title to make necklaces. I am happy and I love it.

Thanks for being so kind to my mom and I about our new venture. Next post we'll be back to talking about Diet Coke, I promise.