BIG NEWS from me. {a bit personal..but, had to share}

I have been running this little event planning biz for a little over a year now. it's been insanely fun, addictive, emotional, stressful and rewarding ALL at the same time! I was also working at an office full time as a blog editor.

BUT...as of Friday - October 1, 2010....

I am a full time b.a.s.h.er!

emotions are running high right now...as I feel like I am settling into this position.

Excited
Scared
Excited
Excited
Excited

Have you ever felt like if you don't do something now, your time will pass? Well, once the door closed at my old position at the office, I felt like this one had been ajar all along. And it was about time to swing it wide open and enter the realm in full!

I cannot predict the future of this business, but what I do know is that I am following my heart, my passion, what I truly feel like is my calling! But, without the support of my family, friends, facebook 'aquaitances', fans and followers of this blog...I would not feel confident enough pursue this venture. So, Thank-you! Thank-you! Thank-you, for sticking by me, while I haven't been able to update this blog as much as I had wanted too. Thank-you for letting me be creative without reservation and for accepting me into this party planning world.

A SUPER HUGE THANKS to some peoples:
the hubs for 110% full support & lurving.
the bebehgurl for being my numero uno fan
my parents & bro for totally and utterly supporting me in this decision
my right hand: Azila T - get ready for a b.a.s.h. ride lady
my besties - you complete me, more than you know
my 'ex' mwpeeps for the love always

ok. end of emotional blog.

wish me luck!

we are about to b.a.s.h. your world!!

-GV

An Olivia the Piggie Sneak Peak

Kira's 4th Bday was last weekend. We stopped by her house to b.a.s.h. up her special day! Here's just a little peak...

More photos to come....

Tiki Thirty Birthday b.a.s.h.

::: old school thermos cooler filled with fabric leis greet luau goers :::

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::: poster collages of old pics are presented at the entrance as well :::

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::: the foodies :::
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::: lo mein :::
{ Jj Cariaso Photography }::: lumpia | spam musubi :::
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::: hawaiian sno cone :::
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::: the barrel man | table decor | rice favors :::
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::: rice & shoyu with island style directions to cooking rice | birthday cake :::
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::: The Barrel Man w/o his Barrel wish stone guest "book" :::
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::: Some of the signed wish stones for Ryan :::
{ Jj Cariaso Photography }::: Keiki Fun :::
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Monkey First Birthday Photo

::: monkey munch in mini Chinese take out boxes :::
::: blue gumballs | cherry sours | lemon heads in penny jars :::
::: custom coloring books & banana chips in the little wagon on the table :::

{ HAPPY FIRST BIRTHDAY DOMINIC }

Peacock Themed Wedding Details

From the May wedding we b.a.s.h.ed up for one of my besties!! This day was A-MA-ZING! It was so full of love and enthusiasm and funk! The guys had so much swagger and the ladies..well, we were dolls. :) It was a big challenge being a bridesmaid as well as the event designer. But, with an awesome b.a.s.h. team..it all went off without a hitch!

The Bride, one of my oldest and dearest friends, was stunning. And of course the Groom was a looker himself. :D Enjoy the detail pics for now...

Jay Rabena Photography

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Wedding Flowers

* black | white damask theme & green accents for a b.a.s.h.ed out wedding *

* The large vase on the right was the floral display at the church *
* The calla bouquet was for the bride *

* hydrangea flower wands for the flower girls *
* green silk ranunculus broaches & damask ribbon for the primary & secondary women sponsors
{that were kept as souvenirs too} *
* baby ranunculus & greens for the primary & secondary male sponsors *

Flowers by: Jennifer Viles
Photos Credit: The PhotoGrabber

Hand Crafted Wedding Details

Lots of Love & Craftsmanship went into the creation of these details.

Enjoy!!

1000 hand folded origami cranes from our b.a.s.h. man power. Centerpieces with capiz shell branches | coral bush wish "tree" | message in a bottle with floating cranes...[ready to fill with sand from the island..for taking a piece of the beach home.]Buri box filled with salt water taffy favors & wrapped with coordinating theme ribbon.