Wynwood Art Walk

hello darlings.  in my last post i mentioned that we participated in a show earlier this month. i'm actually quite surprised that any pictures came out because it was unusually windy and the lows dropped into the 40's.  which, if you're me, is equivalent to borderline blizzard conditions.  then again, i drive with the heater on in the summer.  but i digress.  here are some photos of the set up. 

heart shaped cookies

an attempt to warm each other, true sisterly love I'd say

Picture update

It has been a busy couple months and unfortunately the blog was kind of dormant.  so that you're not bored with an unduly explanation I'll make it quick.  The holidays, I think, are hectic for a majority of the world.  As for school, I was maxed out on my credits which meant that finals season was anxiety ridden.  We participated in two craft shows, one being in the middle of December (great timing, i know) and the other was yesterday.  In the middle of it all we had ourselves a mini road trip for a bff's baby shower (which was a fabulous and much needed reunion).  

here are the last few weeks in pictures: 

our table set up at Mary Brickell Village (show #1)

close up

Jack with his mommy dearest, it was his first time visiting the Everglades!

In the Gumbo Limbo trail

on a stop during our mini road trip

at Satchel's in Gainesville (go gators!)

Jack and me

the babe and Katrina

the sun was killing our eyes

Katrina and Jack, he loved the decoration

typical

Minimalistic Proposal

The other day a friend of mine was asking me about Llorente Design, after explaining to him what it is and what we do, he told me he'd make a stick-figure invitation for our line.  I laughed it off.  The next day in class he presents me with this:

Too funny.

Jack's Best Friend is in the Making

Yahaira's 30th Birthday

I've spent the last several weeks researching and designing my friend, Yahaira's, 30th birthday party. Actually, correction she is having two 30th birthday parties which I think is so super fab! Yahaira is one of the type of  client everyone dreams about. She told me the colors she wanted: powder pink, citron, mint green and chocolate brown and that it had to be fun and girly. I took her very open-ended suggestions and just ran with it. There are not too many clients that let you design and then respond with a "I love it!" Thank you Yahaira, for choosing me to design your parties, I am having so much fun with them!  

Oh, be sure to check her blog here.

More goodies to come in the next few weeks when everything is completed for her both events. Also be sure to check Llorente Design, as I will be posting more photos there as well.

 

xo

Christie

Llorente Design on Indie Tot

Remember when Jack was featured over on The Indie Tot?  I am so excited to share with everyone that Llorente Design was featured on their blog over the weekend!!  I am so honored and thankful that they shared my party, in which I designed and styled everything for my sweet baby boy who turned 1 early last month. To see the full post over on The Indie Tot, please click here.

Thanks again Indie Tot!

Sisterly Love at Arboleda and Art Walk

This past Saturday, we ventured out to Wynwood located in the Miami Design District for Art Walk.  It is held on the second Saturday of every month, if you've never been, go, trust me you won't be disappointed. Make sure to get there early and on an empty stomach. The streets are crowded with people of all ages and the gourmet food trucks share an open lot where you can eat, drink, and listen to good music.

Earlier that day we went to the first annual Arboleda fest, where locals sell vintage and handmade goods.  There was a great turn out, and lots of little ones running around, including Jack. Llorente Design is planning a debut at the next festival,  so be on the lookout for that. :)

To top it all off, the weather was beyond gorgeous! After the festival, we decided to grab dinner at Fratelli Lyon. Katrina and I definitely recommend the white chocolate/dark chocolate mousse, so yum! and Jack recommends, the vanilla gelato!

 

Katrina is wearing:

Leather bomber by H&M / Zara lace top / Leggings by H&M / Dolce Vita flats

Christie is wearing:
Elizabeth and James blazer / Vince tank / Theory leggings / Chinese Laundry boots 

Goodies from Arboleda and Art Walk.

Counting Down the Days..

I know I am way, way, way, ahead.... of myself here...and I usually am when I get excited about something. My sister and I are planning an NYC trip next May. And, besides gallivanting around town, we plan on getting some business done while we are there.  

Llorente Design is going to the National Stationery Show, held every year in May, it is the largest trade show where anyone in the paper and design industry can showcase their work in hopes of fulfilling large orders!  We plan to exhibit in May of 2013, so this May will serve as research, inspiration, visiting with friends and an occasional party or two :)

image via The Nifty Fifties

Here is a tiny snapshot of one of my many notepads. I love and need to take notes all the time, like last night at about 1am. Plus it helps me think and organize my crazy thoughts..Yes I love anything Sanrio, don't judge :)

Jack is One!

Thunder, tornados, and leaky roofs.  These are the things we were facing on the morning of Jack's first birthday party (which was practically two weeks ago,  but I've been working on a life-consuming paper).  You see, the party was originally supposed to be held near our house at a lovely park on the bay in a historic coral shelter.  The only problem was, the weather.

Just one of the leaks

The picture makes the rain look better than what it was,
the entire area was a humid, muddy, watery schlop

 With no other choice, the party HAD to happen one way or another, we relocated the festivities to our house.  The challenge was the space since we had not anticipated the move (and were in slight denial about the forecasted rain).  We had a mere 3 hours to prepare everything + get ourselves ready, to say we hustled is an understatement.  With Christie's quick thinking (& some yelling) she laid out the new floor plan and assigned everyone a task (being the oldest sibling, she's been preparing for this role her whole life...love you C (=  )  

Cake table

Cake by Ana Paz Cakes

Vertical whale banners by Christie
The blue streamers were originally going to be wrapped
around poles in the shelter, but we used it as a backdrop instead

Whale sugar cookies by Ali's Sweet Treats

Caramel popcorn

Picture frames were favors
Katrine Citrine has a secret, often forgotten, talent of making paper boats 

Jack, through the months

Food was delish! Yellow rice with chicken,
sweet plantains, and bread
all from Havana Spice Cafe

Christie in a Missoni for Target dress
Me in a Zara lace top & Zara shorts with Missoni for Target tights

KatrineCitrine in a Forever 21 dress

(For you weirdos, we were wearing shoes, I'm just tired of prolonging this post)

If you've read this far, I congratulate you.