Week in Review

I might need to start calling these bi-weekly reviews. 😉 Silly me thinking that once I officially became an empty nester a few weeks ago life might slow down a bit. HA! Joke was on me! Exciting things are happening and I can’t wait to fill you in!

I had the chance to visit the Las Vegas Market with two of my favorite people and check out all of the latest trends in home furnishings and decor heading our way this year. It’s always so inspiring to be around so many pretty up and coming products and creatives and get a sneak peek at the pretty things. 

Las Vegas Market

las vegas market

I LOVED the Loloi booth. SO pretty with all the rugs hung as art. 

Lighting design is always so fun to see too…it’s like walking into a jewelry store. 

las vegas market

The market is held twice a year at the World Market Center not far off the strip in Vegas…in the true “downtown” area of the city. It is a complex of three high rise buildings 8-10 stories that each house tons of show rooms on each floor. It can literally take days to work your way through everything. This was a quick trip…like less than 48 hours, so we were hustling and working our way through as much as we could see in that time. 

las vegas market

Each of the show rooms is like a massive furniture store.

las vegas market

So many pretty things. Furniture, ruge, art, accessories, glassware, towels, pots, drapes, you name it. All kinds of eye candy.

las vegas market

These companies show up 2 weeks in advance to turn their “booths” into these amazing places to display their wares. It’s pretty incredible.

las vegas market

It was fun to be in the city just a few days before the Super Bowl and get to see everything all dressed up for the party.

las vegas market

las vegas market

We had a chance to sneak away for a fun dinner on Monday night and I finally made it to Din Tai Fung. It’s been all the rage in OC/LA for a few years and I haven’t had made time to go. There’s one in Vegas at the Aria so we decided to check it out. If you get the chance to go, GET THE GREEN BEANS!!!! Life changing. I could make a meal just out of those! 

din tai fung

New to the Crew

I flew back quickly to help Andy with a very important project…

andy proposal

Yep, you may have guessed…or if you follow Ash (tinybirdbakeshop ) she already spilled the beans, so you may have seen it, but we are adding to the family. Yep, I couldn’t stand being an empty nester, so she’s getting a sister. HA! 😉 Andy is getting MARRIED!!!!

andy proposal

We are so excited for his cute fiance to join the family. It’s time to plan a wedding!! The best part of being close to the kids while they are in school is getting to share in fun moments with them as adults. Helping him set up for the proposal, and then getting to go dress shopping with Victoria have been highlights so far with many more to come I’m sure! I look really tired in this shot next to those bright young faces, but it’s the only one, so here you go! 😉

andy wedding

We hit a couple of fun Bridal shops and found some gorgeous dresses. She hasn’t said yes to the dress just yet, but I think we’re close! 😉

andy wedding

Date Night

John and I hit up the new Fox Market by The Fox Group that just opened this past week on Friday night. It’s a cute shop with lots of knick knacks, treats and home decor. Definitely a nice addition to Salt Lake!

Getting Published

We also canvased the city looking for the Super Bowl edition of Woman’s World Magazine. I was published in this edition, but man has it been hard to find a copy! Mama Kelce on the cover has definitely made it a hot commodity. Fortunately, we were able to locate a couple of copies. 

magazine feature

It is always a thrill to be published, and I like to try and keep a copy or two of each magazine whenever it happens so that I have proof. lol! 😉

woman's world magazine feature

I don’t usually get my picture in the mag, so that was a fun surprise to see too!

woman's world magazine feature

Vitamin D

We hopped on a plane this weekend to spend some time soaking up some much needed Vitamin D. I know it was raining here all last week with torrential downpours, but Mother Nature was sure putting on a show for us yesterday. It is SO gorgeous!!!

week in review

Super Bowl Fun

I tried my hand at some royal icing/decorated sugar cookies yesterday for the Super Bowl. They took me forever…and I learned a thing or two…like don’t start this project at 9pm because it takes awhile…but I think they turned out cute! 

taylor swift travis kelce cookies

It was fun to be home and be able to watch with some friends that we have a long standing tradition of watching the Super Bowl with…and what a game! It was pretty slow, but that ending! WOW!

I hope you all had a great week. I’m looking forward to catching up with friends this week,  catching up on blogging!, eating as much Mexican food as I can (always a must when in OC), walking in the sunshine as much as possible, and a nice Valentine’s Day with my cute hubby. This empty nesting thing might not be so bad after all. 😉

Have a great week!

Tammy

xoxo

Tammy

Creative Director at Pink Peppermint Design
Tammy Mitchell is the founder and creative director of lifestyle blog pinkpeppermintdesign.com. Along with being a homeschooling mom of two kiddos, she is also an in-demand prop and event stylist, photographer, interior and graphic designer. On Pink Peppermint Design, she shares creative DIY projects, easy entertaining and gift ideas, inspiring interiors and events. She lives in Southern California, with her husband and two children.

woman's world magazine feature

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