I just finished shooting a new publication called The Scout Guide DC, which features local business, shops and services in the DC area. I'm thrilled be in it, along side some of the people I am so lucky to know and work with, including Pineapple Productions, Sidra Forman Flowers, Sally Steponkus Interiors and Hitched. I met so many cool people on this project and especially loved discovering the Bobbie Medlin shop in Georgetown. I loved the mix of old and new necklaces from around the world. The shop is just an inspiring place to visit if you get a chance. And that green necklace? It found a home.

If you've driven down King Street in the past few weeks, you might have noticed a new sign hanging out front of our office. Fifteen Eleven, a curated paper goods shop, will be opening its doors on 9/15/11 in our rowhouse at 1511 King Street in Alexandria, Virginia. I'm so excited for my good friend Suann Song (of Simplesong Design) who dreamed up the shop and worked tirelessly to see it come to life. The shop will carry cards, stationary, notebooks, totes and small gifts by many notable paper designers. The official opening is this Thursday; the hours will be Tuesday through Saturday, 11 am to 6 pm. As a resident of Old Town, I'm excited for a fun new shop to open here. We've all been poking our heads in the shop and I can't stop checking things out in there. It's all so beautiful and inspiring. I'm so proud of Suann!

The shop is located in what was our meeting space at the Hive at 1511, which has now expanded upstairs. Myself and Ritzy Bee Events have moved into our own offices on the second floor and Simplesong Design is now in the back first floor rooms. We're all excited about the expansion and to have more space for meeting clients, prepping for weddings, photoshoots and all the other buzz that goes on around here! If you're in the neighborhood, be sure to stop in Fifteen Eleven.

Admit it, you're going to get up at 6 am on April 29th and watch the royal wedding of Price William and Kate Middleton. We're hosting a little evening party the evening before to kick off the celebration! The event (for brides-to-be) is Thursday, April 28th from 6 - 8 pm at Hitched in DC.

Meet, mingle and hear from Martha Stewart Weddings expert, Shira Savada as she talks tips, trends, and behind the scenes details at Martha Stewart Weddings. Get excited and inspired by an intimate collection of DC-based vendors who fancy making you feel like royalty (...and grab a fabulous swag bag too)!

Featuring: Hitched, Ritzy Bee Events, Design Cuisine, Sidra Forman Flowers, SIMPLESONG design, Maggie Austin Cake, (and me!) & Kate Headley Photography.

Just like the seats at Westminster Abbey, spots are coveted so please RSVP early to rsvp@hitchedsalon.com