julie's bridal shower

Looking for Julie's bridal shower extravaganza?  Please head on over here!

no more updates here -- please visit the new blog!

Just to reiterate the announcement from Monday, the Anna Delores blog has a NEW HOME on the world wide web.  Please update your bookmarks and Bloglovin' accounts as needed!

It's hard to leave this blog behind, but it's because I'm on to bigger and better adventures.  Thank you to everyone for their love and support -- I've gotten more from blogging than I ever thought possible!

xoxo.

it's finally here!

Friends!  Countrymen!  Lend me your ears.

Sorry, I couldn't help it.

But seriously.

It's ready!  My new site + blog is ready to go!

clickety-click to be taken to the new blog!

This means I won't be posting updates here any more.  It's a little bittersweet to leave my old blog behind, but I remind myself that it's because I'm moving on to bigger and better things.  Like cool new websites and a new blog where everything can be housed under the same roof.

So please, update your Bloglovin' stalking accordingly, because I'm coming back to Blogland!  I've missed you all so much! 

See you on the other side (i.e. over here).

xoxo

life lately // studio progress

I've been quiet about our studio around here, but it is NOT for lack of progress!  We are almost at 100% and have even started holding client meetings there -- it's SO exciting, and a little surreal.

Here are some more glimpses of the studio space (via Instagram, of course).  :)

1. our sweet little washroom (I like to call it a washroom instead of a "bathroom" because I think it sounds fancier)

2. joelle's calligraphy for a quick in-studio photo shoot we did a couple weeks ago

3. amy's pre-wedding prep (i.e. huge flower delivery).  sharing a space with a florist is great fun!

4. leo is our resident carpenter and has built about half of our furniture: coffee table, cabinets, and community table!

5. snippets of our small private office space within the larger studio.

6. the "lounge" area, where I've held all my client meetings thus far.  I love it all.

And check out this rad little video tour that Joelle took of our studio!  I was skeptical about video on Instagram, but I will admit that it's a bit easier than switching over to Vine to post and view videos.  :)

weddings // BHLDN show

It has been a LONG time since I've done a "life via Instagram" recap around here!  And since I've taken way too many photos since my last post to share all of them with you here (trust me, you'd hate it), I'm able to pick a theme for my Instagram images to share.

Since it's technically Wedding Wednesday, I wanted to share some highlights of the BHLDN fashion show with you guys!  Last week, Joelle and I were invited to check out the new space where BHLDN's "shop in shop" (it's going to be on the mezzanine of the current Anthropologie store in Beverly Hills) will be located.  The grand opening is July 10 and I cannot wait!

I think there were at least four or five different dresses coming down the runway for which I leaned over to Joelle and whispered ferociously, "that one is totally my favorite!"

My ACTUAL favorite has to be this lovely gem right here (very Kate Middleton, no?).  There was also a close relative of this dress that was sleeveless -- also amazing.

Last week, BHLDN invited a bunch of bloggers and wedding folks to the new space to enjoy some light snacks, champagne, the Anthro store all to ourselves, and, of course, the newest release of gorgeous wedding gowns.  I was pleasantly surprised by how many new designs there are going to be. 

Anyway, on to the Instagrams.  Some of these are actually Joelle's or taken by other ladies attending the event -- all are linked to the original Instagram accounts from which they came.  :)

images from joelle duff, bhldn, and annadelores on Instagram

many more if you search #bhldnla on Instagram!