party
These are my favorite photos from my sister's graduation party that we had a few weekends ago. One sister made a fantastic playlist, the other made a stellar piñata cake, and we all helped our parents' get the house ready and decorate. I'm so proud of my sister and can't wait to see what she'll be up to as she goes on to college!
More photos here: Emily's graduation party.
Thank you to all my friends that came out last weekend! Had a great time and loved seeing the Seattle wool baseball cap on so many faces. Now we all know how to make kalimotxo and to say yes to pintxos!
Don't forget - I'm still raising money for Etxe. Back the project here.
xo,
Stephanie
This time last year I was celebrating my birthday at 'the craziest block party in Spain': Festa Major de Gràcia. It's a week long party that starts on my birthday and goes pretty much non-stop for 7 days. Gràcia is one of my favorite neighborhoods in Barcelona, with bohemian boutiques, chic cafés, locally sourced restaurants and the most fun bars. While some people go to Burning Man for their kicks, I prefer the Catalán way...every street gets a theme and decorates with recycled things. The presentation is mind-boggling, and I am a bit embarrassed I don't have more photos, but I was a bit occupied dancing, drinking, eating and making friends with people from all over the world. Over a million people go just for this party and no one spends more than they would on a normal night out in San Francisco--for the entire week.
Wandering doesn't get any better than walking around during this festival. You'll be surprised at every corner you turn. Teepees? Jellyfish? Giant Star Wars figures? Anarchist punk rock concerts? Circus acrobats? Hip hop classes? Electro dance parties?
Luckily, I had a place to stay in the neighborhood, otherwise just take the metro to Fontana and follow all the people.
Yes, line dancing, 20s-themed drinks, salsa, all ages out all night, castellers (human tower building)...
Star struck everywhere. Magic really happens here.
Until next time, happy wandering!
Thursday night there's a Saito Excito party at Betabrand, where I used to design silly things like Japants. In fact - that's how I met Tomo! He's an amazing designer, visual artist and musician, throws the best parties at his fab studio in the city and innovates with things like the Tofu Project. Our first project together was creating the first ever pant mashup -- it sold out in just a few days. I found this super sweet Japanese herringbone twill and the rest is history.
Check out Tomo's latest here and party with the old crew. Wanna hear what happens at his parties? Why I left my drum set at my parent's house? click here.
