{ Fiesta }

{ Old Spanish Days Festival Parade on State street }

With the Old Spanish Days Festival in full swing last weekend, our fiesta themed housewarming/birthday fête was very fitting for our many celebrations! Despite the drizzle that covered Santa Barbara early that morning, the sun was shining and it was a perfect 76 degrees by the time the party started.  The day was filled with endless margaritas, sangria, street tacos, colorful lanterns, stringed white lights, hanging piñatas, sombreros, and of course, mustache straws and tattoos for our guests! It was very special having all the people so dear to us at our new house enjoying themselves. They definitely "warmed" our home.  But I think the best part of my birthday last week was the surprise trip to Istanbul my husband planned for us in two weeks! :) Can't wait. xx. 

{ Vino for the Sangria pitcher }

{ Soaking the apples and peaches for the Sangria hours before the party }

{ Tres Leches Cupcakes with Mexican flags and mustache toothpick garnish }

{ Some of the drinks }

{ Hollow pinapple-man for wedged limes }

{ Mustache galore }