Home, sweet home. Oh how I adore thee, let me count the ways!
Sometimes I feel like I am the luckiest woman in the world. And when Home Hotel agreed to sponsor my surprise visit (thanks to the connection made via Kiwi Collection), well, I definitely felt like it then. I cannot wait to share more details regarding my stay in one of their divine loft’s, alas that is for another post. For now, I must finish detailing one of the most special days in my life!
Duff and Frances, the extraordinary photographers who were documenting the event, suggested during the planning stages that I bring on Deigo Eiguchi, a distinguished videographer, to “the team.” I trusted them enough to say yes. Unbeknownst to me, I had agreed to having a film genius work with us. Yeah, so maybe I am lucky a lot and not just sometimes.
I have done quite a few photo shoots in my life, thus I am now comfortable behind a camera. However, to have both a camera and video camera on you at the same time was definitely overwhelming, as I was not sure where to look! Plus, I was starting to get butterflies in my stomach, as it was almost time to surprise Lucas.
I spent the week leading up to this trip hunting for the perfect dress. I kept finding beautiful dresses, but none that felt like the one. I was about to give up and wear my favorite little black dress, when I spotted this pink sparkly number on a mannequin in Banana Republic. I tried it on, though I did not need to, as I already knew it was perfection.
Once the finishing touches had been completed, we left for the meeting place, Mott. Lucas had been told that our best friends, Julie and Seba, wanted to meet him for an early Birthday celebration and that they had my Birthday present to give him. Lucas lives outside of Buenos Aires and sometimes mail can take a long time to reach him, so it made sense that I would send such an important package to an address within the city.
Thankfully, Lucas was late arriving to the restaurant (a trait that most Porteños share), since when I walked inside I was greeted by forty screaming teenage girls who mistakenly believed that I was a famous celebrity. They refused to leave me alone; demanding my autograph and pictures with me. At first, I indulged them, but then I realized that they had the potential to ruin the surprise.
We decided that the only way to avoid the surprise being ruined would be for me to hide upstairs and hope that the girls would eventually leave. Seba and Julie would sit facing against the entrance, so that Lucas would be forced to sit with his back to the staircase. Once he began to open his faux present, I would descend the staircase and tap him on the shoulder.
It felt like an eternity waiting for Lucas to arrive, although patience was something that I was very familiar with, dare I even say something I had mastered. . .
Andi, your blog is one of my new fav things to read. I LOVE that dress and the photos are amazing :0) Waiting in anticipation for the next part…..
Awww this comment just totally made my day! Thanks a million and I’m elated to hear that you enjoyed the post and are looking forward to more!!!
I already watched the video of this, but reading it in detail is still such a cute story! Do you and your husband live apart still, or is it only sometimes that you don’t get to see each other?
~Heidi
No, he moved to the States a month ago! We are together…forever!!! 🙂
God you are so insanely gorgeous! Lucas is a lucky man!!!
I’m blushing! Thank you!!! And I’m totally telling Lucas tonight that he’s a lucky man for having me wink wink!
I really enjoy staying at boutique hotels with my wife, but I cant let her see the LV tote or she will be dying to get one. You seem to be in touch will all the right people Andi. Great photos!!
That LV tote is over a decade old now! It was my high school graduation present from my parents. It’s been ALL over the world with me!!! I definitely have the best contacts ever haha! 🙂
OK, apropos to nothing: I want those boots! They look perfect for traveling, especially by plane!!!
Oh darling these are my travel boots, as I wear them every single time I travel. They are Uggs circa 2 years ago, but they sell them every year in different colors. You should get a pair for sure!
You look SO glam! I adore that dress, and even though I know the story, I’ve seen the video…I’m still getting all excited about what’s to come in the next blog post 🙂
Haha you are the cutest thing!!! I love how excited you get about things. It’s infectious!
Hey I’m reading your blog all the way from Sri Lanka. Love it. And your wedding photos were amazing.
Congrads.
I’m so honored!!! Glad you enjoy it, thanks!
Gorgeous everything!
Thanks!!!
I love this post! You are so gorgeous, it’s no surprise that those girls thought you were a celeb! I had butterflies of anticipation reading this haha, I want to know what happens next!
Awww thank you babe!!! What a sweet thing to say. I can’t wait to share the rest of the details, though everyone knows from watching the video haha. XOXO
I always love seeing your ring! And that dress is from Banana Republic?? Can’t believe it! so hot
I know right!?! I didn’t go into BR earlier because I didn’t think they would have anything sexy enough. I love being proved wrong!!! I can’t wait to see YOUR ring one day.
Look at you superstar…Too funny!
Haha, was quite moment!!!
GORGEOUS!!!
THANK YOU!!!
I am obsessed with that dress and need to see you wearing it in person asap!
I’m going to work on making that happen! A belated Birthday present!!! 😉
I’m not surprised you were mobbed by people, darling. You’re as glamourous and fabulous as an old fashioned movie star. 🙂
WOW!!! What a compliment thank you soooooo much!!!
What an incredible surprise!!!
Sooo incredible!
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