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[elianavagh]

I know we're too early for all things Christmas, but can I admit, I'm a little bit surprised that we don't have places secretly starting to put up Christmas decorations in windows and other places until one night we wake up and suddenly we've turned into a Christmas town straight out of a Hallmark movie? Scratch that, I'm even a little bit disappointed. I've lived in this town over four years now and I still keep hoping for this kind of Christmas takeover to happen.

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yoga classes and meditation was something eliana had gotten into long ago. with the stress of working with high demanding clients, having a way to relax and keep calm, was necessary, or else losing one's temper was possible. something that no one wanted to see in the wedding industry. a deep breath left her lips as she felt her body relax stretching her body up slowly before turning to face the woman next to her. "meditation takes time. sometimes if you do yoga first, it helps, your muscles are all nice and lose, makes it easier to relax."

Location: Breathe in When: November 2024 Who: Open (4/5)

Once a year, typically after watching clips of athletes at the New York Marathon, Noa tended to go on a fitness kick. It'd last a week. She'd get buoyed by a free class pass or a beginner discount and then fall off just in time for gingerbread season. With the stress of her latest renovations, she'd ended up at weekend meditations. (Which may not be fitness per se but did, according to google, did fall under the wellness umbrella.) After her second class, and while the attendees were filing out, she groaned as she pulled herself upright and said to the person next to her, "I am so damn far from nirvana right now."

[elianavagh]

I've struggled before. That's all.

Kennedy is a sweetheart, isn't she? We own a business here together though, like to say I'm her better half but she's probably mine.

You've come from a place where you've never what?

Oh, I've met Kennedy! Not through work, but we were chatting at the end of summer beach bash for awhile.

[elianavagh]

Sounds like you need a night in with the hubby just the two of you. which if you have a kid that does make it a lot harder. Do you have someone who can babysit to give you some relaxing time. At least you have some time before the allergies come in since we have a whole winter to get through and the rest of fall. Four kids? Wow! That's -- bless you... I don't know if I could do that. I think that's amazing, moms are amazing. Your sister's wedding was beautiful I was so blessed to get to help out in small ways with our wedding company.

You just described a wonderful night if my husband and I were alone in the house, bundled up together, keeping each other warm, but I won’t go into that topic. Allergies are horrible. My poor Allie deals with allergies as well. Hers hit her in the spring not so much in the fall. Meds can be tricky when it comes to allergies. Companies like to say they work and are the best on the market, yet they do nothing for your symptoms. Yes, four kids. Creek Fest was a blast. Now my full focus is on my sister’s upcoming wedding and ensuring it’s the best day of her life.

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Eliana Vagh attends Cage and Cordelia's Wedding on October 19th, 2024 at the Newman Homestead.

[elianavagh]

Getting out to the bachelorette party had been a last minute decision. While they weren't manning the wedding, they were helping with little things, and she wanted to make sure she was focused, but everyone deserved to have a good time. After finding a perfect jumpsuit for the event, and glass of strong drink in her hand she heard a voice turning towards the blonde. "Clara." Eliana smiled, "How're you?" she asked before taking a sip of her drink, eyes scanning the crowd again before settling back on the woman. "Thank you! So do you! Honestly I just threw this on, this was a last minute okay I'll go kind of look." she admitted with a laugh. "I am, I'll admit, I'm curious about the entertainment, that was much to my surprise."

WHO: Clara & @elianavagh WHEN: Cordelia’s bachelorette

Clara had been helping herself to the open bar that had been created for the event, eagerly taking another premix before looking around the room. Music was vibrating throughout the barn, and suddenly she found her eyes settling on a familiar(ish) face. “Eliana,” she offered a smile as she approached, gazing up and down at her get up. “You look… insanely gorgeous, tonight.” She couldn’t deny that she stood out in the hot pink attire. “You having fun so far?”

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Eliana attends Cordelia Browning's Bachelorette party at Harmony Ranch, October 12, 2024.

[elianavagh]

I'm sure I'm not the first to speak your language you just have to find those people. Sweet potato pie is delicious, and how people don't enjoy it is flabbergasting, but I'm a big supporter of all things sweet potato in general. No offense taken -- I'm typically busy working so I'm not always around. I'm newer to town in the last few years, I've only been here about four years. Typically our niche is weddings, I'm not saying we say no to other kinds of parties because we are good at what we do, you know? But our speciality definitely is weddings. I love all party planning aspects though, so I'm not really going to complain.

Exactly, and thank fuck, someone who finally speaks my language! Or at least dabbles in it, because holy jesus there’s nothing better than a sweet potato pie. Ah, that explains why I have no clue who you are — No offence. I’ve just never thought about any of that before. Do you guys do birthdays and other events as well or just weddings?

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"You... fall down the rabbit hole of tik tok? Never!" She teased, knowing her friend all too well, because they often would sometimes end up falling down the spiraling holes on places like Tik Tok, pinterest, but they could blame their jobs for things like that. "People do go all out, for sure. I won't be, I'll put out a few things, but I'm more so looking forward to decorating for Christmas. Wait till I get my hands off the office." Giving her the pre-cursor warning, even if she should know by now. "I mean it would kind of be funny seeing Jason figures on your front lawn, but I can imagine you forgetting and getting scared and screaming looking out your window that some random man is on your lawn before remembering you put them there." Teasing the blonde before threading her arm through hers and tugging her forward. "So what did you want to do first?"

Laughing at the thought, she shook her head. "I'd rather not fall down another tik tok rabbit hole, thank you! But I can imagine people go all out," if she had more space herself, she was sure she'd do something more creative. Halloween had been her favorite holiday after all, and she had to make sure she didn't go over the top most years. "I mean, people get creative with those twelve-foot-tall skeletons, even if they are a bit tacky. But I can assure you, I will not have any Jason figures outside my house," she laughed, taking a look at some of the other decorations in the booth as she tried to decide on what decorations she wanted to get. "I'm still not sure if I want to do something spooky, or your traditional Halloween look."

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"They do, there's a few tricks that you can do to make them less muddy, but it takes time, multiple steps, and I'm guessing if you're working with kids, they're not really about that multiple step process so much as making a colorful rainbow right now." she laughed, because she would have been the same way at a younger way. That instant gratification of seeing the color spill against the clothing and make the colors that she would hope would become these amazing tie dye masterpieces, and it ending up a bit more muddy than anything. "Can't leave Creek Fest without buying a few things, even if you say you're going to go in and buy nothing -- you end up with something even if it's something like this, because this ends up being a great thing." There was a million ways to end up taking Creek Fest home with them. "Fully understandable don't want to go home with anything subpar." She pointed out with a chuckle. "I'm sure any kids would enjoy that, especially if you can make some fun out of it with a little bit of mess -- and not a lot of mess." That was more for his sake.

"I've helped out with a few tie-dye projects at the community center, and can definitely confirm that they have a tendency to get a little… muddy," he laughed, nodding his head. As much as he tried to make something sharp and pretty with a bright pattern and a clear nod towards artistry… Josh figured that it just wasn't for him. But something that he could use other tools for, he might be able to handle. "That's what I'm thinking. I've looked at all of the merchandise that they offered -- and bought a few things, too, trust me -- but I think this would be different, not to mention I can brag about it if it comes out alright." He paused, smiling quickly, "or say that it was a silly gift if it turns out wrong." No one needed to know the real story if it wasn't exactly what it was supposed to be, after all. "I might put a little year marker on it somewhere, why not, right?" Might make it all the more cliche and a little tacky, but that was the way that souvenir t-shirts were supposed to be. "Oh, trust me, me too," he laughed, placing a hand on his chest, "which is why I'd rather start all over again than try to fix something horrible." Because then… well, then you just had a mess on your hands that tended to get messier as you went. "True enough. Might give me some ideas for what we can do during after school sessions."

[elianavagh]

Getting endless amounts of food from Creek Fest was pretty much the thing to do. Not that the other events weren't exciting or fun, they in fact were, but getting to stuff yourself to the brim in delicious food? That was the real reward of everything -- or maybe that was the reward of all events. "They might, but like, if we've already had a drink or two before, what are they going to do? Call the scavenger hunt police." she teased it wasn't like they were going to get absolutely wasted, this wasn't really the time or place, unless you were going to Bonne Merde afterwards. "So I don't think a little apple cider sangria would hurt anything, I mean now many times are we going to get to enjoy that?" Glancing over at Stelly with a grin, "The people drinking and carving pumpkins, far more dangerous." Of course that wasn't actually true, unless they got a little too tipsy. "Come on, I'll even buy the drink. My treat."

Stelly had, truthfully, lost count of the things that they had eaten at Creek Fest so far. Dinners, lunches, snacks, desserts… not to mention the drinks that they had basically inhaled. But there was nothing wrong with indulging when you were hanging out at a place that had a lot of things to indulge in. And besides, it was giving back to the community! Sort of. "Ooh, you know what… they might frown upon drinking while doing the scavenger hunt, since I think it's geared towards kids, and we just get to help out, but… they're not going to know if we're a teeny tiny bit tipsy because we had some apple cider sangria first… right?" They grinned, stuffing another bite of funnel cake into their mouth and chewing thoughtfully. "Although now you have me kind of scared to hang around pumpkin carvers, in case they start getting ideas or anything."

[elianavagh]

Cold shower? Now that's one I'm not even sure I can tempt fate of. I will admit, I enjoy the cold being bundled up, but the second my feet hit the floor I'm scurrying for a warm, hot shower, or to stand in front of my heater to roast and toast. That is the hard part, keeping the whole office happy. Which never seems to happy. Though it works good for Kennedy and myself, we have a small team but our offices tend to be off on their own where we can at least control our own temperatures which is a pretty good thing! A work blanket is a staple in an office.

Even during the summer, that's why a cold, early morning shower is the best way to wake up. At least, in my opinion. Unfortunetly, I do not control the office thermostat. The rest of the office would probably hate me if I did. But I keep a fleece throw blanket at my desk for the really cold days to hide at my legs or wrap myself in in the break room.

[elianavagh]

Sorry, I get... touchy with depression, given I've come from a place where I've never -- I've been blessed to have a really great support system in my dad and step-mother even in my worst times. It's just that ... what?

You've probably crossed paths with my partner, Kennedy?

Oh, no...I wasn't judging you. It's just...never mind, it's not important.

I'm surprised we've never met before. I used to do wedding photography around town.

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"Messy but it can be worth it. Just takes time to get it perfect so it doesn't look like a full out mess and have colors bleeding together so much that you end up having a ton of gross brown all over." As much as she enjoy that, that was more of a summer activity when she had time to really focus on it. "Oh I like that, kind of make yourself a memory of Creek Fest. I don't know if they have any that you can buy already made that say that, so it would be kind of perfect. Are you someone that is going to put the year somewhere on it so you remember what year you made it?" A lot of people liked to add things to remember when the memories were made, and she saw the reasons for and against it, it all depended on the person. "True we can, though I really rather not, I'm kind of a perfectionist thanks to my job, so I'll just get frustrated." she chuckled. "Well think, consider it practice for when you want to do those projects. You'll already have it all set in mind for how it's going to go down and what you need to avoid." Eliana chuckled.

"I was considering tie-dye at first, and then I remembered how messy that can be," he winced at the thought, remembering inks on his fingers, spilled all over the table, just not a good look for anyone who wanted to make art. Josh would rather make something by hand that took a little skill and thought. It was just the thought that was tripping him up at the moment. "I've been eyeing the flowers and the leaves, too, I was sort of thinking maybe… use the stamps to write out 'Creek Fest' and then have some of the leaves falling down towards the letters?" Although that seemed pretty ambitious, and like something that he could mess up pretty easily if he wasn't careful. But it would be fun. "I guess if we mess them up horribly, we can always try again and pay for a second, right?" Josh laughed, reaching for a piece of cardboard to place inside his shirt, so that he didn't get anything on the back. That would be a disaster. "I feel like I'm normally much better at supervising kids doing these projects than actually doing them myself."

[elianavagh]

Well I was just going off of the fact that you immediately brought up the person who does your laundry! Pulling my leg or not, you can't blame me for being a little surprised. Still thinking I'm going to want video proof but I'll get back to you on that. I mean, I'll send some of my really nice clothes -- the ones I wear mostly during someone's wedding, I get dry cleaned but because I have to. The rest falls into my 5-9 after my 9-5, or you know, depending my hours I work kind of thing. We all have our favorite things that we go to, I love my cozy sweaters and dress pants for the office, and my heels. That's pretty much my go to in the fall and winter. Nice, easy, simple, cozy. Do I look like the type to go spreading foot fetishes around town on someone? Because if I do, that means I have insider knowledge, and how did I get that knowledge? That implicates me, and I'm not about to do that! So, I like to think you're safe. A little rain just sets the mood, go early enough, then turn in with some treats, curl up and relax. Favorite part? Is it cliche to say the food? Because that always seems to be my favorite, but how can it not be?

I wasn't aghast, I was just tossing your words back at you, since you seemed flummoxed by the idea that I might not do my own laundry. I believe the kids would call it… pulling your leg? I get home a lot of times and it's an honest relief to see the laundry already in the closet and my dresser, tucked away and neat and ready to go for the next time that I want to wear it, I'll fully admit that. I have a lot of clothes, I'll admit, but there are still some pieces that I wear more frequently than others, you know? Favorite jackets or shirts that just feel more comfortable through the day. Especially depending on the season. I'm going to go ahead and firmly close that door, before you get any ideas and start spreading rumors around town about me… just saying. I like to think that I do, but for now, enjoy the property, you know? I'm sure you have plenty of time before you think about moving. The weather has been perfect, I saw a little rain in the forecast coming up, but I don't think that it will be anything that ruins the day, you know? Have you had a favorite part yet?

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There's a time and place for everything. Who doesn't adding a little bit of spice now and then, but it's not for all times. Not a fan of pumpkin, I feel like that's all I've heard, the love of pumpkin. I can eat it, but give me sweet potato pie over pumpkin pie any day. Or chocolate cream pie. Oh that sounds quite interesting, the most I know is figuring out flowers for weddings and decorations the such. I co-own Memorable Affairs with Kennedy.

And that’s how we stay classy — knowing the when and where for things. Everyone’s got something that makes their skin crawl, it’s no big deal. Like everyone loves pumpkins around fall, and I can appreciate them, until I get a whiff of it when it’s cooked. I’m not a fan at that point. A nice toasty glass of mulled wine is the perfect night cap, honestly. I’m a landscaper for Paradise Gardens, mostly, but I dabble in horticulture, too. What about you?