You guys, the last couple weeks have been a whirlwind of excitement, craziness, and a little less sleep than usual with the launch of the Oh Joy book and my recent book tour. I had a couple book parties—one in LA and one in New York to celebrate with those of you who have been such wonderful supporters of Oh Joy. It was seriously amazing to meet each and every one of you who came out. I wish we could go to more cities, but as a mama of two (and one being very tiny), two cities was all I could make happen right now. But, I wanted to share some photos from the two parties so that in some small way it can feel like you guys in other cities were all there celebrating with us, too!
In LA, West Elm was decked out in streamers galore. It's inspiring to see how much a space can change with the work of a few really creative people. My team (Casey, Angie, and Julia) and I were so excited to celebrate this baby that we'd all worked on for so long together.
During the party, it was fun being there with Oh Joy readers and supporters, friends, family, colleagues, many happy and familiar faces, and simply everyone who took the time to come by. We snacked on treats by Heirloom LA and we all screamed for ice cream by Jeni's Ice Cream.
And then in New York….(click below to see more)
New York was the first city I lived in after college. It's where I had my first apartment by myself, my first real job, and got my feet wet as a designer and as an adult in New York. It was fun to be back and see old friends, colleagues, and those of you who follow along with Oh Joy in the city that never sleeps. The creative team at the West Elm in Chelsea decked out the store into a colorful, whimsical space for the night.
We had Jeni's (because every party is better with ice cream), I met with so many amazing kids, budding artists, mothers, business women, some college friends (above!) and lots of amazing boyfriends/husbands who came as dates 😉
Thank you again to everyone who came out for the book parties, those of you who purchased books, and everyone who has supported our work here by reading and following along for however long you have been. The way in which we can connect with each other virtually has changed my life and the way in which my career has evolved in a way I would have never expected, but am so grateful to be able to in this way with you.
{Photos from Los Angeles by Mary Costa. Photos from New York by Christine Han. My striped dress by Betsey Johnson, pink shift dress by Kate Spade.}
Congrats Joy! The book parties look awesome! So wonderful to see all your hard work coming to fruition 🙂 xx
Congrats on the book!! Both parties look gorgeous!
XO – Sarah
http://beautyandblooms.com/
Cool you included my sons Tristin + Tyler in the photos (and me!) I am so shy and NEVER take pics. It was SO great to meet you in NYC! I have been following your blog for years and you’ve always been a truly amazing inspiration for me following my creativity and possibly leaving my full time job. Congrats on the book! Tristin + Tyler plan to post a few of your fun projects on their blog soon!
xo
I need your lovely LA opening dress. Mind sharing the source? Congratulations on the Book!
sorry, Just saw the Kate Spade reference. thx!
So proud of you Joy! congrats! Wish I could have attended the parties to celebrate. You just need to come up to SF for another party!
CONGRATS AGAIN. You’re so adorbs. SHOE DETAILS PLEASE! (The one you wore in LA) 😉
congrats Joy ~ you remain a TRUE inspiration! 🙂
Ruby looks so damn cute in those photos! Congratulations once again, Joy!
maggie
http://www.shopean.etsy.com
Joy, thank you for these pictures! This is great for us who wanted to be there but couldn’t. Congrats!
Alina
http://www.eclecticalu.blogspot.com
I love reading this recap and seeing all the lovely photos! Wish I was able to make it to your NY book signing. Seeing this post is the next best thing. Congratulations again! Thanks for the inspiration. Xo, Tee
Thanks Jennie!
They were from Anthro from a few years ago.
Joy
Thanks again for having the party. I went to the LA one and had a blast with my friend. Love the book!! I love looking through it and being inspired.
I wrote a recap as well on my blog.
http://allisons-eye.com/oh-joy-book-party/
It was so nice to finally meet you!
Allison
Congrats on your new book, Joy! It’s so cheerful and fun.
http://www.velvetcrate.com
congrats again! it was great meeting you in NY! 🙂
So exciting! Congratulations!!! That set up is so amazing!
Kristi
http://www.beloverly.com
Congratulations Joy. It looks like it was a wonderful celebration and how perfect to have your daughter there! Mel
Congrats Joy, how exciting! And ps. LOVE your pretty dress! x
Life & Love by Victoria Lagnehag
Congratulations!!! Seems that you had fun, your daughter is gorgeous!
Bisous
Ally
Congratulations!!! Seems that you had fun, your daughter is gorgeous!
Bisous
Ally
Congratulations!!! Seems that you had fun, your daughter is gorgeous!
Bisous
Ally
Congratulations!!! Seems that you had fun, your daughter is gorgeous!
Bisous
Ally
Congratulations!!! Seems that you had fun, your daughter is gorgeous!
Bisous
Ally
Congratulations!!! Seems that you had fun, your daughter is gorgeous!
Bisous
Ally
Congratulations!!! Seems that you had fun, your daughter is gorgeous!
Bisous
Ally
Congratulations!!! Seems that you had fun, your daughter is gorgeous!
Bisous
Ally
Congratulations!!! Seems that you had fun, your daughter is gorgeous!
Bisous
Ally
Congratulations!!! Seems that you had fun, your daughter is gorgeous!
Bisous
Ally
Love the pics..it was so great to meet you in NYC. What a fun event!
Loving the new book – CONGRATULATIONS! Come to Chicago for a book signing!!! 🙂
What a fun party. I wish you were coming to Minnesota. Enjoy the success. It is a beautiful book.
Sonny
Congratulations on the book! Also on the book tour! It looked like it has been fun and exciting!
Congrats, they both look like amazing parties. I admire your decision to limit your book tour because of Ruby and Coco. I’m sure it was a hard decision but one you won’t regret.
Hopefully not listeria ice cream!
Oh Joy, Wow! Wow! Wow! I can’t tell how my heart rejoice:-)with you and for you. I talk about you so much to my friends and family.
The main thing I tell them; how sweet and pleasant you are and how you are just as bright and vivid as your many colorful collections. What you see is what you get, from the inside out.
I am so proud, happy and excited for you:-)
May you continue to be blessed beyond measure.
Love you very much:-)
Bernadette
This book really is you, inside and out. So wonderful to see the results of your (& and your team’s) hard work over the past year. Thanks for sharing your beautiful point of view. xo
Thank you V! That means so much!
Joy
Soo cool!