welcome to my secret garden

"Where celebrations bloom, recipes are shared, and every gathering has a story."

Welcome to my blog about my Secret Garden — a little piece of paradise I've created, hidden in the concrete jungle of the NoHo Arts District in Los Angeles.

I've been creating recipes and entertaining, on and off the stage, for years. Long before this garden had a name, I was throwing themed parties for my kids, testing new recipes, and welcoming people into a space they never quite wanted to leave. That's the thread that runs through everything I do — cooking, creating, and gathering people together somewhere beautiful.



I created the front and back gardens myself, designing and planting every plant and seed with my own hands. I cultivate a variety of flowers, vegetables, and herbs — beauty and function, growing side by side.

Bexx Secret Garden is a boutique garden venue for intimate celebrations — weddings, milestone birthdays, showers, themed events, anywhere from 20 to 80 guests. What makes it different is simple: it's all me & my team. The menu, the cakes, the dessert tables, the florals, the event design, the planning — all created in-house, under one roof, by one person who cares deeply about getting it right. No juggling vendors. No crossed wires. Just one creative set of hands from the first idea to the last goodbye.



This blog is where I'll share the rest of it. Expect menu and recipe inspiration, plus real tips and tricks for creating an event that stays with people long after everyone's gone home.



While the garden is where the celebrations happen, this is where I share everything that grows from them.

After creating hundreds of weddings, milestone celebrations, and special events over the past fifteen years, I've learned that the most memorable gatherings aren't just about beautiful flowers or delicious food—they're about creating moments that bring people together and leave lasting memories.

Here, I'll take you behind the scenes of life at Bexx Secret Garden and share the ideas, inspiration, and experience I've gathered along the way.



You'll find seasonal recipes inspired by the menus I create for my clients, entertaining ideas, tablescapes, floral inspiration, gardening, behind-the-scenes stories from the garden, and practical advice for planning weddings and celebrations with confidence.



I'll also share the side of event planning that people don't often talk about—the real costs of hosting an event, budgeting wisely, choosing where to invest, avoiding common mistakes, and the little details that can make all the difference. My hope is to help you create celebrations that feel beautiful, personal, and truly unforgettable.