She messaged me last week to find out if I would be available on Monday. They were coming home and wouldn't it be fun to hang out? For her, I would drop anything and go around the world even if I only got to simply say hello. Alysia and I have been friends since before preschool. She was my person before I even knew what it meant to have a person, or be someone else's person. I[...]
If you've been hanging out on my facebook page recently, it's pretty obvious I'm in love with this Maryland Zoo wedding. AKA the penguin wedding! You know that video with Kristen Bell (who I would absolutely want to play me in a movie of my life) and the sloth? That was pretty much my reaction the day I found out there was going to be a penguin at this weddin[...]
My husband will tell you that I have only two operating modes. They are all and nothing. For the past month, I have been in "all" mode, planning and constructing and imagining and making everything for a super amazing styled wedding inspiration photo shoot (there is a sneak peek above and some behind the scenes action below...and I cannot wait to share more of it all soon!)...and loved[...]
Working with other creatives is absolutely one of the best parts of my job. And Baltimore based interior decorator Caitlin, of Caitlin Brown Interiors, is just as sweet as can be, and oh-so-talented, so working on projects with her is always the best kind of experience. Last week, we put aside our styling projects and focused just on making photos for Caitlin's new website. She recently[...]
This past weekend we finally got to visit our niece. And I fell in love. We took care of her for two days while we were there, taking walks, babbling nonsense, and singing silly songs in between a schedule full of naps and feedings. Who knew you could get nothing done but do so much in day? It's hard with an infant to make time to remember the small things. Everything changes so fast,[...]
Making my house pretty is one of the few things that brings me as much joy as making photos. During the slow season, I get to spend a little bit more time on it than usual, and my latest obsession is finding cheerful art to put on the walls. I want my house to literally be my happy place. Our current art collection at home, if you can call it that, is a mix of things I've picked up o[...]
I have always loved books and magazines, but lately I've become obsessed with a new kind of media: podcasts. Most days, I take a walk in the morning or afternoon, and podcasts are the perfect accompaniment. They keep my trusted route from becoming too staid and are an excellent way to fit in a little bit of work-related inspiration while I take a break from sitting in front of t[...]
Somehow, in the almost 40 weddings I did with Dani last year, we never made it to the Baltimore Museum of Industry. What an adorable wedding venue! This wedding was perfectly suited for it, with the quirky vintage record and dinosaur centerpieces, a short wedding dress and super sparkly reception dress, red heart sunglasses, and bright colors. You'll definitely want to check out the sli[...]
It started a year ago, when I bought myself balloons for my birthday and did a photo shoot with them. It was really fun. The balloons brought me a lot of joy because they were something I would never usually do for myself. It turned out I also really liked the photos. So I figured I could do it again this year...but with something other than balloons. I also really like cupcakes. So I use[...]
Eons ago, I wrote a lovely ode to my favorite pair of shoes. And after literally wearing holes in the soles of them, I was desperate for a new pair of yellow sneakers. Thankfully my mom and Kate Spade Saturday came to the rescue! Love. Love. Love. Let's go everywhere.[...]