The JOURNAL

Recently, I heard someone say that said we should never go a day without “being in wonder about something.” That’s been on my mind a lot lately, and I think that person is very very correct. Wonder is something that comes naturally to us as children, and then, at some point, that innateness fades and […]

There’s something in the depths of my soul that craves rain. I’m not talking about  a slight mist, but a real big storm that blows torrents of rain into my closed window… the kind of rain that clears my rain gutters of all the dirt and dead leaves that have accumulated.  Falling asleep in my […]

There’s a bright side and a not so bright side to working for myself. The bright side is what everyone else sees…. the flexible schedule, being my own boss, working in my pajamas, etc. The not so bright side is what very few people see…. such as working by myself most days, a packed schedule […]

First of all, Happy Valentine’s Day! I know everyone hates Valentine’s Day because “it’s not really a holiday” and that “it’s just created to boost sales” … yada yada. But I love Valentines Day because it’s a day when I’m challenged to be more creative than usual in showing the people in my life that […]

I always feel guilty when I buy new things. I feel guilty because I don’t NEED that new cardigan. (But But But…. I DID leave my favorite sweater at a wedding last September and I’ve been cold ever since.) My adventures this past month with 6 Items or Less have been enlightening.  I wore only […]

I wasn’t entirely sure what to expect when Gavin and Erin asked me to be their 3rd eye for this wedding. Shooting with two such esteemed photographers as themselves is something I had only done in my daydreams. Never did I think, for a second, I would be doing it in real life! Hopefully I […]

By day, Christopher is an elementary school teacher. But he’s not just any elementary school teacher… he’s a dedicated one. Dedication might not be a strong enough word for it, actually. You see, he knew that he would be reading through a story called “The Bushy Mustache” with his kids, so throughout January, he grew […]

Their quiet nature creates a sense of comfort and their enthusiasm is contagious. Donna has this sweet and helpful nature, which is perfect because she’s an elementary school teacher. Mark, in one word, is passionate. Together, they’re PERFECT and watching them bring out the brighter colors in each others’ personalities is so fun. I’ve known […]

This morning I woke up excited to be a bride. Maybe it’s because the warm sun was coming through my window just right, or maybe it’s cause I remembered Anthropologie is launching a wedding line soon… or maybe it’s just because the reality starting to sink in. I’m excited to find a wedding dress. I’m […]

Last weekend, I spent a day up at Forest Home with Mark and Donna shooting their engagement photos. There are SO many great ones, so I thought I’d share a quick sneak peek of what’s coming later this week… Happy Tuesday!