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Raising kids to be creative

I have been thinking (way too much!) about whether Graycen should go to school next year or if I should homeschool her. I know, its another whole topic… My thoughts are all over the place right now so...

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Out & About: Gray welcomes Fall

Gray, (5) welcomes October and this new season! Headband: crewcuts, JCrew Dress: Baby Sara from Gigi’s in Rosemary Beach, FL Cardigan: crewcuts, JCrew Knee high socks: H& M Kids Shoes: Gap Kids...

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the creative family by amanda blake soule

I HIGHLY encourage the book, The Creative Family: How to Encourage Imagination and Nurture Family Connections by Amanda Blake Soule. I found this book a little more than a year ago online and it has...

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another lunch

Have you heard of another lunch? If you need inspiration on making lunch for your kids and going above and beyond coolness, check it out! It is a wonderful blog full of ideas and creativity with Bento...

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Out & About: our girls

Gray, (5) hanging out at our studio downtown Headband: crewcuts, JCrew Ballet Shirt: Zara Kids Skinny Jeans: H&M Kids Ballet Flats: Gap Kids Campbell (21 months) posed all on her own! Eiffel Tower...

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Bonpoint

What can I say about this awe-inspiring French boutique for kids? Bonpoint was and still is a major inspiration for us when we visited Paris three years for our portrait studio and boutique children’s...

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Fun Friday Find

Happy Friday! I hope you have some fun plans this gorgeous fall weekend. Campbell has caught a mild fever so we will be laying low and spending much needed quality time with the family amidst this...

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You are special today

We are all familiar with everyone saying, “They grow up so quickly!” and I know that its easy to take for granted the times we have with our children until we see photos of them growing up and/or they...

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aden + anais cozy sleeping bag: a review

I am a big fan of aden + anais and when I think of their company, I absolutely love everything about them. From their branding to their excellent service to their quality products, they have become a...

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out & about: Gray

Gray, (5) eating out Hat: Zara Kids Flamenco tee: crewcuts, J Crew Brown leggings: Zara Kids Metallic ballet flats: Gap Kids Would you like to submit an Out & About? We are now looking for Fall...

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Imagination Library

I have known about this beautiful heartfelt program since Gray was three years old and I signed her up right away. I have a love for books and I thought this program was so inspiring. Dolly Parton...

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out & about: Gray

Greetings from Pigeon Forge, TN! We are having some much needed downtime here in the Smokies with the family. Here is an out & about for you! Gray, (5) going to a show (Disney Princess on Ice)...

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Real Simple Family

We used to subscribe to so many magazines…then it just started to pile up and no time to look through them. I will tell you about my favorites. One of them was Real Simple. I still love this magazine...

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Family Interview: Kasey Buick

Let me introduce to you Kasey Buick, stylish mom and one of the funniest bloggers I know. I first came across her blog when Grace from Design Sponge tweeted about Amy Atlas blog who did a feature on...

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New Orleans

Greetings from New Orleans! Its my first time here and loving it! We are here for Pictage PartnerCon, a photographers’ conference at which my husband is one of the speakers. Just got done listening to...

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metallic ballet flats

My favorite shoes are ballet flats, hands down. I would own every single one that comes out of my favorite stores if I could. This season I am particularly loving the metallic ones! Here are a few of...

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out & about: Gray

Gray, (5) going to church Headband: crewcuts, J Crew Shift Dress: Zara Kids White Top: Tea Collection at WiggleWorm in Chattanooga Knee High Socks: crewcuts, J Crew Brown Leather Flats: Kid Express at...

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Gray’s 5th Birthday Party

Gray’s birthday is in May but we decided to celebrate it in early June due to hectic travel schedules. She actually liked it because she felt like she was having two birthdays! Her party was a cooking...

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Fun Friday Find

I just love Urban Outfitters. I love how their style stands out and their branding. It also helps they belong in the same family as Anthropologie :) While in New Orleans, I got some great finds and...

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Asheville 2010

Greetings from Asheville! I am so excited to be back since we used to visit all the time. I went to an awesome boarding academy here for my senior year in high school and loved it! We are here for our...

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Giving thanks to our Thanksgiving hosts

Happy Thanksgiving! Today’s guest post is from a dear friend, fellow shoe lover, and fantastic wedding designer, Lisa Konecny of E Events. I love how thoughtful and creative she is with this! Read on…...

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out & about: Grant | Ohio

Child’s first name: Grant Age: 1, will be 2 next month Parent’s first name: Chuck and Mel City & State: Cincinnati, OH Outfit in photo(s) comes from: Sweater: Target Shirt: Target Jeans: Ralph...

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gift guide for little artists

I am so excited for Christmas! Its totally my favorite holiday. I get a little excited. My Fun Friday Finds this week are a couple of gift guides for budding artists. I took my friend Amanda to Ikea...

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Christmas Traditions | Amanda in TN

From Amanda: In no particular order, these are the things we did EVERY YEAR at home. I am a complete nut when it comes to Christmas. Just ask my parents, and especially my brother. They think I’m a...

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out & about: Gray & Campbell

Gray, (5) going to church Headband: crewcuts, JCrew Dress: Zara Kids Tights: H&M Kids Mary Janes: Gap Kids Campbell (23 months) going to church Grey Wool Dress: Bonpoint (hand me down from Gray,...

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Christmas Traditions: Janelle in TN

1) opening one present Christmas Eve – always pajamas and always excited 2) not being allowed downstairs on Christmas morning until everyone had washed faces and brushed teeth and made their bed….we...

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Holiday Tradition: Christmas card portrait

Its that time of the year again. It’s hard to believe its the 6th year of our annual holiday tradition of “feet” Christmas cards. It has become quite the tradition. What started as a 10 minute, simple...

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fun friday find: eco friendly holiday “card

You HAVE to watch this super fun alternative holiday greeting sent from fab friend, Lisa of E Events. This is a collaboration of both Lisa and the equally talented Jeffrey of Stoner Video. Click here...

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Christmas Traditions: Jennifer in TN

old 1. opening one gift every christmas eve, pj’s or a game to play together 2. leaving cookies and milk 3. watching “twas the night before christmas” 4. getting our stockings first and pics with them...

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out & about: Nudd holiday portraits

I hope you had a fantastic Christmas with loved ones. We had the best Christmas ever. Why? It snowed the entire weekend here and it was the first white Christmas for our whole family. I never thought...

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New year, new dreams

Its almost the new year! Will you be celebrating tonight? We are having friends over for a book study, to hang out and reflect on what a blessing this year has been. I’m definitely ready for 2011....

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Dreaming of…wooden spools

I think I have gone crazy but I have fallen in love with wooden spools. I saw some at Hobby Lobby as well as Etsy several months ago and wanted to take all of them home with me. Maybe because I also...

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out & about: play in snow

We are expecting lots and lots of snow here all day, something we are not used to in Chattanooga. Taken with my trusty iPhone camera, here are the girls’ outfit for the snow! Campbell, 23.5 months old...

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Fun Friday Find: resolutions for parents

I have a lot on my mind lately especially after being snowbound for more than 3 days. My little girl is growing up. This morning we attended a Kindergarten meeting for Gray. We met at the school she...

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out & about: birthday girl

Our sweet Campbell turned 2 yesterday and we had such a great time celebrating with her including a super fun photo session with her sister and dad. I have been planning her birthday party which will...

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inspiration room: the dining room

The dining room has been one of those rooms I have always felt inspired to change from the norm and to sit in and dream…other than eat yummy food of course! The above photo was our dining room when we...

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out & about: just for fun

Gray: 5.5 years old Headband and sparkly shirt: crewcuts Shorts: Zara Kids Gloves: H& M Kids Polka dot tights: neige Sparkle shoes: Old Navy out & about: fun photo session Photo credit: dad

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fun friday find: buttons

How appropriate and adorable! Valentine’s Day is around the corner. I found this button heart and its perfect because I wanted to give you a sneak peek on Campbell’s birthday “theme”. Yes its buttons...

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Valentine at home

Speaking of buttons…. I found some of these great Valentine craft supplies a month ago and finally got them out today. Gray went to work and did her own thing. Felt heart buttons, heart stickers, kraft...

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Campbell’s Birthday Invitation

Happy Valentine’s Day! I am receiving some fun party things in the mail and now that we have mailed the invitations out, I wanted to give you a sneak peek! I collaborated with Liana and Mike to create...

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Audrey Hepburn

I’ve been a fan of Audrey Hepburn for awhile now and for so many reasons. Her style, character, presence, career, legacy…well pretty much everything about her I adore. The above photo of Audrey...

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Family Interview: Trista Sutter

Photo Credit: ABC Television I am honored to introduce to you Trista Sutter for my next Family Interview. From what I know, she is a wonderful person inside and out: a truly dedicated wife and...

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Fun Friday Find: Pinterest

If you don’t know what Pinterest is…don’t bother finding out, you’ll never get anything done. It is an addicting, informative, creative, eye candy of a site. I love seeing things I love all connected...

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dreaming of…kids eyewear

I have always loved the look of fashionable eyewear. More so for kids and there have been some fantastic ones lately! I also am glad Gray is showing interest in wearing one just for fun. Here are just...

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Sweet Paul Magazine: Kids Issue

I have always loved the blog Sweet Paul for its beautiful posts on food, design, and crafts. THEN they came out with a special kids magazine issue this week. Its Martha Stewart meets Real Simple....

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Campbell’s 2nd Birthday Party

Oh there’s so much to say about this special little girl. She turned our world upside down two years ago and continues to do so with her love for life. One night this week, as I was getting ready to...

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For Japan With Love

Every little bit makes a difference: www.forjapanwithlove.com And here are more information and links on how you can help with Tsunami aid and relief.

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out & about: Gray and Campbell

Happy Spring!! On Campbell: 2 years old Hair clip: The Sandbox children’s boutique (Chattanooga) Gray sweater:Target Brown dress: Target Brown boots: H&M (Aberdeen, Scotland) Black and white...

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Inspiration: kate spade

Hello faithful readers! Where have I been you ask? So many things are happening at work and I have been especially focused these past few weeks. Many changes for our portrait photography business,...

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out & about: stella and dante

1. Children’s names: Stella and Dante 2. Ages: 5 and 9 3. Parents First Names: Matthew and Elizabeth 4. State & Country: Connecticut, USA 5. Outfit in photos come from which store/brand: J Crew 6....

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