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...
View ArticleOut & 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...
View Articlethe 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...
View Articleanother 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...
View ArticleOut & 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...
View ArticleBonpoint
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...
View ArticleFun 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...
View ArticleYou 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...
View Articleaden + 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...
View Articleout & 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...
View ArticleImagination 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...
View Articleout & 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)...
View ArticleReal 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...
View ArticleFamily 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...
View ArticleNew 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...
View Articlemetallic 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...
View Articleout & 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...
View ArticleGray’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...
View ArticleFun 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...
View ArticleAsheville 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...
View ArticleGiving 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…...
View Articleout & 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...
View Articlegift 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...
View ArticleChristmas 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...
View Articleout & 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,...
View ArticleChristmas 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...
View ArticleHoliday 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...
View Articlefun 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...
View ArticleChristmas 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...
View Articleout & 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...
View ArticleNew 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....
View ArticleDreaming 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...
View Articleout & 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...
View ArticleFun 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...
View Articleout & 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...
View Articleinspiration 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...
View Articleout & 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
View Articlefun 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...
View ArticleValentine 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...
View ArticleCampbell’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...
View ArticleAudrey 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...
View ArticleFamily 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...
View ArticleFun 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...
View Articledreaming 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...
View ArticleSweet 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....
View ArticleCampbell’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...
View ArticleFor 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.
View Articleout & 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...
View ArticleInspiration: 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,...
View Articleout & 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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