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Shoot Into The Light – Breaking Photography ‘Rules’
You've likely always been told to shoot with the sun at your back. I'm here to tell you - break the rules. I learned how to shoot into the light from my mentor and teacher Kristen in her awesome Click Class (highly recommend!) There's something so special about the...
What A Difference A Rug Makes
Do you love your living room? I don't know about you but we take the name quite literally here in our house and we really LIVE in the living room. It's also what you see when you walk in the house so it's the first impression. And I didn't love mine. Here's the...
Coconut Rice Pudding – Gluten and Dairy Free
Last night I made a gluten-free, dairy-free coconut rice pudding. It sounds complicated and not so interesting after all of the rejections in the title but I promise - it's delicious. And easy! You'll need: 1 1/2 C cooked rice (I used basmati) 2 1/2 C Coconut...
5 Free Ways to Improve Your Photography Skills
Times have changed. No longer are trade secrets, well...secrets! These days, you can gain an unbelievable (and free) education online. I like to call it 'Google University', my alma mater. I've always had a passion for photography but when I made the decision to...
Exist In Photos
Exist in Photos. I couldn't have said it better. It's not my slogan, I heard it from one of my photography idols Sue Bryce. But she has given permission for the rest of us to take it an run with it so here I am. I'm here to tell you why you need to exist in photos....
My New ‘Corner’ Office
Okay it's not the corner office most people imagine, but it's my space and I LOVE it. I was constantly moving from the kitchen table to the couch to the bar...ugh - not productive. We don't have an extra room for an office (plus I need to be in the thick of things...
How To Turn Your Favorite Children’s Book Quotes Into Art
Recently, as I was shopping for my sister's baby shower gift, I realized I had no feelings of nostalgia or longing as I walked through Babies R Us. That is, until I got to the books. As I picked out each one I had a hard time not loading my cart with just as many...
A Dining Room Make-Under
This one has been a work in progress for awhile. Slowly but surely, I've changed a few things about our dining room: Inspired by some dining rooms on Pinterest where the table is pushed against the wall with bench seating on one side I finally made the first move....
Gluten Free Fruit Pizza
Remember this lovely dessert from this lovely baby shower? Now I'm going to tell you how to make it! (adapted from this recipe) Here's what you'll need: Crust 1 box Gluten Free Yellow Cake Mix (I happen to know of a famous 'Betty' that makes one) 1 Egg 1/2 C. softened...
‘Mini’ Upside-Down Pumpkin Man (Day 6)
Remember this guy from last year? Well meet his zanier little cousin: 'Mini' Upside Down Pumpin Man You want one don't you? I've seen the upside down snowman before on Pinterest so as I was thinking about decorating for fall/Halloween this year I thought why not have...
Why You Should Start Sneaking Up On Your Kids
I'm going to tell you in 2 words why you should start sneaking up on your kids: Lifestyle Photography. What the heck is that, you say? In my own words, it's the type of photography that captures a moment in complete authenticity (no posing) and the subject is often...
Easy Roasted Tomato Soup: 3 Flavors – 1 Recipe
Once upon a time, I loved to cook. I scoured magazines (pre-Pinterest days obviously) for unique recipes and it wasn't unusual to spend hours preparing a gourmet meal for me and my man. Fast forward 3 kids later and now as the dinner hour approaches I cringe. My...