by jennifer | Oct 20, 2013 | All Posts, Personal Journal |
I wasn’t planning to post this. I was planning on following another recipe to the ‘T’. I didn’t take photos (except for this one on my phone). It wasn’t on my agenda. But I had at least 3 people ask me for the recipe when I posted my...
by jennifer | Oct 20, 2013 | All Posts, Photoblog |
‘Tis the season where we all start thinking about the beloved/hated family photo shoot! For some it’s fun to plan and take part in, for others it’s a necessary evil…regardless of which camp you’re in I have some important tips for you to...
by jennifer | Oct 18, 2013 | All Posts |
So my intention for this 31 days of blogging is to create and share content that is worthy of pinning or that has been inspired by Pinterest (hence: ‘Pinspiration’). Well with utmost sincerity I will tell you that more than any other post I want you to...
by jennifer | Oct 16, 2013 | All Posts, Personal Journal |
Dear Grace, It’s hard being a girl sometimes. When I was a young girl, I was very self-conscious about the way that I looked. I didn’t like my hair. I didn’t like my freckles. I didn’t like my skinny legs. I didn’t like my skin. I was...
by jennifer | Oct 15, 2013 | All Posts, Photoblog |
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...
by jennifer | Oct 14, 2013 | All Posts, Personal Journal |
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...
by jennifer | Oct 13, 2013 | All Posts, Personal Journal |
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)...
by jennifer | Oct 12, 2013 | All Posts, Photoblog |
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...
by jennifer | Oct 11, 2013 | All Posts, Photoblog |
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...
by jennifer | Oct 10, 2013 | All Posts |
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...
by jennifer | Oct 9, 2013 | All Posts, Personal Journal |
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...
by jennifer | Oct 8, 2013 | All Posts, Personal Journal |
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...
by jennifer | Oct 7, 2013 | All Posts, Personal Journal |
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...
by jennifer | Oct 6, 2013 | All Posts |
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...
by jennifer | Oct 5, 2013 | All Posts, Photoblog |
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...
by jennifer | Oct 4, 2013 | All Posts |
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....
by jennifer | Oct 3, 2013 | All Posts, Personal Journal |
Today was picture day for Grace. Since the school pictures are only head shots I asked Grace to pose for a few of my own shots because let’s face it, you gotta see the outfit she chose from head to toe to get the full effect. Am I right? Also today, on the way...
by jennifer | Oct 2, 2013 | All Posts, Personal Journal |
I had no shame in confessing my Starbucks pumpkin cream cheese muffin addiction. I only felt guilt that my poor gluten intolerant husband just had to sit back and watch me fight over share with the kids in front of him. So I found an awesome...
by jennifer | Oct 1, 2013 | All Posts, Personal Journal |
Get your pinning finger ready. I’m kicking of 31 days of Pinspiration with a post fully loaded with Pinterest inspiration: ‘Pinspiration’. This past Saturday we threw a baby shower for one of my little sisters. It’s her first baby so we...
by jennifer | Sep 11, 2013 | All Posts, Personal Journal |
I was talking to another Mom the other day who has kids similar in age to ours. She was telling me how just recently, her little girl (2) started correctly pronouncing her big brother’s name instead using of her own creative version (which they had all lovingly...
