photo: mini sessions

Only a few weeks left! Must be scheduled by July 27th! Email me and check out my photo blog here!

things are looking up.

There can never be enough storage in this little home of ours so we are always looking for a way to improve this! We had been exploring building shelves above the office space for a while and after looking at a few options, we were actually inspired by my dad and a bookcase he had just built! He used old joists and had some left over so we used that as our base!

 We used 2 joists and cut them to form three posts.

 We purchased lumber for the rest of the project- measuring, painting, and cutting boards to fit across each joist.  We laid the shelves two boards wide(there wasn't quite room for three)and attached the boards using screws into the joists. 

 And instead of buying a gallon of paint- Lowe's had this lovely shade of Emerald as a sample color! I bought 2 not being sure how much I would need, but I watered down the paint to give it a washed look and I only used 1 jar!

 We love the final product.  At the start of this project we were slightly concerned that the shelves would make everything feel more cramped, but it actually did the opposite! It really leads your eye up and makes the space feel much larger!  This project cost around $70 to complete and feels more personalized than anything we could have purchased. 

go.

Tomorrow morning Shane and I are off on a road trip to the Florida Keys! I am beyond excited and will post some pictures when we return, and maybe a video if I am adventurous! I made this print in photoshop by slicing up an old instagram photo I took in the Outerbanks last summer.

photobooth and festival.

 

A few weeks ago I set up a booth at a local art and music festival in our town.  I sold jewelry, prints, cards, and had a photo booth! To see some of the images taken in the photo booth, check them out here.  

 

sweet showers.

Last month my mom and I hosted 2 different showers at her house for friends and family that are both getting married this month!  Here's a few snapshots of the desserts and favors that we made. And I've been experimenting with more design lately so I also designed and printed my own invites!

Oreo Pops with sprinkles for favors!

a wedding.

I was blessed with the opportunity last month to help second shoot this beautiful wedding! Check it out on my photo blog!

braided necklace diy.

Bracelets and necklaces made with Parachute Cord are popping up all over! It's such a versatile material and is made in almost any color imaginable.   I found lots of inspiration all over pinterest, and added striped cording on the ends for my own twist!
SUPPLIES NEEDED:
Parachute Cord ( I used approx. 17 feet for this necklace)
gold split rings
duct tape
cording/string of your choice
gold chain, findings,and clasp

 

ruffle cake.

 

I have been in love with the ruffle cakes I see all over Pinterest and decided to give one a go for my mom's birthday! I watched a few YouTube videos for help holding the piping bag and a Wilton #104 tip.  Try holding the piping bag as vertically as possible the entire time and keep the small end of the tip facing you and the thicker end almost touching the cake.  I also did a quick crumb layer of buttercream before starting the ruffles for the best coverage!

Vegan Orange Layer Cake recipe from the Joy of Cooking