you know what’s fun? traveling to a place with no expectations and being totally blown away by how wonderful it is. embarrassingly, i thought grand rapids was like a mini version of detroit. and well, detroit has seen happier days, right? but no, grand rapids is f-a-n-t-a-s-t-i-c…particularly when you’re invited by the most fantastic photo...
just a little encouragement to sit back and enjoy all that summer holds. warmly, -melanie-
summer afternoon – summer afternoon;
to me those have always been the two most beautiful words in the english language. [ henry james ]
here are the links to the items above! diy play kitchen, disguise kit enjoy the weekend! warmly, -melanie-
We’re thrilled to participate in the book signing for author, Sharon McGukin who will be demonstrating bridal bouquets and florals for your wedding day along with signing copies of her new book, Flowers of the Heart. Have you been in the Best of Flowers recently? So many cute things! If you’re a bride, or just...
i love anniversary shoots…since the first anniversary gift is paper, i think they’re a perfect way to celebrate! this session fell on a really incredible day – rachel’s graduation celebration (she was on her way to see wicked later)! i feel so honored that clients choose a session with me as a way to mark...
i happen to love a great bow tie…and these ties are such fun! via the always great once wed
have you been enjoying a lovely summer? last night, jason & i went with audrey to ‘the music man’ at the kentucky (i love their summer classic series), it was packed and so much fun…if you head...
totally, absolutely, unabashedly smitten with this wonderful mom of two…she’s a rare talent with design/paper (a big melanie weakness) and couples that with incredible professionalism (and oh, how i love that combo!). i felt like this was a true collaboration…the loveliest way to create family photographs.
we find such delight in the
beauty and happiness of children
that...
i adored meeting ashlie & anthony…we went to a beautiful family farm (what a treat!!) and of all the images, this one probably tied as a favorite because it speaks of holding those you love close. there’s something incredibly sweet and unassuming about these two and they seem perfectly content with one another’s company. ashlie...
summers are always so busy on my end, but this year, i’ve also been especially conscientious about savoring the season. there’s something about this time of year that has left me mindful of countering the rapid pace of life with a more balanced way of living that picks quality over quantity.
last week, my husband called...
newborn sessions have been incredibly stirring as of late…yes, there’s sleeplessness, and piles of laundry, and lots of new baby gear but there’s also a sweet peace that wraps a home. life slows down a bit so you can get to know the newest member of the family, family and friends stop by and you...
thinking these umbrellas would look mighty cute with some bridesmaids in navy :) (they also come in yellow and are just $15 – insert smile here-!) warmly, -melanie-
cute stamps for kiddos
a wonderful baby shower gift for your fave mom-to-be
p.s. our garden is bringing us so much happiness, and likely lots of tomatoes sooner rather...
via jonathan canlas
conan came on waaaaaay past my bedtime (friends know that i’m not a night owl!) so if you stitched together the times i saw him, it might add up to 5 minutes ;) but i loved this heartfelt closing. have a great day everyone! warmly, -melanie-
thank you, thank you to the brand new saint joseph’s women’s care center for requesting my images for their hallways & patient rooms. i’ve always been glad of heart that my photographs were in homes – an incredibly intimate setting and yet, as i took a tour, i was a bit taken aback at how...
i see a few more weddings than the average person, i’d guess ;) and amongst the most stunning, will always be this one. soaked in beauty from the first moment to the last. kristin & adam, so impressed with the way you gather your friends and family to celebrate life’s incredible occasions! warmly, -melanie-
wedding notes:
ceremony...
hello friends! i love showing you how i spend my days – and this was such an incredibly lovely one with the lexington cancer foundation. definitely plan to come next year if you weren’t there this year! have the best weekend…i’m dodging the rain (fairly successfully, right ashlie??) today and having a wonderful time doing...
a few months ago, i co-hosted a meeting for the wedding planners & professionals in our state alongside the amazing mackenzie spalding of one fine day. here’s a peek :) huge thanks to the incredible businesses who made it a dream of an evening:
dupree catering
best of flowers
purdon’s rental
martine’s
the blu sash
silverbox
location: the bodley bullock house
if...
