Category Archives: melanie

i heart grand rapids

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...

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fabulous finds

here are the links to the items above!  diy play kitchen, disguise kit enjoy the weekend!  warmly, -melanie-

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summertime

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...

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Quote of the Day – Simplicity

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if you work really hard, and are kind amazing things will happen

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-

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jennifer + trey: an anniversary

hello to you! so, we had *the* best summer…and now *the* best fall and frankly, you haven’t seen too much of it on this dear little blog! but, i have been twittering with some regularity :) it’s been an amazing year…and I’m looking forward to sharing lots of images once the holidays wrap up!
a quick...

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gina, lance and 10 years of being your photographer

there’s so much to share…i’ve been having the best time working on proofs as of late.  and the sessions have made me over-the-top-happy…i feel really fortunate to have the view of the world i do.  this week i literally had to pinch myself.  the blog is so behind…ie: 30+ sessions of goodness behind!  will you...

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back from an adventure

i’ve spent a blissful few days with 12 wonderful women photographers in beautiful & quirky marfa, tx.
it was a sundrenched adventure!
if you have an email in the inbox, you’ll be sure to hear from us tuesday when we’re all back in the office! -m-

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wishes for a happy summer

it’s mid-june…it’s mid year…oh 2009, half of you is gone already!!  we are busy as bees in the office with shooting/proofing so apologies for the lack of recent posting.  i’m so excited for a bit of travel – i’ll be away june 19-26th.  (it’s a fun adventure!)  but before i head out of the office,...

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an interview with melanie mauer [women in business]

a dear mentor of mine, davina fear, invited me to be a part of her women in business series
that profiles some of the most outstanding women in my industry…i’m blushing :)  -m-
image credit: unknown

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