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LATEST ARTICLES ( 588 )

• Branching Out.

  I’m hopping on a plane this morning (without a baby! hallelujah!) and heading to South Carolina for the Allume Conference. I’ve never done anything like this... Read more

  Posted on 23 October 2013 DIARIES, LIFESTYLE, SELF EXPRESSION

• the Counting Method.

  

  Sometimes people look at my pictures and ask me, “Is Everett really that happy?” I never know how to answer that question, other than to simply say yes.... Read more

  Posted on 22 October 2013 DIARIES, LIFESTYLE, SELF EXPRESSION

• Mini-sessions!

  

  Quick heads up! I have four openings for mini sessions: *Tuesday, October 29th at 4:00pm in Apple Hill *Tuesday, October 29th at 5:00pm in Apple Hill *Friday,... Read more

  Posted on 21 October 2013 DIARIES, LIFESTYLE, SELF EXPRESSION

• Loungin’.

  

  {Clockwise from top left: Mossimo skinny lounge pants / Old Navy striped hoodie / printed leggings / Haven wrap / Lounge slippers / H M pajama set / Minnetonka... Read more

  Posted on 17 October 2013 DIARIES, LIFESTYLE, SELF EXPRESSION

• Where It All Began.

  

  Everett’s shirt jeans: H M My sweater: A very lucky find on Poshmark. Similar here, here, and here. In October of 2009, Brett and I went to Apple Hill... Read more

  Posted on 15 October 2013 DIARIES, LIFESTYLE, SELF EXPRESSION

• Simplify, Simplify.

  

  My last instagram sale was semi-successful so on Thursday I took my earnings to Nordstrom Rack for two blissful hours of shopping by myself (note: I classify... Read more

  Posted on 12 October 2013 DIARIES, LIFESTYLE, SELF EXPRESSION

• When Bad Things Happen to Good People.

  Nothing makes me wrestle with my faith more than when bad things happen to good people. I just can’t understand it. I cannot understand how a woman, my sweet an... Read more

  Posted on 03 October 2013 DIARIES, LIFESTYLE, SELF EXPRESSION

• That One Time We Hitchhiked to the Orphanage.

  

  The first time we stopped at the Betty Jonah orphanage, we had just driven eight uncomfortable hours from Monrovia to Yekepa. The sun popped out as we crossed... Read more

  Posted on 01 October 2013 DIARIES, LIFESTYLE, SELF EXPRESSION

• Five Little Things on a Friday (and an Insta-sale!).

  

  1. After seeing a few of my friends host successful instagram sales, I am officially hopping on the bandwagon after cleaning out my closet last weekend.... Read more

  Posted on 27 September 2013 DIARIES, LIFESTYLE, SELF EXPRESSION

• the Leap.

  

  Everyone I know is having a second baby. Okay, not everyone, but basically everyone. I would name names but that’s awkward so I’ll just tell you that three of m... Read more

  Posted on 24 September 2013 DIARIES, LIFESTYLE, SELF EXPRESSION

• the One with All the Elmos.

  

  I never thought I’d be the mom perusing Pinterest for Elmo gear, but alas—that just happened. Everett loves Elmo like I love carbs. It’s getting pretty serious. Read more

  Posted on 20 September 2013 DIARIES, LIFESTYLE, SELF EXPRESSION

• Crazy.

  

  Every Wednesday I contribute a photo to Spilled Milk, a collaborative photography blog featuring a collection of photographs from 14 mothers around the world. Read more

  Posted on 18 September 2013 DIARIES, LIFESTYLE, SELF EXPRESSION

• Diy Acne Fighting Face Serum.

  

  Ever since I’ve gotten old(er), I’ve been more and more concerned with what I’m putting on my face. It seems like every time I pick up a magazine, another... Read more

  Posted on 17 September 2013 DIARIES, LIFESTYLE, SELF EXPRESSION

• Mount Nimba.

  

  {posing like we’re in a girl band, because why not?} We spent one afternoon in Yekepa hiking at the mine, a former profitable source of iron ore for Liberia. Read more

  Posted on 16 September 2013 DIARIES, LIFESTYLE, SELF EXPRESSION

• Confidence & Value in Your Work.

  

  Well friends, it’s been a long time coming. I have a BRAND NEW PHOTOGRAPHY WEBSITE, hooray! It’s so sparkly and shiny and new and I love it. This new website... Read more

  Posted on 13 September 2013 DIARIES, LIFESTYLE, SELF EXPRESSION

• on Amani & the Importance of Buying Handmade.

  

  I’m a Target girl, through and through. In-store Starbucks is my jam; red clearance stickers are my kryptonite. I love Target because I love a good deal, and... Read more

  Posted on 11 September 2013 DIARIES, LIFESTYLE, SELF EXPRESSION

• Everybody Needs Beauty.

  

  “Everybody needs beauty…places to play in and pray in where nature may heal and cheer and give strength to the body and soul alike. Read more

  Posted on 06 September 2013 DIARIES, LIFESTYLE, SELF EXPRESSION

• the Mom Card.

  

  Confession: Everett is still drinking his milk from a bottle. Back in May, our pediatrician told us at his one year appointment that it was “okay” for him to us... Read more

  Posted on 05 September 2013 DIARIES, LIFESTYLE, SELF EXPRESSION

• Wonderful and Amazing and Hard.

  

  As soon as I got home from Liberia, approximately 20 people asked me the same simple question: “How was your trip?” That’s a simple question without a simple... Read more

  Posted on 04 September 2013 DIARIES, LIFESTYLE, SELF EXPRESSION

• Home Sweet Home.

  

  A New York bagel slathered in cream cheese and a grande nonfat tuxedo mocha from Starbucks. I was already plotting my meal at JFK, daydreaming about carbs and... Read more

  Posted on 29 August 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION