It has been maybe a decade since I've been to Atlanta, and I was thrilled to return. I left Sunday late afternoon to catch the last tour at the Swan House. But what I really want to talk about is Ballard Designs! A brand that I've loved for such a long time and collaborated with a year ago for a Christmas tablescape, and I've never been to an actual store before since I've lived on the west coast.
We had a few rainy days in Phoenix and I wanted to show you how lovely the garden looks on overcast days. I've been loving the new view from the expansion - now called the garden room. *wink*
"I'm a model, editor, blogger, a creative director—" I rattled off as though it was a to do list, as I walked quickly toward the laundry room door to head inside, it was so chilly after our shoot. Phoenix actually had a real winter this year and I was over it.
You've been seeing parts of our home expansion through some sponsored posts, and little sneaks on IG, and I thought I'd share the things you don't see me sharing on social or just from photos - the decision making, organization, the behind the scenes "stuff" that makes it happen. I want to share what we've learned - you know the character building that comes from trials.
Continuing my Creating Bonds series (making new friends as an adult + being auntie to your best friends kids) I wanted to touch upon how to create a group of friends. I've had questions from - where to begin, how do you find girls who get along, and how do you keep traditions and most importantly, what are the key tips to having longevity in a group. There's nothing like taking some of your favorite people and being able to hang out together all at once.
I bought this floral shirt on clearance at Macy's last fall. I think it was like $10 and totally made me think it was for a little old lady but then I thought - I kinda like it because my soul has always been a little older. But I swear sometimes I feel like I'm younger than I am too - ha!
Can you believe Valentine's Day is this week? I have been loving popping into stores and seeing the pink and red decor. I was gushing to Benjamin when we were shopping how glad I am that Valentine's Day exists because I am such a girly girl and I love lace, pink, fashion accessories and he just laughed.
I've been thinking more than usual lately about the things we put on our body, in and out. I'm working on being intentional about it - I'm even asking my girlfriend about her easy meals that are healthy and quick. I feel like now that the house expansion is nearly done, and our house is getting put back together after painting the beige walls white, I can organize, and dedicate the time to research, planning and those sort of things that will make me feel better.
Now that the expansion is near compete - and complete enough to shoot our campaigns in, we're finishing up the short punch list. As we plan on moving in furniture that has been sitting in my photo studio before Black Friday, I realized we didn't think of a smoke detector in that space.
