It’s no secret that I love the water.  The sound of crashing waves and beautiful beaches are so invigorating.  It really is amazing all the beauty that God has put on this earth around us.  Beyond the obviously picturesque days, I love those that are a little darker.  Moody, overcast skies are so intoxicating.  There’s […]

Photo: Ashley Slater Photography I love ribbon.  It’s actually really embarrassing how much ribbon I have stashed away in my basement.  I could wrap Christmas presents for years before running out.  But as with most things, my styles and preferences change and so I find myself favoring one particular type at a time, leaving the […]

Sunday I awoke to a nip in the morning air.  It had the crisp, clean and fragrant smell of summer with the chilling temperatures of fall.  It almost felt as though autumn was closing in upon us or perhaps I had traveled north to the place where my dreams often take me.  It felt like […]

7 lbs 3 oz and 19 1/2 inches long, Willa June was born at 9:27 am yesterday.  Gretta thought you should know that she’s officially a big sister and I’m now Mama to 2 beautiful girls. Photography:  Ashley Slater Photography  |  Styling & Floral Design:  The Day’s Design  |  Calligraphy:  Kaitlin Parisho Designs  |  Chair: […]

I didn’t have maternity photos taken when I was pregnant with Gretta, and I’m not sure if I completely regret that but do know that there’s a missing piece of documentation in my life.  I will never have that visual memory.  I’ve never thought of myself as very photogenic so I just didn’t entertain the […]

Yesterday marked my 37th week of pregnancy and I’m officially full term.  If you follow me across social media you might notice that I’m not very vocal about it.  I did make an announcement back in November, however these things are often quickly forgotten… unless of course, you’re the pregnant one!  It’s not that I’m […]

We’ve downplayed the romance of roses.  I had yet another bride tell me that she isn’t a fan of roses.  While it’s not uncommon for me to hear, it is somewhat disheartening.  I can’t use ANY roses in your arrangements?  I think we’re sick of seeing tightly wound bunches sadly wrapped in cellophane, thrown together […]

I was not going to do a year end post, I mean, do people even read these?  I don’t think it’s an original idea and I’m not sure that there’s a single person out there that truly cares what my year looked like.  But earlier this week I was going through some goals, figuring out […]

Hi Friends!!  Did you have a fabulous holiday weekend?  I for one did, however I’d like to chat about this whole traditional thanksgiving feast, who planned this menu?  Where’s the chocolate?  Move over mashed potatoes and stuffing, I could certainly find some more favorable side dishes.  None the less, my weekend included these feasting favorites […]

Well my extremely talents friends are at it again, this past September they brought Bloom the Workshop back to West Michigan and once again I got to be a part.  (You can read all about the first edition here.)  I’m not going to share all the gorgeous workshop details or the behind the scenes but rather […]