As I was scribbling down that title I couldn’t help but think anyone who has a distaste for math is surely going to want to read this. And of course they’ll agree, percentages are tricky and problematic. However, this is not a full on math lecture just a little advice when it comes to wedding […]

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 […]

 Photo: Heather Cisler Photography Yesterday was my birthday.  It wasn’t an exciting day, no one sang to me or gave me cake.  It was simply just another day reminding us that life moves forward whether we embrace it or not and no one can escape the aging process. Last month I was sitting with a […]

It seems that every winter seems to get a little longer than the last and last year’s never wanted to end.  So it came as so surprise that by the time March rolled around I was itching to get outside and do something creative.  I wanted to celebrate new life, spring and tradition. In the […]

It’s no secret that I love the art of floral arranging.  I can’t seem to get enough of designing with pretty blooms and I sincerely hope that this always holds true and never becomes a burden or a chore because it is my “job”. While making big, lush arrangements is one of my favorite things […]

I adore my photographer friends.  The amount of artistic talent, stamina and imagination it takes in their profession is truly admirable.  It is because of their camera knowledge and skill that my work is able to shine and I appreciate each and every one that works with me and shares pictures from events that we […]

There’s lots of talk in this industry about the “perfect” wedding.  Whether it’s picture perfect or runs perfectly smooth, I think we’re given this false hope that if we plan correctly, hire the exact right vendors and read enough wedding blogs/magazines, then you’re day will indeed be perfect. I might have other ideas.  I will […]

If you haven’t noticed by now, I love doing styled photo shoots.  They’re these creative fantasies that roam around in my head that absolutely must be set free.  They provide a challenge, something to prove to myself that “I AM awesome” and “I can do that”.  Yes, I give myself pep talks on a daily […]

As if life isn’t busy enough on its own, this week I’ve been dealing with a sick baby and then of course I found myself battling the bug a day later.  On the bright side, I did get to cancel my appointment to have my wisdom teeth removed… silver lining, right? Do you feel like […]

Occasionally I turn the TV on while I’m working (since I work from home), especially on those days where my main tasks are a little less entertaining (i.e. bookkeeping!)  We live in a cable free home, so my channel options are extremely limited and I don’t find myself distracted by television too often.  But yesterday, […]