August has been on my mind a lot lately.  It really is a beautiful month to get married in, although it’s also a reminder that summer all too soon will be coming to an end.  Becca and John got married in August.  It was the most picturesque day.  The heat of summer was all around […]

On the sand in St Joseph, Becca and John said I do.  From the flowers to the ribbons to the setting, the entire day was picaresque.  Lake Michigan will always hold a piece of my heart, no matter how far my travels may take me.  The soft tones and nautical touches were some of my […]

Home is where the heart is.  Do you believe in that sentiment?  Have you ever longed to go home – even though you’re sitting in your own house, apartment or whereever else you might currently reside? I live in Grand Rapids.  I suppose I should call it home. But my soul is wondering free somewhere […]

Don’t you just love Northern Michigan?  The Leelanau Peninsula is one of my absolute favorite places on earth.  There’s something so quaint and simplistic about the area and yet it holds on to a sophisticated splendor that locals and travelers from near and far can appreciate.  It’s no wonder that the beaches have received national […]

Last winter Rachel, of Sincerely Ginger Weddings, and I were inspired to create an inspiration shoot based on this scene. We’re all so familiar with Lake Michigan’s summer views, but the winter is just a breathtaking.  We thought about the soft lilac tones which subtly shift from periwinkle, to sky blue until they reach the […]

Photo by Eliza Jean Photography There’s this old way of thinking that some brides still fall prey to when it comes to choosing wedding colors.  Pick 2 colors that you like and that go together.  2 colors – that’s all you get. For everything. Flowers, linens, dresses, ties – everything! I don’t know where this […]

I just had that “Holy crap, I’m 29!” realization.  Now here’s the thing, I’ve been 29 now for almost 2 months but suddenly I feel like I’m 29… and next year…{gulp} I’ll be 30. So what does this mean?  I’ve been out of high school for over 10 years.  I can’t even pretend that I […]

Last week was a burst of fun!  I played in the snow with some gorgeous flowers and Heather Cisler (while also freezing my tushy off – there’s a fun little preview from her below).  I traveled up north with my hubby and baby girl to meet my dear friend Rachel and we collaborated on a […]