Changing an "Attitude of Gratitude" into a "Gratitude Practice" and Changing Your Life!

November is the month of gratitude (and my birthday!!!) so naturally, it's my favorite. But in all honesty, though we should be more actively grateful all year, it's nice to have a month that reminds us to reflect on the many things we should be more thankful for in our lives. 

22 Things for 22 Years

For my sweet husband's birthday, I posted about 23 things I love about him for his 23rd birthday. He returned the favor and made a list of 22 things he loves about me! A few are little embarrassing (#8, #12, #14, I'm looking at YOU) so, read on and you might learn some things about me that you didn't before! 

Jord Watches - The Perfect Gift for Him This Season

Any time gift-giving comes around I get a little anxious. It's so hard to find the perfect gift for someone you love, especially men! They complain that women are tough to buy presents for but I definitely have to argue because while they can give any of the generic items (clothing, jewelry, flowers, chocolate), we definitely have the harder task!

Staying Warm and Getting Cozy

Fall is the absolute best. The rich colors, the chill in the air, pumpkin flavored everything, and the CLOTHES. Summer clothes are great and all but....I love love love to wear all sorts of adorable layers. Boots, thick socks, cardigans, scarves, long sleeves...sign me up.

Smile Fearlessly: At Home Teeth Whitening That Works

You Are My Sunshine

There is nothing I love more than people, brands, and products that make me feel GOOD. About a year ago I found a woman that is all of those things and I could not be more excited to share her amazing business! 

Cinderella Styled Shoot

Becoming a Yogi with Lilybod

Lizabeth Portraits

 This gorgeous girl tried to tell me that she "isn't photogenic". That was a great big lie! She is stunning and has the most adorable personality to match! Such a fun shoot, and we hit the jackpot with this beautiful sunflower field!

Macramod

I've had so many messages of encouragement and curiosity regarding my new business, Macramod, so I thought I'd give you all some background on my new passion! 

I have always loved to create beautiful things with my hands. There is something so satisfying about going through the entire creative process and then being able to stand back and say, "I made this, and it's beautiful. And I'm proud of it." 

Weekends in the Woods

 

My husband craves the outdoors. Hiking, fishing, camping, or even just taking a dip in a freezing cold lake are regular occurrences around our house. Although I liked all of these things (except the freezing water) before we got married, it has become something I truly love!

Elise + Mitch

Elise and Mitch are one of the most playful, fun-loving couples I have ever met! It was so much fun to capture the beautiful love that they share. 

Portraits - Alexa

 Hello my lovelies! I've been playing behind the camera for some time now, but have finally decided to take it a little more seriously and wow I'm glad I did! It's been such a fun opportunity to get to work with people, bring my vision to life, and just capture beautiful images. 

Scarves and Boots and Bags, Oh My!

Alright friends, so my last post featured a few of my favorite pieces for fall and, while I love a good sweater, accessories are what really make an outfit. Plus, accessories make it SO easy to transition an outfit from one season to another and switch things up as your personal style changes!

Sweater Weather

I can't lie, I definitely play favorites with the seasons and Fall is at the top of my list! Even though the weather hasn't quite turned cool (a fact I'm very aware of in my non-air conditioned apartment), I've been getting so excited for fall tones, boots, scarves, and sweaters!

Summer Suits

 Well, my loves, what is summer without a blog post featuring a favorite suit? Well...not a very good summer! If you find a really, truly good suit, you just have to share how good it really is! 

Summer Sandals

A few posts back, I mentioned Plaka sandals and how they've been so awesome this summer. I had to just pop back in and share a few more photos and really talk about how great they are!

Shine Cosmetics

I've teamed up with Shine Cosmetics and I have seriously fallen in love with their products! With the humidity here in Chicago this summer, I've had to find quality makeup that will go on great and last all day. 

Chicago Sweet Treats and Eats

Chicago is a big, exciting city full of art, architecture, and FOOD. It's been so fun to try so many goodies and, while I definitely wouldn't recommend deep dish pizza (sorry not sorry), here are a few of my favorites!

Summertime Swingin'

This summer has been a little different from the rest. This time, I've moved with my sweet husband across a few states and landed in Chicago, Illinois! It's been fun to mix things up a little and step outside my comfort zone, but I've never been a huge fan of change. 

23 Things for 23 Years

In honor of my sweet husband's 23rd birthday today, I thought it appropriate to dedicate a whole blog post to his handsome self! So...below you can read 23 fun facts, memories, and tidbits about my sweetheart. 

MaskCara Beauty

You've probably heard of this amazing new makeup that's perfectly matched to your skin tone and makes contouring a breeze. I've never been one to pile on layers of makeup to make myself look like someone else, so I love the natural look of MaskCara makeup! The makeup was even, "founded on the idea that makeup should be used to enhance the true beauty in a woman's face, rather than covering it up." I love it! 

First Stop: Vietnam

One year ago, I was setting out on the trip of a lifetime. I had gone on plenty of fun trips with my family but I had never really been out of the United States. I was starting to get frustrated that all I'd ever seen of the world was just past my own doorstep, and that I was missing out on way too much. 

A Little About Me...

Well I figured now would be a good time to introduce myself just a little bit! If you're going to take the time to read some of my blog posts then I aught to let you know a little about myself.

Shoes for Spring and Summer

For me, finding transitional pieces that can be worn while the weather in Utah is deciding whether it's Spring or Summer is so important. It'll be so warm one day, and freezing cold the next! 

Rain, Rain, You Can Stay

If you know anything about my husband, you know that I need some great outdoor gear if I'm going to keep up with him on all of his crazy adventures. We recently visited the Oregon coast and it became pretty obvious that a rain jacket is a closet essential that I needed to get, and quick.

April Showers Bring May Flowers...In March

Last week I was able to work with some absolutely amazing women. I teamed up with makeup artist Katie Adair, and photographers Elise Carnahan Streiff and Lindsey Tanner. It was so much fun to be able to bring so much talent together for one collaboration.