Behind The Scene - Valentine's Day

Hey Ya'll,
I hope you guys had a Fabulous Love Day! Zane and I slept in, went to see the Lego movie, which is adorable, did some shopping, then enjoyed a quiet night at home!

 On Friday I shared our Valentine's Day shoot, be sure to check it out here if you missed it! I wanted to show yall how everything came together for this impromptu shoot, in hopes that it may inspire you to pull together something of your own for some fun! 

It all started with these $3.09 cupcakes from target! As soon as i saw these simply sweet treats, I knew they had to be photographed!

One of the projects I did was spray painting this chair. I picked these up from the side of a dumpster, and knew they would be fine with a coat of spray paint! Who cares if the entire seat was split in two pieces? No problem! Before & after!!

I picked up this picture frame & these two candle sticks from my favorite store- none other than Target! I purchased a handful of different items to try, and returned them after only using the ones pictures. Its good to have options! 

Candle Sticks

Frame

Carrie brought a slew of outfits, but ultimately just loved the simple tutu :) Again, its always good to have options.

The table pictures is one a friend of mine picked up from the side of the road. This two has a large split in the top, so its not very functional, but I knew that wood would be perfect for pictures!

lastly I picked up the balloons from Party City and I absolutely loved them!

[ Celebrate ] Valentine's Day

While perusing Target Monday evening, I came across the cutest little pink cupcakes and instantly knew they needed to come home with me! 

When you combine cupcakes, balloons, a pink chair and an adorable toddler in a pink tutu- you are bound to capture something cute!!

Special thanks to the Peterson's who are always up for anything, and are so patient while I try to figure this whole camera language out. Bradli was a pro as always! Four cupcakes later, she was on a sugar high ;)

- Happy Valentines Day -

Go celebrate love today.

A New Season

Easter was by far a great time growing up. However, I believe I like it more as an adult than I did as a child. That may have something to do with the fact that I have the worst. memory. ever. Anyways, before getting married,  Easter consisted of some of my favorite things. A new dress, who doesn't love a good excuse to get a little something new added to the closet. Hidden Easter baskets, along with an intense egg hunt for grown adults. We don't play when it comes to money hidden in the eggs!  Throw in some ribs, seven layer salad and the best weather NC has and you have a perfect day.

Mostly I love Easter for the newness it brings. A new season (debatable when you live in Florida)  both in the weather and in life. It was a great time of reflecting on what happened so many years ago. I am eternally grateful for the price that was paid for my sins. There is nothing too big that can separate us from God's grace. What a overwhelming thought.

Now that Zane and I are married, and live in FL with no family, we celebrate Easter with our friends. It was such a nice day filled with a 5 course meal. Yes, 5 courses, all served to us by my lovely friends Becca & Cheryl. They went above and beyond to create an adorable Easter event. We followed it up with the traditional three legged race, egg toss, and kickball.

These ladies went all out with paper roses and twigs at each place setting

Course 1: Apple Spinach Salad

Course 2: Strawberry Bisque

Course 3: Raspberry Sorbet

Main course: Easter Ham, Glazed Carrots, and Au Gratin Potatoes.

Our classic egg toss

I also got the chance to snap a few pictures of my best friends baby.

Becket has for sure stolen my heart.

I hope everyone had a lovely Easter, and that y'all are still enjoying the newness Spring has to offer.