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A baby is on his way, and we are simply overjoyed! My sister-in-law is expecting a little bundle of joy and the entire family is simply over the moon about it. This is a child who will be loved by all who know him. He will be cherished for the gift that he is. And […]

Monday Musings

August 15, 2016

Monday Musings: It’s all about a Baby!

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Friends, One of my goals for 2016 was to do something that pushed me out of my comfort zone and experience the excitement that comes with seeing your vision come to life. That was the motivation behind my Romantic Spring Styled shoot. It was a scary idea. I didn’t know how it would turn out. […]

Featured Work, Monday Musings

August 8, 2016

Monday Musings: Romantic Spring Styled Shoot

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Alina Thomas and I met at a workshop and styled shoot hosted by Megan Vaughan in November of 2014. Although we spent very little time together in the workshop, I immediately began following her on Facebook. Ever since then, I’ve enjoyed our interactions on social media as well as her beautiful work that she consistently […]

Wednesday's Vendor Spotlight

August 3, 2016

Wednesday’s Vendor Spotlight: Alina Thomas Photography

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Have you heard about the ONE productivity lesson Jerry Seinfeld learned early on in his career that has lead to his success? Recently I came across an article that referenced Seinfeld and his secret to a productive career as a comic by consistently working on his goals one day at a time and not breaking […]

Fellow Creatives, Monday Musings

August 2, 2016

Monday Musings: A Lesson from Jerry Seinfeld

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Friends, Today one of my dreams came true: I got published on The Black Tie Bride! I cannot believe it!!! I am beyond thankful to Justin and Mary Marantz for accepting my submission and allowing me to be a part of their blog for brides to be who are planning their big day. Check out […]

Featured Work

July 22, 2016

Featured on The Black Tie Bride I Nilo Burke Photography

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    Friends, its about the middle of the year, and at about this time a lot of us are looking forward to the summer vacation because, frankly, we could use a break from the regular 9-5. Whether you work full time, part time, or a little bit of both, I know you know what […]

Monday Musings

May 16, 2016

Monday Musings: A Day Trip to the Great Falls Park

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  Photograph by Ines Zrinski Photography  Friends, Today’s Vendor Spotlight is on Jessica Barbee Calligraphy  that Jessica Barbee runs and operates from her home. Her calligraphy business is growing wonderfully thanks to her unique talent. If you are a bride (or groom), she the person you go to to make sure your invitations are flawless […]

Wednesday's Vendor Spotlight

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May 4, 2016

Jessica Barbee Calligraphy: Vendor Spotlight

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Image by Ben Sasso Photography Friends, It was the middle of 2014 when I contacted Brandilynn about re-branding my website along with everything else. She was patient, kind, professional, and responded to my emails quickly. She was perfect! But that is not why I am writing this post tonight. This Wednesday’s Vendor Spotlight is on […]

From the heart

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April 27, 2016

Brandilynn Aines Photography: Vendor Spotlight

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Earrings by KNR Handmade-Photography by yours truly Monday Musings Friends, This weekend I had the opportunity to lend a helping hand to some loved ones who were moving. In the process, we gathered a big pile of things that no one had seen in a long time and no one was going to need ever […]

Monday Musings

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April 27, 2016

Monday Musings: De-clutter Your Life

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Friends, I met Trisha of Amazing Occasions Hair and Makeup in 2012 at a wedding show in Tysons Corner, Virginia organized by Necoya Tyson’s  All About You Event Management. She was responsible for the hair styling of nearly a dozen models. I could tell immediately that she was working from her heart. She effortlessly styled […]

Wednesday's Vendor Spotlight

April 20, 2016

Amazing Occasions Hairstyles: Vendor Spotlight