Do you ever find yourself struggling to just take a deep satisfying breath? On a physiological level, I struggle with this if I’m dealing with stress or anxiety in my life, though thankfully it doesn’t happen as often as it used to in years past – which I hope to say means I’ve learned to […]

I’ve gotten a little behind on my bumpdate posts, and truthfully missed a couple weeks of even GETTING a photo. Turns out keeping up with things the 2nd time around just gets harder – hah! But, I’m so grateful for how smoothly this pregnancy has gone, and that we are on the home stretch, now! […]

When I think of a smooth, stress-free, low-key, joyful and practically-perfect wedding day….Nicole & Nick’s would completely embody it. Talk about two intentional people who plan well, prioritize the special people in their life, and truly rolled with the punches – focusing on all the most important aspects of their day. I could not have […]

I apologize right from the start for the over-share amount of photos in this post. But Paula could not have more perfectly captured – even better than I imagined – this sweet, sweet season in my family. Celebrating this pregnancy with our baby girl, anticipating her soon arrival, while also capturing for the last time […]

If anyone remembers this post from almost exactly a year ago, first introducing the wonderful new Virginia Dare Dress Co., then you know this follow up one is extra meaningful and exciting. My dear friend Rebekah – with the help of so many wonderful folks who supported her vision via Kickstarter – has seen her dream of […]