used to rarely sit on our couch because I’m one of those people who likes to have everything within arm’s reach. But this winter I got the bright idea to get an end table for the couch so that we I could fully utilize the seating in our living room. I had a few requirements: […]

While in Santa Barbara, California last month for the United photography conference, I had the opportunity to be part of several photo shoots. The sign-up spots for the various shoots went like hot cakes so I was really excited to be able to snag two of the 6 that I had wanted. The first one was […]

t’s safe to say that I’m itching for sunshine again. It’s been dreary and cold lately and I’ve noticed the effects creeping into my mood. I’m anxious for colors outside (enough of the brown already) for birds chirping and for sun to warm my toes. As I was complaining to myself today, I was reminded […]

The coastal highway took us straight into Santa Barbara and, since we had some time to kill before we had to return the rental car, we decided to park by the pier and stretch our legs while checking out the downtown area. I’m so glad we did because the rest of the week, we were […]

I feel so lucky to have a venue like The Celebration Farm so close. It is host to so many of my local weddings and, though to some it may seem like it would get boring, I always approach it as if I’m seeing it for the first time; like I would if I were a […]

After the afternoon roaming through Los Angeles, we found a hotel in nearby Santa Monica very close to the beach. And so began our Santa Monica adventures. We went to the hotel first to check in and then promptly got lost trying to find our room. After finding our room with the help of the […]