Monthly Archives: March 2015

A Sweetly, Delightful Afternoon {Breakfast at Tiffany’s Themed Bridal Shower, Seattle, WA}

Saxon, one of my 2015 brides, was being surprised with a darling themed bridal shower.  Hosted by her cousins Heather and Ashley and aunt Kathy, the setting was perfection in their gorgeous Victorian home with sweeping views of Puget Sound –it took my breath away. I was thrilled to have an open Saturday, and happily made my way to West Seattle for her Breakfast at Tiffany’s themed event.  She was treated to a secret hair and makeup session, and wasn’t allowed even a peek at herself!  When she arrived, her guests were happily waiting to toast her, Tiffany Blue champagne in hand, all donning their favorite little black dress, with Moon River softly serenading.  It was a sweet afternoon of lively conversations, a delicious and beautiful buffet lunch spread (catered by www.NolaEvents.com) , creative games, and lots of laughter.  If they have this much fun at the shower, I can’t wait to see what happens at the wedding!  Thanks for including me in such a wonderful day! xo_DSC6067 _DSC6082 _DSC6142 _DSC6156 _DSC6163 _DSC6178 _DSC6186 _DSC6203 _DSC6215 _DSC6216 _DSC6234 _DSC6246 _DSC6256 _DSC6263 _DSC6265 _DSC6267 _DSC6270 _DSC6275 _DSC6279 _DSC6325 _DSC6345 _DSC6363 _DSC6366 _DSC6426 _DSC6437 _DSC6442 _DSC6458 _DSC6461 _DSC6506 _DSC6507 _DSC6512 _DSC6541 _DSC6542 _DSC6546 _DSC6569 _DSC6578 _DSC6596 _DSC6620 _DSC6753 _DSC6872

Savoring Simple Fare {Weeknight Chuck Roast, Homestyle Food}

_DSC4717Spring has, apparently, arrived. The weather lately has been incredible!  I have been excitedly planning my garden–both veggies and flowers–I am planting a cutting garden this year. I’ve always wanted one and can hardly wait to bring armloads of gorgeous flowers to make bouquets to share with my friends.  We are also bringing in a new flock of chickens.  Philip has been masterminding the Taj Mahal of chicken coops, I just want something that is safe for the girls, easy to clean and collect the huevos. But of course, I also want it to be adorable…  All of the domesticity has my mind wandering from my workload, to dreaming of dinner meals.  So while there is still a nip in the air, I figured a weeknight chuck roast was in order.  We don’t eat a lot of meat, but when we do, I like to source as locally and fresh as possible. I like the Painted Hills grass fed meats._DSC4726_DSC4728

After seasoning with salt and pepper, sear the roast on all sides in a bit of olive oil. Once it has browned, in goes a handful of freshly gathered herbs–rosemary, sage and thyme (sing if you’d like), a few cloves of roughly chopped garlic (leave the husks on, who cares) and one quartered yellow onion.  Add 2 cups of water with a beef bouillon cube, cover and pop into a 350 degree oven for 3 1/2 hours.  Now, back to work while dinner simmers away…  Let me know if you make this and please share photos : )

Newborn Sweetness {Olympia, WA Newborn Photographer}

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Oh sweet Malia!  What a treasured little person.  Krosbie and Justin are so in love, thoughtful and sensitive, I KNEW they would be wonderful parents!  Little Malia, barely two weeks old, made a bit of time for us (between nursing) to photograph her perfect little features.  It’s so relaxing cranking the heat up in the studio and sitting on the floor while photographing teenies. Although most of the session is usually split between diaper changes and feeding. Haha… In between all of that, I get to sit and hold a tiny miracle in my lap, and feel waves of gratitude that the child I am holding is loved beyond measure.  I just wish all children could be this loved…  So much love and congratulations to you! xo