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A love letter to style, heirloom recipes, creative pursuits, motherhood, and life’s little joys through my camera lens.

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A cocktail garnished with a cherry, lime wedge, and black pepper in a short glass, with a potted plant and limes in the background, and the word "Recipes" at the bottom.
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Coffee Diaries | South Down Coffee
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Coffee Diaries | South Down Coffee

We decided to explore the town of Oyster Bay, a short drive away from Sagamore Hill.  Everything was so quaint in the snow, and the surroundings almost begged us to slow down and appreciate the tranquility. Nevertheless, I was driving, flustered with Google Maps, and decided to just have my mom search for the nearest coffee place that sounded good. Finding South Down Coffee was serendipitous.

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Maui Edit Part II: Upcountry
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Maui Edit Part II: Upcountry

The upcountry, in all of its wild nature, was what complete our trip to Maui - it is an unmistakably different feel from the rest of the island. The foreign-looking flowers and mimosa trees, the ranches and farms, and all of the windy hills are what make the upcountry so rugged. It's like an untouched microcosm that is so different from the resorts on the rest of the island. 

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Puppy Love | Watercolor Signs for Weddings
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Puppy Love | Watercolor Signs for Weddings

I'm showing some of my favorite pieces from one-of-a-kind weddings that include an unexpected element: puppy portraits! I seriously love when brides add a personal touch to their wedding details, and these signature drink puppy signs are so endearing.

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Wedding Hair: Planning Your Trial
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Wedding Hair: Planning Your Trial

Wedding beauty: it's so fun, but there are so many choices to make! Being overwhelmed with wedding decisions and etiquette can be tough, especially when the pressure to get all of your beauty details right. This post goes into explaining some prepping you can do to ensure you have a close-to-perfect hair trial experience, including some photos behind my trial.

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Maui Edit Part I: Ka'anapali & Lahaina
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Maui Edit Part I: Ka'anapali & Lahaina

This little photo diary is featuring some of my favorite scenes of West Maui; notably, Ka'anapali and Lahaina. Maui is jaw-droppingly beautiful, and the perfect subject for photos at any time. Everything about it is paradise - naturally, intoxicatingly, hypnotically beautiful.

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