A seasonal lifestyle blog

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

Person wearing a large sunhat leaning over a table with a floral tablecloth, a bowl of greenery, two glasses, and a pitcher of water outdoors surrounded by trees.

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.

A view of a grassy field and colorful trees seen through a window with black framing, with the word 'Creative' at the bottom.

A woman walking outdoors pushing a stroller with a young child inside, holding a drink and a beverage cup. The setting appears to be a park or peaceful neighborhood.

A. Taylor Studio 10/15/21 A. Taylor Studio 10/15/21

An Announcement

Brimming with joy, and admittedly with anticipation/excitement/confusion/utter cluelessness, we are thrilled to announce that we are going to be having a baby (SO SOON!)

A. Taylor Studio 8/14/21 A. Taylor Studio 8/14/21

DIY Magical Hogwarts Letters

One of the things we all wish we could receive is our Hogwarts letter! In the Sorcerer’s Stone, the letters are written to Harry on beautiful, sumptuous parchment with emerald green ink….

A. Taylor Studio 8/10/21 A. Taylor Studio 8/10/21

The Best-Ever Chicken Marinade

I tried it for the first time tonight on a whim and when I took my first bite, I told S, this is the best chicken I have ever made in my life! He was comically skeptical at my boastful claim, but with one bite he was in immediate agreement!

A. Taylor Studio 8/2/21 A. Taylor Studio 8/2/21

New England & Down East Maine

The rocky coasts of Maine get more and more dramatic — more and more rugged — with each passing mile “down east.” This road trip was one of our longest treks, and each day was an adventure bringing new smells, sights, sounds and of course inspiration!

A. Taylor Studio 7/12/21 A. Taylor Studio 7/12/21

Currently

The theme of my inspiration lately is…SIMPLICITY! Pruning what is not needed, nourishing the important things, and abandoning things that no longer serve me.

A. Taylor Studio 7/7/21 A. Taylor Studio 7/7/21

Fresh Mediterranean Pita

I am a little impressed and surprised with myself that I made pita bread the other day. It was a 5-ingredient recipe from here, and while I do not think they came out quite as perfectly, they were just fine in my book!

Narrow street in Italy with old buildings, people walking, and traffic signs overhead.

A woman with blonde hair tied in a ponytail, wearing white jeans and a beige scarf, holding a phone and a bag outdoors at sunset.

A woman wearing a hat and a light sweater walking through a tulip farm, with rows of white and pink tulips and a green landscape in the background.