In the Field

One afternoon, Jimmy and I took a drive down to Seward Park to explore the old-growth forest trails. On our way there, we passed a beautiful field of tall, golden grass. I was completely enchanted-- it immediately stood out to me as a perfect setting for a photo shoot. The next day, on a whim, I called up my bestie, Jenna. I asked if she would be interested in doing an impromptu shoot-- I've taken photos of her before and I love using her as a model. We drove out of the city, that evening, with my little car packed full of make-up, hair products, and a bundle of clothes from my closet. The combination of evening light and Jenna's natural beauty made for some great photos!

   

Writing Corner

It was to my surprise to come home one day and find that my desk had a fully-equipped computer station! I shared with Jimmy, weeks prior, that I needed to keep my mind stimulated, and had the desire to continue writing as I entered my post-college life. He took it upon himself to order all the necessary parts to make this wish come to fruition. Now, I have a beautiful writing station that allows me to enjoy the view from our window-- a designated spot to think and create.

Falling for Hydrangeas

Every time I'm with Lauren, I feel so lucky to have such a brilliant sister. Living in different cities and not seeing one another for months has become the norm for us. It's so refreshing to get together and fall back into the roles of sisters-- talking openly, laughing and getting into mischief. I was thrilled to have a day with Lauren to explore my new neighborhood, visit the Volunteer Park Conservatory, and stumble upon a lush bush of hydrangeas (Lauren's favorite flower). Her excitement of our hydrangea-discovery had a disorienting effect-- posing with the hydrangeas quickly became falling into the entire bush. Never a dull moment with this one.

Birthday Cake

My close friend, Myra, recently celebrated her birthday at Liberty--a Capitol Hill bar known for their vast whiskey selection and handcrafted cocktails. I took on the task of making her birthday cake. I find that cake can be a very difficult dessert to master-- most people are very particular about their cake. I ended up referring to Smitten Kitchen's "Best Birthday Cake" recipe. I made a few adjustments by adding raspberry filling and toppings. Overall, the cake turned out great. Good ol', reliable Smitten Kitchen provided a cake recipe that I would definitely use again!

My Best Friend's Wedding

This Summer, my closest friend, Jenna, got married! She asked me to be part of the bridal party as her maid-of-honor. I was excited about my m-o-h role, as I got to organize many of the festivities leading up to the big day. Here are some photos from the Caribbean-themed bridal shower, the rehearsal dinner, and the morning of the wedding.