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.