Walk through my house and you’ll begin to notice that I have quite a love affair with gallery walls. From the basement to my son’s room to my office, my house’s walls are definitely covered in gallery walls. As a photographer, I have a lot of photos to display and I feel as though gallery…
Archives for February 2015
Where Does the Time Go?
This week while I was playing on the ground with my son, he looked up at me and flashed me his toothy smile. My heart melted. I grabbed him to give him a big hug and he pushed me away. My heart ached. Where did my baby go? In what seems like a matter of…
Entertaining Tip: White vs. Colorful Plates
Are you a white plate person or a colorful plate person? In my opinion, from photographing food to serving food, the use of white plates can help make a dish look appetizing and bring out a recipe’s best features. The blank canvas that a white plate provides simply allows the food to be the star….
Cleaning Habit: Cleaning the Kitchen Every Night
I am what one would call a neat/clean freak. Everything in my home has its place. I like to go through our belongings on a regular basis and purge what we don’t need. I cannot function unless my home is in clean, working order. Blame it on my OCD and/or anal retentiveness. Simply put, I…
Three Ingredient Chocolate Pecan Bark
So, you know how I didn’t like chocolate before I was pregnant but then fell in love with it while I was pregnant? Well, my son is now 14 months to date and guess what? I still love chocolate. Yes, I cannot get enough of it. I would be lying if I said that I…
Photographing Toddlers: Capturing Everyday Moments
With a toddler at home, you can most likely find me discovering new spots to baby proof throughout the home. From outlets to cords, corners to steps, you name it, my son is all about discovering what, why, and how it works. His curious nature keeps him on the move and on-the-go at all times….
Simple Fix: Brightening a Space Using Mercury Glass
What is a simple way to brighten a mantel or shelf? Add a mercury glass piece. From bottles to candle holders to bowls, there are so many options for mercury glass that will help you add height, dimension, and brightness to a dark spot in your home. What is mercury glass? Simply put, it’s a…