This week, this butterfly showed up. We haven't seen any butterflies this summer, and the boys were ecstatic when they saw this one in our flower garden. They came running to tell me, and I headed out the door with my camera. It stayed forever...even landing on my arm for some time. It was in our little garden the entire morning we were outside. I cannot help but think it was one of God's beautiful signs.
I'm second-shooting a wedding tomorrow as part of a photography mentorship. Michael Graham took Sophie's newborn photos, and he offers mentorships in different areas. I'm photographing my sweet friend Tiffany's wedding this fall, and I need all the help I can get. Plus, I cannot decide if I should do a little photography on the side. Decisions decisions. Any of you photographers out there have any thoughts? Does it consume you? Would you recommend looking further into it?
I ordered this lipstick (in Cava) at the urging of my cousin, and I couldn't be happier. It's a nude (which is mainly all I wear), but it has a teeny bit of a purple-gray tint to it - sounds weird, yes. But it's really pretty.
I won a clutch from GiGi New York at The Hundred event. I plan to do a little post with it in the future, but as I was recently perusing their site, I came across this. Isn't it a beautiful bag?! It's my "window shopping" bag for the week - ha!
Peter has recently decided that camo (or as he calls it "army") clothing is all he really wants to wear. I have probably mentioned it before, but it couldn't have come at a better time (as much as I never thought my kids would wear camo). He seems to be in fashion according to Mini Boden and J. Crew.
A reader emailed me a few days ago and suggested what she thought my blog focus/niche was. She said, "Do whatever you feel you're supposed to. Maybe it's to convey love, to show beauty, to give hope, to enlighten. Those are the things I see in your blog, at least. From my far-off vantage, I think you shine most when you're posting gorgeous photos and honest words about your family, your landscape, your reflections, hopes, and sometimes fears. I think when you do those things, you're able to spark something in others. And thereby do some real good that you can be proud to count at times when you wonder whether you're spending the right amount of time on your various responsibilities.
Thank you for this. I do often wonder what makes people read the blog and what they get from it. Are there particular topics or posts that you most enjoy? While I feel that most of it is just a journal of my daily life, I'm wondering what keeps you reading this little ol' blog and how I do a bit better job of connecting. Should I go so far as to ask what you don't like???
I'm looking for new personalized stationary. Comment with your favorite shop. So far, I love these, these and even these for notes to the husband.
Have the best weekend - I look forward to your responses!
-linking up with Jen-
