LIFESTYLE
Welcome to the lifestyle section. All the things that help me live a life recovered from anxiety, depression and being captive to negativity. Let’s carve out some space for your mind to breathe.
Under the Tracks
Say "Hi" to one of my favorite families, the Gillman clan. Now, let me issue a public apology here. I'm very sorry I didn't get your session finished up and to you before I ran away to Maine for 10 days. But--I did get a sneak set up of some of my favorite images...
Pops-piration
About a week ago I found myself in Bismarck. Naturally, while there I was faced with a difficult decision: TJ Maxx or boutique shopping? I went the boutique route and found myself at a darling place called Junk Yard Chic. Their wares boast gifts of the salvaged,...
Make a Quick and Easy Photo Backdrop
I did some walk in portrait sessions about a week ago. So I made a new backdrop. Did I have other things I could have used? Probably. Okay, fine...yes. But I was in the mood for something new, something reusable, and something versatile. So I made a the...
The Art of Clean
Above Ground
In all the commotion of telling you about the what's been going on underground, I almost forgot to mention what's happening above ground. We are getting a new roof. This, however is a project we felt better left to the professionals. So, the last few days we...
Underground {starting a basement renovation}
When we moved up to Practically Canada we had a few home options in mind. Derek moved up before me, so he visited properties and acted as our eyes and ears and gut instinct. I did the searched online and sent him addresses to check, names to call, places to scout. ...
Every Day Artful
I'll be honest with you. {As usual...I like telling you how it is.} I haven't had the best week. I started to write about it. But then I stopped. Because writing is a happy thing that I do. And I wasn't being positive or happy or uplifting or having an artful...
Allison and Zoe
Meet my friend Allison, she's the one with the belly. I'm so happy to call her a friend. She's one of those super-cute, super-cool moms that makes me feel like I could {someday} do the whole get-pregnant, be-a-mom thing. I had a great time taking some...
Funeral Food
Recently I helped out with a funeral at church. I have to say, it was quite a privilege. I mean, I spent all of my growing up years watching at the "church ladies" serving our congregation...making Swiss steak dinners, doing dishes after the pancake breakfast...
5 Secrets of Self Motivation
Something I get asked a lot is "How do you get so much done on your own?" As in, how do I stay so self motivated and self disciplined to get all the things done that I heap on top of my life. I've always been a busy bee. It's just kind of how I roll. But lately...
Ariel: The Art of Senioritis
This is Ariel. Isn't that just the best name? I've never known an Ariel. But boy am I glad I met this one. She called me up...looking for a senior portrait session. You see, she's graduating this spring. Yeah, a little late in the game. She even told me she...
It’s Sprung
I hope you all had a lovely Easter. We did. A last minute change of plans meant Derek and I found ourselves, leisurely with no plans. We did church, lunch out {got seated right away} with friends, then dinner and games with a family kind enough to take us in for...
