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.
My Very Own Statement Stairs
Are you ready?? Some of you may know that I was remaking my stair case while Derek was out of town over the weekend. This project started a month ago when I ripped up the nasty brown carpet covering the stairs. And it is now complete...ready to be crossed off the...
Why I’m not a Burglar…or a Magician
{The other day I learned that I would never succeed as a burglar. Now I know that I'd be a worse escape artist than Gob Blueth.} Let me start by telling you that the other day when I wrote about being locked out and having no break-in skills whatsoever, I was not...
Why I’m Not a Burglar
{See guys it's literally a cat burglar!! Don't you love photos of cute cats in awkward costumes?} I have a problem. It goes back to elementary school. To the first days of being old enough to stay home alone. When you are old enough to walk home from school by...
Burlap Pumpkin Tutorial
A while back {see the cabinets are still brown??} I did a little fall DIY crafting. I got together with a girlfriend and we made these super cute burlap pumpkins. Her neighbor had one. They are all over the Internets. {Yes, sometimes I call it the Internets....
In a new light
Hi all. I hope this weekend finds you well. Derek and I have been super productive around the house....which is always a good thing. Unfortunately, that means I haven't been so productive in the kitchen and we will be ordering a pizza to eat while we watch our...
12 Unique DIY Costumes for Grown Ups
Unique DIY costumes for adults and couples
Falling Leaves: The Pride Family
I had an absolute blast shooting these fall family photos in Oak Park a few weeks ago. Besides the fact that the Pride family are near, dear friends...they are always a hoot to work with. During this session we played a game called: How many adults does it take to...
A Fitness Friday Fairy Tale {and circuit training}
Let's start Fitness Friday with a quick fairy tale. Once upon a time there was a princess. The princess lived in a castle in a kingdom called Practically Canada. She and her prince went on a long journey to a far away place called Dover. While they were there they...
3 {cheap} Ways to save time on your next paint project
You all saw the B&A of my dining room/living room project, right? Well, that took several good days of painting. Over the years, I've become pretty savvy with a brush and roller. Here are a couple tricks I use every time...and a big awesome tip I just learned....
Fall Festivities {at Fifer’s Orchard}
Lots of fun had this weekend during a trip to Fifer's Orchard near Dover, DE. Lucky us for showing up during a Fall Festival weekend! Even though there were lots of activities geared toward little ones, we were still entertained for hours. Fifer's offers loads of...
5 Portrait Tips {and October Mini Sessions}
Hey all! Amy Allender Productions is thrilled to have the opportunity to offer mini sessions at Angelic Gardens in Minot, ND. I'll be on hand during their Halloween at the Gardens celebration. It's going to be so much fun! In addition to being a great outing for...
Dining Room/Living Room Reveal
I'm thrilled to show off the {somewhat} finished product of our dining room/living room makeover. I love the way it turned out. Last night while Derek watched the Bears-Cowboys game I even got out the Halloween decor. That always makes me happy. We used Dutch Boy...
