Why People Choose to Have Small, Intimate Weddings: Embracing Quality Over Quantity

In a world where bigger often seems better, there's a heartwarming trend that's taking the wedding scene by storm: small, intimate weddings. Think cozy gatherings, genuine smiles, and heartfelt connections that make your heart skip a beat. It's like the difference between a blockbuster movie and a cherished indie film - both have their allure, but there's something undeniably magical about the intimate ones….

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Best Locations For Engagement Sessions in the Youngstown, OH

Are you trying to pick a good location for your engagement session and don’t know where to start? Well I’m glad you’re here on my blog! I’m here to show you all of my favorite locations to shoot in the Youngstown, Ohio area. While there are so many beautiful places to choose from, I always encourage my couples to pick a spot that is meaningful to them. A place you feel comfortable. A place that holds great memories. If you need help brainstorming, check out the places I love to photograph!…

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Earthy Gender Neutral Nursery

It feels like I’ve been working on this nursery forever. In reality, I kind of have. A few years go, when I started planning how I’d decorate the spare bedroom, I kept in mind that eventually this space would be turned into the nursery so an easy transition into that was what I planned. Unfortunately, life got in the way and the spare bedroom just became a dumping ground for random household items that didn’t have a proper home. Needless to say, I never got around to finishing it. With only two walls stripped of super old, cigarette smoke ridden wallpaper and glue, I still had a lot of work to do in getting this space baby ready….

Meat and Sophie's Game of Thrones Themed Halloween DIY Dog Costumes

It’s that time of year again! October is one of my favorite months of the year. Lou and I officially started dating in October (22nd), seven years ago. We got engaged in October (4th) five years ago and married on October 4th four years ago. Plus, Fall is officially in full swing, with the vibrant warm tones of the trees, the browns and flannels and plaids, boots, cozy sweaters, hot apple cider, apple and pumpkin everything, pumpkin patches, haunted houses, zombie crawls and all of the spooky things in between. I seriously cannot get enough!…