I’d been itching to do something creative. There was a need in me that arises when I spend too much time on the computer and in meetings. It was time to create something beautiful and unique, and we were up to the challenge. McKenzie and I did some work on this dress (which I’ve used […]

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Why yes, I WAS up until 1:30 hot-gluing props. Famous quote of the night: “It’s amazing what you can do with a hot glue gun. OWE!!!” Klutziness + hot instrument = burned fingertips. But I can’t NOT do it. I’m obsessed with making my own funky props for my creative shoots, and I am going […]

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When I found this great old Ciro-Flex camera at my favorite junk store for about $30, I was super excited. I’d wanted an old dinosaur like this for a long time. I immediately contacted a restoration specialist and shipped it to him so he could bring it up to proper working order. It was a […]

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When Pinterest was new, I couldn’t really grasp the concept. What was it exactly? An electronic scrap book where you can waste three hours and have nothing to show for it? Well, yes, it CAN be. Over time, Pinterest has turned into a very valuable tool. Need a recipe? I have about 500 on one […]

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Family photos are a very important part of your wedding. You and your family members are going to want professional photos of the most important people in your life on the most important day of your life. Grandma is going to frame those suckers! Give her something great. And give yourselves something great to look […]

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We all have masks we wear. Some of us have created these masks because we’re afraid of what people will think of us, or because we don’t feel we are good enough as who we are. Some of us are hiding from something – pain, loss, insecurity. I went through a really hard time two […]

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It started with a suitcase. I found one vintage baby blue Samsonite suitcase and BAM! Runaway Bride idea. I put the suitcase up on a high shelf in my office and waited. And waited. For about six months or so. When I found a matching suitcase (these things are rare in this color, folks), I […]

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What can I say about My Big Fat Gypsy Wedding?… I looooove it! Best trash TV EVER! This is a show that makes me put on my PJs, pop popcorn, put on my glasses, and hunker down in bed for a four-hour marathon. What’s better than sixteen-year-old brides wearing dresses that look like giant cupcakes? […]

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