Apple Sausage Ravioli

Problem: Justin and I simply can't afford to go out to eat at expensive restaurants that often, but I still like eating fancy dishes. Solution: Justin tries to recreate those dishes at home. That is exactly how this dish came about. You can find many variations...

A Summer Afternoon

I'm getting to spend the afternoon bowling and at the pool with some of my favorite kids. While I have my lovely Verizon jetpack on-the-go internet with me, I'm starting to wish I had brought a book and my camera instead. Despite Verizon's claims, their internet...

Best Sites to get Free Samples

I'm sure you've noticed over the past few days all of the samples I've been receiving lately. Rather than keep the secret to myself, I thought I'd let you know where you can get some of these free samples yourself. 1. PinchMe I actually just missed some samples that they were giving away today. :( I'm not sure how often PinchMe gives away free samples, but if you stay on top of your e-mail you can...

Loreal Blushing Harmony Lipstick Review

Over the weekend, I had the opportunity to be spoiled beyond belief. It was almost like my birthday. I started off the weekend on Friday when my mom took me to get my toenails done. Then, on Saturday I got to go shopping, get my hair done, go out to eat, and...

Anthro Tag Sale!!

It's been a while since I've talked about Anthropologie. In my defense, traveling to Europe (and PCB) was a bit of a money drain. Luckily, Anthropologie understands. (Or at the very least, they understand that people on vacation have less money and that putting...

Persistence Pays Off (I Keep Telling Myself)

Today I'm trying to channel a bit of Ira Glass and some optimism into my work. I was going about my business on Sunday night, editing like mad and getting sick of the same 2400 images that were on my laptop. I refused to switch out my European pictures to...

Simplicity

This image was the opposite of simple to edit. In fact, it was the opposite of simple to obtain. Sunsets are a beautiful part of nature and yet you still have to find the time to go to a place to observe them in their full, natural, beautiful glory. My question...

Stopping to See

"What we see depends mainly on what we look for. ... In the same field the farmer will notice the crop, geologists the fossils, botanists the flowers, artists the coloring, sportmen the cover for a game. Though we may all look at the same things, it does not...

Editing My Life Away

It's Friday! Yay! :) Here's a few fun tidbits: 1. I've edited/deleted over 1000 images since I've returned from Europe! YAY!!! Only 5400 more to go. 2. This weekend you can get 20% off full price Anthropologie home goods. 3. You can easily obtain platinum...

Throwback Thursday #2: The Engagement Session

Remember last week's throwback featuring images from Stone Mountain Park? That little session was the main reason I decided that my engagement pictures should be taken there. I assumed that if Justin and I could take some decent, fun shots around the park by...

Sunny Days

somewhere in southern Germany, May 2014 I love sunny days just as much as the next person, but seriously, where is the rain?! The weatherman promised me some, and I'm just not seeing it! (Actually, the forecast calls for rain every day for the next week, and...

5 Travel Websites

While I was in Europe I was asked "how do you find those deals?" Well … I have decided to share with the masses. :) The following websites often provide good deals for travelers, especially those that don't have plans set in stone. 1. Extreme Hotel Deals This...

How to Get Through A German Wedding

1. When you find out the wedding is going to last 12 hours and you may have to interact in a different language, cry a little. Really, a moan is sufficient. It won't get you out of it and it won't make you feel better, but do it anyway. Allow your husband...

Clouds

Today my source of inspiration is clouds. It was pretty windy and overcast the day we spent in Marseille, France (where I got the picture above) which meant that the clouds had a ton of personality. Have you ever thought of clouds as having personality? I...

Throwback Thursday

On my way home, as I was listening to my new Pandora station, this song came on: Los Lonely Boys - "Heaven". That's when I knew my blog post today would be a throwback; after all it is Thursday! Summer always brings back soooo many memories! The lake, the...

Friends + Songs

Today I was suppose to edit a picture with texture, but I got busy and that didn't happen. So, instead you get to see a fun list of songs that remind me of the friends I had while in high school. If any of them read my blog, they can have fun guessing who each song is for. :) For the rest of you, I hope you enjoy the good music. Luckily I have a variety of friends, and you can really see this in the...

Turquoise Water and Blue Skies

My summer is already looking a bit crazy. Here is my current schedule: 8 hours of babysitting (without internet) X hours of graphic design (depends on the day) X hours of photo editing (also depends on the day, image, etc…) 2 hours of drive time 1 hour...

24 hours at Panama City Beach & Port San Blas

Port San Blas sunset near the marina Over the weekend Justin and I went to explore Panama City Beach and Port St. Joe/Port San Blas with his family. It was a whirlwind weekend trip, and I learned more about Panama City Beach and Port San Blas than I ever...