Local friends: have you heard of Shop Locus? I hadn’t either before they reached out and I am so glad they did. After digging through their website and getting to chat with their founders, Jill and Eric, it was clear that we aligned on our approach to and support of “living local”.
Read MoreIt’s easy to feel a bit caged this time of year. With the days being cold, I miss the ‘outdoor stuff’ we take for granted during the summer/fall: dining on a patio, walks, ya know, not being frigid while you walk into Target.
Read MoreIf you follow along on Instagram, you might have caught the great beret debate with my friend Abby. She and I might disagree on wearing techniques, but we agree that they elevate any outfit.
Read MoreThere are certain clothing “strategies” that I have found helpful. While I like to keep it fairly open for my mood, there’s something mentally helpful (and efficient) about having a pseudo uniform for busy days.
Read MoreThis shoot. It’s tough not to love shoots that happen in this dreamy location. The Glass House Community in Zeeland is a stunning backdrop no matter what event or photoshoot you are doing there.
Read MoreI can’t help but love getting dressed for the holiday season. The textures, colors, and tones in clothing during this time of year are some of my favorite (think metallics, tweed, sequins).
Read MoreThis holiday season, more than ever, it’s pivotal to shop local. 2020 has been challenging to the state of small businesses and it’s time for us to do our part. These local spots bring so much character, heart, and creativity to our communities and state at large. They create experiences for their customers that are unique and locally focused.
Read More2020 has been a doozy for most, but one of the groups it has affected most is small businesses. From limitations to how they’re able to operate to endless rounds of changes to how those operations need to look, it’s been a challenge to say the least.
Read MoreI think the word of this year is challenging. It’s pushed people to their farthest limits and tested us in ways we couldn’t have envisioned a year ago. The terms social distancing, infection rates, and stay at home weren’t even on my vocab’s radar this time last year. Now, they are daily conversations.
Read MoreWhen people ask where they should grab dinner in GR, Luna is always on the list that I pass along. Home of the most delicious tacos and margs…PLUS, a salsa flight with their homemade chips. Yeap.
Read MoreHad the honor of snapping photos of Stacie who owns Barre Code here in Grand Rapids. You know when people refer to people’s energy? How you can just sense if it’s good or bad? Her’s is 100% good. Even when you just meet her, there’s this realness that comes through that makes you immediately feel at ease.
Read MoreHi friends. I wanted to share some of the practical ways that we can all support small businesses in West Michigan during this time. I will update this post as I get new information (thanks for sharing).
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