Lunchtime in Aran’s Studio.

Rain is falling outside my window this morning and although I woke feeling a bit under the weather today, I couldn’t help but smile at these images and feel so immensely grateful for this beautiful afternoon at my sweet friend Aran’s studio last week.

Aran is someone I have admired for more years than I can remember (her blog Cannelle et Vanille is seriously stunning), so being invited into the warmth and beauty of her new studio for lunch while she did as she does best, truly warmed my heart to its max capacity. It’s not too often that I get the opportunity to see my talented creative friends at work in the calming comfort of their own space, so this particular afternoon was such a treat. Along with a few other equally talented friends (both new and old) we watched as Aran whipped up the most beautiful lunch I’ve seriously EVER had. The soup, the salad, even the cheese plate made my mouth water and taste-buds dance. We laughed over our ridiculous infatuations with reality tv, our hosts attempts to ‘cheers’ with an empty glass not once but twice (ha!), current life happenings and the endless pretties on the table. It was an afternoon I won’t soon forget, and it was the perfect way to ring in this November month of gratitude. So grateful for the blessings of healthy food, strong women in my life and supportive friendships.

Thank you Aran, Dorothee (aren’t her photos of our lunch unbelievably gorgeous?!?!), Jenny, Mckenzie, Katie & Steph for sharing your smiles and cheerful sentiments with me last week. Your communal chatter was the cherry on top of such a lovely afternoon. Thank you for having us Aran and thank you Dorothee for allowing me to share these pretty images!

photography credit : Belathee Photography