iHeartFaces Spring Photo Challenge

{1 Photo – 31 Days} Spring Photo Challenge {1 Photo – 31 Days} Spring Photo ChallengeI'll be the first to admit, I've tried these photo-a-day challenges before and failed miserably. I adore the...

Customize Your iPhone App Icons

I was tired of "the same old thing." Don't get me wrong, I'm someone who loves routine, but my phone was so blah. I was under the impression that unless I jail-broke my phone, it couldn't be cute,...

Valentine's Day Mug Swap

Happy Valentine's Day Friends!One of my favorite days of the year. Everyone's expressing their love for one another.Everything seems to be pink and sparkly and everywhere you turn there's...

A Day with Spanki Photography Workshop

Hello Friends! I write this with my heart almost beating out my chest with excitement. If you've been following my blog over the past year, you've seen how my posts have slowed because I'm devoting...

Valentine Ideas!

I heart Valentine's Day.{Sorry I just couldn't resist.}1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 This year I promised myself to make Valentine's Day creative. Here are a few ideas I ran across this...

Styled Photo Shoot Results

I've always had the urge to do a styled photo shoot.You know a total girly day. Hair, makeup... the works!Finally the day came. If you didn't catch yesterdays warmup to today's post, check it out...

Styled Photo Shoot in Progress

Three beautiful models,one amazing hair and makeup artist,and a weekend full of fun! Here's a sneak peek at the styled session in progress.... Photos by Laura Hernandez PhotographyHair & Makeup by...

My Favorite FREE Fonts for Valentine's Day

I know it's only the first week of January but I have a lot planned for Valentine's Day this year.This includes making backdrops and props for upcoming photo shoots.While working on my new design...

DIY Bride & Groom Mugs

If there was a group for Pinterest Addicts, I would be an honorary member. I love all the fantastic ideas its given me for the home and business. This week one of our good friends was getting...

MIA

Last year, I made three new year's resolutions.One, start writing a blog. Check! Yesterday was actually my blogs 1st birthday.Second, quit drinking soda. Check! I actually have gone an entire year...

Goals, Not Resolutions

Official goals for the new year... Spend more time nourishing my relationship with Jesus.Spend more time reading the Word.Spend more one-on-one time with my husband.Spend more time with our...

Yearly Reflection

Last year my New Year's resolution was to start a blog.Its astonishing how drastic your life can change in such a short amount of time. Right now the house is quite. The lights from the Christmas...

Mason Jar Chandelier

Anyone else have a serious obsession with mason jars? Over a month ago I bought four large mason jars with the idea I was going to craft something of my new home office. Darn Pinterest gave me...

DIY ?Big-Bang-For-No-Bucks? Christmas Star

Hi! My name is Melissa and I blog about making our house into a home over at LovingHere.com (with my Hubs who occasionally will pop in with a post on woodworking or something of the sort). Now that...

Bloglovin' Gone Mobile

I'm a huge Bloglovin' fan. Bloglovin' has gone mobile and come out with their own custom app! What a perfect way to keep up on your every-day, don't want to miss, blog reads.Now right at your...

Hairstyle: Easy Updo

Easy as 1-2-3. Some people are born with a green thumb. Some can create a masterpiece using only a pencil. All while making it so easy. Me, none of the above. Especially when it comes to beauty. So...

A Blogger Day of Silence

Thee NETWORKING Blog Hop!

Hi Friends... If this is your first time visiting, welcome.... I'm Laura! I'm a faith driven, full-time working mom of two beautiful daughters and a wife to an admirable, encouraging husband who...

Silence and Support for Sandy Hook

To the Blog World and Anyone Else who Wants to Help, Yesterday, tragedy struck so many of us in ways we did not foresee. An elementary school and small town in Connecticut was shattered by a mass...

Christmas Tree Endeavor

This year was the year. We had finally made the decision... We were cutting down our Christmas tree. No more tree lots, no more pushy salesmen. We were going to hike up a mountain and chop...

I Heart Faces Photo-A-Day Challenge

I'll be the first to admit I'm a iPhone photo-taking addict.I've attempted photo challenges in the past, but never made it to the finish line. Well the amazing people at iHeartFaces has started...

Broccoli Casserole Recipe

Happy Thanksgiving Eve! I'll be the first to admit I don't spend as much time in the kitchen as I should. I can cook, I just seem to save my skills for Thanksgiving and Christmas. I'm usually the...

Glam Up Your Holiday Table Without Breaking the Bank

Have you ever taken the plunge and actually hosted Thanksgiving dinner? A few years ago I ventured out of my comfort zone and cooked our little family of four a Thanksgiving dinner with all the...

Maple Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake Bars

Is there anything greater that pumpkin? Seriously. There really isn't'.Today I've asked Melissa from my PBandJ to be a special guest and share her favorite pumpkin recipe. Every year for...

Instagram SPAMMERS

Are you an Instagram user?Most of us are. It's a fanatic way to share the ins and outs of our daily lives though pictures. Click HERE to view my Instagram profile. Lately though, Instagram have...

Rag Tie Garland

I obsess over antique, rustic decor. Put burlap, linen and lace together, it screams romance.Fabulous wedding ceremony decor or a perfect portrait session backdrop.Only supplies needed for this...

Hellocotton LinkUp!

We're back!!Lena {Mom2MemphisAndRuby}, Megan {AbosluteMommy}and I are back with another awesome Hellocotton LinkUp!It's been a while, eh!? For anyone not familiar with Hellocotton yet, you have no...

Fall Bucket List

Found here. Fall My favorite time of year. Especially as a photographer, the golden colors are breathtaking for portraits. Last year I attempted a fall bucket list. Yes I said attempted.This year...

Changing the life of a child... forever!

We would like you to meet Jose. It's been a almost two years since God brought Jose into our lives. I remember receiving the packet in the mail like it was only yesterday. He was 4 and from Mexico...

A Little Sparkle...

I woke up this morning with a smile on my face and a bounce in my step. Realizing God is working on our family. Change is happening. We're transforming. Typically we want God to answer our...