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photography // luke turns two

Today I wanted to share some fun photos of sweet Luke, who I've had the pleasure of getting to know the past few months -- I've started moving into a studio space with his mama, the lovely Amy of...

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mani monday // au naturel

Once in awhile, you just gotta go bare. au na·tu·rel (adjective \ˌō-ˌna-tə-ˈrel, -ˌna-chə-\) a : being in natural style or condition b : nude This week, I just left 'em naked. I did some first aid...

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photography // father-daughter first look

I photographed a wedding last month, during which the bride requested doing a first look with her dad before the ceremony. Best. Idea. Ever. She also did a first look with her groom, which was also...

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mani monday // Julep weddings.

For this week's Mani Monday, I wanted to share Julep's tips for getting a "ring-finger ready" manicure (i.e., tips for a flawless wedding day manicure)! Julep's Beauty Buzz blog features an easy,...

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giveaway // celebrating Chelsea's birthday

Who doesn't like to win some big cash money? I sure do. The lovely Chelsea recently turned 22 (she's trying to call herself "old," but my 29 years say otherwise!), and obviously the best way to...

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mani monday // wedding nails

Happy Mani Monday, everyone! Now that wedding season is getting underway, I thought I'd re-share some of my favorite wedding-perfect manicures (via Pinterest, of course!). Generally-speaking, I...

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photography // mini-session with Joelle

You guys know Joelle, right? She blogs over at Something Charming. And she is the fabulous wedding stylist and coordinator of A Charming Occasion. Because Joelle and I live within a half hour's...

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weddings // la tavola linens

Before getting into the wedding industry, I don't think it would have ever occurred to me to rent linens for a wedding. I mean, what's wrong with the plain ivory tablecloths and napkins provided by...

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resolutions // weight loss check-in

I saw this on Etsy last week and it is so perfect for anyway who has EVER frowned or fussed or wrinkled his or her nose at the scale. Not much has changed for me since last week, except honestly,...

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mani monday // basic black.

Hi everyone! Happy Monday. I hope you had a lovely weekend. For this week's installment of Mani Monday, I went back to basics with a black creme lacquer -- one of my standard, favorite go-to...

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weddings // Carly + Robbie

I don't think it's a big secret that I'm mad about weddings. I love looking at anything WEDDING: inspiration, real weddings, lovely details, bridal fashion... the list goes on and on. This...

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new addition // meet alfie.

If you've been following me on Instagram, you know that two weeks ago, we welcomed a new little nugget into our lives! Alfie was up for adoption for over TWO. YEARS. And there were no "takers" who...

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small business // studio space in progress.

I mentioned it very briefly last month: Anna Delores Photography is getting a studio space! I'm sharing the space with three other wedding vendors: Stella Bloom Designs, Leo Evidente Photographers,...

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resolutions // weight loss update.

I have been totally missing in action re: my weight loss and fitness progress. Since my last update, I've lost a few more pounds, so I'm still headed in the right direction, BUT my momentum has...

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mani monday // speckled.

Happy Monday, friends! I considered this Illamasqua polish for a few weeks before I decided to go for it. Nail polish with glitter in it isn't a particularly new concept, of course, but there's...

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photography // acute designs + blogger breakfast

Happy Monday, friends! Today I wanted to share some images I snapped of the lovely Gina over at Acute Designs. We got together for a mini blogger brunch (really more like breakfast) with Julie and...

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life // five things about me.

I was tagged by the lovely Ms. Duff yesterday in her "Five Things About Me" post! The idea is that she shared five random facts about herself, then tags five other bloggers to do the same. So here...

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thinking of you, boston.

{ via } Enough said. You're in our thoughts, Boston, and we love you -- your city + your people.

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mani monday // flower accents.

I am so crazy-excited to be the new co-host of Mani Monday with the lovely and amazing Heather over at Glitter and Gloss! I just about jumped out of my seat when she invited me to join her! :) She...

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giveaway // Julep + mani bash!

Happy Monday, friends! I am really excited to host and offer this giveaway to you guys; it's been brewing for awhile in my head and now I get to share! And what a lucky lady I am, because so many...

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15 things every coffee drinker should know.

In honor of the headache I had on Tuesday from (GASP) forgetting to have a cup of coffee (no, I did NOT think that was possible), here's a funny little video I came across on Buzz Feed. Enjoy....

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life // happy weekend to you.

Hi friends! I just wanted to stop by and wish you a happy Saturday before I run down to Los Angeles for a wedding this evening. I am SO excited about the venue (Sidebar at Covell) -- it's moody and...

Apr 6, 2013 Like 3 people like this

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weddings // getting ready photographs

I find that I sometimes need to give the bride a little encouragement to capture her "getting ready" process before the wedding ceremony. I understand that the cost of additional hours of...

Apr 5, 2013 Like 6 people like this

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giveaway // $400 beach + bikini

Spring is finally here. You know what that means...summer is just around the corner. To help you kick off the warm weather season, some blogger friends and I would like to give you a head start on...

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weddings // BHLDN

By now, most of you (even if you're not immersed in the wedding industry) have heard of BHLDN. Essentially, they are the bridal-focused love-child of Anthropologie. Yes, Anthro created a wedding...

Apr 3, 2013 Like 4 people like this

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life // a birthday Corgi

My best friend, Claudia, celebrated her birthday on Saturday! Claudia and I first met during our freshman year of college, and she's been my closest friend ever since. She currently lives in Tempe,...

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giveaway // iPad mini

Happy April, friends! Today I have a very very special treat for you. In collaboration with my lovely blogger friend Janee (and a plethora of others!), we're giving away a 16GB iPad Mini! No joke....

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giveaway // essie polish, anyone?

Today is a very special Mani Monday! I've teamed up with Courtney over at Baxtron{Life} plus a plethora of some of my very favorite ladies to give one very lucky reader a complete Essie Nail...

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life // a ridiculous(ly good) year so far.

I'm truly so grateful. I was perusing my Instagram photos from the past several weeks and found myself with an ever-widening smile about the way 2013 has progressed thus far. I really don't mean to...

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