Last weekend, Kelsey of The MacLeans and I got a head start on our holiday shopping. There are so many reasons to shop local - to support the local economy, reduce your carbon footprint, build connections in your community, and find unique gifts. Our goal was to visit local shops and markets in the hopes of finding some great items while supporting local businesses! Our first stop was ... View Post
Alpaca Christmas Couples Portrait Session
This year, Warin Marie Photography decided to offer alpaca Christmas mini sessions in the hopes of raising money for her friend's daughter Harlow. Harlow is only 4 years old and was diagnosed with leukemia over a year ago. The proceeds from these Christmas minis will go towards Harlow's chemo treatments, medications and travel expenses. Because it was for a great cause, I had no problem convincing ... View Post
Scent Your Home With A Holiday Simmer Pot
There is something about seasonal winter scents that make everything feel more festive. An inexpensive way to make your home smell like the holidays is to make a simmer pot. I love how easy these are to put together and they make your home smell amazing! You can really put anything that smells good into a simmer pot. I used fresh oranges, cranberries, ginger, cinnamon sticks and pine. I wanted ... View Post
Rustic and Cozy Christmas Holiday Tablescape Inspiration
I don't normally decorate my house for Christmas this early but when we put together my SHOP LOCAL holiday gift guide at the beginning of this month, I had to get my house holiday ready in a hurry. But hey, I've heard that people who put up their Christmas decorations early are happier so why not? For those of you who might already be thinking about family get togethers, dinner parties, and ... View Post
Shop Local Holiday Gift Guide 2018
Christmas is a time of giving and one of the ways you can give back to your community is to shop local and support small businesses. When you shop local, you help contribute to your local economy and can reduce your carbon footprint. Plus it feels good to support local and when you do, a small business owner does a happy dance (true story). This Christmas I am excited to share with you a very ... View Post