LATELY : ALL THINGS FLORAL

It has been a floraly, photo shooting kind of week over here! I've loved every second of this month and all of the exciting projects I have been working on.  We had tons of flowers left over from a shoot so I've been making arrangements for everyone, placing them all over the house, and of course photographing them.  Can't wait to share some fun things soon! 

HOLIDAY IN FULL SWING

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas and I cannot believe it has come up so quickly! These are a few snapshots from the past couples weeks, around the studio and at my mom's annual open house show.  I had some holiday cards and prints out on display there.  I had fun making these wild bouquets for the event and enjoyed the cooler air on my parents porch while friends and family mingled with us.  

Have you started shopping yet? I guess it is about time for me to start making my gifts-to-buy list! 

HOME SWEET HOME

There not many things I enjoy more than traveling.  Although, coming back home is one of the best parts. Everything seems that much more cozy and welcoming.  I had a BLAST in New Orleans this weekend! but I'm excited to get back to work on fall projects and editing lots of photos.  I also missed these fur balls and Hunter so much.  I love how excited the animals are to see me after I've been gone, they are my favorite, sweetest little nuggets.  I am so looking forward to sharing some Nola snaps and behind the scenes of Camilyn Beth's first fashion show!  More on that soon. 

xox

LIFE LATELY // VIA INSTAGRAM & VSCO

- A beautiful sunset above the river at the end of our street // My photography featured in Ellements Magazine Extended Swim Issue // Late afternoon shooting with Ashten

- Camilyn Beth's new mini assistant // Coffee Loft with mom // Twiggy

- Boba Tea, the best // New blanket from Ikea // & Relaxing over the weekend 

- Pretty lighting and playing with vsco // My new camera arrived (highlight of the year!)

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xx

LIFE LATELY // VIA INSTAGRAM & VSCO

Lately: 

New work in progress & experimenting with gouache (1&3)

 Favorite coffee via Coffee Loft (2)

Crazy, cute pet kids (4&6)

Thrifted weekend finds (5)

Instafood - panera bread, veggie taco night, and portobello burgers with gluten free mullet/flax seed buns made by Hunter (7-9)

The best new organic products by Nancy Elle Wellness (10)

Thrifted red leather boots! (11)

The cutest $13 striped rug from Target (12)

Already wednesday.  Time is just going by too fast. 

xx

INSTA-FOODIES

{cooking and enjoying fresh fruits and vegetables / coffees with mom / Amazing black bean burgers at Shore in St. Armonds with Caleb / Peaches breakfast with Hunter / Birthday Feast for my dad }

I guess it is kind of a funny thing to take pictures of your food before every meal.  But I can't help it each time, especially when eating out.  The tables are always different colors and textures, the serving dishes, the arrangement, sometimes pretty colors, etc.  I love looking through peoples food photos because they can be so interesting and styled to perfection. I might go a little over board on the posts, but I just enjoy playing with my food sometimes!

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LATELY /// LIFE VIA INSTAGRAM & VSCO

Some snaps of July via my instagram and vsco cam:

- coffee, calligraphy, coffee, calligraphy...repeat. 

- making a few new purchases for the house, thrifted treasures and these side tables from Urban Outfitters! Finally got two matching tables that I love, big things. 

- Catching up with Cami, exploring and street styling of course. 

- Favorite summer treats; spinach berry salads, refreshers from Starbucks, and bubble ice cream
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Anyone else crazy that it is July 31st? How is this happening?! 

This year is flying by, but at least it has been an exciting one.  I'm so looking forward to what the fall will hold for work, life, travels, and visiting friends, etc.  Oh, and cooler weather...it's been scorching lately!

xx

INSTA-MOMENTS

Life lately via my instagram (follow along @shannonkirsten)

The past couple weeks have consisted of new lettering projects, photo shoots, making a point to have Sunday brunch with Hunter, and trying to take time to relax with my favorite animals.  Things have quiet around here as I wrap up lots of new projects to share! 

INSTA-LATELY

This week completely flew by!  This is a glimpse via my instagram (edited with vsco cam).  

1. Butter London gold polish, the best EVER! It's very metallic / chrome in case you're wondering. $14 a pop and worth the splurge. 

2. Stackable knuckle rings via Asos, I'm never taking them off. 

3. Some new inexpensive but cute sandals (here)

4. Fendi being weird

5. Country being weird

6. Twiggy being weird

7.  Working on new prints for the shop

8. Resting on my perfect Ikea pillows (seriously love them and I think they were about $17 each)

9. New Socks from Asos (is it fall yet?)

INSTA-LATELY

life, the past week or so, through instagram...

Hope everyone had a great Father's Day weekend. We went to church, brunch, and the beach.  Nice and relaxing.  The above instagrams are some current projects I am working on, house snaps (I'm in crazy painting/decorating mode these days), and of course some treats like sushi and trying out a couple new coffee shops. Speaking of coffee...ugh Monday.