WEEKEND SCENES

A few snaps from my weekend... Friday my friend Jess and I set out to do some just for fun styling and pictures using items from their vintage shop. I'm wearing vintage dress, Forever 21 kimono, and Asos sandals // This weather has been awfully rainy but has made for some interesting, dramatic photos at the beach // (below) cold brew from Buddy Brew in Sarasota might be my new favorite // Needing a refresh from traveling & going into the last half of 2015 (sad) so I've been updating and rearranging, starting with my studio // These painted signs were for a wedding I shot on Saturday in Ybor City "real" photos to come // I shot photos for friends blog yesterday. They plan to launch this week and I'm stoked to share more on that soon.

Hoping you have a productive Monday, all this rain is making me tired! 

XO 

WEEKEND SCENES : THIS AND THAT

Some scenes from my weekend : 

1. painting special projects with Camilyn Beth  // 2. My greeting card collection in progress and another recent crest design // 3. Dinner and drinks at Social in Sarasota on Saturday night // 4. My new "bye" clutch that really makes me laugh and this long sleeve maxi dress from H&M that I could literally wear everyday // 5. My paint palette after a couple weeks, I love how they look // 5.  My gardenias are blooming! I love wrapping presents with something "live" on them, I snipped some leafs for my friends bridal shower gift (which was on Sunday) 

This was definitely a packed weekend, one of the first ones in awhile that I didn't have a shoot or wedding though.  It was fun to visit with friends, do a little shopping, eat good food and drink some craft cocktails and beer.  Plus get a little painting and editing done in between. 

It will probably be a little quite around here this week, we are going to visit my grandparents tomorrow in South Carolina for several days.  I always love being at their place and never mind a good road trip.  The scenery is so beautiful where they live, I'll surely be posting on instagram while I'm away.  When I return, I'm gearing for a fun event and working hard to finalize my new stationery collection.  Lots to share soon! Have a great week. 

XO 

FRIENDSGIVING

My girl friends and I decided to celebrate a little "Friendsgiving" recently.  Hosted by Camilyn Beth, we got dressed up in her festive party dresses and headed downtown Sarasota to one of our favorite spots.  Artisan Cheese Company was kind enough to have us and let me snap these photos of my friends being silly and enjoying all kinds of delicious cheeses and treats.  This idea of "friendsgiving" is just so great.  Time with friends is super important to me.  Sometimes with the craziness of the holidays, traveling, visiting family, etc you just don't get enough gf time in.  So why not make a date to have your own (stress free) Thanksgiving a weekend or two before!  Best idea ever.  We laughed, talked business,  ate, and drank wine until the sun went down.  I'm so thankful for these buddies of mine! 

Hope everyone has a lovely weekend. xox 

Photos: Shannon Kirsten // Wardrobe: Camilyn Beth // Location: Artisan Cheese Company - Sarasota, Florida 

IN THE GARDEN, BY THE SEA

photos by Cami

Top: J.Crew // Skirt: Urban Outfitters // Necklace: Anthropologie // Sunglasses: Urban Outiftters // Flats: Cotton On // Bag: Vintage

Cami and I have been meeting for our weekly coffee chats / street style at Ringling Museum.  The water is so calm, the air cooler, and the early morning just so peaceful.  Plus there is so much to explore there, it's really a local treasure I've taken for granted.  I can't wait to keep finding new beauty around these parts and I'll especially be looking forward to the rose garden being in full bloom sometime soon.

xx

RINGLING MUSEUM

Exploring Ringling last week with Cami.  It is such a treasure that we have a beautiful place like this in the "neighborhood". I don't come here far often enough.  The scenery, gardens, and architecture are just breathtaking.  

Top & Flats: Cotton On / Jeans: Forever 21 / Sunglasses: Urban Outfitters / Jewelry: Vintage

ORANGE CRUSH

top: gap / jeans: joe's jeans / wedges & bag: target / sunglasses & bracelets: forever 21 / rings: asos / necklace: vintage

A few photos Cami snapped of my while we were exploring and shooting street style last week.  I guess we were channeling / trying to blend in with the statues at Ringling Museum, ha.  Anyways, I've never been a fan of orange until recently.  It's bold and fresh and the perfect little pop of color.  I got this shirt in every color from Gap (whoops).  It's so comfortable (and on sale now).  

Happy Monday! xx

FREESTYLE : VOLUME 4 // STREET ART + COLOR POPS

 I've always been a huge fan of graffiti art.  There is just something so fun and energetic about the style and array of colors.  How great is the giant lizard? Just look at how graphic and intricate his design is. This pop of blue in Cami's dress was perfection.  These were taken last week when we were location scouting around downtown Sarasota.  We discovered lots of little back alleys and side streets with all kinds of awesome stuff happening...many hidden treasures in the Rosemary District.

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Dress: Camilyn Beth Baby Bold Dress (fall '13) / Boots: Nine West / Bangles: Target, Forever 21 / Wrap Bracelet: Kate Spade / Ring: Tiffany & Co.