SNAPSHOTS FROM NEW YORK

Some snapshots from running around New York over 4th of July weekend (we left from here to go to Iceland).  It was a nice stop off to spend a few days in the city, relaxing and catching up with some of my favorite people.  My friends brought me to some new fabulous lunch and dinner spots and we also did the ferry to Liberty Island for the first time.  I've had friends in NY since I starting going so I usually skip anything too touristy.  This was neat to see, especially with giant pretzels in hand on the 4th of July (so American of us!).  

Hop over to my photography blog if you would like to see the full shoot I did with Ashten on her rooftop and around Brooklyn.  New York I love you! 

XO 

(ps. my next NYC travel date is the weekend of October 9th if anyone would like to book me)

WEEKEND NOTES : SNAPSHOTS FROM ORLANDO

A few snaps from this past weekend in Orlando.  We managed to fit a lot of things in and had so much fun exploring.  

Friday we arrived and checked into our place, we ended up exchanging our time share which was super comfortable and quiet.  We were a little south, closer to Disney, so most of the things we did required a bit of drive time.  Although Orlando seems really spread out anyways!  We played tourist and walked around Downtown Disney our first night, dining at a lively cuban cafe for dinner.  Then we went to House of Blues where a Guns N' Roses tribute band was performing, it was definitely entertaining! Saturday was more a work day for me with the pop up shop at West Elm (photos to come).  After the event I had an evening engagement shoot at Kraft Azalea Park.  The park was beautiful, filled with huge Oak tress and hanging moss.  I was pleasantly surprised at the location, it was on a lake and the surrounding neighborhood had some serious houses.  We enjoyed driving through and looking at them.  That night we met my friend for dinner at Cask and Larder.  It seems to be a locals favorite.  The menu was super interesting with great cocktails.  I had an earl grey, sage vodka, and lemonade concoction, amazing!  Sunday was our free day so we got up early and head to Winter Park.  I've stayed on Park Ave before for work so I knew we would find a good brunch spot and other fun things to do.  After that, at the advice of my friend, we went to the East End Market which was awesome.  Lots of local makers and food in an indoor market, just super fun to see a community like that.  I of course couldn't resist going to the mall at mellenia since it's my favorite.  In exchange for Hunter shopping with me we went to Medieval Times that night.  I assumed it would be on the cheesier side but it was surprisingly really fun and the food was pretty good (they had a vegetarian option!).  All in all a great little weekend getaway! 

XO

WEEKEND THINGS

I'm a day late but hope everyone enjoyed their weekend and spending time with family for Fathers Day.  I had friends in town so instead of catching up on work I spent all of Saturday eating good food and shopping around with my favorites. Now for that catching up part... xx 

LATELY

A few snaps from the past week or so via my iphone / instagram (follow along @shannonkirsten)

Lots of coffees, spring-y things, and trying to get some cooking in when I have the time.  We started an herb garden recently and I just love going outside to clip them before I start cooking dinner.  I've also been trying to make the perfect iced coffee at home (i.e. rather than starbucks every day).  I haven't quite got it right but I will surely share the recipe when I'm pleased with it! Be back with some fun new projects soon. xo

STUDIO SNAPS : IN PROGRESS

A few projects in the making.  I'll be using this weekend to finish up some calligraphy projects and edit photos.  Happy Friday! 

xox

WEEKEND SCENES

As of lately : 

{ enjoying some treats & marking up my new Sugar Paper LA calendar // our tree at night // beginnings of gift wrapping // experimenting with nude lips // decorating the table (with help of Fendi, of course) // visiting the rose garden at Ringling with Cami // Country Dog sleeping under the tree // December in Florida (sunset photo shoot) // Oxford Exchange for my birthday  }

Happy Monday!

xox

BEGINNING TO LOOK A LOT LIKE CHRISTMAS

We got our tree up this week! It feels crazy that Christmas is almost here but having the tree and lights on every night has definitely been getting me into the spirit.  I decided I wanted to decorate very simple this year.  Our tree has white lights and just kraft paper ornaments.  I got these at Michaels, they were in the craft section meant to be painted or turned into something more exciting I suppose.  I loved them in their natural state and they ended up being under $1 each! I had leftover flowers and greenery from a photo shoot so I made tiny arrangements and added some rosemary and pine (cut from the back of the tree) to spruce up my end tables.  Now onto completing the shopping list.  

xox 

THANKSGIVING SNAPSHOTS AT THE LAKE

Thanksgiving weekend we camped at Lake Panasoffkee on Hunter's grandma's property.  It was so much fun to catch up with everyone.  Spending chilly nights under the stars, by the fire is the best.  

It's been craziness this week since I got back.  I've been catching up on editing, painting, enjoying my birthday, and decorating for Christmas in between.  Hope everyone had a happy holiday! 

xo 

FLAMINGO PINK

Aren't flamingos so beautiful? These are some snapshots from an adventure with Sarah and Cami to take pictures with them last week.  You can see a few more on my photography blog.  I just love their feathers and shade of salmony pink.  So much fun.