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friday love

December 9th | photography

i’m linking up with jeannett over at life rearranged to share cell phone pics from this week!

We took the boys to LA to see a specialist at UCLA. The visit ended with a whole new respiratory regimen for David that I’m hoping will help him fight all these winter colds he’s getting one after the other! And since we were down south we spent a few lovely hours at Disneyland. So fun.

This weekend involves three Christmas gatherings and a Christmas concert at our church. Ready, set, celebrate!

What are you doing this weekend?

taking pictures; the collins family

December 8th | inspiration, photography

A couple weeks ago I spent some time with some close friends of ours shooting some pics for them. Since I am not a professional photographer, a lot of what I do it trial and error. They were very patient with me as I tried to get my settings right. I used my nikon D5000 and a 18-125ml lens. Here are a few of my favorite pics from our afternoon together…
Thank you Collins family for letting me capture the love and happiness in your family. I love you guys!

We took our family pics with Cameron and Anna Ingalls–and I can’t wait to share them with you.

Does your family try to take a picture together for the holidays?

friday love {instagram}

November 18th | instagram, photography

it’s friday-whoohoo!! and i’m linking up over at life rearranged to share cell phone pics from the week.

1 blueberries. yum.

2 morning coffee and morning light.

3 pottery barn is all decked out for christmas.

4 cutting snowflakes.

5 pink shoes. happy.

6 the breaking dawn premiere–yep. it was great!

this weekend involved decorating the workshop for christmas, taking pictures and a little time with friends. what do you have planned?

friday love {instagram}

November 11th | family, instagram, photography

this week was pretty crazy. david got sick–really sick. then i got sick. and just when i thought we were on the other side, matthias got it. then steve. crazy! so we spent a lot of time at home, curled up in blankets and watching all the narnia movies.

which is kinda nice in a way. now we are back on our feet and ready for a long weekend. here are some pics from my phone…

1 all my boys chilling on the couch–this is how we roll.

2 gorgeous flowers from our friend {and customer service supervisor} claire. they’ve made me happy all day for many days. so thoughtful.

3 i hung a vintage painting over the aqua cabinet in our living room–feels like fall.

4 a cinnamon latte making my morning perfect.

5 since we were sick, we’ve been washing everything–towels, blankets, and hands. and david loves to wash his hands.

6 matthias’ creativity at work–he named this monster inside out. it’s creepy and cool at the same time.

we have an old friend coming to town this weekend and no big plans–which sounds like the perfect weekend to me. what are your plans?

friday love {instagram}

October 28th | an everyday moment, instagram, photography

it’s friday and i’m linking up with life rearranged to share phone pics from the week! join us!

1 she’s not real, but isn’t this little butterfly sweet?

2 taken during our big photo shoot this week, our lovebird wall hanging–so fun

3 matthias dressed up as army-war-hero-captain-america for character day at school

4 so cute {and so yummy!} our friend mary brought this cake over on wednesday evening for bible study

5 i seriously love this vintage chair from ruby rose

6 pink lipstick and polka dots

7 someone brought donuts to the office. yikes.

8 big big news! david climbed the stairs all by himself. we are thrilled–and maybe a little tired. because now he has access to the entire downstairs AND the entire upstairs. crazy!!

this weekend is super duper mellow–which sounds perfect. what are your weekend plans?

bird watching

October 27th | an everyday moment, photography

i seem to notice birds everywhere i go. i can’t help it.

i think hummingbirds might be my favorite? what’s yours?

all-day photo shoot

October 25th | jewelry, photography, san luis obispo

yesterday, part of our team spent the day at flying caballos–a beautiful property near our workshop. we took lots and lots of pictures.

we’re about to launch a new, improved website. it’s going to be so beautiful!

the place is so beautiful, it feels like you’re miles from anywhere.

we refueled by chowing down on chipotle. i love their barbacoa tacos. and that handsome guy there {my husband} did you know he’s the business brain behind lisa leonard designs? yeah, he’s amazing.

actually our whole team–managers, production team, customer service are incredible. and fun.

i can’t wait to tell you more! soon, i promise!!

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friday love {instagram}

October 21st | instagram, photography

hello friends and friday! here are some phone pics from this week–i’m linking up with life rearranged. join us!
here are my top six from the week…

1 there is a darling shop called ‘salvage’ in morro bay. so many sweet treasures!

2 matthias wrapped a birthday gift for his best buddy all on his own. love.

3 milk glass chandelier–i wish it was mine.

4 david has been out of school all week. and he’s been napping whenever he darn well pleases.

5 is there anything better than a fresh box of crayons?

6 some pretty flowers at twilight.

this weekend, nana is in town. we have a gathering on saturday and lots of time to just hang out. what are your plans this weekend?

friday love {instagram}

October 14th | instagram, photography

it’s friday and i’m sharing my instagram photos from the week. link up with us over at life rearranged!

1 new shoes shouldn’t make me this happy, but they do!

2 the sweetest little pumpkin. we have them on the porch, mantel and table top.

3 globes! i want more and they are hard to find around here.

4 i found a vintage school book with the sweetest illustrations.

5 flowers on my kitchen sink–happy.

6 local apples are the best.

this weekend we have a birthday party, friends visiting and hopefully a little down time. what are your weekend plans?

friday love

October 7th | instagram, photography

it’s friday and i’m linking up with jeannett from life rearranged to share photos from the week!

1 david chillin with auntie chrissie. good times.

2 matthias and daddy reading side by side. love.

3 we ate lunch at CPK sunday and david was so tired, he laid his head on the table and went to sleep.

4 falling leaves and boots-proof that autumn is here.

5 an amazing sunset on our drive to LA

6 david has a super duper visit to the cardiologist. he is doing fab!!

7 coffee coffee and a little more coffee {please}

8 a trip to disneyland, since we are in LA anyway!

what are your weekend plans?