Today my husband asked me if I would enjoy the activities and projects I do with our son more without the photographer (often, my husband) capturing a contrived moment. The answer came quickly—if I could have a photographer capturing all of our day-to-day activities that would be IDEAL. This is one of the many reasons Bright Smiling Life (BSL) was born. I was drawn to the idea of creating and documenting moments in our lives.
Read MoreChristmas season is just around the corner! The advent calendar has always been a favored part of the holidays for me. There is something exciting about counting down the days until Christmas, and it’s nice to have a physical representation.
Read MoreThis week we celebrated Rory’s fourth birthday. He loves Paw Patrol, and I had every intention to throw a “Paw-fect Party” centered around the cutest pups in town. However, Rory had different plans. The week before his birthday he told he was hoping we could do a “ghost-themed” birthday party. One thing I have learned this year is that change happens and it’s best to just go with it, so we did. With only a week to get ready for the party, there was a lot to do. And in the end, it turned out pretty perfect.
Read MoreThis September has a new twist. Things are different this fall, and I’m slowly learning that it’s okay. Working from home more means we are staying in and using our house to the fullest. Rory, my toddler, is Preschool age. We have been enjoying many new activities together and will be for a while. I have compiled a small list of the things we are currently loving, and I’ve attached links so that you can take a look for yourself.
Read MoreFrom the moment I stepped into Alex Marshall Studios I realized two things. First, Alex Marshall studios is one of the hippest joints in town. And second, not all ceramics are created equal. This moment was a bit of an epiphany. Well the first didn’t really shock me once I met Alex Marshall herself. When you meet Alex you completely understand why the vibe is so groovy.
Read MoreI really love Amazon. It is a great source for dupes, deals, and one of a kind items you can’t find anywhere else on the internet. Here is a current list of my Amazon loves for the month.
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