I’m not gonna lie.  Adding a wreath workshop into the mix, usually makes my head spin earlier in the year.  I put it on the calendar and I commit to it, but I can’t even wrap my head around it until the full effect of wedding season quiets down.  If it wasn’t for Five Pine […]

Jenn’s mom Randee is a good friend.  Whenever we see each other, we end up talking far too long about all kinds of random things, but the topic usually revolves around our kids.  So, when she told me that her daughter Jenn, who has a smile that lights up a room, was getting married to […]

This is Rachelle.  She was my instant friend the minute I started chatting with her on the phone for the very first time.  You see, I’ve only ever known one other Rachelle and she is one of my best friends and she always goes nuts when people pronounce her name like Rachel because that is […]

I am OBSESSED with all things texture.  Every season brings a new ingredient that I pull inspiration from.  In late summer, I’ve endlessly found myself drawn to hops vine.  I love that hops pay homage to our iconic Bend craft beer culture.  I love their romance and wild gesture.  I love their pale chartreuse color […]

I swear I will use peonies any chance I get and I’ve never met a bride who wouldn’t jump for joy to hear they’re in season for her wedding date.  So you can imagine my excitement when Danielle and Teagan turned the tables on me and told me that they have a family friend peony […]

Danielle has flawless taste and if she hasn’t already gone into event planning, she certainly should be considering it.  (I’m sure you’ll agree once you see all of these amazing images of her wedding.) She was so passionate about all of her incredible details and yet, so open and welcoming to the the ideas that […]

It was late at night.  I was all alone.  My family was sleeping soundly in our house next door.  Loud electronic beats were pulsing over my studio speakers, a cold cup of black coffee that had already been reheated a couple of times sat next to me on my work table.  I was totally in […]