Have you ever been a part of an event where you didn’t know a soul, but felt as though you all had been long-time friends? When I had the opportunity to photograph a “Food Swap” in Ellerslie, GA near Columbus, that’s the exact feeling I got. On a drizzly night in the late summer, about 30 families came […]

I’m thrilled to announce that we’ve been selected as a finalist for the Occasions Magazine Holiday Styling Challenge for their #OccasionsThanksgiving! I teamed up with Marilisa Schachinger & Candice Beaty of Chancey Charm, and Bud & Bloom Athens to capture this gorgeous Thanksgiving table. I’m hoping and praying this table magically makes an appearance on Thanksgiving day […]

A couple months back I connected with Rachel of A Little Bit of Me, and she invited me to be a part of an incredible group of creative ladies called the “Columbia Creatives.” Each of these women is so encouraging and pursuing a creative lifestyle or business, so it’s been such fun to get to know them […]

Summer is coming to a close, but not without one more taste of the truest Southern summer food out there: boiled peanuts. They are surprisingly easy to make in the crock pot, so often I’ll throw a pot on in the morning and by the afternoon I’ve got a perfect snack. I’ll sure miss them […]

Happy 4th of July, everyone! There’s no better way to celebrate Independence Day than with friends and family, an adventure, delicious food and a tasty cocktail on the patio. Here’s to the red, white and blue – or should I say Blueberry Mojito! I’m whipping up this patriotic-inspired cocktail as a celebration of my husband’s […]

With summer in full swing and heat on the rise, I’m looking for options for delicious, cold lunches. Salads have been on my agenda quite a bit these days, and this salad is particularly tasty, not to mention beautiful! I love the bold colors and Asian flavors of this healthy summer lunch choice. This recipe […]

One of my favorite dishes in the entire world is Caprese Salad. A simple combo of locally grown tomatoes, mozzarella and basil from my mini-garden is hard to beat. However, I’ve found a tweaked version of a Caprese Salad that rivals the original. Meet: the Peach Caprese Salad with Salted Curry. On the way to […]