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In two weeks, this beautiful mood board will become a real life wedding day for my sweet couple, Jessica and David. These two are so much fun, love their friends and family fiercely and adore each other so. With a summer winery wedding, Jessica wanted to keep things bright, full of beautiful sunflowers and elegant. […]

Inspired Tuesday: Elegant Winery

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It was almost like a distant family reunion. A time capsule of the old neighborhood from 13 years ago, plus a ton of amazing new friends. This weekend’s festivities for Amanda and Michael made it one for the books. It started off with my mom, daddy and sister coming into town late Thursday. We have […]

Weekend Recap: Lets Have a Krambeeration!

Lifestyle

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“And I’d choose you; in a hundred lifetimes, in a hundred worlds, in any version of reality, I’d fine you and I’d choose you.”  – The Chaos of the Stars Alicia and Josh are the perfect compliment to each other and always seem to be making each other laugh. They have that connection where they […]

Celebration Farm Wedding | Iowa City | Alicia & Josh

Celebrations

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ONE NATION.ONE TEAM. I’m not sure how many of you know that I am a big soccer fan. Guess what? I am!! Today, the USA Women’s National Team will play Germany in the 2015 World Cup semifinals. So it is only fitting, that in support of our ladies, I gather inspiration for an elegant and […]

Inspired Tuesday: Land of Liberty

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As evenings get longer and summer is upon us, I am constantly daydreaming about the day that AJP and I can host in our outdoor space. Just imagine, the grill is out and popsicle smiles are on the kids’ faces. Summer, you are pretty sweet! { 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 […]

Inspired Tuesday: Backyard Intimate

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