Light is arguably the most important factor in a great photograph, and great light can be hard to find when you have to stay inside. Today I'm sharing with you how I manage to find great light and ideal places to take photos when we can't go outside!  #1 Master BedroomAny window is a good window for light.I love the light that comes through my bedroom window because it illuminates my bedspread, which happens to make a great backdrop. The light from this window makes the ... Read More about Photography Wednesday: The BEST Places to Take Photos in Your House!

 I want to tell you about an important decision I made recently...I'm going to start collecting clocks.Not just any clocks. Small vintage clocks.I have many reasons why I decided this would be a good decision. 1)  You can put them anywhere. 2)  They are pretty inexpensive. 3) They add character to any table or surface. 4) I found two cool vintage clocks in an antique store....and my excuse for buying them was that I am a collector of clocks. See I told you they ... Read More about January Decorating: A Winter Chalkboard + Showcasing Your Collections!

I remember taking photos of Miss L when she was a little baby.It was so easy. She just sat there and looked perfectly adorable without even trying. As she got older, photographing her got to be more of a challenge.She wouldn't sit still. She ran around. She wouldn't look at the camera. She wanted me to hold her. She tried to grab the camera. She wanted to push buttons on the camera... *sigh* I have learned that taking pictures of young children is an ... Read More about Photography Wednesday: 5 Tips for Photographing Young Children

I'm feelin' crazy this January...Like real crazy.{It's probably the foot of snow blocking my path from getting out of my house...}I've wanted to try a "mix and match" or "mismatched" {does that meant the same thing...?} dining room chair situation for awhile. I've tried a few combinations, but nothing has really come together. Until now. I found these unfinished wood chairs with these beautiful grayish undertones at a local antique store for $12 each!!!! Did you hear me? I ... Read More about Decorating in January: Mix & Match Chairs

I will show you how you can easily organize your toy closet. You know the drill. Christmas comes, and the toys roll in. When it's all said and done, you look around and think,  "Where the {insert word of your choice} are we going to put all of this stuff?!?!" Well, this year I was ready. Santa didn't phase me a bit. Here is how I organized the toy closet! Miss L has two closets in her room. The second, unused closet got turned into a "toy closet" after her birthday this year. We ... Read More about A Completely Organized Toy Closet {With Free Printable Tub Labels!}