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Loving homeless pets like my own + why you should volunteer

I recently decided that my life needed more pets in it. Not because my child, Bailee, isn’t filling my heart with lots of love. Quite the opposite. I have so much love for and from my seven year-old mix that I wanted to help more pets feel and know that love as well. I adopted...

Photo Gift Picks: 2014

Every year I strive to give gifts that are personal and heart-felt. I want the recipient to know that I really thought about them when I chose this gift. I know a lot us have trouble deciding what to get people who seemingly have everything though. It can make finding a thoughtful, yet useful gift...

Christmas cookies are great, but not cookie-cutter holiday cards

Sending out custom-made Christmas cards can seem like a time-consuming process. Because let’s face it, we’ve all seriously considered just finding a bargain box of cards at the huge retailer and slapping a stamp on them: happy holidays y’all. But that’s not very merry or jolly, is it? Thankfully, with Poppie Studios, customized cards can...

Fiesta like you mean it for less than $200

You don’t need to spend money like the rich and famous to host a party that will leave everyone impressed. I wouldn’t even consider $200 a “tight” budget quite frankly, but rather a respectable, common sense budget for anyone willing to do some DIY. First things first, get the word out. Instead of printing out...

Behind the Scenes: Melody & Jimmy

First and foremost, Congratulations to the new Mr. + Mrs.! There are a lot of pieces and parts that go into creating a specific atmosphere at an event. Here’s a Behind the Scenes look at just a few of the elements that went into making this wedding beautiful, magical and unforgettable! Last year, they chose...

Tips for An Awesome Senior Portrait Session

1.    The Photographer Sure your friend may have a good camera, but that doesn’t make them a good photographer. Your photographer truly needs to be an artist, someone with a vision, talent and enough creative experience to give you the photos you’re dreaming of.   2.     Outfits Choose outfits that reflect your unique personality! Be...

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