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Hanging Basket Garden DIY

Hanging Basket Garden DIY

We have a sweet little backyard at our new house but with a rambunctious puppy and a curious two-year-old, many of my efforts to plant things in the ground have been thwarted. Well, more like dug up,... Continue reading »

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Ask Elsie & Emma: On Time Management

Ask Elsie & Emma: On Time Management

"You seem to blog constantly and share so many projects / tutorials and DIY ideas, yet also seem to be travelling a lot and have a whole business to run too! All your photos are beautiful and you... Continue reading »

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A Beautiful Summer Giveaway with Beso.com

A Beautiful Summer Giveaway with Beso.com

Today we are so excited to partner with Beso.com to bring you another beautiful giveaway! One lucky winner is going to win an item of their choice (from your collection-see details below) or a gift... Continue reading »

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Today is (FOCUSED)

Today is (FOCUSED)

Sometimes it takes laser focus to make a goal a reality. That's the world we're living in this week. We're crossing things off a giant list and before you know it, we'll be celebrating. Sometimes you... Continue reading »

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5 Ways To Style A Maxi Skirt

5 Ways To Style A Maxi Skirt

Today Kelli Murray is back to share 5 ways to style a maxi skirt! Maxi skirts are one of our favorite pieces to mix and match this season so we invited Kelli to share her styling magic with you! 1.... Continue reading »

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Adventures in Gardening

Adventures in Gardening

I will be the first to admit that I am by NO means an expert gardener. This is my first year with a backyard of my own so I've made it a goal this season to at least learn something about gardening.... Continue reading »

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Today is (COLORFUL)

Today is (COLORFUL)

Currently Emma is working on a pretty craft project for our book, I'm hopping up every 5 seconds to snap photos for her and typing this post AND chatting about the comments we received on our survey... Continue reading »

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Place Setting Placemat DIY

Place Setting Placemat DIY

Emma thought it would be fun to create a placemat with spots for each item when setting your table! She chose aqua placemats with lace details for her bohemian styled home. Here's how we made this... Continue reading »

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Today is (Full)

Today is (Full)

Busy work season. Feeling lucky that our "office" is so pretty and fun to play in. Every job has it's difficulties and stressful moments but it's always good to remember the little things that make... Continue reading »

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How to Style Pinned Back Bangs

How to Style Pinned Back Bangs

As the weather heats up we are on the look out for cute hair styles that are heat proof! Today Katie is showing off a great styling solution for gals with bangs. This is a great option in case you've... Continue reading »

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Dress Up Your Hamper DIY

Dress Up Your Hamper DIY

My old hamper was a bit dull for my taste so I gave it a face lift without spending a dime. I used spray paint and duct tape that I had on hand to turn this drab woven basket into something... Continue reading »

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Today is (PEACEFUL)

Today is (PEACEFUL)

Sunday is a day to snap some pretty photos, sip some green tea, edit a gigantic folder of photos and have a bonfire with the family at sunset. Today is peaceful. Continue reading »

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Just a little happy press...

Just a little happy press...

I'm pretty honored to be on the cover of Momentum Magazine this month. It's a cute bike magazine! I love the man's outfit on the page next to me. :) This one's a little bit older (hence the old last... Continue reading »

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A little dose of pink!

A little dose of pink!

We've always admired this tiny pink building in our town. Today it's the location for our Sister Style. This one's kinda special because we're both wearing dresses we purchased from our friend's... Continue reading »

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Today is (FRESH)

Today is (FRESH)

Now that we're home from our little vacation we are back to work full force. We have a book deadline in a few short weeks and a very long to-do list! I'm more than happy to get back into my work... Continue reading »

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Learning to tell stories...

Learning to tell stories...

I recently took an online class called Storyology by Ali Edwards. Telling stories through photography has always been easy for me. This class inspired me to try focusing on the writing aspect. I want... Continue reading »

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Hawaii in Snapshots

Hawaii in Snapshots

We had such a lovely time in Hawaii this past week! Here's a little photo diary of all the fun things we did together.... Lots of beach time! We stayed in Oahu and had plenty of time to drive around... Continue reading »

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Springtime Sister Style

Springtime Sister Style

We're planning family bonfires in Emma's backyard for the summertime. She just built a small fire pit and we're so excited to have potluck style dinners and roast marshmallows together. It was our... Continue reading »

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DIY Denim + Lace Shirt

DIY Denim + Lace Shirt

This season we've been loving demin mixed with lace! We decided to give this trend a try with a cute DIY top! Here's how...1. Supplies: Denim or chambray button up shirt, lace, scissors, sewing... Continue reading »

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Instagram Canvas Wall Art

Instagram Canvas Wall Art

I whipped this project up for our home last week. We have moving on the brain, so all of the home decor projects I'm taking on this summer will be super easy to transport to a new space! I think... Continue reading »