When I first started shooting for brands, I remember thinking how much I would have LOVED to shoot for a winery. It felt like a pipe dream at the time, so I pushed the goal out of view for years because it seemed so unrealistic. I didn’t remember that particular goal until I was sitting […]

Whenever it was that Reels first arrived, I declared (via newsletter) that I had zero intention of participating in short-form video (Reels & TikTok). I had good reasons that I still stand by: I didn’t want another excuse to spend MORE time on my phone, more time on social media. I didn’t see a clear line from […]

The first time I encountered Wendy was when I heard her talking about the Ugly Chair Challenge she hosts- not knowing anything about her or the Chair Whimsy brand, I immediately decided that I liked her! And then when I had the chance to meet her in person last Spring and see how creative and […]

I grew up visiting my Mimi (my paternal grandmother) in Middleburg, and I have the sweetest memories there! It’s like stepping into a small English town- old stone houses, rolling green hill dotted with horses, curated shops selling quality clothing, art, and antiques. One of my favorite things about Middleburg is how many small businesses […]