I have always been fascinated by photography. I have spent countless hours studying photographs of people, while considering the angles, the lighting, and the editing the photographer used. I love the fact that photography has the amazing ability to transport us to a different time, or place with one single shot.
It was not until I started blogging that I decided to take photography more seriously. With camera in hand, I started experimenting with photographs of my apartment, of friends, and family. It was after experimenting in this way that I realized my passion for photography. I have no formal training or background in this field, but I realize that passion can open your eyes to the impossible, so not only did I invest in the proper equipment I also spent the necessary time to learn everything I could to enhance the skill it takes to be proficient with this passion.
I enjoy, and appreciate the opportunity to photograph bloggers, couples, influencers who make an impact in their profession, families, and also lifestyle type setting. I take an individual approach to each person I photograph. I make every effort to embrace and highlight the focus of what they are trying to convey to their audience with each session.
I look forward to working together and capturing the potential magnificence of your moments through my eyes and the lens of my camera.
Since my world as revolved around my home the past few months and getting it finished, I thought I would start sharing all my great finds! I am in no way an interior decorator and often consult with friends on what to do but I have developed a passion for it. This isn’t the type of passion I want to turn into a full-time business, but the kind of passion where I am obsessed with it because I just want to my house to be finished! I hope you enjoy some of the finds I bring to you and it helps finish any home project you’ve been working on.
All rugs from the above collage can be found here, at One Kings Lane (sale ends Feb. 5th)
Last month I ran into a reader who mentioned that she wished I talked more about my home. She said I used to update you all on my findings and that was one of her favorite parts. Since she was so open and honest about what she liked, I thought I could be more open and honest about my home, interiors, and its daily struggles. I hope this is a refreshing break from my daily fashion posts. Shoutout to Kim. P! Thanks for letting me know what you like to read on M.A.S.
I have been on a serious effort to finish my house. I think it is because I work from home and I see it every day, that it drives me crazy it isn’t finished yet. I am usually super obsessive and won’t stop until something is finished. But with my home I have tried to take it day by day becuase I know it is something that takes time. Well, I am over that! I want it finished now. Every week there is a new task or decorating need. Last week, it was rugs. Oh, rugs! I went on a serious rug binge. I mean, I searched and searched for the perfect rug at the perfect price. I had finally found my perfect rug at West Elm, but then, I saw the price. YUCK! For the size I needed I would be paying close to $1K and that just wasn’t an option. Well my friends, where there is a will there is a way. Since I knew what I wanted, finding a similar should be easy. And it was! I picked up this shag Marrakesh rug (almost identical), you see above for my living room (50% off) at rugsusa last week- side note, all rugs are now 60% off! My goal was to make the living room feel a little cozier, so this shag was a little bit of an upgrade from the hide rug I showed you last year.
The biggest problem I am having with decorating my house is that all of the furniture belonged to the hubs before we got married. It is really nice furniture from places like, Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams and Design Within Reach, so getting rid of it is a bit hard. The issue- it isn’t really my style. Don’t get me wrong, I love a good modern piece, but we definitely need some patterns and “warmth” to the home. I have also been trying really hard to lighten up the house as it is pretty masculine right now. But all of this fighting with what I have is getting exhausting so I am ready to give into the dark and buy this Ziya rug for the entryway. Thoughts?!
My mission continues to finish the house. This week, the mission is art! I already scored this amazing piece for one of our guest bedrooms for 30% off! If you need any art be sure to check out art.com! Their sale ends today and how could you pass up 30% off framed art?! Lastly, before I leave you I wanted to share this amazing article I stumbled upon with 43 of the best home furnishings website. It helped a lot in my search. Each site is so different and offers such unique pieces. I hope it helps in your search!
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Placing mini bar’s around the house will help fill space, make your guest feel welcome, and make each room feel unique. I made each bar different, depending on what type of room it was in. For the guest bedroom with more neutral and “manly,” decor I put an orange tray to give it a pop of color and then filled it with a whiskey tasting set, whiskey, gin, scotch and other drinks that fit the aesthetics. For our other guest bedroom, which is all white, I put an acrylic tray and a few mini bottles of champagne and gold rimmed champagne flutes. It gives it a feminine touch without going overboard. And for the living room, since there is a steady flow of different genders, I went with a chrome colored butler stand and tray, to remain gender neutral, and mixed it with a wide variety of choice. (am i making us sound like alcoholics? oops)
I love having people over and being able to walk to the bar to offer them a cocktail. While this bar is only temporary (we eventually want to build one next to the kitchen) it serves its purpose. If you have an awkward space in a room, try filling it with a little bar. You won’t be disappointed.
