Hello Friends,
I have exciting news today. Meet Ariana Clare; photographer, stylist, and fashion-finder. Ariana is joining me on TCLP and in real life to assist, create and collaborate. Ari is fresh from the West Coast moving to the South after living, shooting and fashion-styling in Laguna Beach, CA. She recently interned in Nashville with Bri Emery of Design Love Fest and just received her BFA in studio art with a concentration in photography. I couldn't be more excited about my new teammate.
Here's a little more about her...
Tell me a little about your journey through photography & fashion? How did you begin pursuing each?
I grew up in Middleburg, Virginia with my mom running a photography business out of our house- a window-light studio upstairs and a darkroom in the basement. Art was always around me. But I first discovered photography for myself through an old Nikon 35mm film camera while taking a class in high school. I started dressing up my two younger sisters as models- even though we had no clue what we were doing! Soon after that I began spending my summers working for an upscale clothing boutique on the Outer Banks of North Carolina. It was there that I really started to get into fashion and styling. Everything just kind of clicked and I knew I wanted to make a career out of combining fashion and photography.
Why is art important to you?
Art really does give me a way to express myself and to put all of the ideas I have in my head out into the world. I love being inspired, creating things, and of course spending hours in the dark room or on Photoshop (weird, I know). I feel like art gives my life purpose; it fulfills something inside of me.
What's your dream?
Just last year my dream was to be a fashion photographer in LA or NYC. Now it's to be creative, content, free, and to always have faith; as long as I am these things my dreams will be fulfilled.
Who are your influences?
For fashion photography, my influence is Richard Avedon. He's just so classic and his aesthetic is one no one else will ever be able to replicate. As for a more contemporary photographer, I'd have to say Bonnie Tsang because her images are effortless but so thoughtful at the same time.
I'm a Bonnie fan too...
When it comes to style, my influences change daily... Right now they are Natalie Suarez (fashion blogger), Jaime King (actress), and Caggie Dunlop (English socialite). For me I love style that is effortless but sophisticated- I don't want to be the girl that looks like it took her 5 hours to get ready. I love jackets, layers, messy hair, and lots of black.
I already love her. You'll be seeing more of this girl soon!
links found here: Beth Kirby, Pinterest
tomorrow, this is happening.
It's nice being outside for the last bits of summer. This was a fun night with the goldmine girls. There are still a few tickets left for our Kinfolk Campfire Cooking workshop & dinner if you want to come celebrate the end of the season with us!
I realize as a mom, traveling and pursuing things outside of the house can be very difficult. But it's not impossible. Today I have Kendra, an experienced traveling mother, to share with you how to make it happen.
Kendra Thornton: Travel advocate, TV spokesperson, PR businesswoman, proud wife and mama of 3. I'm a long time travel expert who has been packing my bags and traveling the world since I was 3 months old! I've found my utmost desire in life is right here in my own home. I have taken my excitement for travel and brought it to you with some of my favorite travel tips and tricks. Enjoy!
Five Travel Tips From
One Vacation Loving Mom to Another
Family travel can forge lifelong memories. Yes, it may be late in the season, but it’s certainly not too late to plan a fun family vacation. To ensure your trip will be enjoyable, though, you need to prepare so you can avoid the easy problems we all face. The following tips -- lessons I’ve learned the hard way, believe me -- should assist in that preparation.
Tip 1: Keep Calm and Carry-On
Having items you might need in an emergency situation is very important when traveling. I use the term “emergency” loosely—this can be when a child is acting up, if clothes are badly spilled on, or a baby wets the diaper. Create a travel pack that is part of your carry-on luggage, or is with you in the front seat in the car (and nor mired away in the trunk). Include diapers, changes of clothing, bottles, non-perishable snacks, aspirin, band-aids, and anything else you think to include. Also include things to pass the time for your children in case of flight delays or traffic. Such comforting items may include a favorite book, an iPod, or a favorite toy.
Tip
2: Hotels for All
Make sure your trip starts off on the right note by staying at a family-friendly hotel. The best resorts offer activities for every age group. Make sure the hotel has something for everyone: look for accommodations with spas and golf for adults, playgrounds for children, and horseback riding and mini water parks for the kids. I used a site called Gogobot to find a hotel in Orlando that the whole family loved, and even provided a free continental breakfast for all of us.
Tip
3: Disposable Cameras, Indispensable Memories
Bring your camera and plenty of batteries/an extra charger so you can document the trip and make the memories last a lifetime. Further, provide your young ones with their own disposable camera so they can photograph whatever they find interesting during the trip. This is a great way to encourage their creativity, and teach them a new talent. And when you return home, your family can scrapbook all the photos together and create a priceless souvenir.
Tip 4: Routines = Happiness
Everyone needs to make time for rest and nourishment. Thus, maintain your children’s nap and snack times on the road. Similarly, keep your own eating and sleeping regimen consistent. When travelers don’t get enough food and sleep, their energy levels plummet. Ensure you are able to make the most of the trip not by trying to do too much, but by maintaining a healthy regimen.
Tip
5: In-Flight Parenting 101
If your children are prone to motion sickness,
speak to their pediatrician about what
medication they should take before the flight. Provide your kids with a
small snack and drink before boarding a plane. Note, too, that window seats are
helpful to fliers with motion sickness. Finally, make sure the overhead air
vents are aimed at your children. A comfortable child is a happy child, and
this will go a long way in making the flight easier for all.
It may be September, but there is still time to
enjoy a late family vacation!
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- Bring a pot of water to a boil.
- Place eggs in pot of boiling water. a slotted spoon works well.
- Boil for 6 minutes. Everyone is different in how they like their soft boiled eggs, but 6 minutes gives it a hard white texture with a thick runny yolk.
- When time is up bring the pot to the sink and immediately run cold water over them.This will stop the cooking but will *not make the inside of the egg cold.
- Crack & Peel your egg & enjoy!
This picture was taken at 8:30 AM, after a pile of toddlers woke up early and were ready to go to the beach. The hot morning fog was so thick, it naturally created a haze on my lens that only lasted a few moments. I began snapping photos instantly with my sleepy eyes, shooting as open as possible with a high exposure playing into the white fog. Who goes to the beach this early on vacation? The fog only lasted a few minutes, but these two were my favorite snapshots.
Friends since birth, I give you, the bel & the bird.
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