{Granola Babies} The amazing woman behind the store | Long Beach, CA

Last summer when I was pregnant, I stumbled upon an incredible store, Granola Babies that homes ALL things for the natural mother and child. I came home with an amazing belly balm that I used throughout my pregnancy (and was stretch mark free...so I'll thank the balm) and a wooden chew toy for my future teething babe. Since then, I have come to know the owner on a more personal level and have grown to adore the 'Granola Mama' behind this fantastic store. 

To read more about the store, classes, services and Giselle, the lovely owner, check out her website and her blog for updated topics and classes! Giselle was in need of some new head shots and I was more than happy to help her out!

Hen and his Mimi

There is something truly incredible about watching my son and my mother together. Little noises and faces she makes that remind me of my childhood, this quiet patience that I see in them that I feel like an outsider to, bearing witness to something that really has nothing and yet everything to do with me, is amazing.

 If you have ever had the pleasure of enjoying the magic that is a grandmother, then you get it...if you have been here, in my shoes, as a new mom reliving a little piece of history made better, then you get it. Mimi is a true favorite, and one that will only become more beloved as time goes on. Cheers to grammies everywhere, they are really the best ( I love you Gram and Grandma Chris ).

Early morning snuggles with Mimi.

Hen is SUPER excited to go to the farmers market ( just one of the two we went to while she was here...she LOVES her some farmers markets!) 

 We both brought our cameras and sipped coffee, snapped some photos and took turns dodging under bright tents full of all the bounty that Southern California has to offer.

Too much fun for this guy...

A little music makes my boy so happy! 

We love you Mimi! Come back soon!

{Twig & Willow} mother's day event | Long Beach, CA

If you have ever come to spend any time with me from out of town, chances are I have

gotten you out of bed one morning for one of my favorite weekend treats...breakfast and some 

twig and willow.  This boutique is all things feminine, beachy, bohemian chic, and what every woman, at every age, needs to feel that little bit of something special. 

That's probably why last Saturday so many smart fellows were flocking to 4th street to find that one gift that would be a sure fire win in the hearts of the mommy in their life. I was terribly honored to work this fun shopping day with a little photo op outside the store. Karen and Billie are two incredibly talented and inspiring women, and as a working gal who strives to cultivate an art I love and clients who feel the same, I totally adore and appreciate them.

{Billie and her darling little Olivia}

Another stellar member of the twig and willow team, Celia and her beau.

Thanks so much for a wonderful day, appreciating mom's and enjoying your fantastic clientele! Here are a few fun shots from the day, can't wait to see you gals again!