So I got a new lens on Cyber Monday AND we are weeks (or maybe even days) away from meeting Anne Thomas. This morning I decided to document her nursery, before her arrival, as we anxiously await for her to live in here someday. As many of you know, we moved into our house about a year and a half ago and it has been the most fun getting every room decorated and/or renovated. We recently finished a bathroom renovation, which I’ll have to share here one day too but by FAR, this has been my most favorite room to decorate. It has been so exciting picking out each detail – so much so that many nights whenever I couldn’t sleep, that’s exactly what I was doing. For much of my pregnancy and even more so now, I would wake up around 2 or 3 AM each morning, unable to fall back asleep (I call this God’s way of preparing me for a newborn). This time was spent thinking, hoping and praying about the day I will get to meet our sweet daughter BUT ALSO nursery planning.

Maureen + Kevin lived in an apartment off of Main Street and it’s where their story began – so what better place for their pictures than Main Street! It was a HOT morning in Columbia but these two were troopers. Kevin even sported a jacket most of the session, even after he ran back to their friends house where they were staying to get Maureen’s ring (she may or may not have left it there and realized it right before the session began). These two had a friend meet us later with their puppy, Brees, for a few group shots. So glad they did because Brees was a dream pup <3

If you know me personally or have been following along on my personal insta home journey, then you are likely well aware that I am obsessed with Facebook Marketplace. We moved into a new house March 2018. Since then, I’ve been on the hunt for great deals for home decor, furniture, etc. If I’m not shopping at HomeGoods or Ross, then I’m honestly on Marketplace. I am 100% bought into the idea that you shouldn’t be paying for full price furniture (unless a mattress or a couch) because you can either 1) buy it used 2) build it (well to be clear – Matt can build it).

SO with all of that said, I thought I’d share all of my Facebook Marketplace finds this past year along with a few strategies/tips for Marketplacing.

Matt and I are so excited to be expecting this year with a baby due in December!

We have been overwhelmed with so much joy already from family and friends. In fact, we did a little gender reveal a few weeks ago and found out we are having a GIRL! I think the reaction from everyone was priceless. Matt comes from a family of all boys so we both assumed we would have a boy. We were shocked to see the dogs come out of the house with little pink balloons on. The day after we found out, I pretty much cried on and off all day at the thought of the Lord gifting us with a little girl. And I can’t even wait to see Matt become a hashtag girl dad.

This session was a dream! I have always wanted to do a session at 701 Whaley so whenever the pollen in Columbia was OUT of control, we searched around for indoor venues for Mickie’s bridal session. Fortunately, Mickie and Austyn were getting married at 701 so we were able to book 701 for her bridals easily.

Mickie’s dress was STUNNING and I will forever love these pictures!