Phipps Outdoor Garden at Dusk

Phipps Outdoor Garden at Dusk

My favorite time of day – it’s dark out, but the sky is still blue, not yet black. And here at Phipps, I love how on the right, the lamp shines just a little bit of light onto the tree rich with white blooms, and the warm golden light inside the tent...
Leo and Jonas, ages 9 and 6

Leo and Jonas, ages 9 and 6

It’s been almost a year since I shared any photos of my boys! This biased mom can report to you that they are just as good-looking as ever. Leo spent the year playing baseball. Lots and lots and lots of baseball. The final count, I believe, was somewhere almost...
Who says boutonnieres have to be made from fresh flowers?

Who says boutonnieres have to be made from fresh flowers?

I don’t bat an eye if I see a boutonniere made from fresh flowers. Nothing wrong with that – flowers are vibrant, colorful and beautiful. But, there are alternatives. A few years ago I shared these trolley pin boutonnieres. Another idea for inspiration...
Lindsey and Greg’s wedding – Grandvue Park

Lindsey and Greg’s wedding – Grandvue Park

Is there a better wedding date than October 18? Not for me, because it’s my anniversary. And so it is now a perfect anniversary date for Lindsey & Greg! I was delighted to assist Pamela Marie at their wedding at Grandvue Park in Moundsville, West Virginia...
Hotel Monaco is coming to Pittsburgh!

Hotel Monaco is coming to Pittsburgh!

UPDATE, January 2015: It’s open! Check out photos of the hotel’s public spaces and ballrooms in this post about the Hotel Monaco Pittsburgh here. A brand new hotel is coming to downtown Pittsburgh: Hotel Monaco! Run by the San Francisco-based Kimpton hotel...