Boho Chic
Photography: Moments by Donna. Dress worn as a Kimono: Indie Ella Shorts: Free People. Shoes: Ann Roth Shoes, (similar). Tank: Honey Punch. Belt: Target. Hat: Nine West (similar). Ring: Melinda Maria. Bracelets: thanks to Blydesign. Earrings: email Back Yard Baby. Necklace: thanks to Melvin.
Stroll
Shirt: Gap. Shorts: J.Crew. Shoes: Cole Haan, similar here and here. Bracelets: Jook and Nona and thanks to Blydesign. Ring: Melinda Maria.
Burning Torch
Dress: Burning Torch (here's one) from Our Place.
Are you familiar with the line Burning Torch? If you like Free People and Lucky Brand, you need to check out Burning Torch. Donna took me to the most beautiful field of sunflowers, a true hidden gem, located in York County just beyond Rock Hill and near Historic Brattonsville. Sadly, bloom season is now over, but if you would like to visit next summer, this is how you get there. With more than 10 miles of trails and two stocked fishing ponds, this little spot is a wonderful place to sneak away any time of the year. Happy Friday y'all!
Project Adkins Family Cabin
Perhaps you saw this post last Spring. The pictures were taken at my Dad's cabin on our family farm. I was really hoping they would catch the attention of my favorite print publication, Garden & Gun. Maybe they'll be looking this time! At any rate, I am really excited, because Dad and I are about to get started on a fun little addition to his cabin. Currently, the cabin is what you see here, all 850 sq feet of it! We are adding a new master bedroom, updating the downstairs bath, and I am getting five more feet in the kitchen! I am so excited to have a project to work on, even if it is not me acquiring the new digs in my own home. It is going to be so great. My Dad is a simple man who does not need a lot of things. This cabin is reflective on that philosophy, but what is there; the land, the large covered porches on front and back and that on the back which looks out onto the pond, is all oh so dreamy. I look forward to it all, but the thing I look forward to most is the outdoor shower. Is there anything better in the world? Maybe an outdoor shower at Pawleys Island, but this is going to be an amazing second. Below are a few inspiration photos for the new addition.
What do you think? Do you love an outdoor shower as much as I do? I can't wait for a BIG FAT white farm sink in the kitchen. I also reclaimed a few items from my old apartment building recently torn down (TRAGEDY!) in Historic Dilworth, on the corner of Morehead and Kenilworth. I was able to grab the glass cabinet doors from my old kitchen, as well as crystal door knobs and the most amazing slatted door. Check out my Pinterest board for more cabin inspiration. I would love hearing if you have any awesome one of a kind ideas for me and Dad!
This Dress Made Me Do It
Dress: Free People. Shoes: B Brian Atwood. Bracelets: Thanks to Blydesign. Earrings: Lettees by way of Back Yard Baby. Sunglasses: Blinde. Ring: Melinda Maria.
Yes, this dress made me put my hands on my hip and strike a pose. And maybe the shoes, which are now on serious sale. I think that is an occupational hazard of working with real live models. What else is a girl to do with her hands than put them on her hips? Well, I learned from one photographer friend this week that, as it turns out, putting your hands on your hips in photos is like saying "I have no idea what to do with my hands." Well, Ok. And, since I am no model, on the hips they go. Interesting stuff though. Anyway, as I said, the dress made me do it. I love the cuts on this dress which show just a tiny peak of skin in the front and back. Below are a few currently available cut out dresses I love.
On The Farm
Donna and I shot these family photos last spring at my Dad's house. Paw Paw's Massey was parked in the shed, so cousin Russ drove his new big blue Ford over to Dad's for an all hands on deck photo shoot in efforts to get Garden & Gun Magazine's attention. My dream job would be styling and/or writing for them. Don't y'all think they totally need me? Hoping they'll soon bite in my relentless pursuit! Take a look and let me know what you think.
Thanks so much for being here!
-Whitley
PS-How cute are my people? Hoping to get them ALL in a shoot together soon!