Featured // EMMA magazine

I used to be a HUGE, huge fan of Domino magazine. I would sleep in on Saturday mornings in college, and the first Saturday morning after I received the latest issue of Domino was the best - just snuggling in bed, absorbing all of the amazing projects and inspiration found in its pages. To say I was distraught when it went out of publication would be an understatement.

But since those days, a lot of new online shelter publications have popped up, and one that I'm currently obsessed with is EMMA magazine. The girls who created it wanted to do a magazine for "the modern domestic" and they curate some pretty awesome content. So to have photos included in the current issue - I just want you to know I almost died when I found out - is such a complete honor.

It was so much fun working with Jazmine, my wonderful friend and fabulous stylist, on this croquet shoot earlier this spring, and you can see some of the photos from it on page 15! (There's also a super adorable scorecard printable for you to download if you want to play your own game of croquet this summer!)

Happy Monday!

Styled // 01

Every year, the Johnnies of St. John's College and the Midshipmen of the Naval Academy play for the Annapolis Cup. And while that might sound like a sailing competition, it is actually the prize given to the winner of the annual croquet match between the two dashing teams.

Two years ago, Ben and I walked into the festivities by accident, and I've been in love with the springtime ritual ever since. Everyone comes decked out in their vintage best, dressed for a bygone era, to play a game more commonly associated with the likes of Downtown Abbey, but one that certainly suits the quaint grounds of our charming city. I can't get enough.

And since the match is happening on Saturday, I thought it would be fun to put together a styled shoot inspired by the elegance of the event. So much thanks goes to Jazmine Turner for picking a gorgeous wardrobe for the images below. The colorful outfits she chose and and the fabulous hats (which were actually found in an attic!)...who doesn't love to play dress up in cute spring clothes and play croquet?!

All looks were from Jazmine's own collection - doesn't it make you want to shop her closet?!

Annapolis at Random

I heart my hometown. Here are a few random reasons:

1. It is the state capitol. This makes it convenient and fun at the same time. There is always something to do.

2. It's touristy. We're near the Bay and not too far from the ocean. It has true East Coast charm.

3. We play old-school sports. Two historic universities are located in the downtown area. They have an annual croquet match. I heart croquet...and 20s themed activities.

4. There are hidden pineapples??? I thought that was only on psych. But seriously, there are pineapples on door knockers and this fence. I like pineapples, so I'm not complaining.

5. (I don't have a picture for this one) There are loads of weddings. I swear there are brides everywhere on Saturday afternoons. We know how much I love weddings. I was trying not to stalk them.

It's taken me awhile to find a place that makes me LOVE where I live. Hmm, I wonder if the fact that annapolis was named for me has anything to do with it?