I recently took photos for Gina’s Boutique a local clothing boutique. The backdrop was Romence Gardens here in Grand Rapids which was in full, colorful, happy bloom. I love doing shoots like this and getting a chance to chat with the models who are often local professionals/creatives/all around cool gals who either model on the side or do this on the side.
Read MoreBetween summer and still living in a world of Coronavirus, I find myself craving time outside. I have been working from home much more than normal and I am surprised at how different that feels vs. heading to a coffeeshop where there is noise/people/conversation around you. It has left me looking for ways to be around people in a responsible way and head outdoors.
Read MoreIt’s been awhile my friends. Been awhile since I have felt as though I could write thoughts down. I have wanted to and actually started/deleted this post many times. Writing has always been a safe haven for me, but for the first time, I felt like I didn’t find peace in ‘the words’.
Read MoreHi friends. I wanted to share some of the practical ways that we can all support small businesses in West Michigan during this time. I will update this post as I get new information (thanks for sharing).
Read MoreSigh. It’s been a couple days since Coronavirus really took foothold here in Michigan. While there aren’t that many confirmed cases yet, a lot of businesses are closing/school is cancelled…in many ways, life feels like it has pressed pause.
Read MoreMy pal Abby and I could not have been more excited to partner with Downtown Holland to cover Girlfriend’s Weekend this year. I remember hearing about it in past years and seeing the billboards, but had no idea that it’s consistently a sold out, ticketed event that draws women from all over the state and beyond.
Read MoreWelcome to the most emotionally exhausting finale ever. I felt like I needed a Gatorade afterwards…everything from picture in a picture of mama @sweetnums to one of the most palpably tense arguments that’s been on this show. We start in the live studio with Chris saying hello to Kelley and saying, “It’s important that you’re here.”
Read MoreThey play the preview from last week first. Ya know, Peter wandering around the desert, etc. Doug commentary: I hope that coyote eats him. After the preview, we have to go to the live studio where Chris Harrison yet again, recaps this season (yes Chris, we just watched it we’re all set).
Read MoreThe episode starts with Chris Harrison finally earning that paycheck with a live studio audience. We have a nice collection of fake signs and graphic tees that were clearly planted with random people. To the lady in the crowd wearing a pilot hat, this is the bottom for you madam.
Read MoreEpisode starts at the rose ceremony from last week after Madison asks Peter if she can chat with him for a bit. First off, she needs a different mascara. I think she has pretty eyes but I’m always distracted by her clumpy situation.
Read MoreWe start in Knoxville, TN with Hannah Ann(a) Banana. Once Peter arrives she tells him that her dad is in forestry and likes ‘real men’ (cut to Peter having a sick look on his face…let us not forget this is the guy who cut his head getting into a golf cart). They go to an axe throwing place. They’re both equally bad at this.
Read MoreWe’re in Lima, Peru everyone! We start with Peter staring at paintings one of which is a bunch of windmills. The devil works hard, the but ABC producers work harder. We then get to watch the girls do their trip’s annual Instagram lesson as they run into their suite and jump on the bed because they are just that excited.
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