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Dream Life Life

In the late hours of the night you can hear the clicking of the keys and the movement of the mouse rolling over the wooden desks. Magic is happening. There is an occasional belting of a line or two from one of us followed by laughter, and the thought of ‘Why the heck are we still awake and working?’

It becomes addicting. The feeling of progress and development. The understand that creating takes time and the with this time comes amazing things.

Amazing things that would have never been possibly with out our ‘Get it Done’ music. The familiar tunes that you know inside and out. The notes and lyrics that you can sing along to or drown out.

At the end of the day it comes down to wanting a Dream Life, Life. And if it takes 98 times of listening to a song to help me believe it, then so be it. If admitting that 5.66 hours of my life has had these lyrics in the background, then I’ll take it. Because what we have is all we have.

‘All we have is this life
So make it be what you want’

‘All I want is the dream life
To be my real life
How could that be wrong?’

What is your ‘Get it Done’ soundtrack to life?

MBP | Studio Office

Where have we been in the last week?

Well in here. The office. The place we play, create, work, edit, love, and inspire ourselves. They place where we hang out… A lot. And since we are in here so often, I figured it would be a great time to show you in detail about what makes our office feel like home to us.

Because let’s be honest, we spend a lot of time in here. Here is the break down of what we love and where it is from on our office.

Enjoy!

-MB

  1. Studio Workflow Board & Frame (odd sized DIY frame but Ikea’s is great)
  2. Wall Organization & Colored Pens | Ikea & Target
  3. DIY Office Desks | How to Blog post 
  4. Frosted Glass Dry Erase Boards | DIY but similar available at Ikea
  5. Window Curtains | Ikea  and Window Curtain Rod | Target 
  6. Wingback Chair (Craigslist find & DIY Recover) | Grey Cashmere Throw | ‘B’ Pillow (DIY)
  7. Glass Teardrop Light
  8. Wall Mount Magazine Rack
  9. Jackson Metal Tub Chair | World Market 
  10. Val spar Wall Paint |  Hematite
  11. Val spar Wall Paint | Snowcap White
  12. Magazine, Paper & Box Storage (Pictured below) | Ikea
  13. Shelving Storage Unit | (Pictured Below & Wall Mounted in Closet) | Ikea 

You can check out the DIY of our B Pillow | Here on our Old Blog

Antique Library Wire Basket | Craigslist find

Blue Mason Jar | Santa Fe Art District Antique Shopping
Retro Double Wall Timer | Kikkerland Designs

Hand Blown Glass Goldfish | Reminder to Dream Big

Antique Printers Tray |  Family Heirloom
Memorabilia | First Anniversary Vacation Beach Collection

Antique Camera | Grandparent’s Camera
Wood B | Wedding Cake Topper

Thank you for letting me show you where I hang out most of my days!

Looking for more info or want to check out our Client Meeting Space? Head over to our Studio Page on the website or our detailed Blog Post on the Meeting Space. Thank you for allowing us into you lives, and spending time with us in our home. We are so excited with the couples we have been able to have in our space so far this year, and can’t wait to continue to hang out with you all! 

MB - Rhema- I did make it. We have Wedding & Portrait workflow on there. Start to finish.

Rhema sturgeon - I love it! Did you make your workflow page yourself? I have been wanting to put one of those together! What all do you include on it?

NICK & JELISA | Beaver Creek Chapel Wedding

Nick and Jelisa, what can I possibly say about you two?!

What words are there to sum up your amazing selves, your amazing friends and family, your amazing relationship and love, or your amazing wedding day… I can sit here all day trying to tell you who much we were blessed to be able to photograph you two, or talk about how awesome it was getting to know you both during your engagement session, or maybe even tell everyone about how you two really are the clients we dream about having all the time.

Nick and Jelisa, all in all what I can start to say is thank you! Thank you for being amazing clients, for sending Lauren and I such a sweet thank you note, and thank you for just allowing us to capture you as you two are. It has been well over due to feature your wedding on the blog and I am proud to share your love with the world.

With stunning mountain fall colors, a breath taking chapel, two of the most amazing clients, a love people dream about, an oreo, milk, cake and cupcake dessert bar, and one wild and super fun dance party… It’s a long one so sit back as I introduce you to the amazing Beaver Creek Wedding of Nick and Jelisa.

Meet: Nick and Jelisa | Beaver Creek Chapel, Saddle Ridge Reception

 
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Ceremony Venue: Beaver Creek Chapel  |  Reception Venue, & Caterer:  Saddleridge  |  Bakery: Cafe Victoria  |  Florist, Sweet Pea Designs  |  Hair & Makeup: Posh Hair Salon  |  Bridal Gown: Maggie Sottero |  Groom’s Attire: Men’s Warehouse  |  Honeymoon Location: Maui, Hawaii

Corrie Kraft - Beautiful blog post and beautiful photos! Nice work!