Clown Dogs

I'm spending the week dog-sitting in Lakeview and get to hang out with these sweet, silly girls. Some of you may know that my dog, Emmie Lou, is still in WI while I'm in Chicago. This has been SO hard for me and so when I was asked to help out a friend of a friend, I jumped at the chance for pooch time. Meet Lola & Calleigh, the clown dogs. I hope you love them as much as I do!

Our week is consisting of sun-soaked paws, tiny walks, naps, lying upside down, playing, snuggling and avoiding this gross heat & humidity. They sure are hammin' it up for me and I'm enjoying every second I get to spend with them.

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Lucas, Nik & Kash - Class of 2017

I headed back to Wisconsin last weekend for a day of senior portraits with these handsome guys. They're all about to start their senior year at Oregon High School and I had so much fun getting to know them. I personally think it's not so fun having your photo taken, so I try to make my clients, especially seniors, really comfortable. We joke around a lot and I act like a big goof. You might even catch me singing or dancing just to make you relaxed. I got your back! These guys were great to work with and I can't wait to see where they head after high school. Enjoy your senior year, guys!

Glimpse of My World

I love my room here in Chicago and wanted to share for those who haven't visited yet. It's FULL of sunshine and fresh air is usually blowing through the curtains, making them look almost magical. I miss my friends and family terribly, so I have pictures EVERYWHERE so I can always be reminded of how much love I'm surrounded by when I'm having a tough day. I've collected an eclectic assortment of treasures over the years and I love the little details. Every object has a meaning to me. With hand-written notes from loved ones to the Polaroid camera adorning my mini stack of books, I love collecting these moments. I love old and new, modern & antique, polished and charmed but have had a tough time trying to combine them in recent years. I think I've finally managed to pull it off. One of my favorite things is a Dream journal and it's chewed up on the corner from when Emmie was a puppy. I was so mad at her when it happened, but now I love it even more. Puppy bite marks add character, right?! Much love & sunshine,

Courtney