the pit-stop yearsemi-sweet morsels

marriage
the pit-stop year
We love opportunities to take time out and briefly reflect on where we've been and the lessons we've learned along the way, followed by dreaming of what's in store for a bit. Whether it's our anniversary, birthdays, or New Year's Eve, we are likely to have a conversation at some point throughout the day that begins with, "What was your favorite part of the past year?"[...]

a day of restsemi-sweet morsels

marriage
a day of rest
This has been a specific focus of ours lately... striving to reduce chaos in our lives, being truly present in our interactions with others, and carving out time for rest. The truth is, lately we haven't been doing such a good job of that. We run from one thing to the next, finding there is never an end in sight on our to-do list. Ever. And based on what I hear fro[...]

the bar at porridge papersmemories of us

the KM files
the bar at porridge papers
Self. Serve. Letterpress. Need I say more? Although hearing the concept alone was enough to convince me, I'm so excited about this that I'm going to go ahead and share our recent experience at The Bar at Porridge Papers for those of you who haven't already begun researching where you can sign up for this incredible opportunity. Last week we shared the callig[...]

veggie pizzafamily recipes

food and drink
veggie pizza
Veggie Pizza has been one a favorite at family gatherings for years! They are a delicious, and we don't feel as guilty munching on them because they're loaded with vegetables. As much fun as it is trying new recipes, sometimes it's even better to just revamp the tried and true ones. Traditionally, my family has made this recipe on a cookie sheet. This year, I chang[...]

calligraphy classmemories of us

the KM files
calligraphy class
I guess on some level I've always had an appreciation for handwriting. I feel a little silly admitting this, but back when I was in school I would actually sit in my room and practice writing the alphabet. Did I like my "a" looking like this, or like that? Should my "m" be pointy or curvy? Somewhere amongst the digital world, that fascination was lost. With so many[...]

our q&a a day – a giveawaythe lawn clippings

marriage
our q&a a day - a giveaway
When Kelly and I started dating, the majority of our time together was spent on the phone chatting about pretty much anything and everything. We lived 90 minutes apart, so there weren't many movie dates or outings with friends. We only saw each other on the weekends, so during the week we spent hours upon hours on the phone developing a solid friendship as the foundat[...]

wooden ornaments#DIYdate

marriage
wooden ornaments
Over the past few years, I've fallen more and more in love with simplicity. I'm obsessed with pretty much anything gray or white and can't get over how perfectly it pairs with natural wood and metal. With all the beautiful colors that come along with the holidays, it's been a fun challenge to find festive decor that also maintains a neutral color palette throughout[...]

a new series on the work it takesthe lawn clippings

marriage
a new series on the work it takes
Earlier this year, we dedicated many hours/days creating a video to introduce the updated brand for our photography business, Kel and Mel. Faced with the challenge of providing an accurate picture of real life, we questioned little things like whether our yard should be freshly trimmed and the house spotless on the day of filming. Does showcasing our home at its very [...]
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