Practicing.

14. Trying (and quickly loosing patience with) birdwatching. Thats why I could only get this guys little backside 15. A perfect little lunch date after work 16. Layers of winter 17. Left-over Christmas decorations

18. Foggy night 19. Making "Chik'n" & Dumplings (a new favorite!) 20. Self-portrait

So this week I have been practicing shooting. I took a ton more photos this week than I did last week, and I can't really see improvement yet but hey, its only January 20th! 

Peace <3 & (A)-

Chey

Keep on truckin

7. Discoveries on our walk 8. Boyfriend trying to cheer me up 9. Wording 10. Feeling ill at work and keeping hydrated 11. The frost covering eveything! 12. The skies parting on a cloudy day.

13. Opal, today, playing with a pumpkin. She never ceases to amaze me. 

This week has been a bit of a bummer. I have been working every day, and seem to be catching the flu, but these photos make me remember the little moments that keep me going. :)

Peace <3 & (A)-

Chey

A New Year Refreshed and Clear

This year I am starting my very first ever 365 photo project. I have never done one before, but I am optimistic because I am not pressuring myself to take great photos, or setting limits or themes. Simply taking a photo a day, and posting them. Here is week one of my 2013!

1. A lazy first  day of the year (hungover) reading. 2. Starting off the new year trying new things! A Spanish Coffee from Mcmenamins. 3. Working on a long-neglected craft project. 4. Walking with three of my favorite things: my boyfriend, my pup and a Starbucks latte. 5. Winner-winner chili dinner! 6. Working all day 'til the streetlights turn on.

Peace <3 & (A)-
Chey

note: I realize this is only six days. I want to post every Sunday, and the New Year was on a Tuesday, therefore only six posts this week. :)

Instagram Recap

1. my new favorite top 2. being silly at weddings 3. comedy shows in beautiful pdx 

4. snuggly family times 5. hard cider tasting at Two Towns 

6. learning to live with our foster kitten Meemaw

Peace <3 & (A)-

Chey

Falling

Top:: Circus Bear Vintage

Skirt:: Thrifted

Shoes:: Payless

Sunglasses:: Rayban

Photos:: Sean Carlson

It's almost here....FALL! Whoopee! Finally it has cooled down enough to wear long sleeves and thicker layers. I have been waiting a long time to wear this outfit combo because it has just been too darn hot around here. Both the skirt and the blouse are really thick and heavy fabrics so it definitely wasn't justifiable to wear during summer. The colors are perfect for fall too.

The only downside of fall is back to school. Now that I have graduated I have become pretty depressed about never going back to school again. I could always go to graduate school, and I might some day, but for now its just not financially possible. I really miss school; the classrooms, the note-taking, the outfit planning. It all sounds a bit silly typing it out but I really do miss these things!

Anyways, I hope everyone has a great weekend and school goes well for those who are still attending!

Peace <3 & (A)-
Chey

Oh, the trees!

We went camping only twice this summer which is definitely not enough! Maybe we will go again before it gets too cool up here in Western Oregon.

These are some pictures I took of all the beauty I get to soak up when camping at Sean's family's campsite in Lyons! It really is breathtaking!

Happy weekend adventures all!

Peace <3 & (A)-
Chey

Neutrals at Nite

photographed by Sean Carlson

Dress:: TJ Maxx

Scarf:: Gift

Shoes:: Payless

Watch:: Michael Kors

Bracelets:: Nordstrom

Necklace:: Gift

Ok. When did TJ Maxx get all these amazing dresses? I went there the other day and found two dresses I absolutely adored, and considering I'm a VERY picky shopper, that is a big deal. Anyways, the other night we went on a walk around campus and did some nighttime shots, so please excuse the lighting if it bothers you. Campus has a lot of interesting places to take photos that I have never really considered. I guess after four years of seeing the place everyday I overlooked it's beauty.

The weather here in Oregon is starting to cool down; what a relief, however I can still get away with going out without a sweater. 

I forgot to take better shots of my shoes, but I promise they're really cute (grey oxfords!). Oh well, another time.

Peace <3 & (A)-
Chey