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Good Morning!

11-22-13

I awoke in the dark hours this morning with a yearning so deep for trees and frost and the fog of my breath as I exhale. I swallowed my need as I poured a cup of coffee and reminded myself of the long list of to-dos unchecked on my desk upstairs.

Ought-tos.

Must-dos.

The call of my fifteen hour work days that are the norm in this season bearing down on my wild heart.

I stood for a breath. And then two.

I stood in the predawn light at the threshold of my office trying to ignore the whisper of the forest.

And then I pivoted on my heels and I ran. I ran for my camera and my backpack. For my journal and my sketchbook and my mittens.

For my sanity.

And as the sun crept over world’s edge, I found myself in a stolen hour among old friends who have lost their summer clothes and whose branches now hang exposed and stoic.

And I remembered that I find my best me here.

Have a lovely weekend, friends!

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BeccaNovember 26, 2013 - 5:47 pm

You are AWESOME. That’s all. Just plain awesome:)

Talitha & Josh: Maine Farm Wedding!!!

11-21-13

Talitha and Josh were married on Josh’s grandparents’ farm in Wells, Maine! Not only was it a gorgeous place to host their big day, but given that Josh’s grandparents were the matchmakers for this dynamic duo, it was a perfect way to bring their story full circle!! From start to finish, their day was just relaxed and so filled with laughter! Their families traveled from all over Maine and from down south, and everyone pitched in to make sure each detail was in place! A fantastic day for a fantastic couple!

Let the fun begin!









GORGEOUS, right?!?!?








Talitha & Josh chose to see each other and connect before their wedding, so we all headed down to the beach!










Beautiful hand-letered chalkboards everywhere…SO awesome!!

















Talitha & Josh incorporated a foot-washing ceremony!


I think Josh’s expression before he kissed Talitha was just priceless!!!
Married!!



AHH!! SO gorgeous!!












Ummm…there may or may not be as many photos of Talitha & Josh’s desserts as there are of them…but between the stunning cake by The Winey Baker and things like “salted caramel brownies” what do you expect?








This little one fell asleep on the sofa and I couldn’t resist her sweetness!!













Thank you for making us part of your day, you guys!!

The vendor team:

Venue: private residence, Wells, ME
DJ: Direct Effect Entertainment Productions
Cake: The Winey Baker
Caterer: Mary Mercier
Celebrant: Shawn Brace
Floral Design: Harmon & Barton’s
Lighting Design: Maine Event Design & Decor
Gown: Sottero & Midgley
Letterpress Invitations: Dunstan Press
Calligraphy: Kathryn Cyr
Tent: Exeter Events & Tents

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AliNovember 21, 2013 - 11:40 pm

What beautiful photos Cindy! And so neat to go through them after meeting Talitha and Josh at your s’more party before the Dempsey Challenge!

Cream & Sugar: Lazy Dogs!

11-19-13

I realized this afternoon that I never shared any images from our little sneak-away overnight to Acadia back in early September! While I promise to share more once I’ve caught up a little on my editing, I couldn’t help but think you’d all appreciate a little laugh on this fine Tuesday afternoon!

It would seem that our little fluff ball isn’t really a fan of hiking. She doesn’t like to get her feet dirty and hills are waaaaaaayyyy too much effort. On this particular hike, she got a little way up the trail only to sit down, look imploringly at Justin and I, and wag her tail. No amount of coaxing helped. So Justin picked her up and carried her. All the way up. All 40 pounds of her. And she may or may not have actually fallen asleep before we reached the top.

In case I wasn’t already aware that Justin is the most patient and giving man on earth, here’s one more piece of evidence to file away. With hilarity.

I give you Tessie, the world’s laziest diva of a dog!

Happy Tuesday!!

{What’s this whole Cream & Sugar thing? Find out here!}

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ShannonNovember 19, 2013 - 4:02 pm

Aww this is so cute! These pictures definitely brought a smile to my face. Thanks for sharing. Tessie is so lucky to have you and Justin!

Jennie StevensonNovember 19, 2013 - 10:05 pm

I still can’t get over this. Sometimes I’m not even sure that girl is full-blooded dog! The hilarity of this is made all the more real seeing it in pictures!

JustinNovember 20, 2013 - 10:39 pm

Tessie almost looks light when caught in still-frame. I’m so glad we don’t have video of this.