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My upcoming nuptials are just around the corner — so February is proving to be a big DIY month, leaving me both exhilarated and exhausted. I’ve been snapping a few photos along the way of all the craftiness, but haven’t wanted to give anything away just yet. Met with a wonderful letterpress duo yesterday who are doing more-than-amazing things with antiquated presses. Can’t wait to show you the final product. In the meantime, here’s a little hint: keys!

Before we got a little reprieve from the cold by escaping to the Waffle House, we decided to take some photos around their home and a nearby lake, which just happened to be partly frozen over. Yes, I think we shot on the coldest day possible — snow-covered ground, ice underfoot, and red noses. Luckily, we had a few hats and mittens to spare!

I’ve known MaryRuth for a little while now — so when she was telling me about her beau, and explaining that they “fell in love at a Waffle House”, I was a little shocked! Mainly because I don’t really think of Waffle Houses as the most romantic of places, but hey, you can’t stop love! Thankfully, MaryRuth and Michael indulged me and my camera and let me drag them there for a quick vintage shoot to help them tell their story. This particular Waffle House had it’s own juke box… so there’s now no denying that you can totally get your groove on while enjoying some smattered, covered and smothered hash browns. Let the love sing on.

Stay tuned for more delicious shots of them around their home and nearby park…

Ok, so it’s just a dusting here, but it’s what under it that counts. ICE! Early this morning I almost lost my mailbox (again) to a police car careening down the street. Working from home with Miss Ellie seemed best at that point. Gosh, she just loves the snow, I wish there were more for her to play in. For now, we’re both snuggled in the office, heating blanket and space heater a-blasting (old house + thin Floridian skin = too cold for words)!