While I love classics when styling ~ neutrals, black and white ~ I also love to mix in a bit of trend.   As part of the research, development and implementation of photo styling for clients, I do a deep dive into their creative direction.  Right now, the deep dive is in Botanicals ~ in home, inter...

Loving all the blooms in each category of the lifestyle market!  From home, food and fashion, when styling, I always add life ~ whether it's greens, branches, blooms, flowers.  Here are some florals that are inspiring me lately for upcoming photo styling assignments ~ & for me! ;)  While I know yo...

As a Lifestyle Photo Stylist, whether I'm styling home interiors or tabletop, flowers and vases are a must have. The vase and vessel collections in my Prop Collection for clients and for my home is one of my favorites. The Brimfield Antique Market is arriving in our area next week which is a "must...

Some of the biggest fashion designers have fully embraced animal prints and patterns.  For decades animal print has been “in fashion”.  Roberto Cavalli is synonymous with animal print. Over the years, the prints have been designed into luxury and refined elegance.  Every season it’s said:  “animal...

Life of a Lifestyle Photo Stylist is researching, searching, sourcing, shopping and inspiration.  As always, we share our sourcing journey with you so you find inspiration for your home!  If you're looking for unique, one of kind, whimsical and creative pieces to style your home, you will LOVE Wes...

When photo styling a brand's imagery that has a nostalgic feel, mood and vibe ~ I always pop into Leif. They always have fabrics and textures that echo back to a time when ricrac, gingham and hobnail was on everyones table.  Leif sells online but also has 2 shops in Brooklyn, New York.  Owner, Sta...

The Creative Brief in the creative industry guides our direction for the brand imagery.  I do LOVE getting a Creative Brief in our Pre-Production meetings.   Since I photo style lifestyle, (including home, food and fashion) I do a style deep dive into the creative vision.  In this Creative Brief, we...

The life of Lifestyle Photo Stylist is all about the sourcing, shopping, researching and sourcing for brand photo shoot campaigns, website, catalogs and magazines ~ so we always have our eye on what's new and fresh in the lifestyle market. These are some of the things I came across this week that ...

Styling pillows with color and pattern intention will create a stylish and pulled together look for your home. Here are keys and methods to keep in mind as you style your pillows in your home ~ living room, baguette nook, bedroom and of course as we are getting into the spring and summer months ~...

Last week I got announcement of Ariella Chezar Peony Masterclass to be held June 1-3 in Brandon Vermont.  I went to Ariella's Peony Workshop a couple years ago in the Massachusetts Berkshires. It was GREAT!  It was held outside on a beautiful Summer Day.  We did some foraging, floral arranging an...

Love creating and styling a capsule wardrobe. Taking the time to think out and create a capsule for yourself will make your dressing and styling fun, cohesive, organized and easy.  For summer, I usually will do a ivory, white, tan palette with a pop of color.  I was so inspired by Zara's spring pi...

Love and Lemons recipe newsletters are the BEST! They are the definition of "happy mail".  Literally, I save them all.  I’m completely a fresh vegetable, go to the Farmers Market 3 times a week girl.  Jeanine Donofrio, owner of Love and Lemons and Recipe Developer, specialty is creating delicious ...