tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22869675372765213002024-03-13T03:28:10.979-07:00Clean Up on Aisle Four....Fawn Christiansenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12926208069832676661noreply@blogger.comBlogger558125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2286967537276521300.post-63770471387690253292019-02-20T13:36:00.003-08:002019-02-20T13:45:23.860-08:00Long over due.. again<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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So I ended up on the blog today, it has been forever. Last post was forever ago and post before that was forever ago. It is hard as life is so busy and and now that the girls are older, keeping up on the blog and their privacy makes it hard too. This really is a place for memories and today when I went through the blog it made me realize how special this space it. So I decided to update. </div>
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We moved back home from Northern California in August of 2017. We were not happy up North, girls were great, they made GREAT friends and they adapted so well. But it just was not a lifestyle for us. We missed home, the beaches, my fav Fish place, bike rides along the coast, my green juice, fav yoga spot, our family and friends. We just wanted to be home. </div>
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We got lucky and moved back in the old hood and girls back to their same schools. we got SO lucky, a great place with a ocean view, now I get to see that lovely ocean I missed so much everyday from my living room. It is pretty incredible. It wasn't easy, friendships change and girls in middle school and 5th grade can be fickle. :) It all worked out and we are home. Things are different but we are home and girls are better than ever. YAY!</div>
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We got a little crazy and decided to go to Europe in Summer 2018. It was INSANE and the best time of my life. My family in my favorite place. It was incredible. We went to Paris.<br />
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We went to Positano, Italy. An absolute dream of mine. That place is heaven on earth.</div>
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Damian's first trip to Europe and I am happy to announce he caught the travel bug. </div>
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and a "Fawn with Alice.. We celebrated Halloween and I dressed up. First time in forever.<br />
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Chloe is 11 now and a full on dancer. She can't get enough and she is so smart, caring, just a sweeeet girl. That firecracker is a big girl now.</div>
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This sweet one is 14, plays volleyball, basketball and lacrosse. She is a smarrrrrt cookie too who loves Biology and Spanish. She is little grown up and she makes my heart so happy with the lady she has become. Really.</div>
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I will do some back tracking and filling in, but for today, I wanted to just give a little update. I didn't like that my last post left us up North. My goal 9 years ago when I started this blog was to have a book made for the girls. I have to say it was one of the best decisions I ever made. Looking back today had be crying and my heart aching for those slow days.. Also, here is a link to one of my favorite posts... <a href="https://cleanuponaislefour.blogspot.com/search?q=his+hands">HERE </a>Fawn Christiansenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12926208069832676661noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2286967537276521300.post-58521744743959648342017-01-01T19:56:00.000-08:002019-02-20T13:52:44.461-08:00I took a TWO year hiatus??<div style="text-align: center;">
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HOW did I go 2 years without a post?<br />
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I really started to become conflicted about blogging.. I have become conflicted about alot in the last few years. I can remember turning 36 and for some reason.. started worrying about everything. Am I a good Mom? Am I eating too much meat? Am I a good wife? Are my kids involved in enough activities? Does my Instagram already have a post of my Avo toast? Am I an introvert? An Extrovert? Should we buy a house? Am I a fun Mom? Do I nag my husband too much?</div>
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So much happened in the last few years. We bought a house, sold it, bought a camper, sold it, went to Hawaii, my business took off and I was busy as could be, stressed as could be and running like crazy from volunteering, to client meetings, to coffee dates, lunch dates, to soccer practice, dance, working out at a fancy gym and going to hot yoga to try and relax in between.. </div>
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Hubby gets an email one day with an amazing job opportunity in Nor Cal..</div>
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Hubby got this job and before I know it..</div>
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Moved from our amazing home in our glorious neighborhood across the street from my favorite place.. the beautiful ocean. I left all my friends and my family and we took a HUGE leap.</div>
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I really had no idea how attached to this life I was. I have traveled the world, I love a road trip and I am a free spirit, always up or an adventure.. right? </div>
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The real answer is? NOPE. Somewhere down the road.. that person was lost and I had no idea.</div>
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I called and reached out to everyone I could who had made a move, lived up North and I cried on the shoulders of all my girlfriends.. we had multiple wine nights, walks on the beach and parties all the way to the end.</div>
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Our family is closer than ever and we have been exploring this beautiful part of California any chance we get. I like to think I am teaching my girls about adventure, that change is good and necessary and that LOVE is what is most important. I have slowed down (not by choice but it is GOOD) Let's see if we can really make this place a home, or are we on a long vacation? We said we would give it 2 years. In the meantime, we will explore. Today, we will explore at the beach, not the beach we are used to but that is ok.</div>
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I pinch myself a lot.. This job of mine that I love is pretty amazing. When I think of the big steps I have taken, especially in the beginning.. it was SO scary.. More like the LEAPS I took... Announcing "I am a Photographer" then I remember my first PAYING gig.. oh. it was stressful.</div>
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San Diego Exquisite Weddings Magazine hired me to shoot a 12 page editorial for their magazine with a POTENTIAL cover.</div>
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Model: Megan Hawkins<br />
Styling: Thorne Artistry<br />
Florals: Bespoke<br />
MUAH: King Cardoza<br />
Dress: Sarah SevenFawn Christiansenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12926208069832676661noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2286967537276521300.post-9105060816857503642014-10-01T11:17:00.001-07:002014-10-01T11:35:27.960-07:00San Diego Exquisite Weddings Fall Issue | Fawn Christiansen Photography<div style="text-align: center;">
I had the absolute HONOR of shooting a 12 page spread for the Fall issue of Exquisite Weddings Magazine. It was SO incredible. I still am in shock and teary as I think about the whole experience. The trust, the confidence and the support I feel from my Brides and the Industry are overwhelming. I don't know what I did to deserve all this amazing-ness... Thank you to everyone involved.. The talent behind this shoot was unreal. The vision of the editor, interviewing models, a stylist who puts the word STYLE in stylist, hundreds of thousands of dollars in wardrobe, flowers overflowing and diamonds sparkling.. It was an amazing dream.. </div>
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Florals : Bespoke Occasions<br />
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we sat on this hilltop for 5 days.. no phones, no emails, no interruptions. it is our 3rd year camping in big sur as a family and it is SO good for my heart. like really, really good for it. life is a balancing act and it gets a bit crazy in the summer when my kids are home and my wedding season ramps up.. making time for quiet family time is a HUGE priority for me and every year.. i am smiling ear to ear as we float away from really for this short week.. and i am smiling ear to ear as we head home..</div>
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couple weeks ago i was a part of something very fabulous and one of those "is this really happening moments".. my head is still in the clouds.. i will be sharing with you very soon... i have ants in my pants i am so excited..</div>
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it feels like it was a dream.. looking at this photo.. it looks like one too..</div>
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so my littlest, she turned seven last month. we celebrated at disneyland. it was amazing. i just love her so much. being a mom is the hardest job EVER. kids make you love like you could never imagine. these girls teach me so much about myself, being vulnerable and accepting.. trusting that your emotions are what should lead you.. because after all, there is no manual to this gig.. you really lead with your heart. i do not know what i am doing, i just know i love them beyond words and i hope that is enough. </div>
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the girls are officially out of school as of next week and i can not wait! we have some fun stuff planned, we are camping on the water in big sur this summer, visiting seattle, san francisco and doing a girls trip to LA! we will hike the hollywood sign, visit museums and lunch at the beverly hills hotel.. i cram as much as i can into the summer months, family time and travel are my ABSOLUTE favorite things in life. hands down. </div>
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i was at a friends house for a little bbq last week and she made these chocolate almond tarts, OMG.. they were divine.</div>
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am in love with this vertical plant
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i am in full swing wedding season right now and loving every second.. here are some of my favs from a recent wedding i am editing.. these are the photos that you can not plan.. they just happen and i am sure to be there.. waiting for them..<br />
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wednesday morning, i went for my usual run, died a little as it was super hot and it was tougher than usual, i came home guzzled water, took a shower, folded some laundry, took the dog on a walk, answered some overdue emails and headed out to trader joes to shop.. as i rounded the corner, i saw a huge plume of smoke right over the row of houses in front of me.. my heart sank, flipped, then flopped. right then, i got a call from a friend and she was in panic mode! worried about the kids and questioning, do we pull them out of school and where do we go? i just stared as this plume of smoke, with no words.. i was more in a foggy daze than in a panic... i turned right, towards the girls school as thankfully, they are only a 1 minute drive from home. I parked the car and wandered inside the school, there was no panic in the air.. nobody picking up their kids, just a few moms chit chatting and staring at this plume of smoke.. Like me, in a daze. slowly cars began to pull up and you can see a bit of panic overcoming the school. i wandered in the office and in in a crackly voice said I guess I'm pulling the girls out.. a rush of parents rushed the office, some calm, others beginning to freak out. i grabbed my girls and we headed out. makena was really worried and i assured both the girls we are fine. We are fine. We ARE fine. we went home, grabbed some stuff and headed south.. i called a friend who lives in a safe part of san diego and we headed there.. my phone was blowing up with texts, concerns and generous offers to help. it is amazing the support system we have as moms. people generously opening their homes. friends and family are what make life good when it's good and great when it's bad. <br />
It is all a big, cloudy blur.. i watched the news, comforted the girls and prayed a lot on this wednesday.. So here we are friday morning, firefighters still fighting with all their might... we returned home yesterday and i drank some bubbly {usually a celebratory drink, but not on this smokey thursday} I drank with neighbor friends, we told out stories and expressed out fears. we watched the news updates from our phones and we were distracted for a bit. I was exhausted by 4pm as another fire flared up and another was contained, and then another one almost there.. That night, we ate dinner as a family and i took the dog for a walk by myself as my husband cleaned up dinner, on my walk, in this quiet moment, i cried.. i looked at the gorgeous, purplish orange sunset and palm trees as they swayed so gracefully. . paradise was being burned to the ground, but somehow? I could feel a bit of calm in the air.. sort of a feeling of hope. i reflected on my wonderful support system, how we just "trust" that we will be protected by these heroes and mostly, how all i cared about my family and friends being safe. in this crazy.. On Wednesday as we fled I didn't care so much about my "stuff".. It's actually a good feeling that i didn't! I just wanted to be safe with my loved ones.<br />
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my hard drive, some photos and my bag of camera gear, that's what I grabbed.<br />
Memories.<br />
life is what is precious.<br />
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the amazing firefighters are still fighting their little hearts out and i am so greatful and want to give back.</div>
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we donated coffee, water and pantry items to our local fire station this morning.. but i want to do more.</div>
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i am donating a family photoshoot to TWO firefighter families..</div>
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i will literally be pulling your name out of a hat once i have a good amount of names and things have calmed down.. but if you know of an amazing hero and want to submit his name.. email me.<br />
if you want to help.. here is a list of san diego fire station. pick your local one and do what you can.<br />
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i have been working hard on the little touches.. your sweet package you get to hold in your hands of that amazing story..</div>
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Fawn Christiansenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12926208069832676661noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2286967537276521300.post-8338293335282239282014-04-13T14:12:00.002-07:002014-04-13T14:14:36.606-07:00Jeter our Sheepadoodle<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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He is 15 weeks old already and he is so darn cute. He rings a bell to go potty and he sits on command. he also snuggles, whines and will run like the wind if a door is left open. He is awesome.</div>
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So i shot my first editorial and it was for the awesome magazine San Diego Exquisite Weddings.. It is so surreal.. To see my work in a glossy hand held magazine is SO crazy cool! The fact they asked ME to shoot, pick the model AND location.. It is pretty nuts! This photog gig just keeps getting better and better!! It really is amazing what you can accomplish if you just go for it.. Don't be afraid of rejection and do what you get most excited about! What makes you tick.. You won't be disappointed.</div>
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<br />Fawn Christiansenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12926208069832676661noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2286967537276521300.post-44890685515514917562014-03-12T09:00:00.000-07:002014-03-12T09:00:01.214-07:00jeter.. the yankee or sheepadoodle<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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the latest addition to the family.. </div>
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well he is finally ours and we are SO excited..</div>
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man, puppies are a lot of work but he is so smart and so eager to make you happy..</div>
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to play, cuddle and he hops like a bunny!</div>
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he is already loved so much.</div>
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he is a sheepadoodle and we named him jeter after the yankee, derek.</div>
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this photo i took of the lovely kalista and kyle on a sailboat has over 4500 pins.. </div>
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see it<a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/91127592432932530/"> here.. </a></div>
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so.. had a birthday, it was a good one. i am feeling older and wiser.. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;">{that is my response when people</span> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;">ask BTW}</span>.. but it really is true. i am in my 30's.. </div>
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i really have started to reflect, analyze, worry, appreciate, not tolerate and love in a more passionate way. i have become more confident in myself physically but more importantly, emotionally. it's a work in progress. i am always trying to be more of everything. a better wife, mother, daughter, friend, photographer, chef..</div>
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i rarely stop for me. i mean rare.ly.</div>
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i put together a little list of something i do when i have those rare stops.. {for me}</div>
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<a href="http://www.stylecaster.com/healthy-habits/?utm_campaign=socialflow&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_medium=referral">saturday she posted this article</a> on her blog.</div>
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photo credits <a href="http://www.stylecaster.com/healthy-habits/?utm_campaign=socialflow&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_medium=referral">1</a> <a href="http://everydayfoodblog.marthastewart.com/2012/12/how-to-make-a-perfect-cheese-plate.html?crlt.pid=camp.fE9ZhGRWpHZy">2</a> <a href="http://www.mariobadescu.com/vitamin-c-serum">3</a> <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/">4</a> <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/">5</a><a href="http://www.anthropologie.com/"> 6</a></div>
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i love the prep part of a wedding day.. the nervous excitement, the giggles, the champagne, the deep breathes.. it is a crucial part of your story.. it is my job to capture it for you and give you the gift of seeing what you didn't.. here is a small collection of some of my favorites..</div>
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i have some great projects on the horizon, a couple tweaks coming to my branding and some fabulous brides i am ready to rock and roll with!! </div>
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today.. i shot an editorial for san diego exquisite weddings magazine..</div>
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i of course can not share any detailed photos but on the ol' social media train.... there were some fun sneak peeks of me in action.. stay tuned guys.</div>
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april's issue is going to be rad.</div>
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Fawn Christiansenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12926208069832676661noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2286967537276521300.post-87014173529093117872014-01-06T10:37:00.005-08:002014-01-06T10:38:16.347-08:00last night.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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this gorgeous girl. the one who made me a mom. she has taught me so much. so much about love and life.</div>
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last night as i checked on her before i went to bed she stirred as i lifted her blanket over her shoulders as i do every night.. i gave her a kiss on the forehead and while half asleep she said,</div>
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"mom, i want to snuggle".. so i climbed in bed with her to snuggle.. </div>
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she whispers " i love you mom".. </div>
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i just wanted to record that.. i want to remember it forever.</div>
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it was so special.. SO incredibly special.</div>
Fawn Christiansenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12926208069832676661noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2286967537276521300.post-22529576074409051292014-01-06T10:28:00.000-08:002014-01-06T10:28:54.801-08:00christmas morning photo.<div style="text-align: center;">
after many stories written about puppies, conversations about when "i am 18, i will buy a puppy", after the hints about how much we would "LOVE" a puppy.. </div>
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we decided to give in.. </div>
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we surprised the girls with a puppy for christmas. well.. it was actually a box of dog bones because our little guy <span style="font-size: x-small;">{or girl}</span> isn't born yet..</div>
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this is my favorite photo ever.</div>
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their little faces on christmas morning.</div>
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it was amazing. </div>
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i never want this magic to end. </div>
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<br />Fawn Christiansenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12926208069832676661noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2286967537276521300.post-502201762794927372013-12-31T10:21:00.003-08:002013-12-31T10:21:34.791-08:00cheers to 2013.<div style="text-align: center;">
so today is the last day of 2013.. this year was a doozey, many big moments. makena turned 9. chloe turned 6. we bought a house. we celebrated our 11 year wedding anniversary.. chloe started playing the guitar and makena competitive soccer, we took on the commitment of buying a family dog! {still not born but he/she is on her way}
my career goals last year were to be published in a magazine and i am shooting my first editorial soon as well as a real wedding i shot will be published in print too, i was featured on real simple magazine which was umm.. HUGE! my photography has taken me to places i can't believe..
life is good.. not perfect but many perfect moments..
i have done a ton of reflecting this year. a lot of searching and getting all crazy about the "meaning of life and why it is going so fast". figuring myself out a bit. i have learned to imbrace imperfections and accept others faults. {my own as well} last year i said i do not make new years resolutions but i changed my mind..
this years are to just "BE PRESENT".. "DO NOT OVERTHINK".. and to "SLOW DOWN"..
to just enjoy everyday. calmly.
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here is an imperfect family photo..
it is blurry, nobody is looking.. and as usual, chloe is being crazy..
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we are all laughing, we are happy.. we are being real.
and that is why a big part of me just loves it.
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cheers to 2014..
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it being AWESOME! </div>
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Fawn Christiansenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12926208069832676661noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2286967537276521300.post-19711078653223442532013-11-21T11:48:00.003-08:002013-11-21T11:50:15.752-08:00Featured on Real Simple Magazine<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I can't believe that little ol' me.. my photo was featured on Real Simple Magazine.. I mean??? What?</div>
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This is Kalista and Kyle.. their engagement shoot was on a glorious sailboat and they are such a rad couple.. I am in shock.. TOTAL shock.. What an honor..<br />
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i have been enjoying the fall.. tremendously.. it is by far my favorite part of this year so far.. it is so crisp, dazzling and bright.. the ocean appears to have glitter sprinkled in it, the sky is SO blue.. </div>
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i am so blessed to live here.. i am filled above my eyeballs with gratitude.. for so much.</div>
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i am loving everyone expressing thanks this month, it being thanksgiving, people make a point to look at the positive and wonderful things in their lives, people seem to have a skip in their step.. is that why? because we are focusing on the wonderful things?</div>
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the 30 days of thanks game is all over the social media airwaves and i love it.</div>
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it is just so nice to hear everyone so happy.</div>
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driving home from taking makena to soccer practice, i decided to run home, grab my camera and quickly drive down to the beach..</div>
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something was in the air and i had to snap it..</div>
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guess it's all that gratitude..</div>
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i am editing this wedding and it was a doozey of fabulous-ness.. can't wait to share it with you.. in the meantime.. i wanted to share this photo.. straight out of camera, not one little bit of editing.. yes. magic. this is what i call.. magic.. in a photo.<br />
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Fawn Christiansenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12926208069832676661noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2286967537276521300.post-53869841296613544282013-10-02T13:07:00.002-07:002013-10-02T13:07:37.974-07:00fall boots and nails..<div style="text-align: center;">
i LOVE fall! i really have not realized HOW much until this year.. i could feel the season change a bit.. well, for southern california i could. the air is crisp.. i noticed the leaves on the ground, the sky is so darn blue and the ocean looks like waves of glitter.. it really is so sparkly... pumpkin spice lattes are flowin' at starbucks.. i start to burn candles every night.. i always ask myself, when is the right time to break out the boots? october 1st seems about right so i did this morning, i pulled them out of the back of my closet and noticed a pattern.. i apparently love brown boots. i glittered a pair awhile back, ohh and my favorite! i love my fringe pair, i have the effortless pull on flat boot and then i have over the knee suede, i threw my new red suede booties in the photo because they are the latest and greatest.. they are a bit higher of a heel for me which means i won't wear them too much but when i do.. i will do a happy dance and celebrate.. you see, i am almost 5'10.. so when i wear a 3" heel, i am very noticeably TALL.. yes. 6'1''.. eye level to hubby..but just really tall.. </div>
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the moccasins are my go to.. they are like wearing slippers..</div>
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today my nails are white and i am quite loving it.. i was on a coffee date with my bestie and she painted my nails while we chatted... because that is what friends are for.. coffee, girl talk and nail painting..</div>
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