Meet Pooja Pawaskar of Whirl and Whittle: a woodturner who creates home goods like vases and bowls. She just launched her newest collection: “Your Scars are Beautiful” photographed by Radian Photography with Creative Direction from Janet Lucia St. Clair. Read on for the interview with Pooja to see how she began woodturning and why it is important to support small and female-owned businesses.

Picture your favorite moment of the entire trip. If you were to take me there, what would I see, hear, smell, feel, and taste?

Hands down my absolute favorite moment of our trip was hiking to Makalawena Beach. You have to travel over a rocky terrain of lava rocks but once you get to the secluded beach you are blessed with the most beautiful view. Because it's so remote, there was no one else around and all we could hear was the peaceful sound of the crashing waves from the crystal clear blue water and smell the saltwater in the air.

Something I am passionate about is featuring female-owned businesses in the creative realm, so when Josie Derrick submitted this gallery of Shana, owner of Iris and Marie press, I was thrilled to start this new part of the blog.

From moving to a new country and becoming professional dancers, to finding love and buying a home together, Rupert Edwards and Karina Gonzalez Edwards’s relationship spans eleven years.

Jaden and Trace had an intimate and meaningful wedding ceremony in the woods on April 18th. This was definitely not their original plan though; their wedding was set to take place at her grandparents California vineyard. Everything was set, then it quickly became clear that plans would have to change due to COVID-19.

“Planning the big day with these two was some of the most fun that I have ever had. They didn’t have a huge budget but that didn’t matter. It came out beautifully because they were willing to add to the day what needed to be added and go without what shouldn’t be there. It was about them and their people. Isn’t that what life is about?”

Ready to forgo a wedding and elope in NYC? These five spots are romantic, quirky, and ideal for social distancing.

Brought to you by B.E Driven’s Comprehensive Coordination Course, this is your short and simple guide to a traditional wedding processional. This is written for both planners/coordinators and couples.

A favorite memory, a perfect moment, the best day—our memories of specific moments and days are stored and organized based on feelings. A rush of excitement, being overcome with profound peace, or joy so heavy it turns into tears—these are the cultivators and determinators of a favorite memory. Your wedding day will assuredly hold many of your favorite memories and moments, and long after the wedding day passes, you will remember them for how they felt.

In Southeast Oklahoma lies an expanse of blue water punctuated by mountains, wildlife reserves, wooded forests, and even a swamp. McCurtain County, Oklahoma is home to Broken Bow Lake, The Oachita National Forest and Mountains, and the swamps and wetlands of Little River. I traveled to McCurtain County for a day-long trip to explore the area and bring you the best scenery, photoshoot locations, accommodations, and spots to eat.

I interviewed Marci for a two-part story rather than a simple profile. You see, Marci previously posted on social media about how many times makeup artists and hair stylists lack in having inclusive shades and training for makeup artistry and training for inclusivity in hair.

”These photos are the first [Tiffany and Alicia] had ever taken together—and the first that they've ever shared publicly. We were graced with a perfectly cloudy day and I was graced with reassurance that what I do moves mountains for people.” - Paage Frank, Photographer

Most people harbor the knowledge that stuff is just stuff, and love and family are what matters, but not everyone has such an extreme experience to underline that sentiment. As draining and traumatic as losing all your possessions is, Molly and Tyler seem settled by knowing that all that grand talk is actually true. Who they were before the fire wouldn’t have hoped for it to happen at all, but who they are after is relieved to know that great tragedy is accompanied by great knowledge. Knowledge of how loved they are and how even when they lost everything, people rushed in to replace it and offer help of any kind.

A Comprehensive Guide to Black-Owned Wedding Businesses You Can book For Your Oklahoma Wedding

Laurannae Baking Co in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma is the quintessential modern wedding cake bakery, but they can provide so much more than just cake for your Oklahoma wedding.

Are you looking for classic wedding photography in Oklahoma? You’re in the right place. We are big supporters of classic and timeless photography, which is exactly why we could not imagine this publication without Picturesque Photos by Amanda.

Are you looking for a stunning wedding chapel venue in Oklahoma? Look no further than Tulsa’s Glass Chapel. With floor to ceiling windows letting in near-panoramic views of the natural wooded surroundings, Glass Chapel, is stunning through all four seasons.

Forget banana bread baking during quarantine, this banana pancake recipe is simple, dairy-free, and delicious.

Sometimes pancakes sound impossible in the mornings. While they might be delicious they aren't always the healthiest or quickest pick, but this recipe sure is! We are in love with these simple banana pancakes, and topped with nutty coconut whipped cream we know you won't be able to turn them down!