KINDRED SPIRITS

A journal for creative business owners. Sharing styling tips, lessons in small business, travel features, and artful inspiration.

Sustainable Floral Design with Rhea Calpeno

Sustainable Floral Design with Rhea Calpeno

Rhea Calpeno is the talented owner of Photosynthesis Floral Design with years of experience working in the wedding industry. We both share a passion for sustainability so I asked her to share her environmentally friendly practices when working with flowers.
Feature: Provencal Fashion Cover Story for Engaged Magazine

Feature: Provencal Fashion Cover Story for Engaged Magazine

Find endless inspiration in this beautiful shoot curated by Haute Fetes and photographed by Laura Gordon for Engaged! Magazine. 
Community: Flat Lay Styling with Wedding Photographer Anya Kernes

Community: Flat Lay Styling with Wedding Photographer Anya Kernes

I am so pleased to share some flat lay tips from the lovely Anya Kernes, destination wedding photographer based in Los Angeles, California. 
Feature: Oceanside Editorial by Laura Murray

Feature: Oceanside Editorial by Laura Murray

Neutral ocean tones, fashion forward bridal wardrobe, and soft California light... I can't get enough of this editorial by Laura Murray and Smith James Events at the recent Hybrid Co Conference.
Destination: Italy in Autumn

Destination: Italy in Autumn

A couple of years ago my husband and I took our almost one year old to Italy in October. I was pleasantly surprised by the slightly quieter streets and the perfect temperatures for long wandering walks. Here are a few favorite images along with some tips for planning your own fall visit in Florence, Tuscany, and Rome. 
Feature : Whiskers and Willow Workshop at Sunstone Winery

Feature : Whiskers and Willow Workshop at Sunstone Winery

Incredible details & styling from the Whiskers & Willow workshop at Sunstone Winery, designed by Haute Fetes.
Community : Self Care for Creative Entrepreneurs

Community : Self Care for Creative Entrepreneurs

With the holidays approaching, it feels fitting to address a topic I know my fellow creative entrepreneurs often struggle with: self care. 
Feature : Quiet Newborn Session with Nikki Daskalakis

Feature : Quiet Newborn Session with Nikki Daskalakis

I am so thrilled to see when our styling products are used in new ways, but especially so when I received this heartwarming newborn photography gallery by Nikki Daskalakis of Shotgunning for Love. 
Process with Ink & Press Co

Process with Ink & Press Co

Today's feature needs no introduction as I have had the pleasure of sharing Mikyla's artful pieces from her company Ink & Press Co. from the very beginning.
Community : Defining a Distinct Voice with Fine Art Photographer Kenzie Victory

Community : Defining a Distinct Voice with Fine Art Photographer Kenzie Victory

As a lover of all things artful and minimal, I was immediately drawn to the work of Kenzie Victory. She has developed a recognizable aesthetic, and I am pleased to have her share her journey in wedding photography, especially how she stays true to her voice without concerning herself with industry norms that don't support her vision.
Community : Calligraphy and Film Photography with Shotgunning for Love

Community : Calligraphy and Film Photography with Shotgunning for Love

Nikki of Shotgunning for Love has a great range of talents. While she has been a successful calligrapher for years, she recently also taught herself film photography. I am excited for her to share how she picked up film photography and her approach to photographing brand shoots.
Destination : The Hamptons

Destination : The Hamptons

Traveling for weddings is a lot of work, but I have personally always loved making it fun by taking some time to enjoy the unique spaces in the area. One of my favorite places is The Hamptons, the eastern south fork of Long Island, NY, so I'm thrilled to have Jainé Kershner, the lovely and talented owner of Brklyn View Photography, share some of her tips on weddings & travel throughout this incredible destination.