follow friday: @laladyappleseed

sarah is chelsea's long-time friend of 3 years now. she is one of the sweetest souls i know, and i had the pleasure of photographing her wedding 3 weeks ago! enjoy getting to know her through our q+a, and don't forget to follow along with her on her newlywed journeys on instagram--->> @laladyappleseed! 

1. name // age // occupation // location
Sarah Fitschen // 21 // Full-time Student & Part-time Nanny // Norfolk, VA

2. okay, so you just got married!!! what is your favorite thing about married life so far?

Oh goodness, my favorite thing??  That's a tough one as there are so many incredible things about marriage.  I would say one of my favorite things is getting to come home to my husband every night in our cozy little apartment. Sharing a home together is so fun and I can't wait to continue in making it our own!

3. what inspires you??

One of the most inspiring things to me is watching people chase after their dreams without hesitation.  It's a beautiful thing to see people fully become the person who the Lord has called them to be. I also find incredible inspiration from alllllll things nature, architecture, and of course music.

4. tell us your love story!

Malcolm & I had both been traveling the summer of 2012. He was exploring England while I was visiting the west coast.  He made the smooth move of saying "hey, let's get coffee and swap traveling stories."  Completely caught off guard, I agreed to his offer.  We sat in that coffee shop talking for hours.  Both of us walked away in shock of how much we had in common and how well it went.  A little over a month later we started dating and 14 months after that, he asked me to be his wife!! We will have been married for three weeks tomorrow (WOAH!).  He makes me the happiest girl in the world.

5. what are some of your hopes & dreams?

Malcolm & I both love to travel so I dream of the days when we can travel the world together.  We also love children and one of the dreams that we hold closest to our hearts is to one day have a family. And last but not least, I've always wanted to plant my own garden!

6. so you are one of the most fashionable people I know, what inspires your fashion?

oh my! well thank you. I love being comfortable, yet feminine.  I also love embracing different textures as I put my outfits together.  Some of my main sources of inspiration include the classy Mr. Schuman's The Sartorialist, free people, and scrolling through pinterest (totally my guilty pleasure).

7. if you were a coffee beverage what would you be?

Definitely an iced lavender latte.  But on the occasional day when I'm feeling extra sassy, a mexi-mocha.

8. what are five things that you want to do this summer?

1. Make lots of fresh summer dishes, drinks, & desserts.

2. Read more books.

3. Go to the local farmer's markets.

4. Picnic on the beach.

5. Travel!!

9. what are you currently jamming to?

Active Child, Lana Del Rey (always), William Fitzsimmons, Coeur de pirate, Lucy Rose, The National, & Justin Timberlake (another always).

10. who are some of your favorite IGers?

There are so many talented and inspirational IGers that I follow.  A few of my favorites are @denisebovee (the cutest little family), @newdarlings (they're so adorable!), & @arielealasko (her wooden creations are breathtaking. she makes me want to become a woodworker (what a hilarious thought). but seriously, her work is beautiful).


thanks for being part of follow friday, sarah!

x's + o's
chelsea diane & kaitlin elaine

feel & flourish book club!

guys, i am so excited about this. ever since the fall i have been nonstop reading OR listening to a book.
audible books are just my jam because i am constantly in my car. traveling for weddings or going
to target. it makes the drive so much more productive! anyway, last week i picked up a new paper
back book called "tigers in red weather" by liza klaussmann. first i was drawn to the cover.  but once i read the back that this book was based in the 1940s-1960's. it's a murder mystery novel about family hidden secrets. i am 60 pages deep and i am hooked!

i would love for you to all read along! next month i will post my thoughts on the book & i would
love to hear yours!

cheers!

x's & o's,
chelsea diane

what i wore: come sail away

I had never been sailing before a week and a half ago. I feel so blessed to know so many people with different skills, interests, talents, hobbies and lifestyles. I was lucky enough to be invited along with my friends Ariana & Caleb with our friend Yuriy on his boat. I was surprised at how much more complicated the process of sailing a boat is. I learned a lot, but I'd never be able to do it on my own!

Ariana snapped a few photos of me from this beautiful day. surprisingly, this isn't a dress but a '90s romper! they are my favorite kind, [I have scored 2 so far] because the shorts are flowy and give the look of a dress but the convenience and comfort of wearing shorts... but make it a little more difficult to use the bathroom! ;)

details // 
romper // thrifted
sweater // forever 21
shoes // salt water sandals
sunhat // target
sunnies // urban outfitters

thank you to Yuriy for the sailboating experience and Ariana for these wonderful photos!

x's + o's
kaitlin elaine

playing catch-up + our weekly snaps!

this past weekend was a busy one! we hope all you americans enjoyed your holiday with family and friends, [hopefully] amazing weather, and ultimately thought about what memorial day is all about: remembering, appreciating, and thanking those who have fought for our country and continue to keep us free.

today is catch-up day, meaning doing all my laundry, preparing for the week [even though its already tuesday!], and blogging our snaps from the past week! thankfully my 3 week long cold has passed and i am feeling 100% better. chelsea left the country and flew to toronto to shoot a beautiful [as usual] wedding, and i left the internet connection for a couple days to spend time at lake cushman for our dear friend bethany's birthday!

enjoy!




looking forward to the week ahead, i can't believe june is just around the corner!

x's + o's
kaitlin elaine

what i wore: mom jeans

i know, i know, i know. these jeans aren't for everyone. i like to call these "your boyfriend's mom's jeans" because they are kind of baggy like boyfriend jeans, but they are high waisted and fit like your mom's jeans. they are comfy, and kind of cute... maybe? haha. plus, i thrifted these for $5, whereas stores like urban outfitters and topshop are coming out their versions for $80+. okay... and even if i had a boyfriend, i'm not exactly sure i would ask to borrow his mom's jeans... but whatevs.







details--
mom jeans // thrifted
sweater // target
hat // h&m
boots // forever 21
necklace // mourning dove native
rings // temper
bag // vintage dooney & bourke
sunnies // urban outfitters

happy saturday!

x's + o's
kaitlin elaine