Lisa Olson is Phoemale

Lisa Olson was one of my first female friends when I moved to Phoenix six years ago, so it's fitting she would be my first subject for my Phoemale photo series. Lisa was born and raised in Phoenix and has been an entrepreneur since a very young age. Currently she owns and operates Practical Art on Central Ave in Phoenix. Practical Art is a beautiful gallery and retail space housing goods from over 100 local artists. Lisa and her shop give back to the community in so many thoughtful ways. They host a charity pie night once a month, host a community craft night, offer yoga classes, monthly gallery shows, and much more. Lisa is also involved in the local Valley Leadership program on top of all the amazing things she does with her shop.  

I photographed her in her cute, eclectic Spanish style bungalow which is gorgeously decorated with art from her shop and around the world. She's a gem of a gal. I highly recommend a visit to her shop to say hi.

Visit my Phoemale page here for more details on this project. 

23 months is...

Yesterday sweet Sloane became a 23 month old. We are one month away from her 2nd year. Wow. I want to slow the clocks, but at the same time I'm so excited for every new milestone and every new adventure that lay ahead for this amazing little girl. Today, we spent a quiet morning watching airplanes, playing peek-a-boo, examining flowers, twigs, & rocks, and cuddling when loud trucks drove by. 

Oh, I love the rainy nights....

“You're growing up. And rain sort of remains on the branches of a tree that will someday rule the Earth. And it's good that there is rain. It clears the month of your sorry rainbow expressions, and it clears the streets of the silent armies... so we can dance.” - Jim Carroll.

Welcome to the first blog post on my new website! This blog will be a home for both personal stories and client stories. It had been months, literally, since I had been under a rainy sky and I was about to shrivel up like a prune. I crave rain. Finally, there was a change in the air. Change is good. Rain is good. Both excite and energize me, put a little more pep in my step, make me feel alive!  When I saw those first few drops coming down, my husband and I ran outside with our daughter, Sloane. She was in heaven - dancing and splashing around. It was a perfect moment. She loves the rain just as much as her mama does. The storm passed too quickly, but we sure enjoyed it while it lasted.