diapers and skinny jeans

This woman and that smile right there. El was absolutely infectious; her love, spirit and connectedness to her family are something I'll remember forever.

A very busy weekend, indeed. Hope yours was splendid as well. We have lots more to share regarding a certain lovely shop that's launching soon.  You can follow along at offswitchblog.com for details as things progress. (shot at the beautiful savage loft in lakeview)

Over the weekend, Erick's brother and sister-in-law threw an amazing "reveal" party to announce the sex of their new baby due in October - it's a girl!   We couldn't be more excited for them! I have to say I'm feeling a bit chuffed since I did guess correctly and knew from the minute I took a look at that first ultrasound photo ;) Balloons were thrown high in the air, cake was shared among family and friends, and ice cream was supplied by the neighborhood truck. For as much as we want to move out of the south side of the city, it's little backyard get-togethers like these that will always hold a special place in my heart. Naturally, I felt the need to document the day in it's entirety. I am so glad I did. Hector and Illiana, we cannot WAIT to spoil this little girl!

This was hands down, the most fun I have ever had at any wedding. And coincidentally, also the only wedding I've ever seen a bride take a bite out of her own cake... with nothing but her face.  I can't love them enough.  How could you not!  I mean really. The wedding took place off the Caribbean coastline of Mexico, home to crystalline aquamarine seas, sandy white beaches, balmy weather, salty air and sunsets more beautiful than any I've seen.  I'm so happy I can finally share with you a selection of photos from their day, and I really wish I could show them all.  (Narrowing this one down was no easy task!)  I hope you all can see the immense amount of love shown from both sides of this truly incredible family.  Erick and I were both honored to be a part of such a bea...