Behind the Scenes with Lake & Country: The Spring Issue

One of my favorite experiences as a blogger thus far was the feature we did with Lake & Country Magazine last year. Not only did we get to meet such a wonderful group of talented ladies but it also allowed us to spend a little extra time in Wisconsin, one of our favorite places... Fast forward to 2016 and I am pleased to share that I am now a regular contributor to the publication with a column that will appear in all four issues this year. I have grown up with strong roots in the lake area, as our family home has provided me with many wonderful memories and so many yet to come. Through my lakeside experiences over the past 18 years, I have become quite familiar with the area and frequently participate in the community through events, recreation, restaurants, etc. so this spot on the L&C team has given me the opportunity to bond these experiences with my love for writing in order to offer a modern take on everything the area has to offer.

My column, "The Weekender" will explore the town in a way that residents might not always see...Even if you don’t have roots up north, there’s a good chance you know somebody who does because it’s just one of those places. A place where everybody knows your name and your drink of choice. But I’ll bet you one thing, there’s a few secrets even the most seasoned veterans aren’t in on. It takes a part-timer like myself to truly learn the ins and outs of what makes a memorable weekend 80 miles north from the heart of Chicago. After all, we only have so much time before reality sets in and we must cross back over the Illinois state line. Since our lake house is in a community that still believes in waving to your neighbors, I was willing to share a few tips I’ve been keeping under wraps ;) 
Here is the finished product:

And a few behind the scenes photos we took for the column...

All of the above photos were shot & edited by Anna...She is super talented and such a joy to work with. If you are looking for photos in the Lake Geneva area, she is a great choice!

The last two photos were shot by Sophia, Managing Editor at Lake & Country.  She is such a beautiful soul with a big heart...Follow her on Insta!
Oh, and make sure to pick up a copy of the Spring issue if you're heading up north...

Wearing:
T: LOFT Jeans; Old Navy Jacket: Sheinside (similar) Booties: Old Navy (old but similar here under $25) Necklace: Mirina Collections Lipstick; Lancome - "Rouge in Love" #377

Ladies Who Lunch: Lake & Country Shoot

If you're not familiar, Lake & Country magazine is Wisconsin's only property and lifestyle magazine featuring homes, condos, vacant land and commercial opportunities available for sale in Walworth, Racine, Kenosha and Waukesha Counties.

The setting for our Lake & Country Spring issue photo shoot was just lovely - Sophia's Lake Geneva home was adorned with beautiful flowers from Lily Pots and filled with her own personal vintage touches, all of which made us want to take her shopping for home decor, she has an amazing eye for treasures. Not to mention, she is one of the sweetest (and most talented) females we have met to date. She truly made us feel like professional models for a day :) 

In addition to the photos, we also did a few interviews on film and as usual, Lisa and I were slightly anxious which led to quite a bit of nervous laughter but after a few minutes, we warmed up and it was so much fun to share our story and hear those from our fellow bloggers. 

We loved sharing this experience with some these amazing ladies - Lauren is a huge inspiration to us and we are so lucky to have made a connection with her. If you're looking to advance your social media and blogging knowledge, her social media with style workshop is awesome...can't say enough good things about it...true #GIRLBOSS.

Elizabeth has a great sense of humor and I'm pretty sure we ruined a good amount of the photos because we were laughing so hard. She's also a wonderful Mom who shares her family stories and their experiences through her blog. 

The photos turned out absolutely beautiful thank you to Anna - Not only is she talented, but such a joy to work with. She made both of our shooting experiences so enjoyable so we look forward to meeting again down the road. 

Stay tuned for outfit details on the blog soon!

Behind the Seams: Lake & Country

It's truly amazing how sometimes being in the right place, at the right time, can make the stars align. Last summer, we were dining at one of our favorite restaurants near our family lake house and took a moment to blog our summer OOTD's utilizing the gorgeous landscape. 

Upon returning to our table, a gorgeous stranger with epic long locks approached us: "This might be random, but are you ladies fashion bloggers? I love that!"...First thought: Somebody saw us posing and now we're totally embarrassed...Second thought: Okay, we're actually really flattered! 

We traded Instagram handles and fast forward 6 months to that gorgeous stranger (enter, Sophia) inviting us to participate in a lifestyle editorial piece for Lake & Country Magazine. 

The shoot took place at her lovely loft apartment in downtown Lake Geneva and we had a blast. We felt like we were preparing for a fairy tale wedding with all of the blush colored flowers, amazing photographer, and lots of laughs with some favorite new bloggers (Shout out to Lauren & Elizabeth).  

Here are some behind the scenes shots: 

Pre-shoot:

And some peeks from Instagram (see more with #ladieswholunch15): 

We feel so lucky to be included in this feature and it's a great reminder of how blessed we are to have the opportunity to be creative and fulfill our passion each day through our blog and business. 

Make sure to check back on Monday for the photos in print!