Less Stress, More Mindfulness

I recently decided to make some life-quality changes in my life.  I finally hit a threshold that I could no longer will myself to maintain.  I felt over-stressed, over-worked, constantly worried, and anxious to the point

My Summer Shoe Recs

Summer is (almost) here, and this marks the time for fun in the sun, lounging at the beach, and feeling that summer grass between your toes.  We throw on our flip-flops and head to the pool, or

grab your flats

Off- Path

Purse (similar) | Earrings (similar) | Dress | Blouse

Often when I am out hiking or enjoying nature I have a problem sticking to the given path.  The wildness in me wants to go off- path and see more — see something from a different view than what

Our 10 Year Anniversary & An Engagement Photo Story

© KMP Photography 2018 | Kristen Marie Parker

Last Friday Andrew and I celebrated our 10 year anniversary of being together as a couple.  It's crazy to think that we graduated from high school a full ten years ago, and that we've been out of undergrad for five years already!  It seems like the years are flying by faster and faster.  We've been engaged for almost two years now, and we still have yet another year until we will finally be married already!  :)

I am so excited about our lives, I feel like each day is filled with life and vibrancy, and I feel very at

Art in our Home

Our main living room gallery wall

Yesterday was the last day of our lease at our old apartment.  The last week and a half has been mostly consumed by many car trips back and forth packing up our belongings and running up and down flights of stairs whilst wishing we had less things.  I am looking forward to the coming week