Summer of Love

Photography: Trevor Mars

Model: MacK Mars

Necklace, Bracelets & Diamond Ring: SoulMakes

Other rings: Spell Designs & Lux Divine

Crochet Top: Sumika

Live Free Crop Top: Fine n Funky

Printed Shorts: Free People

Washed Denim Cutoffs: Joe's Jean from Planet Blue

Aloha Button Up: Found at a local thrift

This look book happened almost entirely by accident. On our Lake Tahoe honeymoon, Trevor and I stayed in this great little cabin tucked away amongst the towering pines off the lake shore. We were so fond of the ever present 70's vibe throughout the house, with it's old plaid couches, shaggy carpeting and dark wood table tops. Both us of being photographers, we wanted to capture every moment of our magical getaway. So we figured we better do some photos at the place we called our home for the first two weeks of our marriage. The surrounding Tahoe scenery had me inspired and making jewels the whole trip. I threw on some of my latest creations with some thrift finds from the local shops. Trevor pulled out his camera as I danced around the cabin from room to room. There is a certain closeness that Trevor and I share when we do these photo shoots together. My husband behind the lens and me the subject of his eye. Our mutual passion for all things creative bonds us in such a special way. We tend to look at life as an art project, working together a little each day to add to it's beauty and so, Summer of Love was born.

  Our latest collection, with obvious Tahoe influences, can be found in the shop now! We named each item after some of the breathtakingly beautiful places we visited while exploring the area. That gorgeous fringey necklace, affectionately named "Tahoe Tripper" is my current favorite! Be sure to stop the shop and check out all the newest beauties.

Have a gorgeous day!

MacK Mars

Float Away

I'm wearing:

SoulMakes Jewelry Necklaces, bracelets and diamond ring

Spell Designs wolf & eagle rings

Lux Divine cow skull ring

Somedays Lovin dress

On our very last night in Tahoe we strolled a beautiful little trail nearby our house, enjoying the sunset through the trees one final time. It was an almost ethereal evening, twirling around in my Some Days Lovin' dress with my best friend at my side, I felt as if we might just float away. This time spent with my husband was such a huge blessing. We got to enjoy each other and it was a much needed break from the busyness of life to settle into our new journey of marriage. Our time away helped me grow in some unexpected ways, closer to God and closer to my mate. I was reminded of some fundamentals that I had gotten away from in my day to day life. Stay in the moment. It really is as easy as it sounds. For me, staying in the moments means remaining grateful. My wonderful husband and I did gratitude lists every day while we were gone and thanked God often for our many blessings and we've resolved to continue doing this together at home. When I have a grateful heart it is much easier to stay in the moment, rather than getting caught up in self centered fear and when I say thank you, it is much easier to let God do His work in my life, rather than me trying to run the show. What a beautiful thing! 

We're so glad to be back at home and in the studio creating new art!

What are you grateful for today?

Love,

MacK Mars

Virginia City

Tucked into the hills of Nevada is an old Wild West town called Virginia City. It was only about an hour from where we were staying in California, so we decided to take a day trip. It was such a fun little town surrounded int he high desert and littered with saloons. There was a ton of antique stores and old pawn jewelry. People strolled the streets dressed as cowboys and miners (some real, modern day miners) and women dressed in old timey bustiers. We treated ourselves to hand churned ice cream and home made fudge. The buildings were so beautifully old and perfectly worn. It was a great little adventure off the lake. 

Hope you're all having a beautiful day!

Love,

MacK Mars