Blog Roll – Kiss The Groom

A non-blogging friend recently asked me, “How do bloggers pick who they add to their blog roll?” I thought “What a great question!” I told her how I decided and then it dawned on me, why not share that info with you? At least once a month I will write about one of the blogs on my blog roll. In doing so I get to tell you why I think they are so wonderful.

I choose who I place on my blog roll based on what I think my readers might be interested in, and of course, my likes as well. Unlike other blogs, my blog roll is quite concise. I have only been blogging since last year and I truly want to list blogs that resonate with my life philosophy, what I think you might like as the reader, and the things that make me smile. So what makes me smile and stirs her to create? Life, art, sex, love, fashion, photography, shoes, museums, New York City, Paris, food, vintage dresses, decor, travel, history, writing, spirituality,reading, and of course weddings…to name a few. Did I mention shoes?

As some of you might know, Elizabeth Messina is a well-known, amazing photographer, and the writer of the beautiful blog Kiss the Groom. If I could, I would read her blog all day long. The photos are not the only beauty you will find on this blog; the words that accompany the images are just as beautiful.

In my opinion, Elizabeth must have a beautiful soul to create such beauty everyday through her photography, imagery, and words. There are many reasons why I like this blog but one stands out more than the rest; it is that she sees no color, and has no prejudice. Like me, and I am sure many others, Elizabeth believes that multi-cultural and multi-racial families make the most beautiful little people in the world. That resonates deeply within me because I do not think she is just talking about outer beauty.

I wanted to share a few images with your from Kiss the Groom. Pay them a visit. I know you will not be disappointed. It will be a great way to add some smiles, besides the one’s I give you, to your Friday!

“L’histoire” by kiss the groom

 The Wish Box by kiss the groom

“Morning Lavender” by kiss the groom

source: kiss the groom/Elizabeth Messina

Engagement Photos – Underwater Shoot

Green Wedding Shoes posted one of the most unique engagement photo shoots, ever! The photos of this amazing underwater engagement shoot was photographed by Kelty from Streep Street. These shots are incredible!

The couple had their photos taken in the pool they frequented while growing up. The photographer then created accordion style Save the Date’s using the same photos. How ingenious and definitely original. Thanks for sharing Green Wedding Shoes!

Water Balloon Engagement Session on Ruffled

What a great way to get the best shots for an engagement session…a water balloon fight. Talk about thinking outside the box! I bet this couple had a great time. Think of a unique way that you and your partner can have fun while being photographed for your engagement photos.

Take a look at these amazing photos posted on Ruffled  taken by photographer Daniel Kiyoi. Visit Ruffled here for more photos of this amazing shoot.

Naomi’s Sunday Best – In the Spirit of Valentine’s Day

On my Sunday travels, I found the most amazing and perfect Valentine Tale as told by Simply Bloom. I have not posted all of the photos but please visit Simply Bloom to swoon and read more about this beautifully photographed tale.

And yes, it appears that they indeed lived happily ever after…

Naomi’s Sunday Best – Images From the Web

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