Grapefruit Poppyseed Crepe Cake by Wander & Whisk

I'm so excited to introduce my incredibly talented and sweet sister, Hannah from Wander & Whisk, as Hazel + Scout's new food contributor. She'll be popping in from time to time to share delicious recipes and inspiring creations from the kitchen and I'm so happy to have her!

Keep reading for a few words from Hannah and the story behind this gorgeous crepe cake...

Hello Hazel + Scout readers, so pleased to make your acquaintance! My name is Hannah and I am an aspiring pastry chef extremely new to the blogosphere. So new, in fact, that I have the pleasure of sharing with y’all the launch of my website and it’s inaugural blog post!

I am so honored to be a featured contributor here at Hazel + Scout, not because Chelsea is my sister but because I could not be more grateful for the work she’s put in to support me as I start out. I'm so thankful for her help bringing the vision of the website and its content to life.

So many times, creatives and makers lose sight of the joy in doing what they love and get caught up in the competition of it all. They forget why they started in the first place. To constantly be inspired. Through stunning photography (credited to lovely ladies such as Hazel + Scout, Sleepy Fox Photography, and M.Newsom Photography) and thoughtful recipes, I hope to motivate you to make a start and create, whatever your craft may be.

For a peek into my first blogging experience and an intriguing Grapefruit Poppy Seed Crepe Cake recipe (complete with artisan preserves picked up on a recent trip to Vancouver) head on over to the brand spankin’ new Wander & Whisk blog. While you’re over there don’t forget to check out the services page for information on custom cakes and confections.

Hope this finds you well!

Lorelai Is Four

Birthdays are a sweet spot in this momma's heart. They always bring a flooding of memories... tiny fingers grasping mine for the first time, chubby toddler cheeks, belly laughs and all of the ways that my little Lorelai has grown into her spirit. We've had quite the adventure together and it blows my mind that we've already been on this journey for four whole years! Where has the time gone?!

Lorelai and I have plans to take the day slowly (we went on a big trip to Disney World earlier in the month and spent the day yesterday celebrating as a family) and I wouldn't have it any other way. I am so very blessed to be her mother and I am so excited for all the joy that 4 years old will bring!

Happy Birthday Lo!

Chelsea Jackson
Simon + Ruby Desert Sunset Lookbook

A few weeks ago I lent a hand to some incredibly talented friends and helped create this fun lookbook for Simon + Ruby's newest desert-inspired jewelry collection:

Based in Nashville, Simon + Ruby is a jewelry design house full of beautifully crafted pieces. Their Desert Sunset Collection was such a joy to work with and the magic of this whole experience was working with such incredibly sweet and gifted friends. I can't begin to tel you how inspired I am by everyone who worked on this project and their passion for what they do!

p.s. It's so fun to share my work on this corner of the internet. Thank you for following along!

Styling & Art Direction: Hazel + Scout
Photography: M.Newsom Photography
Jewelry: Simon & Ruby
Clothes: Sisters of Nature
Models: Lindy C. & Hannah J. for ONYX Model Management

Chelsea Jackson