photos by Sleepy Fox Photography

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This space, Hazel + Scout, has become such a respite for me. I have loved every single moment of sharing with you and growing myself as an artist for the last several years. I have such wonderful plans for growing this little brand of mine and continuing to share the things that inspire me and the work that I am doing. That being said, I've reached a point where blogging every day just isn't as fulfilling as it once was...

I was struck by the idea of "slow blogging" after seeing a favorite site transition to the slower paced, more intentional way of documenting things. Often I am up late at night, after a busy day of parenting, shooting and keeping up with a home, racking my brain to find something to blog about. It can be exhausting and you're often left with posts that don't have a ton of substance. Nobody is benefiting from that cycle.

With no obligation to post every day (something I've been trying to do for at least the past two years), I plan to check in here and share posts whenever I feel inclined. I doubt things will change much (you can expect to see at least two-three posts per week) but I am resolving to relieve myself of the pressure to be the perfect blogger and am already feeling lighter. If you see five posts during a week know that I am feeling incredibly inspired and can't wait to share with you. If you see less, it is because I'm squirreling away inspiration and energy, don't have as much to say that week or am working on big projects behind the scenes.

As always, I am so very thankful that you've chosen to follow along! I look forward to connecting with you as I move into this new chapter and hopefully I can continue to bring you better and more inspiring content.

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photo by Sleepy Fox Photography

Motherhood is the sweetest and most all-consuming adventure I've even been on. There's something (okay, everything) about being someone's entire world that changes you so much... for the better. For as long as I can remember I've wanted to be a mother. A good mother. The best mother. Totally present and involved with every adventure, heartache and discovery.

My days lately are spent quietly, quaintly, with one eye permanently fixed on almost-four-year-old fingers grabbing things they probably shouldn't be or skinned knees that tell a story of park visits, ballet class and hikes to the creek. I wake each morning to a stream of sunlight filtering through our curtains and my first thought is always, "I wonder how she slept" followed closely by "I wonder how I can make her day memorable and exciting." That's what motherhood is, putting someone else before yourself, even in thought.

Our little Lorelai is so magical! She is sweet and strong willed, fiery and fluid, graceful and totally driven to make incredible leaps, get dirty and PLAY.  She is safe and proud in her own skin, has the craziest and silliest sense of humor and sees the world through such open, accepting and unbiased eyes. She is such an incredible gift from the cosmos, from the universe, from God to me. She is a gift to everyone and makes this world so much sweeter!

Mother's Day is this weekend and while breakfast in bed and extra snuggles mean the world to me, I am just so grateful for an occasion to turn inward and meditate on what it means to be her mommy. I am so very blessed.

Can you believe, with all of the photoshoots we do, we hardly have any framed pictures of sweet Lorelai (or anyone) in our home? It's always a bit of a hassle to have things printed and framing is such an expense! It was the biggest and sweetest Mother's Day gift to receive this stunning framed portrait from Minted. I opened up the fun package and was so very excited to choose the perfect spot in our home for it to live. I look forward to waking up each morning and cherishing Lo at this sweet little stage in her life. I am so happy that we'll be able to remember it always!

Minted is a design marketplace connecting you with the world's best artists to create something one-of-a-kind. From customized photo art gifts, to limited edition art prints, personalized stationery and day planners Minted has a custom gift that is perfect for moms, grandmothers, mother-in-laws and friends. Also Minted partners with the charity, Every Mother Counts, a non-profit organization that is dedicated to making pregnancy and childbirth safe for every mother. For every Mother's Day purchase Minted will donate to Every Mother Counts. Plus, new this year, Minted is offering a gold foil art print especially benefiting Every Mother Counts.

update: YOU CAN SHOP MINTED & THEIR ENTIRE SELECTION 10% OFF WITH CODE HAZEL10 until 5/10!

Shop all of the great Mother's Day gifts here.

p.s. This product was gifted to me by Minted, however, all opinions and words are my own. It is my policy to only select goods and companies that I truly believe in and wish to share with you. Thank you for supporting the brands that make Hazel + Scout possible.