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It’s me, yes me! — I am the worst skier in the world! 3ish weeks until surgery to repair: Torn ACL, torn medial meniscus and possible a torn MCL. Go big or go home, I say.
I have a lot of healing to do and I’m working at it, but I’m sad to not be cooking for my wonderful clients.
I got into the Personal Chef business making home cooked, healthy meals for busy people who want to eat home cooked dinners made from wholesome ingredients and can’t for whatever reason because I believe that we can do it all. We can go after our professions, we can parent our children, we can reach for our dreams AND eat well at home.
That is why I want to let you know that even if you aren’t getting healthy, home cooked meals from me/To The Table, you should get them somewhere. Please look up the following local businesses who provide services similar to mine:
Home cooked meals:
Culinary Innovations by April Boeke
Dishes by Dani
Chef Adam Edwards
Charcuterie boards:
Agape Graze
Breakfast catering:
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
No matter where you get your great food, I want you to enjoy it!
Thank you all for the well wishes, support and love you have been sending. I feel and appreciate it!
❤️, Lexie Fankhouser
WORKING IN A GLAM INDUSTRY: Celebrating the Faces Behind the Craft.
When Rose and Bliss and I started discussing what we wanted to create this year, we knew we wanted to do something special.
The idea started off small. Kassy, the owner of Rose and Bliss/Paparazzi Glamor and Gowns, said she wanted to do a shoot with her employees in gowns. Then I threw out the fact that, "How many times do we vendors show up to a production shoot, hair in messy buns, leggin's and sneakers to photograph these beautiful models, have no good behind the scenes content, and then we leave? It could be fun if we all wore a coordinating color, and did some cute group photos branding shots for each vendor." And Kassy said, "No, I want everyone in my gowns!"
And so here you have it! 3 weeks of planning, 11 hours of set up, 2 hours of dress fittings, 4 hours of hair and makeup, 5 hours of shooting, 2 hours of tear down, 1 full day in bed recovering, and 3 days of editing later. These are just some of the faces behind the glam industry!
Each of these individuals pours everything they have into making your wedding, elopement, anniversary, prom, or ***insert your more specific life events here*** special. We are all dedicated to beauty, hard work, and your happiness. It felt so wonderful putting on this shoot with incredible hard working, fun people!
A LITTLE ABOUT EACH VENDOR!
Rose & Bliss and Paparazzi "Glamour & Gowns": Wow, I have so much to say about these women. They are driven, kind, and so welcoming. The second you step into their store their entire goal is your happiness. On a different note, I'd like to thank each and every one of them for their sweetness and hospitality over the last few weeks, being in their store and documenting them work to help brides find their dream dress has been an incredible experience!
Billy Thorn did the makeup for this shoot, and so many of our other production shoots too. Billy is my one and only go to when it comes to makeup! Everytime they do it, I know I will barely have to do any retouching, the makeup is THAT GOOD. We met actually at a wedding, and over the years have bumped into each other several times, but we didn't really get to know each other until a few year ago. Now we've created several random fun art projects together. I love that we can just text each other an image and both create magic. Over time we've started to become friends, and I value Billy as a person so much! Link to their page here:
https://www.facebook.com/thatOneBillyGuy
Kyra Webster is a new face in this industry! She did the hair for this shoot, and our shoot at the drive in! Her talent blows me away! She is young, excitable, and brings so much fun energy with her! Link to her page here:
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100009402439935
Sara Pillow is the owner of EVER - Evansville's Vintage Event Rentals. She provided every set up you see in the background of these photos. And let me tell you, just STUNNING the stuff she has!
Jessica Machen is the owner of Agape Graze. She provides beautiful assortments of Charcuterie. Which I can promise you, we were all super eager to get our hand on at the end of this shoot, and pretty much demolished.
Then there is Ashley Corbetta with Bea Sweet Treats. A dear friend in the industry and although she couldn't be there in person for this shoot, because she is an incredibly busy lady and has a new sweet baby, she provided us with beautiful boho cake which you can see in some of the photos. She is one of the best and I absolutely couldn't leave her out.
Special thanks to NOCO PARK for letting us use their space for this shoot! They have been so gracious with me since they opened last summer. And if you didn't know, this room is soon to be avaliable for weddings!
My mama, Camille Neeley, is in these photos too cause she is my number one supporter, the person I call to bounce all my ideas off of, my driver to most shoots. And Kassy was able to convince her to get in a dress. So glad, cause she looks beautiful, and I couldn't do all this without her!
And then there's me. Your photographer! Love yall so much. Signing off!
🖤
XOXOXOX
❤️We are OPEN today 10-3! 🏈
Lots of goodies for your weekend!
Feel free to park around the back left corner of the building and use the stairs to come up!
We have:
🏈Football mini DIY Cookie kits, Football themed delicious brownies and cupcakes!
❤️ Valentine’s Day DIY kits (big and mini)
❤️Lots of cupcakes to choose from
🍪Jumbo Cookies
🍇Agape Graze boxes
And 🅼🅾🆁🅴!!
The Chocolate Walk is today again from 10-3 and we have our Valentine’s Day pre-order pick up from 11-3!
Looking to hone your cooking and or baking skills this year? Well look no further. 🍳 Agape Graze Capers Emporium Eatplantsbewell Gangnam Korean BBQ Siciliano Subs Thyme in the Kitchen
Looking to hone your cooking and or baking skills this year? Well look no further. 🍳 Agape Graze Capers Emporium Eatplantsbewell Gangnam Korean BBQ Siciliano Subs Thyme in the Kitchen
We are open today 2️⃣-5️⃣:3️⃣0️⃣!
Make sure to stop in and snag some delicious cupcakes! 🧁
We will have:
🅶🅻🆄🆃🅴🅽 🅵🆁🅴🅴 Funfetti
Chocolate
Vanilla
Orange Cream (y’all bought this out on Tuesday!)
Chocolate w/ Strawberry Buttercream
Also, make sure to snag an amazing box from Agape Graze! They are perfect for that afternoon pick me up, or a healthy snack/lunch!
We also have cocoa bombs and creamer bombs for these cold days.
See you at the bakery!
Announcement! Package details below.
I have been so blessed to have such sweet business partners in my life! Recently, Rose & Bliss invited me to come into the store for the day to document brides and their tribes as they choose their dresses. And, wow!! What a sweet and emotional experience. The ladies that work at Rose and Bliss are all so kind, considerate, and accommodating to their brides. And talk about a hype up!
We loved it so much that we have decided to add on to their Dress Reveal Package.
The Dress Reveal is the moment your dress finally arrives in the store, and you can try it on! When booking your appointment, you can upgrade to a Champagne Appointment for you and five of your closest friends! This package includes an Agape Graze box of sweets, and a bottle of champagne. And now for $50 extra, I will gladly come and document that special moment when you try on your dress in all its glory with your closest friends and family. Capture their reactions to seeing you for the first time in it. The squeals of joy and the tears. And then we can finish up with some "I said yes to the dress" photos in front of their adorable heart, with your bride tribe, before you take that gown home!
This board stole the Thanksgiving show! Thank you so much. It was perfect!
Charcuterie is always a fan favorite. What other kind of food & drinks would you like to see us offer our picnic guests?
🧀 Agape Graze
🌺 Katie Ann Flowers at Cecil Farms
Santa Switch proposals done RIGHT!
For those who aren't familiar, Santa Switch = Sadie Hawkins. Girls ask guys. What a more delicious way to ask than chocolate covered strawberries?
Agape Graze] knew the assignment when we asked for boujee strawberries for this proposal!
🌺 Bloom Flower Studio
📸 @jaynajonescollective
🍓 Agape Graze
📝
www.oncewilddesigns.com
Champagne spillin', you should taste that 🥂
🧀 Agape Graze
🍰 Bea Sweet Treats
📸 Haley Raven Photography
📍 Magnolia Bridal House
📝
www.oncewilddesigns.com
The first business I ever partnered with for luxury picnics was Agape Graze- they have continually customized my orders to match my aesthetics & overall vision for events.
They are just one of many local businesses that I work with to help ensure your day is curated in a way that is unique and beautiful.
🧀 Agape Graze
🌺 Bloom Flower Studio
📸 Haley Raven Photography
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www.oncewilddesigns.com