~ Photography by the talented Natasha Anne Photography (to read more about Natasha, see below!) ~
~ Outfit Details: Endeavor Single Rope Bracelet, Reef Cuff Bracelet, and Branch Necklace all c/o Sailormade ~ Shorts ~ Tunic (under $30!) ~ Sandals ~ Straw Bag (sold out!) but LOVE this under $100 straw bag! ~ Sunglasses ~
~ I have pretty much already spilled the beans to everyone I know and overly gushed about this amazing brand find…but I am over the moon to share about Sailormade in my first post as a Columbus resident! I am NOT.OVER. how cool this brand is. Sailormade is a brand created by Bridget – an incredibly talented entrepreneur who is a FOURTH generation brass craftsman/(*craftswoman?). Instead of creating brummels for signal flags, she is USING THEM AS CLASPS for her jewelry line and creating some stunning pieces to go along with the collection. Her brand video and story immediately resonated with me. She wanted to design jewelry that was cool enough for those of us who live in the city, and yet would remind us of our special places on the water. Sailormade’s pieces are nautical but UNIQUE in a way I haven’t seen in a long time!
Once when I was in middle school, I heard that if you ever get nervous or upset, you should close your eyes, take deep breaths, and imagine yourself in your favorite place. For me, that place is Martha’s Vineyard (and I’ve been doing this little exercise for years). Usually, I’m immediately brought back to Lambert’s Cove on a warm summer day! This year is the FIRST summer in 16 years that I will not be making it to my happy place (AH that hurts my heart to even type!). I think that when really big opportunities present themselves, sacrifice sometimes comes along with them. I can’t deny that it will always make me a little sad to be so far away from a Vineyard ferry ride…
What I love about Sailormade is the reminder that it stands for. Sometimes in the chaos of life it’s easy to forget about our happy places and keep checking things off of our to-do lists. But, I think it’s important to have reminders that force us to close our eyes, take some deep breaths, and bring us back to a place that we love the most. Where is that place for you?
It’s been definitely too long since I last posted! It won’t happen again…because sitting here and sharing this girl boss brand with you fills my heart with JOY. Life throws transitions and curve balls, but I’m finally a bit more settled in my new city and ready to get into a routine. THANK YOU from the bottom of my HEART to those of you who have reached out! I’m so grateful to have you all here following along with each and every journey.
Gratefully with love,
xoxoxoxxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo Rhiana
~ A B O U T T H E P H O T O G R A P H E R ~
~ If you’ve been following for a little while, than you know I like to introduce each new photographer the first time I work with them! Why?! Because they are SO special and important to the blog and many of these talented girl boss entrepreneurs ALSO shoot families, weddings, engagements, and other life events that can serve YOU if they are in your area! And SO, it’s my pleasure to introduce you to Natasha, who is the sweetest and most talented photographer based out of Columbus, Ohio! She has the warmest and friendliest presence, which I have come to learn is the “secret sauce” to the best photos 🙂 She is so talented with mastering natural light and if you are in the area and in need of a photographer, you should absolutely head her way!
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