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happy new year friends! it’s hard to believe another year has come and gone and we’re onto 2019.
2018 was one of change. a year of many happy moments, yet a year of unease. a year dominated by the struggle of balancing mom guilt and being a business owner. a year where i didn’t feel great physically thanks to lingering lyme disease symptoms, chronic migraine-related vertigo (something i’ve had for almost two decades), and persistent neck and back pain. a year where i also felt a genuine shift within myself. perhaps it’s because i have changed. perhaps it’s because this little business of mine has a new direction. perhaps it’s because i turn 40 next year. FORTY?! speaking of 40, where should we go to celebrate the big birthday? taking any + all travel recs!
my brother’s wedding in colorado / chrisman studios
2018 saw us navigating toddlerhood. max is a happy, inquisitive, loving 2 year old who brings joy to so many. we’re dealing with the usual challenges of parenting a toddler, especially one with such a strong personality but we are so very lucky to have this girl in our lives.
2018 flipped a switch in how i want #farmhousedialfano to look and function. i’m in constant purging mode and am trying to make the best choices for our home and family…taking into account max’s changing needs, the restrictions our 200 year old house presents, and balancing them with my ever-present desire to keep things fresh aesthetically and have quality instagram content!
nancy + mark / ruth eileen photography
barrie + danny / belathée
2018 saw mStarr transition away from weddings, finishing the year with just two {they were beauties!} and more towards interior styling, brand partnerships, and creative direction. it’s taken a couple years to figure out my priorities for the business, including what i enjoy doing + what i think is viable for mStarr. i’m excited about what’s next! more to come on this in the near future…
i worked with some great brands and companies this year including interior define, lulu & georgia, blinds.com, style me pretty and david’s bridal, and have some exciting partnerships coming up in the next several months.
your dream bridal lookbook / elizabeth laduca
style me pretty for david’s bridal / becca brendler photography
i’m a bit wary of resolutions but i hope this year brings…more calm, growth as a person, mother + wife, further clarity + growth for mStarr, less worry, more travel, more being present, more awareness, less guilt, more acceptance, less judgement, more mrs. maisel, and more self care {remember, i’m turning 40. FORTY.} oh and less trump.
farewell 2018, i’m ready for you 2019.
