I could not be more excited to share a few of my favorite photos from the Fancy Paws event I was a part of a couple of weeks ago.

I have to say, any day spent styling up and playing with a bunch of puppy dogs is going to be a good day. However, add in Sarah Yates, the rest of the Birds of a Feather ladies, the fact that we were raising money for NKLA (an organization I am happy to support), I got to see some of you guys, and it was almost too good to be true.

How cute are these faces? It is just too much.

Oh and of course I had to get my little darlings Pikku & Cracker in on the action…

It is hilarious to see the personalities of each one come out in the photos… my crazy Cracker and my regal Pikku.

Make sure to check out Sarah Yates’ blog, A house in the Hills, and the Birds of a Feather’s blog for more photos from the day. You can also read more about Fancy Paws here. Also, a big thank you goes out to the Forge for sponsoring.

If you attended the event and want to share your dog’s images on instagram or twitter hash tag them #fancypawsevent… and let us know so everyone can see more of the pretty pup pics!

Images by Birds of a Feather // Styled by Sarah Yates & Sarah Sherman Samuel

Happy birthday Smitten Studio!

This last Saturday marked the year anniversary of the creation of Smitten Studio. To celebrate the occasion what else could I do but partake in a little chocolate cupcake love fest?

I originally started the blog a couple of years ago (with a free blogger account at the time) but I only posted a handful of times and the template site just wasn’t me. A year ago is when I designed and launched Smitten Studio as it is today. It has been an exciting year around here, especially with the cabin renovation and leaving my day job and I can’t wait to see what the next year of SS will hold. You can find a little peek of what is to come on my updated about page here.

Here is to another great year!
x sarah

Image by Sarah Sherman Samuel

Remember when I shared this Stop and Smell the Roses post? Well, shortly after Alexandra from Glamour magazine contacted me to see if they could include my image in February’s issue. Of course I agreed and I finally got my hands on one today! It’s so fun to see it in print.

I also had a few inquiries about being able to purchase the print so I set up a Society 6 shop for anyone that would like to get a print or an iPhone case etc. Who doesn’t need a little reminder to slow things down a bit?

Images by sarah sherman samuel

I wanted to pause quickly today to say Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays! This year was the first time we have ever sent out holiday cards, so I wanted to share them with you here and say a huge heartfelt thanks to each one of you for this year. Thank you for following along and for all of the encouraging comments and emails. You guys have made an eventful year so much sweeter.

xo Rupert, Sarah, Pikku, & Cracker

As for the cards… we had our first holiday photo shoot with Max Wanger & Our Labor of Love which consisted of a half an hour of Rupert and I chasing the dogs, trying to get them to sit still for more then one second. Somehow amidst Pikku attempting to eat the mistletoe and Cracker trying kiss Max, Margaux, Jesse, and Whitney… the talented bunch managed to produce a few great shots!

Here is one more personal favorite. :)

Images by Max Wanger and Our Labor of Love

My Shirt by Madewell // My Shoes by Badgley Mischka // My Belt by Madewell // My Skirt by J Crew // Rupert’s Jeans by 7 for all Mankind // Rupert’s Shirt by Hugo // Rupert’s Tie by J Crew // Rupert’s Shoes by Ben Sherman

Our weekend in the nest in Big Sur, was easily one of our favorite trips we’ve taken.

Get all the details and see more photos after the jump!

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Things are changing around here! I have some exciting projects in the works and with all that comes a shift in priorities.

In the past I have been pretty good about balancing my work/home life but things have gotten busier around here lately so I have decided to switch things up a bit. Starting very soon I will be spending a little less time at Greenroom and a little more time on my own projects. I can’t wait to share all the details here on Smitten Studio and I look forward to being able to put more time into what I love doing. For me “stop and smell the roses” means not only taking time to slow down and enjoy life but also making your passions a priority and that is precisely my plan moving ahead.

I hope you all will enjoy following along. :)

Rose Image & Type by Sarah and you can buy the print here.

I’m so happy to be heading out to Palm Springs tonight for a little R&R weekend in the sun. The last time I was there was for my 30th birthday where these gold flamingos stole the show… and these guys do get around! They also more recently made a cameo appearance at Amanda’s Bridal Shower here in LA.  I think they are going to stay at home for this trip but you never know when they could pop up again… you just can keep a gold flamingo down.

Image from my 30th birthday, photo by Mike Carreiro

Rupert and I had fun running around on our rooftop for this style post. Pikku even jumped the glass fence to make a little cameo. Little stinker!

Leather panel leggings from TopShop  //  Dotted Sweater from Whistles  //  Fuchsia top from Madewell  //  Shoes from Michael Kors  //  Bangles from Voz

So excited to share our Los Angeles home over on Design*Sponge today!!! Check it out here!

I have spent so much time posting about our cabin that I realized I have never shared any of our home! So, here are a few of my favorite shots of our space and head over to Design*Sponge to see the full tour.

Images by Sarah