2019 Word of the Year – A Recap
A couple of years ago, I decided to replace new years resolutions with a word, or theme, of the year. I have never been one to really set yearly resolutions because I am always striving to be better daily. I don't mean that to sound pretentious, but damn, it really...
Gift Guide – Unique Jewelry & Other Ideas
I'm not going to do a ton of gift guides but I thought one focused on jewelry by small businesses would be fun. There are so many really fun and funky shops out there, and as I made a list for my mom for christmas, I thought I would share some of the ones that I...
A Holiday Gift Guide for the Conscious Shopper
As the holidays seem to be quickly approaching, bloggers are ferociously getting out their gift guides. At first, I wanted to avoid this topic altogether, but I realized there are probably a lot of you who are similar to me in that you want to buy more ethically for...
DeClutter To Create Your Own Sacred Space
I am not the first person who has ever written a blog post about decluttering your home. Many of us understand that massive consumerism is a major environmental issue. Maybe that is why minimalism is such a trendy topic right now. I think it's all a great thing...
Wendie’s Fall/Winter Capsule Wardrobe Personal Stylist Wendi Matt
I feel very grateful that I've had a lot of returning clients in the past month or so. I have worked with Wendie several times before, and each time, it gets easier and easier. It helps that she is absolutely beautiful with long, gorgeous hair, and legs for days. More...
Ashley’s Fall/Winter Capsule Wardrobe, Personal Stylist Wendi Matt
As summer fades and fall quickly approaches, it's the time of year where we pack away those summer wardrobes and pull out the cozy sweaters and boots. This is a process I do with myself and my kids. It's a great time to assess what works, what doesn't, what needs to...
Myrtle Beach 2019
In July, we took a trip with my parents to Myrtle Beach, SC. Myrtle Beach invokes a nostalgia in me, and probably many other South Carolinians. The reality of what it is today is so different than it was growing up, but it still brings back memories of sunburns, sand...
100 Days of Summer – June
As we come to an end of the very first month of summer, I am reminded that summer is a time of rest, not only for my kids, but also for me. This is where I get out of my "blogger, working mom" groove and settle into my "I have the kids all the freaking time and I'm...
100 Days of Summer Challenge
I believe in the real world, school is officially out today, June 5th. In preschool land, we've been out of school since the middle of May. With this being Ellie's last official year as a preschooler, I wanted to make sure to capture this last summer of her preschool...
Ethical Clothing Brands – Everlane
One of my goals for 2019 was to begin to focus on ethical clothing brands. Not only did I want to add those brands to my own wardrobe, I also wanted to suggest them to my clients as well. As I began down this road to ethical fashion, I quickly realized that I was...
Urban Florals, Anna, Senior Session Greenville, SC
I first met Beth in 2012 during yoga teacher training. Beth was such a warm and comforting person, and we hit it off immediately. She was so easy to talk to and I felt like I had known her for years. Fast forward a couple of years and she became my mom role model. She...
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April 30, 2019 Greenville Photographer Wendi Matt
4/30/19 Dance pictures and a trip to the airport to pick up Gigi. These pictures are more documentary in nature and I hope to share more of them in the future.
Candid Family Session in Greenville, SC
What do I want to say about the Johnson family? Lauren is my photo buddy and I am so grateful that she has been apart of my photography journey, if only for a short while. We met through Clickin Moms and when she reached out to me to tell me she was moving to...
A Classic, Casual Wardrobe Spring 2019 Personal Stylist Wendi Matt
As you can tell by my most recent post, I am so ready for warmer weather. We're pretty close here in South Carolina, and it honestly won't be long before we're sweating and complaining about the humid heat. But let's focus on the positive, it's time for fun spring...
My Spring/Summer Capsule Personal Stylist Wendi Matt
I don't want to jinx it, but it seems as though we may have made our way through the rainy season here in Portland, I mean South Carolina. The sun is shining, it's above 55, so I'm now ready for spring clothes. My size has changed since last summer and so, I kind of...
My Skincare Routine – Part 3 Personal Stylist Wendi Matt Greenville, SC
For years, I struggled with adult acne. It got worse after having kids and out of sheer desperation, I began exploring a variety of skincare routines to try and fix the issue. You can read about the process of discovery in this post and this one. My skincare routine...
Resurrection – Photographer Wendi Matt
Over the past few years, I've wanted to do a photo series focusing on the beauty of women. What began as an idea to celebrate the characteristics of the divine feminine has become something more dedicated to the beauty of the lives we live. As I began to share my own...
How to Design Your Wardrobe Personal Stylist Wendi Matt
Marie Kondo is taking over the nation with her Netflix show about tidying up. It feels like she's the creator of the decluttering movement, but every new year, Emily Ley and others send out their new year challenges for tidying up. Minimalism is on trend as well and...
Project 365 – Day 4, 5, 6, and 7
I HAVE been taking daily pictures but forgot to post them so here they are. Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday My gratitude for the past few days has basically just been the ability to breathe and take a moment. There have been glimpses...
Project 365 – Day 4
Today I am grateful for: Spontaneous date nights with my husband my in laws who help provide spontaneous date nights with my husband
Project 365 – Day 3 Greenville Photographer Wendi Matt
Today I am grateful for: Kids that are happy when they wake up Alone time where I'm able to try fun, creative things a little girl who's full of joy ice cream with my kids after school my mom who visits the kids and lets me run to the grocery store home made...
Project 365 – A Year of Gratitude – Day 2 Greenville Photographer Wendi Matt
Today I am grateful for: A beautiful orange and purple sunrise creative moments with my little boy the ability to be in the moment when my little girl is struggling fun workouts that make me laugh and sweat at the same time
Project 365 – A Year of Gratitude
Ever year, I attempt to start a 365 project and typically, about 2-3 weeks in, I miss a day. And most of the time, it's okay because I'm never that rigid with these things but I've felt inspired lately to pick up my camera daily to capture something beautiful in my...
A Time to Reset
photo cred: Lauren Johnson Over the past week, I have noticed that my thoughts towards my body have been very negative. As I venture into this intuitive eating journey, I am adjusting to living a life without diets and with a different body. While I...
Welcome 2019 – My Word of the Year
If you read my previous blog post, you know that I had a word for last year, "Radical Self Care". If I put it in quotation marks, it makes it one word. Maybe I should say theme of the year, but them it doesn't work for google rankings and so, here we are....
My Word for 2018 – Self Care – Here Are the Lessons I Learned
The Year of Self Care I am someone who is constantly seeking to improve myself. The idea of yearly goal setting has evolved from "goal setting" to a "theme" for the year. In 2018, my theme was "Radical Self Care". I didn't realize it at the time but I was...
Last Minute Gift Ideas
Buying gifts for others can be hard. Trying to find the balance between finding something fun and exciting but also something they'll actually use is hard. As Christmas gets closer and closer, the panic of figuring out what to get that person who's so hard...
The Bogners Greer City Park Family Lifestyle Session
Tis the season for lots of photo sessions as people hurry to get those Christmas cards ready. While downtown Greenville is the typical destination for family photos, I always prefer the charm of Greer, SC. With everything being so close, it's so easy to...
2018 Gift Guide – For Him
Thermal Drawstring Sleep Pant Pact / 2. Clarks Clarkdale Gobi Shoe in Olive Suede / 3. The Renew Lightweight Hooded Puffer Everyone / 4. Coal Headwear Beanie / 5. Pact Boxer Brief / 6. Pact Premium Crew Socks Shinola Men's Trifold Wallet / 2. Parker Clay...
2018 Gift Guide – For her
Ripple Yoga Unisex Slouch Yoga Pants / 2. Sperry's Women's Saltwater Rain Boot i / 3. Fortress of Inca Whiskey Bootie / 4. Sseko Leather backpack in Oiled Camel / 5. Athleta Primaloft Vest / 6. Volcom Women's Insulated Jacket Kelly Moore...
Family Photography Wendi Matt Greenville, SC
Today's blog post is going to be a photo journal of the new school year and first half of fall. I use the term "fall" loosely since it was 90 degrees up until a week ago where it turned to 50s because SOUTH CAROLINA. When I shoot clients, I tend to be more lifestyle...
Denim for the Curvy Girl, Beija Flor Greenville, SC
Being a Greenville native and small business owner, I've always tried to support local businesses as much as possible. As Greenville has grown, so many cute boutiques have opened. Unfortunately, many of them are not curvy girl friendly. Since I am curvy and so are...
Wendie’s Closet and Wardrobe Makeover Personal Stylist Wendi Matt Greenville, SC
For those of you who don't know, I am a personal stylist with an emphasis on minimalism. Very often, my clients contact me to help them with a complete wardrobe makeover. Last week, I got the opportunity to work with Wendie from Pantry Doctor and so I wanted to share...
Dairy Free Desserts by Baking Sweet Scents Photographer Wendi Matt Greenville SC
Dairy Free Desserts by Baking Sweet Scents As y'all know, BOTH of my kids had intolerances when they were little so for several years, I had to maintain a dairy free lifestyle. It was really hard because dairy is in everything, but having a...
A Guide to Eco Fashion Personal Stylist Greenville, SC Wendi Matt
A Guide to Eco Fashion In this era of information, we are slowly realizing the impact that industrialization has had on our world. There are so many positive aspects of it such as this screen I'm writing this post on right now as well as the internet to help me get my...
Summer Roundup Candid Family Photographer Wendi Matt Greenville, SC
Welcome to my Summer Roundup! In this post, I wanted to take some time to review my summer with the kids, show some pictures from my 365 Project, and transition back into posting more regularly. I always want to bring y'all relevant content which is why I...
Why Investing in Your Clothes Helps You Love Your Body
I know we've all been there. Perusing the Target aisle, trying to find clothes to get us through until we hit our dream weight. In this season of life, post breastfeeding, right smack in the midst of some hard, yet loving years, my body is going through...
Tips for Breastfeeding Babies with a Dairy Intolerance
I get so many questions from my breastfeeding friends about allergies and dairy intolerance, so I thought I would dedicate an entire post to just that. As many of you know, BOTH of my kids had various intolerances while I was breastfeeding. It has been an...
A Romantic Spring Capsule Wardrobe 2018
I'm working with a client right now who needs a fun spring capsule wardrobe to help her style match her business savvy. Because she is a small business creative, there is no need for all the suits and stuffy business attire. Instead, we get to create...
Intuitive Eating and FOMO
I've spoken briefly about my challenges in body image before, and continue to discuss them on Instagram. It's been a long journey filled with lots of overeating, dieting, exercise trends, a therapist, books, and meditation. I've ridden the roller coaster of...
Dairy Free Chocolate Cake
Since both of my kids are dairy free, I've had to learn how to adapt our diet so that we can eat like a normal family, but do so without dairy. And with my second having issues with corn, I've had to navigate that as well. First off, I want to say that I totally...
The Effects of Meditation in My Life – Meditation for Beginners
I've been wanting to do a post on meditation for a long time, but trying to figure out the best way to write about it has been difficult. Meditation has been life changing, and a catalyst for my growth as a human being. That being said, how can I write...
Blessings from Rwanda
Throughout my life, there were certain events that served as catalysts for massive change. Each pivotal moment began with a time of great difficulty but led to massive spiritual growth. My trip to Rwanda served as one of those pivotal moments where I got all that I...
11 Blogs To Follow Right Now
Hey y'all! I know that I've been a little inconsistent with the blog lately and it's because I am in the process of evolvoing and changing my focus, yet again. If you've been around a while, you know that I'm constantly on a mission to find my most authentic and true...
Learn Photography Basics – Getting the Color Correct
I've already discussed exposure in my first post, Learn Photography Basics, Get Your Camera Out of Auto Mode. I explained how to set ISO, Aperture, and Shutter Speed. I'm sure you thought that was all you needed before snapping away, but no, I am here to talk to you...
6 Takeaways from My Trip to Amelia Island
As some of you know from following along on Instagram, I am returning from a huge trip to Click Away in Amelia Island, FL. If you've never heard of Clickinmoms, it is an online forum geared towards photographers. While not everyone is a mom, or even a woman, the...
3 Steps to Have a Healthier Self Image
I have had body image issues my entire life. I have been on the weight roller coaster for several years and it's been a bumpy one. I've worn anywhere from a size 2 to a size 12. No matter the size, I was never thin enough, muscular enough, fast enough,...
Project 365 – My January Grid
As you know from following my Instagram, I am working on a 365 project. That means I take a picture every single day. I think I missed 2 days total in January, which is a big improvement from my past attempts. Here is a grid of some of my favorites. It'll be...
A Look Inside the Capsule Closet
If you are new to my blog, welcome! If you are revisiting, thanks for coming back. I am a personal stylist with an emphasis in the Capsule Wardrobe. The idea is that we can simplify our closet and simplify our life. It sounds weird, but having less...
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