Meet Melina. She's the stylish gal from The Caffeinated Closet, a blog we simply adore! Above, she casually wears our "sweet pleats mini skirt in mint" and one of our polka dotted dresses with effortless style. ♥
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xo,
Ruche
citrus peels :: orange cantaloupe :: grapefruit
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Inspired by a sorbet palette, delight in refreshing treats and a colorful spring wardrobe.
xo,
Ruche
When did your love for photography begin?
I’ve always been artistic ever since I was a child…always painting, drawing, daydreaming, etc. I fell in love with photography in high school though when I inherited my grandpa’s super old 35mm camera…
My work has been described as hopelessly romantic, timeless, and whimsical…I’m drawn to images where you just want to dive right in and live in that moment…
What is a typical day like for you?
My days are never the same and I wouldn’t have it any other way….one day I’ll be in the office editing and answering e-mails, the next on my way to a shoot, in meetings, creating inspiration boards, traveling, or location scouting. Location scouting and shooting are two aspects that I love about this job…there’s this giddy excitement that comes with discovering a new spot that inspires me and then seeing my vision come to life.
I get to be with my best friend and sweetheart all day long…simple as that! We’ve always been rather inseparable since we met in high school, and we both love the creative process. For the past 6 months, Isaac has been unable to work because of a stroke caused by a brain tumor. It was utterly devastating, but he’s fighting his way back through rehabilitation and still goes to every shoot with me. You can read more about his story at: http://www.giveforward.com/hel
Well, we work from home; so one room is designated for our office. We have two computers on either side of the office for my husband and myself, a giant window to gaze out into the backyard, and an enormous “to do list” chalkboard. It’s filled with inspiring photographic books, magazines, and drawings from my favorite illustrator as well as all the usual, but necessary boring office stuff. ;) It alternates from looking like a tornado hit it (my doing) to looking neatly organized (Isaac’s doing).
Which photos from To Have & To Hold are your favorites?
Hmm, that’s a tough question…I love so many! The cover shot is one of my favorites along with the ones with live animals, we had ponies, a kitten, and butterfly for this one – live animals always make the shoot more interesting! The butterfly was pure happenstance! I also love several shots from the studio shoot, especially the ones that feature some of the gorgeous hats Ruche found for the bridal line.
We had so many scenes planned out on the grounds of the Kimberly Mansion…the weather, however, had made other plans. It rained half the day and was freezing cold! I literally had little icicles forming in my hair by the end of the day. But, like any amazing team, we all adapted to the situation and made the best of it!
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Thank you, Stephanie! Stop by her website for more breathtaking photographs and see her wedding day photography tips too!
xo,
Ruche
Step into a refreshing spring wardrobe inspired by a colorful sorbet palette. With a splash of lemon, a hint of mint chip, and a scoop of tropical fruit, your wardrobe will be as vibrant as a spring day. ♥
xo,
Ruche
*Adore the vintage ice cream cart? We rented it from Found Vintage Rentals!
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Celebrate Earth Day with our collection of eco-friendly items. ♥
xo,
Ruche
In honor of Mother's Day, we want to see your mom's vintage styles! ♥ For a chance to be featured on our site, send your photos to blog@shopruche.com by April 27th, 2012.
Thank you!
xo,
Ruche
Adore that necklace? that dress? that clutch? They are each handmade by the amazing and talented Jenni, from I Spy DIY, and you can find out how to make them in her new book! Now available online, we can't wait to get our hands on a copy. We got a sneak peek during our trip to NYC and we guarantee it's a true gem. ♥
Happy crafting!
xo,
Ruche
We had the amazing opportunity to partner with Lovisa Photo for a giveaway and we're pleased to announce the winner! Congrats, Bri!
Bri said:
Many college sweet-hearts are young and in-love, Kyler and I are young and in-debt. We are both looking forward to a wedding full of thrifty buys and DIY projects, but there's some things you just can't do for yourself, like an engagement shoot! We have the tiniest budget, but we have faith that things will all fall into place. My older sister just recently got married last May, and I can see the worry in my parents eyes as they begin to prepare for my wedding. Winning this engagement shoot would be such a blessing to not only Kyler and I, but to my family as well. Love is a photo, and I would be overjoyed if Lovisa Photo would capture that for Kyler and I. Thank you so much for this opportunity :) I'm sure it will be difficult to choose a winner from all the deserving couples, so good luck!
Thank you for participating everyone! ♥
xo,
Ruche
In celebration of Earth Day, let’s visit our Eco-Friendly collection! You will find dresses made from organic cotton, jewelry crafted from renewable materials, reusable totes and bottles, and charming home decor created from recycled resources. Reduce, reuse, and recycle with Ruche and find the environmentally-friendly items you adore. ♥
xo,
Ruche
