The Bird & Elephant Giveaway Winners
Congratulations to @ablueswallow and @ashleycerny for each winning a $20 gift certificate to The Bird & Elephant!!! Email me so I can put you in touch with the shop. Be sure to take advantage of...
View ArticleOn Mommy Blogging
Last night I attended the Southern Blog Society's "Bombshell Bash" in Buckhead. It took place at Bevello in the Shops Around Lenox. I was excited to check out this new store that came to the center...
View ArticlePete Family Reunion | Day Three - Day at the Beach + Family Initiation
Last week I shared the photos from our road trip to Destin, Florida for the Pete family reunion and our visit the following day to the family farm that Friday. Saturday was our day at the beach and I...
View ArticleWhat Ben Wore: ZenThreads
 California Bear Tee [c/o ZenThreads] // Organic Cotton Triangle Leggings [c/o House of Mia] // Thrifted Shoes: Levi's [Similar]This is currently my favorite outfit of Benjamin's! It's one of those...
View Article8 Months
Dear Benjamin,Each stage of your young life has been such a joy for me to experience with you but this last month has been my favorite so far. I feel like you're a little person now. Of course, you're...
View ArticleFreshly Picked Review + Giveaway
I am just over-the-moon excited to bring you this review/giveaway today of Freshly Picked moccs. Like so many great companies and people, I first came across Freshly Picked on Instagram. Then, back in...
View ArticleSophie&Lili for House of Mia
In July I featured House of Mia in a review/giveaway here on Love, Joleen and over the last month Rachel [of House of Mia] and I have been working hard to prepare for their official photoshoot! The...
View ArticleJuly Sponsor Highlight + Call for Sponsors
I know, I know. A day week late and a dollar short, right? The last couple of weeks have been the epitome of busy! The exciting kind of busy that has your mind working and ideas flowing way too late at...
View ArticleHouse of Mia Photoshoot - Behind the Scenes + a Freshly Picked Winner
Phew! The last week has been an absolute whirlwind! I have had the best time photographing for House of Mia. I decided to break it up over several days so that I could work with the smaller babies one...
View ArticleCARLYMEGAN Review + Giveaway
Last week Benjamin received this Hand Printed Armor Organic Onesie and Chartreuse Polka Dot Organic Blanket from an etsy shop called Carlymegan. "Carlymegan is a fun, funky, hip brand that focuses on...
View ArticleSummer Session Favorites
I've been so busy this Summer that I haven't really had an opportunity to share many session sneaks or favorites. Well, that comes to an end right now! Here are some of my favorites from the last few...
View ArticleLatelygrams + The CarlyMegan Giveaway Winner
It has been a fun and jam packed couple of weeks! My mom was in town for much of it and just flew home yesterday. It was so great having her here and we miss her already! My mother in law was here for...
View ArticleSugarboo & Co. : Dealer in Whimsy | Atlanta, Georgia
Late last month I was invited to visit and photograph the new Sugarboo & Co. store here in Atlanta. I have been looking forward to this store opening with great anticipation since I heard about it...
View ArticleSimply Smitten : Sugarboo & Co. + My Favorite Things Giveaway
I hope you enjoyed the photos I posted yesterday of the new Sugarboo & Co. brick and mortar shop here in Atlanta, Ga. They also have a fancy new website which means that many of their awesome...
View ArticleMoms + Lit + Wine = My Kind of Book Club
A few months ago some of the moms in my mom's group decided to form a monthly book club. I couldn't be more excited! In years past I always set goals for myself to read 20 or 30 books, but with my busy...
View ArticleWhat Ben Wore + Four Fall Looks
This shirt?! I die. Seriously, how stinkin' cute can you get? When I saw this Mr. Fab U Lous tee among all the adorable designs from Sugarboo & Co. I knew it would immediately be added to my...
View ArticleFall Mini Session Schedule | Atlanta, Georgia
click image to view largeI am really excited about this year's Fall Mini Sessions!! Spaces are going to fill up fast so be sure to sign up sooner than later. You can call or email me if you're...
View ArticleSugarboo & Co. Grand Opening + My Favorites Giveaway Winner
Thanks for all the great feedback regarding the new Sugarboo & Co. store photos and for participating in my Favorites Giveaway! I am happy to announce that the winner is Athena Demetro!...
View Article35 Minute SMASH* Book Update
You would think that Benjamin had the best baby book but the truth is I've barely done a thing in it. At the first of the year I set a goal to finish a SMASH* book because I thought that it would be...
View Article9 Months
Dear Benjamin, Monday you turned nine months old. You are three fourths of one year! This last month has been absolutely incredible and is definitely my favorite stage so far. You're a curious little...
View ArticleAugust Sponsor Highlight + Ad Space Special
August was an amazing month on Love, Joleen! Not including today or tomorrow readership is up 21% from July and a whopping 80% since the beginning of the year. Combined social media followers have...
View Article"Out As Long As In" Day
Last month my friend Melissa at While it Rains blogged this post celebrating her son, Robin's, "out as long as in" day. It was the first time I'd seen anyone even acknowledge that and quickly...
View ArticleLabor Day + Benjamin's Fall Wishlist
For Labor Day yesterday after our mini photo shoot celebrating Benjamin's "Out As Long As In" Day, we went to our friend's house for a cookout. Two of our other friends from my mom's group were there...
View ArticleLove, Joleen Has Moved
I'm very excited to announce that Love, Joleen has officially moved here! I've posted a brief introduction and explanation for the move here. Don't forget to update your feeds! See you there!
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