Last week I had the loveliest birthday celebration. My friend Bryce just opened an Etsy shop – Extension by b. mattie – and before she could launch officially of course, she had to hire some models to show off her stuff.
Lisa and I happily accepted the job.
From stylish aprons and festive headbands to knitted hats and retro shoe bags perfect for travel, we tried on every piece in her shop. I can’t help but think it was a vain way to spend an evening, but in the end we were part of the launch of something meaningful, something that will help our friend’s creativity and desire to well, create, flourish. And there’s nothing vain about that.
[The following ten photos were taken by Bryce Mattie with her very sharp camera. As you'll see, in addition to being crafty enough to create beautiful clothing and accessories, Bryce is also a great photographer.]
The pay for modeling was delicious. Following the shoot, we had a glass of birthday champagne and homemade blueberry cake – a recipe that Bryce got while traveling to Nova Scotia.
[If you can't tell, we're back to my photos now...]
And then we watched the sunset – and had one of those moments that make you realize just how great it is to be a Bostonian.
You look totally gorgeous in those pictures! Nice modeling, and happy belated! =)
OMG, I looooved this pics! Your friend’s stuff is divine. You have the most beautiful eyes ever.
You looks so beautiful in these photos! Love her accessories.
How gorgeous you are! And her stuff is awesome too! I’ll have to put her in my etsy favorites!
You look gorgeous! And holy moses, what kind of mascara are you wearing?
Those bags are super cute!