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Q&A: What is a prop-stylist and 3 ways to help you style the perfect Instagram photo:

January 30, 2018

Have you ever wondered what a prop stylist does, or how to style a scene for your Instagram, Facebook or blog? Since launching my prop-styling and food styling company here in Montreal, I frequently get asked what I do, how I compose a shot and how prop-styling works. So, to answer all those questions, I created a blog post talking about just that. Here is a little background info on what I do and how to create a balanced, dynamic photo from the ground up.

A styled shoot for a magazine feature (An inside view into a color themed photoshoot)

January 2, 2017

To me, it's all about the details, and sometimes just capturing the simple act of pouring a cup of coffee or the way the soft morning light hits a stack of fresh croissants is enough to inspire me and make me remember all those late mornings I've celebrated with my husband and my little family.

photo credit: Peden + Munk

Bringing sexy back: A guide to creating tasty dishes out of leftovers

September 27, 2016

Ok, so this post doesn't have anything to do with Justin Timberlake's song or involve scantily clad, gyrating dancers, but it does have to do with bringing the sexy back... to leftovers. Many times, after a long day, the dreaded question arises: What's for dinner? At this point, I usually open up my fridge and stare mindlessly inside, hoping for divine inspiration or Julia Child to appear inside the veggie drawer with detailed instructions on how to make pate out of sandwich meat.

Your new favourite wine: Domaine Gauby Les Calcinaires 2015 -- a wine review

July 29, 2016

Summer is in full swing and there are more dinner parties, functions and backyard BBQs than you can throw a cheap depanneur bouteille de vin at. Finding the right wine, or especially a go-to wine, can be difficult; with so many different varietals, regions and flavour profiles, how do you know which wine to pick? Well, the best way of knowing whether you'll like a wine or not is by analyzing your own taste buds. Do you like a wine on the sweeter side or more acidic? A drier wine or more full bodied? This can be your starting point in a sea of tasty wines.

Wish List Wednesday: 5 foodie items you need in your life... like right now.

July 27, 2016

Well here we are again at my favourite day of the week: Wish-list Wednesday and my round up of must-have items from around the internet. This week I'm focusing on my top 5 things I think you need in your foodie kitchen! These are items that I think make a kitchen great, that make a dish extra tasty or that are just dang nifty. If you're a proud foodie or someone that aspires to be one, go ahead and put on your french linen apron, pour yourself a cup of single-batch, locally roasted espresso and lets get to it!

Perfect pairings: Smoky grilled zucchini gratin & an earthy Portuguese Douro

July 25, 2016

In this series of blog-posts (titled Perfect Pairings) I'm hoping to help you create pairings with simple recipes and easily recognizable wine types, that can highlight key flavours and nuances that complement both the dish and the wine. When it comes to pairing food and wine, it can seem to be something of a mystery

photo by the Glitter Guide

Wish-list Wednesday: 5 things you need in your kitchen... like right now.

July 20, 2016

Scouring the internet for little gems and vintage pieces is one of my favourite past-times and as a prop-stylist it's my job to find amazing objects with small price tags and lots of character. Here are a few of my favourite recent finds, DIY's and Pinterest pins that I absolutely adore:

Photo by Tesco Recipes

Wine Pairings & Asparagus four ways: simple, tasty dishes to serve at your next gathering

July 18, 2016

Working long hours as a prop-stylist and art-director for my company, usually means little to no time for meal prep. Still, I'm a real foodie at heart and can rarely justify fast-food or convenience food as an option for dinner (although.... you might find me with a slice or two of bacon, pineapple pizza and a big glass of Cab after a particularly grueling day on set, but don't judge.). That means I have to have an arsenal of quick, tasty and easy to prepare meals to battle the exhaustion and the temptation for that last slice of chocolate cake in the fridge. Enter asparagus.

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☕️Missing my mornings in Montreal and all the lovely people I used to see over the edge of my coffee cup. ——————————————————————————————————————————————— -------------------------------------------- Photo and creative direction by: @autumnwoodstylist Gorgeous photography by: @michellelittlephotography ——————————————————————————————————————————————— -------------------------------------------- #myeverydaymagic @tv_stilllife #coffee_inst #creativehappylife #collectandstyle #clickmagazine @clickmagazine #wanderlove #startwithwhy, #theartofslowliving, #livemoremagic, #livethelittlethings, #thehappynow, #flashesofdelight, #doitfortheprocess, #communityovercompetition, #postitfortheaesthetic, #creativepreneur , #dontquityourdaydream, #handsandhustle, #nothingisordinary, #pursuepretty, #calledtobecreative, #coffeegram #coffeelife #alltheprettythings #cuppajoe #ihavethisthingwithcolour #ihavethisthingwithcoffee #coffeegeek #coffeeart #coffeeculture

🌱 If I told you that this wasn’t forever, would you believe me? If I said the sun didn’t stop in its course to wait on us would you slow down or speed up? If you knew tomorrow was today... would you hold back or run straight into it? These days are fleeting and the sun sets whether will it to or not. Run and don’t grow weary... if you don’t give up you’ll get there.

My baby boy... I don’t know where the time has gone. How those soft spots became rough with dirt and scrapes. How your baby curls became a boys unruly hair, how sweet knees and elbows became knobby joints full of growth and vigor. I don’t know where my baby went, but I know my sweet boy stands at the crossroads of growth and tender shelter, independent thought and guidance and fierce emotion tempered by a mother’s loving grace. Boy of mine you stand in a place of love and hope for the man you’ll become... I lament the loss of that sweet soft baby, but I rejoice in your boyhood strength and courage. Grow my boy, grow. ——————————————————————————— #clickinmoms #bwface #letthembelittle #letthekids #lookslikefilm #motherhood #myeverydaymagic #thoughtfulquotes #beencouraged #godisfaithful , #theartofslowliving #livemoremagic , #livethelittlethings #thehappynow #flashesofdelight #communityovercompetition , #handsandhustle , #nothingisordinary #pursuepretty #calledtobecreative, #creativityfound #mytinyatlas

🍺 It’s Friday... need I say more? miss my photo partner @michellelittlephotography and still so proud of the work we did for the gorgeous resto @restohopkins with @chefliamh Cheers to a week completed and the weekend to come! ———————————————————————————————————————————————— -------------------------------------------- #myeverydaymagic #foodphotography #collectandstyle #createdtocreate #girlbosslife #wanderlove #startwithwhy #theartofslowliving , #livemoremagic, #livethelittlethings, #thehappynow , #flashesofdelight , #makersgonnamake #communityovercompetition , #postitfortheaesthetic, #creativepreneur , #dontquityourdaydream #handsandhustle, #nothingisordinary, #pursuepretty, #calledtobecreative , #creativityfound #foodflatlay #mytinyatlas #dametravelerfoodie #foodblogfeed #wanderoften #beerlovers #beerstagram #cheerstotheweekend

••On the edge of the desert... it’s amazing how much life there is on the brink of a harsh land. The soil just beside the desert is so rich and full of growing things. Maybe we have to go through deserts to get to that place of abundance. Maybe the best place to live is on the edge of fullness and the edge of the difficulty... the desert it can remind us off the strength it took to get here and as we look over our shoulder of all the richness ahead.

🍽 Working with people who are passionate about what they do, is the best part of my job. Enabling others to shine and creating beautiful photography are at the heart of who I am. Throw back to this shoot with @arieltarr— it was a favorite of mine and being able to work on a cookbook with @mariefleurstpierre was amazing. Never quit your daydream and always lift up others along the way, we all need each other after all. ———————————————————————————————————————————————— -------------------------------------------- #myeverydaymagic #creativeentrepreneur #foodphotography #creativehappylife #collectandstyle #createdtocreate #girlbosslife #wanderlove #startwithwhy, #theartofslowliving, #livemoremagic, #livethelittlethings, #thehappynow, #flashesofdelight, #doitfortheprocess, #makersgonnamake, #communityovercompetition, #postitfortheaesthetic, #creativepreneur, #risingtide, #dontquityourdaydream, #handsandhustle, #nothingisordinary, #pursuepretty, #calledtobecreative, #creativityfound #foodflatlay #mytinyatlas #dametravelerfoodie

🌿I’ve had the privilege of having so many amazing women in my life and I thought today that I’d like to celebrate them for a moment. (Photos are in order of person): ❤️Mary Elam: I’ve been friends with Mary for almost 6 years and her Texan sass and thoughtful conversations, not to mention her amazing style have inspired and encouraged me daily. Here’s some of her gorgeous work with @___m__e__l So very proud to share this work by my friend @elam.design ❤️Emily Robertson: I’ve known Emily for 3 years, but honestly it feels like I’ve known her forever. She’s the most badass entrepreneur I know, she’s smart, feisty and she isn’t afraid to tell you you’re being stupid or that she loves you. So proud of her and her amazing Art Gallery @station16gallery ❤️Erin Cochran: My sister and my best friend. Someone who has seen me in all my awkward stages and still teases me! She’s smart,sometimes sweet, always funny and I’m so proud of her. Erin is starting next week as the Marketing director of the special olympics in Georgia and she is going to do so amazing! ❤️Sherry Payton: My momma and my cheerleader. A woman who has taught me the value of being polite, dressing well and to always strive to rise above what you think you’re capable of. She’s an amazing real estate broker, agent and all around business lady. If you need a home in Savannah see her :) ❤️Linda McNeely: Little Grandma, she’s the sweetest grandmother, the best Southern cook and she will work her little hands to the bone helping you. Some of my favorite memories are growing up at her house and shelling peas or playing in the yard and always her sweet tea. ❤️Kiki Lobach: My mother in law and meine Deutsche Mutter und Freundin. She has an amazing eye for color and design, she’s kind and always frank but also loving. If you’re in Montreal and need your home staged or a kitchen designed she’s your lady. ❤️There are so many other women who have inspired me, encouraged me or lifted me up and I’d liked to over the next few months point the spotlight on all of you, so if you aren’t mentioned today, it’s not because I don’t love you or think you’re amazing! I’ll feature you all soon!

🌾Last rays on the edge of Cali. Travel is so much more than the destination, it’s the journey on the way to get there that changes you. All those miles, days, sunsets, sunrises, conversations and people met along the way... arriving at the end is the last step. When you feel like the road is long to where you’re going, just remind yourself it’s a journey of transformation. “But there's a reason that the road is long...It takes some time to make your courage strong” 📸 by @autumnwoodstylist ———————————————————————————————————————————————— -------------------------------------------- #myeverydaymagic #creativeentrepreneur @tv_stilllife #botanicalpickmeup #creativehappylife #collectandstyle #createdtocreate #girlbosslife #wanderlove #startwithwhy, #theartofslowliving, #livemoremagic, #livethelittlethings, #thehappynow, #flashesofdelight, #doitfortheprocess, #makersgonnamake, #communityovercompetition, #postitfortheaesthetic, #creativepreneur, #risingtide, #dontquityourdaydream, #handsandhustle, #nothingisordinary, #pursuepretty, #calledtobecreative, #creativityfound #sheexplores #mytinyatlas #dametraveler

Breakfast for Two Styled-Shoot

about 2 years ago