“Absolutely. We joke that instead of babyproofing, we just got rid of things that didn’t work for us. It actually worked magically. It helped us to create a space that has emptiness with areas to then fill thoughtfully, and also room for fun things like dance parties and large art projects."
“Everything has changed. I find that work has more ‘meaning’ in a sense, as does everything I do. In a way, it’s hard, because you can overanalyze your schedule. Your time is more limited, and I’m still learning how to balance it all—learning how to find time for me and my career, but still be present in the days and spend time with my family. I am still figuring all of this out."
“So many. I admire so many of the women and friends around me who are creative, inspiring, and real—the ones who are a good dose of honesty and aren’t afraid to speak of the challenges and the achievements plainly. I wouldn’t know what to do without those support systems."
Nars for lipsticks. I love its matte sticks—they last all day. I’ve been wearing the hot pink one way too much this winter for a pop of color. For scent, I’ve been wearing an oil from WARM called Nolita. It’s a little beachy and musky, but super light."">
Sunday Suppers. It was truly an organic start. We hosted friends over for a supper six years ago, blogged and photographed it, and from there it has grown exponentially."">
“Total work in progress, but one thing I’ve learned to do is to include Sophia in my work. She just loves it. She loves food and cooking, and going to markets with me. I’ve even see her shoot her food on my phone and she’s been really into Julia Child videos."
“The studio is a space for food, design, and community. We use the studio during the week as our office, shooting space, and for creating new recipes. All these little operations come out of the studio. Sometimes we’ll rent the space out for other shoots and editorial work. On weekends, we host dinners and gatherings, so we’ve always got our hands full."
Sunday Suppers is a communal cooking dining space where guests come together, cook together, and then share a meal. We have now expanded into other things, but we do still host dinners and classes seasonally."">
“I think it’s best to loosen it up and remove the pressure. I think some parents get too worked up over it and that can come across to the child. We like to have good food options available and it’s very important to eat with them! We sit down for lots of meals together, both at home and at restaurants. Often times, I won’t even offer her something new, but she’ll see us eating it, get curious, and then she’ll ask for it on her own. That seems to work miraculously. She feels like it comes from her, but really it’s the ease and experience that we create in our home."
Sunday Suppers started five years ago in our home. A few friends gathered at our apartment. We cooked, dined, and made a toast. From there, our dinners evolved and we have since grown into a beautiful new space. Our community has expanded beyond our expectations. The concept, however, centers on simplicity and a love of food. Our food is attainable, focused on beautiful ingredients, and the season’s availability. I don’t think food should be intimidating or overdone."">