“There is freedom waiting for you, On the breezes of the sky, And you ask “What if I fall?” Oh but my darling, What if you fly?” ― Erin Hanson Dear Lola, Today you are 15! What?! FIFTEEN! How did that happen? How is it possible that it’s been 6 whole years since we met? It...
And the day came when the risk it took to remain tight inside the bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom. ~ Anais Nin Dear Lola, Today you are 14! How did that happen? No longer the little girl I met 5 years ago, you are blossoming into every bit of...
Dear Lola, You are 13 today! THIRTEEN! How could I have possibly known when we met nearly 4 years ago what a beautiful young woman you would grow into? How could I have known that you would nestle your way into my heart and stay there for good? How could I have known that the...
“The tiny seed knew that in order to grow, it needed to be dropped in dirt, covered in darkness, and struggle to reach the light.” –Sandra Kring Meet Elisa. She is Beauty Revived. With a shy smile, Elisa stepped out of the car into the already steamy Florida morning. This is Florida in the summertime,...
MAKE A WISH | TWO YEARS LATER | SARASOTA TWEEN PHOTOGRAPHY Dear Lola, Two years ago today I was a bundle of nerves getting everything ready for your big Beauty Revived day. I picked up a trunkful of cards and gifts sent from around the world, confirmed that the salon was ready for you, and...
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