
Banana Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
The best banana oatmeal chocolate chip cookies you've ever had in your life.....seriously. Some of my favorite random things in life include arising early with the sun, warm peaceful beach adventures, puppies....well all animals, a good cup of coffee, creating photographs, perfect avocados, a.m. workouts, finding coral, having endless supply of lemons in my house, ho[...]

Inspirational Active Women – Tone It Up – Karena and KatrinaMotivation & Inspiration
Almost 4 years ago when I moved back home to Hatteras from New York City I came across these two gorgeous, inspiring, bubbly and extremely fit beach babes, Karena & Katrina; the founders of Tone It Up. Their energy was incredible and I was immediately intrigued in learning everything about them and their business. If you haven’t ever heard of Tone it Up or Karena [...]

New Year, New Things :)Februray 11th, 2016
New Year, New Things
Hi Guys!
How was your holiday season and first month of the new year? I can’t believe it is already February….crazy! Life just keeps moving in full speed. These past couple of months of less social media posts have been extremely necessary for myself in preparing for the year ahead, mental clarity and detoxification of so much technology. As you[...]

Our World, Our BusinessCaroline Jarvis Photography
Our World, Our Business - Caroline Jarvis Photography
I have always been in love with the idea of capturing moments.
I remember when I was a little girl my dad always had a camera within reaching distance. He had a way of documenting our entire life growing up and never missing a beat. I think it was having the opportunity to look through all of the pictures of my[...]

Backyard Vacations – Outer Banks
Beach Adventures
A little while ago I told you guys that I would be starting a series called, "Backyard Vacations," that is centered around all of the awesome opportunities that we have at our fingertips, technically in "our backyard" on Hatteras Island and all around the Outer Banks. It's easy sometimes to get caught up in our day to day things that we forget the b[...]

Raw Vegan Cheesecake….Whaaaat?Thanksgiving Inspiration | Raw Vegan
Raw Vegan Cheesecake, yes....It's real food and it's definitely one of my most favorites creations ever. I was inspired by a few different recipes and took little bits of their ingredient list, instructions, and toppings and created my own. The three different recipes I used as reference are here, here, and here. Now I know what you all might be thinking, isn't she[...]

Buxton’s First Birthday – Homemade Milkbone Carrot Cake
Buxton Levi Junior
I can't believe this past month we celebrated my little teddy bear Buxton's first Birthday! It feels like yesterday that I was just hugging his little floppy ears at 8 weeks old. The amount of joy that Buxton has brought into my entire families life is incredible. From his talking ways, to his fluffy fur, to his love for the beach and surfing ad[...]

Caroline Jarvis PhotographyOuter Banks Bride – Hatteras IslandBridal Portraits | Cape Hatteras National Seashore
Hatteras Island doesn't always surprise us with a night this magical, but when it does you best be ready! Like with a gorgeous Outer Banks Bride with an elegant horse along the shoreline of the Atlantic Ocean....right? ☺️ Having been born and raised in Buxton, North Carolina part of the beautiful Outer Banks, I am very used to some of the best sunset views in the wor[...]

Cauliflower Pizza Pie Party 😊Gluten Free & Homemade from scratch
Cauliflower....yes you heard that right
Homemade Cauliflower Pizza Crust...yes, you read that correctly. Cauliflower :D If you know anything about me, you know I love to cook but especially cook extremely delicious yet clean and healthy recipes. I have made cauliflower pizza crust in the past but it didn't have anything on this combination of ingredients. For all [...]

Peanut Butter Cups – Homemade & Healthier
Reese Peanut Butter Cups, who doesn't love them? Yummyyyyy :D For as long as I can remember, I've had had these little guys stored in my freezer for a tiny treat every now and again. But the truth is....there's a lot of unnecessary ingredients in these tasty little cups. The two ingredients that it takes to easily homemake your own is pretty obvious, peanut butter an[...]