Hello! Hope everyone had a wonderful thanksgiving break! Taking some time for rest is always a good thing...but now...back to creating!

Today on the blog is some serious Fall Inspiration. Being able to collaborate with other creative and artistic professionals in the industry is one of my favorite things! We took advantage of some great Fall weather; a gorgeous evening, crisp autumn air, and *shockingly* no wind!

Thanks SO much for all the amazing wedding professionals who came together on this. Everything turned out perfectly!! (Check out the bottom of this post to know who's who)

Enjoy some rustic, Fall, inspiration...

xoxo,

Val

Makeup & Hair: Angelique of Platinum Imaginations

Dress: Alan Evans Bridal

Shoes, Jewelry, Hair Piece: Alan Evans Bridal

Desserts, Cake, Cake Stand: Gretchen with Confectionary

Flowers: Stacy at The Flower Mill

Print: Envision Wedding Studios

Model: Amy Taylor

Table Decor & Styling: Valerie Sampson ~ Jeff Sampson Photography

Good Morning Friends!! Not sure if anyone else feels this way, but I can hardly believe it's already Thanksgiving and the start of the holiday season!! Where in the heck did 2011 go? It seems that every year fly's by faster than the last. We try super hard to live by the philosophy of "live in the moment" but with life moving as fast as it does, sometimes it can be hard! This year has been filled with SO many things to be thankful for. It's been an amazing year for JSP...lots of new friends, another year of awesome weddings, and a studio to call home...and we couldn't have done it without YOU!! We are THE luckiest!!♥ Everyday we feel your support; every email, every comment, every "like", every text, every conversation, every thank-you card! We are so thankful to have your readership, your positivity, your love and encouragement. Thank You!!!

Happy Thanksgiving week to you all! Eat lots, watch football, and nap!!

xoxo,

Val, Jeff, Simon & Jake

An old family picture. :) Taken in Minneapolis.