Sunday, September 8, 2013

Freunde von Freunden Outtakes



























 













 













all photos by claire cottrell
Hi friends.  I have a very special post to share with you tonight and I have been wanting to share this with you for a long while now. I know that I don't really share much about my personal life here. I did share our wedding with tid bits here and there but tonight I would like to quietly share with you mine and Elijah's home. 

My very dear friend Claire Cottrell suggested us to Freunde von Freunden and not only wrote about us but took all of these beautiful photos. When we were first asked to do this I was so honored and excited but then felt a bit reluctant to share because we live a pretty modest life. We don't really own a lot of fancy objects or furniture but what we do have is a lot of love and I feel that Claire captured that with her interview and photos! Furthermore the three of us had a really heartfelt and fun day when this was shot and I sincerely hope that you feel the love and good vibes too. These are the outtakes and you can see the final shots and read our interview here.

Thank you so kindly Claire + Fvf! We are beyond touched and honored.

(Funny too that we actually have five cats but funny enough all of the other four were being shy this day so you get to meet Osa, our youngest black and white cat).

15 comments:

  1. absolutely LOVED reading about your love-life-story and of course your home is just wonderful. my black and white cat says hi to yours:)

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    1. Oh my my my, thank you so much WSAKE!! What a really lovely comment you left. I will tell Osa that your cat said hi to her. Thank you again for always being incredibly supportive! It means so much.

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  2. I'm a HUGE fan of yours. Always inspired by your creations on your blog. I was so excited to see the post done by FvF on you and your beautiful home and way of living. You've definitely re-inspired me again! Thank you!

    - Priscilla Ahn

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    1. Priscilla! What a sweet comment you have left me. Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to share your thoughts with me. My heart always skips beats when I read them.

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  3. Really fantastic to find you featured on fvf today. What wonderful images and enjoyed seeing the "out takes" on your blog, too. I am a fan of Claire's work and think she captured the essence of your home and passion for nature perfectly. Greatness! Blessings and wellness, Meg x

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    1. Megs you're great! What a really fantastic comment to read from you today. Thank you so kindly for taking the time to look through everything. I have to say that I too am such a fan of Claire herself and of her incandescent work. Elijah and I have her to thank for putting together such a beautiful story (visual + words) of us.
      Thank you again xx

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  4. Dear Lili! I just read the interview and looked at the pictures for long - what beauty, simplicity and love! An absolute inspiration! Thanks for sharing a bit of your life with us! Antonia

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    1. Hi Antonia! Thank you for the really sweet comment. I think that we all carry beauty simplicity and love within us, don't you? We certainly are all connected. Thank you for letting me share and for taking the time to share with me your thoughts.
      It is very much appreciated.
      Kindly, Lili

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  5. What an absolutely gorgeous shoot. I couldn't stop looking at these photos- they're so full of genuine love, style and creativity. Thank you for sharing a peak into your beautiful life!
    xAmanda

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    1. Hello there Amanda! I think that we have Claire to thank for taking such beautiful photos in the first place!

      Thank you for letting me share. It really means a lot. And for taking the time to leave me a comment. xx

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  6. This portrait of your lovely house+interview just made my rainy day! Greetings from Germany

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    1. Well it certainly makes my day / night reading all of these lovely comments! Thank you! Gruß, tigrelili

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  7. Lili! LOVE all of the photos! Beautiful photos by Claire and beautiful living space, love and energy by you and Elijah! Thanks for sharing! See you soon, dear. xoxoxo

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  8. Christine!
    Thank YOU for taking the time.
    I feel like you + Sasha could easily be shot with the same energy, love + beauty, you know?
    hope to see you soon too xoxo

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  9. Bonjour Lili!
    Juste un mot pour te dire que j'ai découvert ton interview sous FvF il y a peu de temps et je la trouve hyper inspirante ! J'aimerais tellement pouvoir me rendre en Californie pour sortir un peu de la morosité parisienne... Au printemps prochain, j'espère !

    Bonne journée

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