Hi there, and welcome to my blog! I’m Aria.
I started this blog several years ago as a lifestyle blog, and in December 2017 or so, I changed it to be a business blog. But I missed lifestyle blogging, and so did my readers! So, in a move that is characteristic of me, I changed things around again. My clients have a place of their own and I’m sharing about my life once more. I’m a very creative person – I studied music and performing for 12 years – violin for all the years, but also voice and piano for shorter amounts of time. I had a craft business when I was 12 or so, which helped give me an eye for graphic design. A couple years later, I got a camera, and I found that I really loved photography. It wasn’t until I did a senior session for one of my friends that I was like, “Hey, I could make a business out of this!” I launched in my senior year of high school, and now I’m a full-time photographer.
I’m sort of a mixed-up person – I’m an extroverted introvert, a laid-back type A, logical and practical, but artistic and imaginative. One thing isn’t mixed-up, though, which is that I believe God has given me a unique personality and many talents to use for His purpose, to give Him glory. Sometimes I’m not really sure how, but I do know that nothing I know or have comes from myself. God has blessed me with an amazing life with an amazing purpose – to glorify and enjoy Him forever.
Vintage anything. Once I lived like I was in the ’40s. Yes, I always have strange obsessions.
Music. Jazz, rock-and-roll, and folk pop. All in the same day, but at least not the same playlist.
Reading. Classics, mostly; Jane Eyre is my favorite. And I’ve almost read all of Dickens’ works.
Chocolate chip mug cakes. I’m perfecting my recipe because this is a staple.
Farm work. I love to work hard, especially outside. Waking up sore the next morning is the best. And yes, I do wear overalls. And cowboy boots.
Watercoloring. My favorite relaxation pastime. I’m not that great, but it’s fun and refreshing.
Summer. Hands down the best season, even with all the work.
Blue. I’m drawn to this color like bees to honey. If you lose me in a store, look for something blue.
Cats. I have two, and my first real blog was called Purrfectly Inspired.