The zen coffee shop in Lebo Uptown Coffee strives to merge community tradition with a modern twist Uptown Coffee, a community staple since its opening in 1995, welcomed a new owner last year — Nicole Simonian — who combines her…
Over the years, I've had the pleasure to work with several guest bloggers. Today's guest blogger is one of my favorites! She's a talented writer, creative photographer and excellent public speaker, my daughter, Anna Mares. As my photography assistant, she…
Ella and Tutu are spending their day in the most beautiful city of the world, Prague. The two are very excited, and Tutu is jumping and spinnning for joy! The friends have visited Prague a few times before, but this…
Ella and Tutu in Edinburgh This week Ella and Tutu are experiencing the well-preserved historical beauty and modern additions of Edinburgh, Scotland. They begin at Edinburgh Castle or the palace on the hill as Tutu tended to refer to it.…
Ella & Tutu in the Scottish Highlands Story by Anna Mares. Doll by Lenna McGraw. Photographs by Laura Mares, Pittsburgh Lifestyle Photographer. On this Scottish adventure, Ella and Tutu begin at a quiet Air B&B near the city of Inverness.…
Ella & Tutu: On the Scottish Isles Story by Anna Mares. Doll by Lenna McGraw. Photographs by Laura Mares, Pittsburgh Lifestyle Photographer.Today Ella and Tutu have decided to venture onto the secret isles of Mull and Iona. As Ella and…
Ella & Tutu: Tutu’s Birthday Party Story by Anna Mares. Doll by Lenna McGraw. Photos by Laura Mares, Pittsburgh Child Photographer. Today Ella has decided to throw a birthday party for Tutu. She invited all of Tutu's friends to join…
a fun afternoon of making turmeric face wash and sharing laughs Turmeric Face Mask I’m sure that I’m not the only one who has experienced the crushing blow of a deflated, deformed, and disgusting D.I.Y. face-mask gone wrong. Standing over…
Ella & Tutu: A Snowy Day Story by Anna Mares. Doll by Lenna McGraw. Photos by Laura Mares, Pittsburgh Child Photographer. This morning Ella and Tutu woke up to a wondrous surprise. As they gaze out the window all they can…
Ella & Tutu Visit Norway Story by Anna Mares. Doll by Lenna McGraw. Photos by Laura Mares.(Originally posted September 2017)This week Ella and Tutu are vacationing in the majestic Fjords of western Norway. Tutu is excited for the plane ride! Ella…