Styling, Photography, Farmhouse Living....Carol Spinski

In this post, 

I shared a bit about overcoming my fears and insecurities,

insofar as they relate to how I run this here blog.

I promised that the focus of my little corner of the net

would be more on what's going on in the Twig household,

and that's still the plan.

But I simply must  alert you to a beautiful, inspiring new website

belonging to my sweet, amazing friend

Carol Spinski.

Gosh, I love this gal!

She is a true Renaissance woman in every sense of the word...

Most of you probably know her from her highly influential blog,

Raised in Cotton

 {photo courtesy Carol Spinski}

She is an accomplished photographer and photo stylist, 

and her work has been featured in

Artful Blogging, Somerset Life, Romantic Country, Where Women Create,  

Somerset Home and Romantic Homes, just to name a few.

{photo courtesy Carol Spinski}

Her GORGEOUS 1865 farmhouse will be featured in the fabulous Fifi O'Neill's

utterly fabulous new book, Romantic Prairie Style.

She is also an antique dealer, 

and is co-owner of the vintage shop Raised in Cotton in Raymore, Missouri.

Be sure to visit her online shop, it's just wonderful!

{photo courtesy Carol Spinski}

She is an RN, a wife and a mom.
Heck, this gal does it ALL!

But to me, she has been a creative lifeline and a godsend.

Always just an e-mail or a text message away, she has helped me immeasurably

as I have struggled to grow as a photographer.

 {photos courtesy Carol Spinski}

Always there with an encouraging word or a suggestion,

her cheerleading has truly helped me to believe in myself.

I truly would not have had the courage to recently take on 

my first big photo shoot had it not been for Carol.

She believed I could master my scary Nikon D700,

and whaddaya know?

She was right. :-)

Having selflessly helped me  with my  fears and insecurities,
I think that EVERYBODY needs a Carol in their life!

Head on over and get to know my friend, Carol.

raisedincotton.typepad.com

carolspinski.com

Happy Wednesday!