I am so excited to finally share these thoughtful images by Sleepy Fox Photography. We recently had the great pleasure to spend a quiet day surrounded with truly stunning and artful Alabama Chanin pieces.

I can't begin to tell you how amazing it is to work with artists that pour their entire souls into their craft! You might remember this incredible brand from a recent "Explore" feature and I was so excited to dream up this beautiful concept using their pieces. We envisioned a woman spending the day in solitude, living at the beautiful Hardy Chambers house and tending to her flock. I am so blown away with the way that everyone's contribution came together to create this serene editorial!

photography by Sleepy Fox Photography
styling & art direction by Hazel + Scout
clothes by Alabama Chanin
location: Hardy Chambers Farmhouse at Fly Creek Farm
hair by Twiggy Romei
makeup by Brittianna J
model: Cardin Lopez

free people romper, vintage cuff (similar), whites mercantile bangle & hat

White's Mercantile, this week's Explore destination, was one of my favorite stops in Nashville (I know, they're all my favorite...). The expertly curated gas station turned general store looks as though it's been going for years, slowly collecting eclectic treasures and piling on the charm along the way. Instead, White's doors have been open for only twelve months, not that it's stopped the store from becoming a 12 South staple. With goods ranging from cozy wool blankets to unique baby gifts, stationery and pantry must-haves, the space has definitely achieved it's mission to become a place where you can find all of your favorite things in one stop. There is something here for everyone!

Aissa, Sleepy Fox & I had a blast exploring the sweet mercantile and chatting with the wonderful staff. Don't forget to check out each of their sites for more details!

Hooray! We didn't have to travel far for this week's installment of "Explore". Piper & Leaf Artisan Tea Co. is one of our favorite places to visit in town and I often find myself toting around a mason jar hoping to find one of their many farmers market stalls or downtown stations.

This family operated tea company boasts gourmet blends straight from the garden, farm, forest, and briar patch (my favorites are Front Porch Special and Healing Honeysuckle). Although Aissa, Ginny & I would drive almost anyway for our favorite brews, Piper & Leaf is currently calling Lowe Mill (a cotton mill turned arts & entertainment center frequented by Huntsville's artist community) home and what a beautiful home it is... With handcrafted details like the custom woodworking (done by one of the shop's proprietors) and personal touches such as the take-one-leave-one "little library", Piper & Leaf just might be my favorite spot in town.

The magic happens when businesses truly feel intentional, authentic and have an air of family history supporting them.  I can always count on finding Lydia, our favorite tea master and model (she worked on this editorial with us!), brewing up a little bit of love and goodness. Recently nominted for Martha Stewart's "American Made" awards, these tea people are on an amazing journey and I love following along/stopping by to smell the swirl of sweet tea in the air.

p.s. Don't forget to stop by Aissa's blog for more.

A huge thank you to Piper & Leaf for allowing our little tribe to explore and for always providing the refreshment for our meetings, projects and celebrations!