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At-Home Quarantine Date Night Ideas – Social Distance & Have Fun!

At-Home Quarantine Date Night Ideas – Social Distancing + Fun!

Posted on October 1, 2020
by Aimee

As we look at the possibility of winter and beyond that will continue being socially distanced from friends, I've been compiling a list of date night ideas. But, you know what? These ideas for diversion as couple transcend our COVID-19 life and could apply anytime.…

Drunk Wedding Podcast - Aimee & Bryan Giese

We Got Drunk and Talked About Our Wedding

Posted on August 23, 2020
by Aimee

(Just like everyone else) Our friends Jen and Mal started a podcast! But in typical awesome Jen and Mal fashion, it's on a fun topic and involves alcohol. Let's Get Drunk and Talk about Your Wedding. Bryan and I appeared on it recently, and talked…

From Bryan to His Dad

Posted on June 19, 2018
by Aimee

Note from Aimee: This year marks the 12th anniversary of my father-in-law's death. I didn't know it, but my husband Bryan has been writing a letter to him for a while. When I read it, I cried. He graciously allowed me to share it here…

Colorado Wedding Portraits by Aimee Giese

So Much Love: Amy + Nick Wedding Photos

Posted on October 8, 2017
by Aimee

I don't often photograph weddings but when I do - it's the most fun when it's friends. Nick and Amy are half of a fantastic band in Fort Collins named Post Paradise and we have been going to their shows for years. I was honored…

Happy Birthday AMZY

Posted on August 11, 2017
by Aimee

I used to do birthday posts for friends and I am not sure why I stopped. I also used to post a whole lot more, but that is whole 'nother story. Today is the birthday of two AMZY members, another has one next week... and…

Marriage Advice After 20 Years of It

Posted on June 2, 2016
by Aimee

Last week, we celebrated our 20th wedding anniversary. Many people say this, but it feels like just yesterday *and* forever ago - all at the same time. We married here in Denver, a little while after we moved and it's fun to think about how young…

Jillee Bean & The One Good Thing Book(s) Giveaway!

Posted on June 18, 2014
by Aimee

Note: Jillee Bean provided me a book and the books for a giveaway but all words are mine.

I met Jill Nystul at Alt Summit last year and we immediately hit it off. I was a fan of her site, of course, because ohmygoshthepretty. But I love when I become a fan of the person behind the site too. Jill teamed up with Samantha Hollister to create a gorgeous and endearing book, "Jillee Bean and The One Good Thing," about a young girl who learns that putting good out is much better than being jealous or unkind.