Sunshine Soul lifestyle by nina brooke

11/23/2024

Holidays full of joy 🎄 I know mama life with 3 girls, so I felt extra love & excitement for this session! Girls are sweetness & there is so much love in this family.

11/23/2024

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The heart of a small business 💗

Tonight while I was grocery shopping alone {which NEVER happens} I got a notification that I had an order from our online boutique. We get orders very regularly, but every single one ALWAYS is so appreciated. Because I was alone and could actually think straight it really hit me - I wonder if people realize how much this means. I looked at my cart...groceries, birthday supplies for my little soon to be 5 year old, a new jacket for my 16 month old, and it hit me. They don't realize, in a way they are paying for this. I will never deny that my husband has an AMAZING job. Great pay, benefits, etc. That being said - overhead on a brick and mortar is high. Utilities, insurance, marketing, and the storefront in a prime location. It's a lot - which is GREAT because there is pressure to succeed. It keeps me on my toes, makes me keep my fire lit, and gives me a platform in the community. Every 👏 single 👏 order is appreciated. Every single customer who walks in my doors. Every prom shopper, regular, one time buyer. Every person who likes, shares, and tells their friends about my business. You help a young mama to 3 little ones really succeed at a big big dream.

Ladies - if your hands are full and you're tired but your dream is in your heart - you can do it. There is an amazing community out there who will support you just like they do for me! So here is this unfiltered, messy, blurry pic of me as I am 90% of the time. Hands full, hair up, surrounded by my 1, 4, and 6 year old. Messy counter, wild kids, clingy babe. I did not plan on sharing this but THIS is who is behind this business - not the girl with her stuff together posing in front of the floral wall. That's the dreamer in me, and this is every day me. 💗I am thankful from the bottom of my heart for my customers!!

💗💗💗💗 nina brooke

11/22/2024

Just the cutest, most playful siblings! I can imagine Christmas morning with them is extra full of energy. So much fun seeing them year after year.

11/21/2024

Shop local 🥰🫐 It makes such a difference! Small businesses are the ones who support our community and have directly supported our nonprofit & fundraisers. Go out of your way to show them love during our biggest sales month of the year!

This store will always be special to me since it was my first storefront with Nina Brooke. I am so glad they keep the sparkle going for our town!

11/18/2024

An extra special donation ❤️

We are so thankful to expand our donations to Grand Itasca. We now will provide ongoing comfort care packages to the OB unit. These care packages are given to parents who experience devastating 3rd trimester losses. They include a blanket, teddy bear, our LALMn candle, Haighs Honey Farm body butter, cozy socks, a weighted heart, and a poem book.

These care packages to Grand Itasca are donated in collaboration with this incredible local couple - Jackilyn and Chance Mjolsness. They donated cozy blankets to our care packages in memory of their son, Cooper Joseph. They experienced their heartbreaking loss with Cooper at 37 weeks. It means so much to make this donation in his honor. Our goal is to provide local families with any comfort possible while navigating healing after loss. ✨️🕯

📸 Taylor, Marketing Generalist, Grand Itasca

11/18/2024

Cheers to my last day shooting in this gorgeous studio. 🥹 So many beautiful families and smiley babies. My heart is so full & content. This week I'm going to shoot with my kids and move out by Thursday! ❤️😍

The half caff vanilla oat nog latte was perfect to get me through the busy day. I've had it hot and Iced - both were amazingggg! They have new cranberry drinks but I haven't tried them yet. Tell me if you've tried a holiday drink 🎄

11/16/2024

The sweetest Christmas loving daddy daughter duo 🫶

I made sure to play their fave Christmas song while she twirled. 💃 There is a special place in my heart for photos like this & I love how genuine all the little moments were!

2 last minute spots available for tomorrow - Sunday! See details in comments 🎄

11/16/2024

Sunday is my last day for Studio Christmas Minis! I still have a few time slots available. The set is gorgeous and there is room for family, kids, maternity, etc. DM any questions otherwise click the link in comments to book! 2 week turn around time for edits.

11/15/2024

✨️🌄 When the warmth of love {& a new sparkly ring} outshines the sunset 🌄✨️

I couldn't be happier for this gorgeous friend of mine finding such a strong love. They have the sweetest, easy energy together. Hazel always keeps us on our toes & I love that she was a part of capturing this milestone. I know the future ahead is beautiful for you three & I am so excited to watch it all unfold!

11/14/2024

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11/13/2024

Our fave chiropractor is open in his new location 🎊 He truly is so knowledgable. Derrick, the kids, and I all see him & highly recommend him if you're looking for someone to help you heal or manage pain. Feel free to share or tag a friend!!

11/12/2024

What a fun family! I adore full family sessions - cousins, siblings, grandparents. This is just a glimpse of what we captured. Family is truly everything!

11/12/2024

Which do you think is my dress for family Christmas pictures? 🎄😍

I am BEYOND excited to be a new partner with Baltic Born, just in time for the holidays!! BB has been a go to of mine for staple pieces in my client closet, while also referring tons of client to them. These 3 are being added to my client closet - size medium with stretch otherwise TTS. Im a sucker for a ruched top, the fit is always perfection even with subtle body changes.🎄 Ready to use and wear right away. You just have to request them ahead of your session. They are not maternity but sooo cute with a bump! If you have a fave Baltic born dress I would love to see it in the comments. 😍

My friends all get 15% off & you get to help support my small biz in the process 🫶 I'll leave details in the comments!

11/11/2024

The definition of golden hour glow 🍂🍁🌞

I love sessions like this - easy, playful, and full of happiness. Playing is the best way to make sure sessions make real memories too! It was hard to let the session end when it was so easy

11/10/2024

Such an amazing and busy day!! More minis available next Sunday - I'll leave the link below. I also am {trying} to shoot every day needed before I finish up on Sunday and pack up my studio that week! ✨️🎄 onto exciting things!! DM me any booking questions. The set would be super cute for maternity or newborn- I could even do it as a mini! ❤️

11/10/2024

The COZIEST fall maternity fits - which is your fave? ✨️🍂🍁

We made it to 18 weeks and I can feel her moving. 🥹 I feel sooo much better this trimester too! has me living in these looks. Both dresses are so soft & have the perfect balance of stretch/hold. I love the beige wrap dress - it can be adjusted for different coverage & I love that.
I'm 5'10" so finding things with the perfect length is hard, but they have it down! Both dresses style for fall with ankle booties or knee highs. The sweater is true to size & I'm a sucker for scalloped hems. I've styled it with leggings, denim, or layered with a black jacket.

So grateful for pieces that make me comfortable and confident while keeping up with our 4 other kiddos!

11/09/2024

✨️ The holiday joy is spreading 🎄This fam makes everything joy filled & fun!

I have a few last minute openings available for minis tomorrow and Sunday the 17th! If you already booked with me for tomorrow be sure to check your messages or texts for details. I will leave the booking link in the comments. Also there are one or two more gorgeous fall sneak peaks & album deliveries to complete! Such a gorgeous holiday transition!

11/07/2024

Beautiful, warm, sweet family!

I don't think we could have had more perfect fall weather for smiling , throwing leaves, and twirling. This gorgeous mama styled everyone perfectly & I just love to see how happy they are.