I met the lovely Corey Grayhorse right before the holidays, and the irony here is that we met while she was photographing me for a catalog campaign. As soon as Corey entered the room I fell hard for her personal style. She is fierce! Needless to say it was only a moment later that she got a call to be featured as a Modern Mom here on MoPa. Her home has a wonderful, creative energy, and her daughter Cailee is a total charmer.

Meet Corey and Cailee. 

What does a typical day in the life consist of? 
It starts with getting Cailee out the door for school, lots of coffee, and a little local news. Then the rest of my day is always a little different from the next but you’re definitely sure to find me  planted in front of my computer editing photos, out on location for a photo shoot, or running some errands.

Aside of work and being a mom, what are some of the other things you’re passionate about? 
I’m passionate art, photography, and collecting quirky antiques.

What is your favorite mom moment so far? 
One day when Cailee and I were driving home from the market she pulled out her journal and read me what she wrote that day. It totally just blew me away. I sobbed. Her inner thoughts and beliefs just brought this ‘AHA’ moment in motherhood. I couldn’t believe that this child was a part of me. I was so impressed with her kindness & knowledge and it just reminded me how truly special of a person she is.

Happy, fun, and unconventional.

How would you describe your personal style? 
I don’t feel like I really conform to any one style in particular. I’m really in to 2-piece pant suits, bold prints, every color in the Pantone Book, bows, gold chains, bamboo hoops, and every gaudy vintage fashion gems.

Being cozy on the couch and watching a movie together.

Favorite meal during a busy work week? 
Mexican is pretty much a staple food here in the house. I’m always making tacos, enchiladas, fresh salsa, rice, and beans.

Well it helps that I’m a freelance photographer so I set my own schedule –  but life is always a balancing act.

I’ve been listening to a ton of music recorded by friends that are musicians, but usually I have Reggae on blast while working from home or driving in the car. It keeps me calm and irie.

5 bright shades of lipstick, about a thousand receipts for lord knows what, and a doll head from a photo shoot.

On Date Night, we’d find you where?
Date night!? Doesn’t happen often, but if it were up to Eric we would be in Knightsville at his favorite Italian restaurant Cafe Itri. He takes me there from time to time.

{Corey’s Must Haves}
Skin: Dr. Bronners Peppermint Soap
Beauty: Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer and Makeup Forever Lipsticks
Hair: Pantene for Shampoo & Conditioning and Orbe for Styling
Scent: Marc Jacobs Grass
Gadget: Nikon D300
Local love: California Taco Shop, RISD Museum, Local Beaches