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A place to share the moments that don’t quite fit on a portfolio page. Personal stories, thoughts out loud and the things that inspire my work.

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This is family business

...just like Kanye West said! The "Jessica" in Jessica Raphael Photography is my cousin, so…

July 29, 2026

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Hello 2026

Is it strange to say I actually like January? I love December, of course, but…

January 5, 2026

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The highs, the lows

...and the definite blows! We always talk about how amazing freelance is, and it absolutely…

December 17, 2025

The roots of Ivory Hill

If you know me, you'll know I absolutely love when a brand comes with a…

December 2, 2025

Inside Everything Else Beauty

Some projects feel special before you even begin, and Everything Else Beauty was one of…

September 23, 2025

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Before Millie Raphael Designs

"Raphael" pops up everywhere, in my family, in my businesses over the years, and in…

June 18, 2025

A leap of faith

April 2025. The month I finally stopped talking about taking the leap and actually did…

April 30, 2025

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