{Frames...}

Not just for photos....

I like this idea to make wall/any-kind-of-other-artwork-display/decoration....using patterned paper or fabrics + pretty/colorful frames.

{Inspiration}

{Great Read}

"It turns out there was an ancient French custom of putting a scorched piece of bread in the bottom of wineglasses - back when wine still needed to be decanted because of all the heavy sediments. The toast would absorb all that residue. It would absorb what was misplaced so you could enjoy what it was you were meant to enoy. The French called this process 'toasted.' That was where the word came from."

{GoTeam!}

{Reflect}

I used to read this quote all the time, think about it, but never make any change. Now that change has happened, I stumbled upon it randomly and thought I would share. Most people have already read it, but its a good reminder for all:

Life is too short to wake up in the morning with regrets,
So love the people who treat you right,
Forget about about the ones who don't,
And remember that everything to happen for a reason.
If you get a chance,
Take it.
If it changes your life,
Let it.
Nobody said it would be easy,
They just promised it would be worth it.

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{MoreDecor}

More ideas I would love some day for our home:

Not sure if I like the idea collage or the chalkboard look better in the kitchen:

I love love this mirror! Hopefully I can find one similar to Pottery Barns, without the $700 price tag:

And then, of course these are classic. I would put photos on them:

{WishList}

I can't believe how quickly the Christmas season is approaching. In two months, the Holiday Madness will be over! I was at Kohl's today picking up some clothes for student teaching (I start Monday!) and I hopped on over to the home decor section ... and found some gems I would like for Christmas! (I'm broke, darn it!).

Now that Halloween is over, I'm all for moving on to winter! (Just the decor, lol, not the actual snow + cold part)!

First we have this snowflake candle holder, its actually pretty large, even though it looks small here. I'd say its about a foot tall:

The display at the store looked sooo nice. In the picture above, it looks a little chinsey and cheap, but it looked really good in-store. That one had a candle kind of like this inside, instead it was white. It had that shimmery snow look to it and was kinda mottled like this:

Then there were these cute little candle holders to match:

Then we have the silver snowflakes, again a little candle holder:

And I suppose these would match the little silver snowflakes, but they're cool all on their own too, for year round:

{Scrappies}

Some new pages for {Scrapbook.com}and {Scrapjazz.com} using:

-Glitz Design Rhapsody papers
-American Crafts Thickers:



-Scenic Route paper & chipboard circle
-Heidi Swapp letters & flower:



-More Glitz Design Rhapsody
-American Crafts Thickers

My Wedding Dress

Sorry for the bad image quality - but here it is!
It's strapless, the strings on there are just the hanger holders.
And obviously, its not blue at the bottom, thats just the shadow, lol.
I dont know if you can tell, but on, it has the same rouched/gathered look to it.

Simple, elegant.

Oh, and bonus - it fits *perfectly* - not one teeny tiny alteration has to be made!

Added for Jen to see....

MyUpcomingSummer

My 2009 Summer is going to be a bit crazy! But amazingly awesome!

Here is a little summary of events:
(in addition to client weddings almost every of the other weekends!)

May - graduate college!
Beginning of June - finish up student teaching.
July 18, 2009 - I am getting married!!!
July 21-28 - Playa del Carmen, Mexico, baby! Honeymoon! (Our plans of getting married in Mexico have changed...darn!)
August 4-6ish - Las Vegas, baby! (With Michele & Kurt, if I can make it! TRYING!)
August 28-30 - Boston, baby! (To photograph Michele's sister's wedding!)
End of August - Start my full time teaching job! (If I am blessed enough to get a job over the summer! Scary!)

{ Park-arazzi }

The story of a 16-month-old cutie at the park.
The park is a GREAT place to...

-Hang out with Auntie K-

-Enjoy the sunshine-

-Take a little swiiiiing-

-Eat some Oreos-

-PerFect crawling skills in the tunnel-

-Make Friends-

-Understand the effects of the slide, LOL-

(I picture her thinking: "Ok, now what just happened!?")

{ Sent by Michele }

1. What time did you get up this morning? 7 am
2. Diamonds or pearls? Diamonds

3. What was the last film you saw at the cinema? Not sure...hardly ever go, has been over a year. Hitman, I think?
4. What is your favorite TV show? One Tree Hill

5. What do you usually have for breakfast? COFFEE, usually thats it
6. What is your middle name? Marie
7. What food do you dislike? Salmon
8. What is your favorite CD at the moment? New Sugarland CD
9. What time is it right now? 6:19 pm
10. Favorite sandwich? Tuna with lettuce, red onion, pickles, yellow mustard
11. What characteristic do you dislike in people? Big Ego
12. Favorite item of clothing? Any of my black shirts
13. If you could go anywhere in the world on vacation, where would you go? Greece
14. Where would you retire to? I love the beach, but I would probably be happy where I am now, because people I know are here.
15. What was your most recent memorable birthday? 21st I guess
18. When is your birthday? April 16
19. Morning person or a night person? Usually morning
20. Pets? 1 dog Lexie, 1 cat Oreo, and 1 new bird that doesnt have a name yet.
21. Exciting news? Hmm...well new news is I found out I will be student teaching somewhere between grades 1-3 in the Spring.
22. What did you want to be when you were little? Teacher
23. How are you today? I am good....stressed out bc of school, but good.
24. What is your favorite flower? Hibiscus
25. What is a day on the calendar you are looking forward to? The date of graduation.
26. What are you listening to right now? Nothing!
27. What was the last thing you ate? M&Ms
28. Do you wish on stars? Nope
29. If you were a crayon, what color would you be? Hot blue!
30. How is the weather right now? Rainy and chilly
31. Last person you spoke to on the phone? Alanna!
32. Favorite soft drink? Diet Coke
33. Favorite restaurant? Dos Gringos or China Palace
34. Hair color? Dark brown
35. What was your favorite toy as a child? Polly Pockets
37. Chocolate or Vanilla? Chocolate, for sure
38. Coffee or tea? Coffee, for sure
40. When was the last time you cried? You know, I'm really not sure.
41.What is under your bed? Not one single thing!
42. What did you do last night? Class
43. What are you afraid of? Change
44. Salty or sweet? Salty
45. How many keys on your key ring? 4
46. How many years at your current job? What job!?

{ Wishlist }

Someday...
Just dreaming for now!

-Canon 5D-

-Canon 100 mm f/2.8 macro-

-Canon 24-70 f/2.8L-

-Canon 50 mm f/1.2L-

-Shoot Sac Cover -

-And a New Website!-

That's all! ;-)

{ Past Weekend }

This past weekend I celebrated two of my friends birthdays; we went to dinner and then watched the Sex & the City movie. Good movie, though Carrie was a bit over dramatic, per usual! ;-)

Here's our little group:

Can't resist pictures with the snugglebug:

On the agenda this upcoming weekend:

Friday-Photoshoot with Jaelynn

Saturday-Client Wedding

Sunday-Client Senior Portraits

...notice the trend?