tiptoe-ing through the tulips.

yesterday i was frustrated that i don't take lovely pictures ... and then today, i ran across this little beaut. it's a picture i took in central park. it was early summer and the tulips were in bloom everywhere. everything was so pretty and green and i wanted to spend hours on end people-watching and soaking in the sights.




when i got back to my studio i edited several of the photographs and came up with these wonderful note cards. i may not be the greatest photographer in the world, but every now and then i get lucky. =)

wooster needs a home.

growing up, my family always had a family dog ... a pet who was another member of the family. i never really, truly loved a puppy the way i love my sweet conor, though. since he came into my life, i have a new-found appreciation for these special members of society and the s.p.c.a has become more important to me. it is such a wonderful organization looking out for the well-being of animals. animals who rely on humans and can't always help themselves.

right now, wooster is looking for a home. he is such a sweet guy. can you be his happily ever after?

home is where your boots are.

a friend of mine, ms. kalan chapman, has recently published a novel. kalan and i were friends in high school and i've worked with her on several projects since starting notably noted. kalan loves throwing theme parties and always has the cutest ideas. she has always wanted to publish a book, and now that dream has come true for her. i had the pleasure of reading the manuscript when it was still in draft and thought i would share the finished product with you. it's so important we support other women in their business endeavors.



{below you can read the summary provided by lulu.com}

the misadventures of miss lilly: home is where your boots are is about lilly atkins, small-town girl turned big-city lawyer. she's a southern belle and rhinestone cowgirl, balancing sugar and steel with wit and grit. she traded her hometown for dallas to earn a law degree and an old money fiance, losing herself in the process. while her career flourished, her relationship floundered, and she finds herself the brunt of a bad cliche. so she hauls her bags and her cheated heart back across the border to her hometown; brooks, oklahoma, where the creek is cool and the gossip is hot. having grown up there, lilly has always known brooks is the kind of place where everyone knows whose check is good and whose husband isn't. But when she comes back,
she's smacked with some down-home deceit. lilly is suspicious and intrigued when her "bad-boy turned good" old flame wants to be her first client and the local funeral home director is her second.

the upper crust.

i've been spending a lot of time in edmond this past month. the upper crust is a new restaurant in the okc area. i'm dying to check it out but haven't been able to make it over yet.

they describe themselves as an uptown pizzeria and wine bar specializing in wood-fired, thin crust, new york style pies complimented by a full menu and wine list.

yum!

have you been yet? what was your favorite dish?

tulsa state fair.

tulsa state 2010 fair

don't forget to head out to the tulsa state fair. you can purchase tickets and plan your family visit using the grounds map, all of which can be found online. what's your favorite part of the fair? the local vendors, the food, the petting zoo, the rides?

THS Class Reunion

I thought I would give you a sneak peek at the collateral I'm working on for the Tahlequah High School Class of 2000's 10 Year Reunion. {Trying saying that 5 times fast}.

I have already had such a fun time on this project. When Tracie first contacted me, my heart skipped a beat ... or two ... has it really been 10 years since 2000? Someone press the slow-mo button please.

If you're part of the THS Class of '00, mark your calendars! The date has been set! Your Reunion will be July 23rd-July25th. And I hear you're in for a good time in the 'Quah.

I'm also an alum of THS so this project is near and dear to my heart. It's fun to pull out the old Tiger print and corny phrases we used in high school. I feel like I'm preparing a sign for the big game ... you know the ones you hang all around the school cheering on the team of the season?

Since some of the pieces are tickets for admission, I can't show the project in its entirety at this time. But just you wait. I'll showcase everything again this summer so you can see the whole she-bang.

Did you go to your high school reunion{s}? I've already heard mixed reviews. Some who will go. Some who won't. Others who are on the fence. So tell me all about your experience. I can't wait to hear. =)

For now, I MUST go to bed. Today was a non-stop kind of day {yay!} but now a little rest is in order. Sweet dreams!

TAHLEQUAH TIGERS! {Clap. Clap. Clap-Clap-Clap}

fourteen days of love. day 08.

08. snow!

For today's post, I'm stealing a "screen" out of my personal blog. What can I say? That's how much I love today's "love."

This winter we have seen more snow than we have in many years. There was the wonderful white christmas we had in December. Then a couple of weeks ago we had another beautiful snow, and I was able to capture these first three pictures.

Today, it's snowing again! I couldn't be more thrilled. It's a gorgeous snow, too. The kind with big, fat snowflakes. They're lovely. I took a few pictures today with my iPhone. The first picture below is my favorite. It's certainly not anywhere near what Jenny could do, but beautiful still. In the last three pictures I was trying to capture just how big and fluffy these flakes are ... but I don't think the phone camera did them any justice.

Happy winter!!!

fourteen days of love. day 07.

07. diamonds & denimon saturday, the junior league of tulsa hosted their decadence rocks: diamonds & denim event. i went with a couple of girlfriends, and we had such a good time. it is definitely something i am loving this moment.

the evening was filled with champagne, designer duds, and fabulous jewelry. while this was a huge event for the junior league, i love the idea of a diamonds and denim party for a bachelorette party, rehearsal dinner, or even a fun holiday cocktail party. this idea easily translates to an at-home or small venue event, and believe me, your guests will love it.

Diamonds and Denim

picture courtesy of the Tulsa Junior League website

Can you believe it's almost February? We are already in the last week of January 2010. Time certainly has a way of zooming by.

I'm excited to see February come, though. The Junior League of Tulsa kicks off the month with their Decadence Rocks Diamonds and Denim event. This fabulous live and silent auction will be held at the Summit Club on Friday, February 6. Notably Noted is participating in this year's event and has donated a $350.00 {+ additional incentives} wedding/event paper package. This package is included with another all inclusive Event Planning Package which offers an Event Planner, Baker, local Mansion, and more to help you envision, prepare, and host your next fabulous soiree!

If you've not purchased tickets already, be sure to get yours online or by calling 663.6100.

The Junior League of Tulsa contributes to local Community Programs such as the Children's Hospital at St. Francis Family Resource Library, Community Schools Global Gardens, and the Laura Dester Children's Shelter, to name just a select few. These hardworking women would greatly appreciate your support in their upcoming event.

We can't wait to see you there!

C is for Cookie!

picture found at www.girlscouts.org

COOKIES!!!! Every year around this time I channel the blue furry monster from that beloved childrens' program. Girl Scout Cookie time again.

I would just like to thank Tales of the Trees for informing us that this season is in full swing. {Now I know I may have mentioned her a time or two ... or ten ... in my previous posts, and I promise not to make every single post I have mimic her blog ... but I ask you, could I really let any reader of mine miss out on Girl Scout Cookie Time? See. I knew you would understand}.

If you're not fortunate enough to have someone in your family who sells these beloved cookies, you can search for locals at the Girl Scouts website. Between the Boy Scouts Popcorn and the Girl Scouts Cookies, I don't know how my family and I manage to fit ourselves through the doorway! Be sure to get yours ... and stock up for the year or you'll regret it! {I always do}.