A Cowboy Thank You.

Hello, dear readers. I'm so sorry for the long hiatus. It is incredible the millions of directions I find myself pulled. I love sharing with you the latest and greatest projects I'm working on and the showcasing the fabulous designs that you inspire. I promise to do better with the ol' blog because I truly couldn't do what I do without you.

I've recently moved and while working to get my new office set up, I ran across a precious card from one of my clients. Do you remember the happy trails invitation and veterinary graduation announcement I shared earlier this spring? The fun OSU graduate sent me "A Cowboy Thank You." The words touched my heart, and I thought I would share them here with you.

Rhiannon, I don't know if there are words to thank you for everything you did to
make my celebration AMAZING! You were so wonderful working with mom and showing her things she didn't even know she wanted until you brought it together. The party invites were perfect and don't even get me started on the announcements! They were absolutely the classiest, most professional looking, best
announcements, and EXACTLY what I wanted. The candles were fabulous and look
pretty much a thousand times better than the cookie cutter B&BW ones would
have look. So basically, you rock! I am so glad Aunt Kerry knew you, because it
wouldn't have been the same without you. Thanks forever! Sincerely, Kendi, DVM

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Getting to work with incredible clients like Kendi, doing what I love to do so much, really is a dream come true. How did I get so lucky?

Summer Saturday.

Mmmm. There is nothing like waking up on a Saturday morning to sunshine and that "new-home-smell" in the office. My senses are on overload and I'm loving it. Warm sunshine on my skin, the smell of Topeka coffee wafting through the house, puppy kisses on my toes, and season one of Brothers & Sisters on Netflicks. A good morning so far.

I would like to say I'm working on delightful new designs, but instead I have to work on the books. I. hate. accounting. Hate it. It's one of the unpleasantries that comes with running your own business. I look forward to the day that I can hire someone else to do this for me.

Everyone shouldn't be punished, though, so before I go, I would love to share with you a design I recently created for a fun summer birthday.

Captain Jonah is about to celebrate his third birthday, and his mommy contacted me to create a special invitation for this special boy. A pirate party in the park suits this little boy just fine, so I set to work on his very own treasure map invitation.

(Of course I had to take out the important details, which explains the splotchy marks in the invitation).

I love the bright, bold colors often used in little boys' invitations. So full of life and excitement! I have lots of new stories to share with you, but for now, QuickBooks calls and I must answer {unfortunately}.

The sounds of my puppies playing is filling the air, which doesn't make it any easier to get started {but at least I know they'll let me work for a bit.

Happy Fourth of July weekend! Be careful out there while having all the outdoor fun this holiday calls for.

Cheers.

sneak peek: new sheriff in town.

just a little sneak-peek-a-roo at a very fun baby shower i'll be sharing later this week ... i know you can't wait! ;)

i'll leave you drooling over this {fab} cake and return as soon as possible.

hudson's first birthday.

as i was looking back at the past year and considering the things for which i am so thankful, my friend jen collier came to mind. she is such a talented individual, and she and her family bring so much love and light into my life.

i was thinking how quickly the year has passed and just how soon her son's second birthday will be here. i then realized that i never featured his first birthday party.

as always jen did a bang up job for her little one's special first birthday.

picture above copyright jenny collier photography

this "first birthday" set was purchased on etsy. {i've looked for the shop, but can't find the information. i'll add that information as soon as i confirm}. i don't know about you, but i think they are adorable!

jen made all of the fantastic details for the birthday party including the birthday banner, the pennant, the cupcake toppers, the favor stickers, and all other details seen throughout the event.

{the above five photos: copyright imago vita photography}

jen took a few pictures before the party, but wanted to be able to experience her son's birthday with him, so she hired the very talented shannon of imago vita photography.

{images copyright jenny collier photography}

{images copyright jenny collier photography}

{images copyright jenny collier photography}

{image copyright jenny collier photography}

A Gift for All Seasons.

I don't have children at this time, but lately I've gotten so much inspiration from children's rooms, nurseries, storybooks, and blogs. I ran across this idea from Little Birdie Secrets and wanted to share with you.

http://littlebirdiesecrets.blogspot.com/2010/02/key-for-any-occasion.html

Cards for the Kiddos

I love these pint-sized enclosure cards {2 x3 when folded} for the kiddos. As a parent does it seem like you're running from one birthday party to the next some months? Moms and dads like keeping sets of these on-hand, so there's no last minute rushing around to pick up a card for this weekend's multiple parties.

I keep a closet at the house stocked with miscellaneous presents so when a special occasion arises, I already have a suitable selection on hand. I can reach it, grab a gift and enclosure card, and I'm good to go.

Mamarazzi of Tulsa.

If you haven't already attended a Mamarazzi of Tulsa workshop, you should definitely check one out. Two of Tulsa's very talented photographers, Jenny Collier and Ashley Thompson, began Mamarazzi of Tulsa after becoming mothers themselves. Jenny is one of my dear, dear friends and has such a talent for telling a story with her photography. Ashely and Jenny share this passion for capturing the story of their children {and yours} and created Mamarazzi to help other moms learn a few tricks of the trade to better capture their own children's stories.

Find more details about their upcoming workshop and get signed up quickly as space is limited.

If it's too late for you to book your spot, no worries; there will be more workshops to come. Add Mamarazzi of Tulsa to your Google Reader and stay up-to-date on their latest news.

fourteen days of love. day 12.

12. coordinated children's partywear

When my friend Jen's little boy turned one, she had the cutest bib and party hat for the {lil} man of the hour. I believe that presentation is everything and I love for events to coordinate just so. Your little guy or girl will feel like the star in these {precious} pieces.

These particular pieces can be found at goldenshop on etsy.