fourteen days of love: day 01

what a perfect time to jump back on the blogging bandwagon. it's time for 14 days of love 2012!

usually i share products or party ideas that i'm loving at this time of the year. my life completely changed at the very end of december, though, and i haven't gotten to share with you. allow me to introduce to you mr. parker edge wayne, my new (first and only) nephew. this little guy made me an auntie for the very first time, and i just absolutely adore him.

i know i'm biased, but isn't he perfect? i think he should be a model. ;o) he is a month and five days old today and already has captured the hearts of everyone who's met him. i don't have children of my own, and i've always been conscientious of just how quickly time is passing ... now parker is further proof. i can't believe how much he has changed and grown just in one month. i have a feeling every month will feel like this for the rest of my life.

in addition to this cute little guy, i'm loving photographer kim smith of ck fine portraits who managed to capture parker in all his newborn cuteness. you can also see some of her work on facebook.

let me know what you are loving right now!

Independence Day Inspiration.

Jenny Collier does it again. I'm telling you, this girl knows how to throw a party. It's been a while since I've shared Jenny's {gorgeous} photography with you, and while I know the 4th has come and passed, I just could let the month go by without sharing a few of the fabulous details of Jen's Fourth of July extravaganza.
I love that Jenny has a banner for every occasion. {Did you see the precious printables she and the kiddos made up for Father's Day? Her creativity makes me heart go pitter-patter}.

There are so many fabulous elements to Jen's holiday decor, but I think this little side table here, might be my absolutely favorite. God bless America! The light just dances off the apothecary jars and the stars and stripes couldn't be more beautiful. This picture just screams summer to me.

Everyone can always use a little subway art around the house.


A few more apothecary jars {I love using apothecary jars for decor -- do you dig it as well?} - this time they're displaying fireworks and glow sticks. Such a cute idea.


I am love, love, loving the straw flags we've seen lately -- how appropriate that these straws have their own little stars & stripes waving proudly.

Oh snap! Don't forget to grab a favor on your way out.

Isn't it incredible what a little fabric and some ribbon can do for a display? {I should also mention that not only is Jenny an incredible mom to a two year old and a one year old, an entrepreneur with her husband, a photographer extraordinaire, a part of the dynamic duo reponsible for mamarazzi workshops, and a party planning phenomenon, she also painted, yes, I said painted, that gor-or-or-geous wall you see behind this table -- using a stencil she made herself! Martha Stewart, look out!}

I hope you enjoyed your Fourth of July holiday with a fun, festive event, too. Travis and I found ourselves driving to Tulsa from Edmond on the night of the fourth and couldn't have timed our drive better. The skies were lit from Sand Springs to Broken Arrow with professional displays and backyard shows. I think it was one of my favorite displays -- I wish I could have captured a few pictures to share with you.

not a day less will do.

did you get a chance to see ruffled's blog yesterday? they were featuring the sweet wedding of two teachers. there was a rustic vibe to their event as well {in keeping with the other inspiration i've posted lately}. there were some beautiful pictures by ryan ray {including the one below} and i mean be-au-ti-ful!


the reason i picked this particular picture is because the phrase just really stuck out to me -- our forevers go together. it sounds like something i would say, but i don't remember ever having heard it.

be sure to check out truly beautiful portraits from the day!

brides of oklahoma: inspiration.

oh. my. goodness.

this photo by lindsey brooks is.to.die.for! i was checking out the brides of oklahoma when this gorgeous photo popped up. i mean gorgeous. i've been on a kick lately regarding outdoor weddings or weddings in barns, and this little number made my heart stop. and doesn't lindsay do an absolutely fabulous job capturing this special moment? you should really check out her website. there's even more to love there.

did you use a barn for your wedding or reception venue? have you been to one? i would love for you to share photos and ideas.

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. =)

project 365: january 02, 2011.

i have never before attempted project 365. i follow several blogs who participate in the project, however, and decided to give it a shot {no pun intended} this year. i may not always share here, but i love this picture of mr. conor {even if his eyes are closing}.

conor's first portrait in 2011.

trial and error.

remember the save the dates i posted yesterday? i thought i would share a few of the other designs we came up with to present to the client before they made their final selection. i love the one they ended up choosing, but i really enjoy the second postcard below, too.

oh by golly.

custom photo card design is so much fun when you have such a picture-perfect couple. i loved working on these designs.

give thanks.

i love these cute cards we created as teacher's gifts for thanksgiving. these boys are always so thoughtful and so good to their teachers. i love working with their momma on new ideas.

tomorrow i'll show you the cute stocking stuffers we've whipped up for these guys.

mamarazzi of tulsa.

you know all those gorgeous pictures i'm always posting by jenny collier photography? well you can now learn tips and tricks for making your own photos fabulous. jenny has teamed up with photographer ashley thompson to create mamarazzi of tulsa, a workshop for mamas {and other family members} who want to take better pictures of their kiddos, families, etc.
they will be hosting their third workshop this month. it may be too late to enroll in this month's workshop, but be sure to sign up for their mailing list so you'll be the first to know when their next workshop is.

mila's daydreams.

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oh.my.goodness! have you seen mila's daydreams? a definite must-see; it's an entire blog dedicated to the "day dreams" of mila. while mila naps during the day, her mommy quickly creates a scene around her and snaps a photo {like the one featured above: let's play beauty salon}. i love this idea.

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.