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Thanks for stopping by!

I love to celebrate beautiful things!   My interests include anything crafty, colorful and fun!  I love to travel, cook, craft, design, create, entertain, decorate, sew..and the list goes on.  Stunning images inspire me and I hope I can share a few things here that will inspire you too!

I have always loved photographs.  My grandma has always taken a million pictures and it inspired me from a young age.  With my first 110 camera I captured fun memories of family vacations and everyday activities.  Since having kids my focus has turned to the art of the portrait.  In my eyes the "perfect" portrait doesn't mean a creaseless shirt and stiff poses, but instead a twinkle in the eye and a glimpse into the soul. 

My specialty is children.  I love to capture them in their natural element.  I want to capture who your child is at this moment.  The little noses, funny smiles and dirt covered faces that make them the person that they are right now. 

My approach is VERY relaxed...very "photo journalistic."  I'm not a girl that likes to pose.  My idea of a perfect shoot is to meet you somewhere fun and let your kids play and be themselves while I fade into the background.  I believe it's those moments that you truly want to remember.   Anyone can take a picture.  I want to capture a moment and tell a story.  

I'd LOVE to come play with your little ones.  Think of a place where they are happiest.  Disneyland? Chuck E Cheese?  Krispy Kreme?  Think outside the box.  Let's get together and let them explore, get dirty and have some fun!  Those WILL be your cherished memories!   

Eye Candy Design: Sugar and Spice

Wednesday, September 30, 2009 Posted in Design, Everyday Life, Eye Candy, Make This, My Portfolio, The Details, Tips and Techniques

We are fortunate to have some VERY good friends in vegas.  You know, the kind that feel like family.  SO, needless to say, no matter how crazy things got with IU this weekend a trip to vegas is never complete without a visit.  Especially since they have added to their brood since the last time we saw them.  This sweet family has been waiting a long time for some sugar and spice in their house.  It’s been full of snips and snails and puppy dog tails for a long time.  Mom definitely needed a little princess in her life. ;)  She had dad wrapped around her little finger before she ever even made her debut.  I think that’s probably how mom was able to talk him into this….

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Does it get any more girly than this???  I about died when I walked in.  SO cute.  Every little detail was thought of…

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The thing I MOST love about this darling nursery is that ANYONE can do it!  One thing that has always amazed me about Skye is her amazing ability to turn garage sale treasures into beauties like these.  I remember years ago in college hearing the term “garage sale-ing” john and I both thought it was hillarious and we consider Skye to be the one who coined the term and made it a verb. ;)   Seriouly though, you too can find these treasures and make them look amazing and it won;t even cost you a fortune.  She found the furniture and distressed it to her liking, painted vintage frames and added fabric and bling, her mom made the bedding and check out this fun and inexpensive trick to add some drama to the bed…

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simply take a frame and some super soft sheer nylon fabric and you have major drama! :)

My favorite part of the whole room though, was the lamp.  You all know about my affinity for old books and paper, well this took it to a new level.  Feast your eyes on this!

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Again, an old lamp that she painted, drilled some holes in to add the crystals and then the shade…THE SHADE.  YUM!  There are SO many possibilities with this!!  I LOVE it.  This beautiful idea was the genius of an artistic  friend of Skye’s, Miss Kim Johnson.  It’s my understanding that if you live in the Las Vegas area you too can have her work some magic on your place. 

I wish you could all see this in person.  It is truly inspiring and makes you want to come home and find something fun to do to your own place!

Hope you’re feeling inspired!!  Thanks Skye for sharing your home with us!! :)

Have a great day!
-t

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October 1, 2009 - 1:34 pm Bianca - Tammy, This nursery is amazing . . . makes me want to have a baby just to have the nursery (so not going to happen)!!!! I love, love, LOVE IT!!! It is so very special! Your pictures are so sweet, you've captured the love put into all the details! ;)

October 2, 2009 - 11:35 am kara-noel - Oh my gosh!!!!?!?!! Can I move it?

October 21, 2009 - 9:02 pm Rachel - This is making me realize my house needs a little pizazz!

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