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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!   

Tag Archives: party

southern california children’s photographer: i {shoot} kids

lol!  I always have to laugh when I’m talking about shooting my kids, or other people’s.  It just sounds so funny!!  I have been agonizing over this decision for quite some time now and I have just decided that right now, this is the best decision for our family.  As many of you know, I am...

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Hostess with the Mostess: Baby Shower Idea Bb is for Boy

One of my cute friends is having a baby NEXT week!!!  We had to get together to celebrate the arrival of this sweet little boy into  house full of all things girly!  You know me, when somebody says party my brain goes into overdrive!!   When planning a party I always think about a theme...

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Make This: Cute Crafty Ideas for Easter

  Andy has Friday off for his birthday (at least that’s what he thinks…actually it’s for Good Friday, but when you’re 7 it’s more fun to think it’s for your birthday! ) so I’ve been trying to come up with some fun Easter ideas todo that day.  Here are a few of my favorites so...

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Hostess with the Mostess: Kids Party Ideas

This little shindig is LONG overdue for some blog love.  I can’t believe I never shared it!  No fear though…it’s perfect timing since it’s pallette is great for spring.  You all know I’ve got a weakness for lime green and pink so this was definitely a favorite.  I think these last several years of attending...

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Make This: How to Make Adorable Matchbox Valentines

I have been saving this one for you for almost a year!!  I ran across it last year just after valentines and saved these pictures to share this year just in time for valentines.  They are seriously SO cute and easy.  I am headed to albertsons today to grab some matchboxes (about $1.50 for 10...

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make this: valentine treat cones

I’ve been seeing different versions of these popping up all over the place for halloween, wedding favors, etc. so I thought I would make up a quick valentines version and tutorial for you. They are super fun looking and easy to make. Your kids would LOVE to help, and who wouldn’t love finding one of...

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Hostess with the Mostess…Orange Bowl/Fresh Winter Party Idea

ok, I CAN post some pictures…   I was surfing the web ths morning and found a little party idea that I put together last year featured on one of my all time favorite blogs hostess with the mostess as a fun idea for a  winter party!!  I am SO excited!!  What great start to 2010!!! I...

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Let’s Party: Fun Thanksgiving Craft and Food Ideas and a winner

It’s getting closer!   I found these fun ideas for the kids.  I don’t know about yours, but mine have a WEEK off at Thanksgiving, so I need some activities to keep them busy! I LOVE the tee pees.  How cute would that be at each place setting on the kids table??  Ice Cream cones...

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Let’s Party: Meet Paper and Cake and a FREE DOWNLOAD!!!

If you are like me you are starting to think about Thanksgiving dinner and what to do.  I found this little freebie that I thought might make all of your lives easier of you’re in that same boat.  Paper and Cake is a fun site with loads of printable party supplies.   To give you an...

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Buy This: Scrumptulicious Cookies

Any day that one of these arrives in the mail you know it’s going to be a good day: And then when you open it and find this… You know it’s going to be a GREAT day!! I contacted Scrumptulicious a few weeks ago about taking part in the “buy this” series once I read her...

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