Outdoor Painting Photo Session by Photography Studio 37

 "Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up." ~Picasso

That quote was the inspiration behind our outdoor painting themed photo session with the amazing Ellie + Charlene of Photography Studio 37.  My daughter LOVES to paint - but I don't let her do it as often as she would probably like because of the mess. She had the best time at this session and Ellie captured the most beautiful photos that I will cherish forever. Cami wanted to have a "paint fight" so I let her paint my arm at the end. Thank goodness for washable paint + wet wipes. Haha.  

New Baptism Invitations

New Boy + Girl Baptism Invitations are available to purchase in my etsy shop!

What do you think? I love the traditional and classic look to these invitations. I think it would also be cute to use the word "Blessed" for the top instead. XO, m

Blue + White Baby Boy Shower

It's a BOY! My mother-in-law and I threw this baby blue + white Baby Shower for her niece/my cousin. My mother-in-law picked the colors, and did 95% of the planning and did such a great job. I'm in love with the baby rattle she made using fake flowers and pins. SO cute. We set it on top of the diaper cake I made for a fun centerpiece. She also spray painted twigs that she stuck in the white vases and added some paper birds for a fun and elegant touch. She also decorated using tissue fans and poms from Polka Dot Market. I made the "It's a Boy" banner that hung from the sweets table.

The sweets table consisted of cupcakes from Sweet Dreams, cookies made by my talented friend, Ann, cake pops from Lillycakes and chocolate covered pretzels that my mother-in-law made.

Cami's Sweet Birthday Vendor GIVEAWAY!

I am SO excited about this FANTASTIC giveaway featuring some of the AMAZING vendors I used for my daughter's recent Disney Princess inspired Birthday Party! {In case you missed it, check out the post here}. ONE lucky winner will win the 11 prizes listed below. How awesome! You could throw one heck of a party with these winnings!!

Cami's Disney Princess 4th Birthday Party

Our little princess is FOUR! Can't even believe I'm saying that. Makes me so sad how fast she has grown up but we are SO proud of the little gal she has become. Cami wanted a Disney Princess party -- "All of them mom, not just Cinderella!" OK, you got it! :) Cinderella is her favorite movie though, a close second would be Aladdin. All of the beautiful photos were taken by Ellie of Photography Studio 37.

Happy 4th Birthday Cami!

Happy, Happy, Birthday to you, to you, to you! (If you watch Sprout, you know what I'm talking about) HAPPY 4th BIRTHDAY CAMRYN JOLEE! I can't believe our sweet, funny, beautiful and smart little girl is already FOUR. We are so excited to celebrate with you at your party today and so incredibly blessed to call you ours. I thank God every single day for you.  

 

{All above photos taken by Ellie of Photography Studio 37}

Happy Birthday Miss Cami!! We love you SO much. XOXO

Photography Studio 37 GIVEAWAY

Today I'm super excited to share with you this week's giveaway for a FREE IN-STUDIO PHOTOGRAPHY MINI SESSION with Photography Studio 37. So exciting! Their Studio, located in Sandwich, Illinois, consists of three very talented photographers - Ellie, Charlene and Richelle. They are all so great - kind, easy-going and their talented amazes me. Ellie has been taking pictures of my daughter since she was born and every time I get the photos back, I'm BLOWN away.

I'm often told I get her pictures taken too often, but I honestly don't think there is anything better than a picture. The beautiful shot that represents your child at that particular time. Time goes by so fast and sometimes you don't even realize how much they have changed until you look back on them. Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity for a session you and your children will cherish forever.

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{Please note their studio is located in Sandwich, Illinois so please only enter if you are local to them and can claim the prize. Must use by October 1st.}

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Wedding Table Numbers With Photos

 Brides are getting clever when it comes to displaying table numbers for their wedding. One of my favorite ways is to incorporate your engagement photos. That's what I did for my sister's wedding a few years ago. It's a great way for your guests to check out your engagement photos that they probably didn't already see and also looks great with your decor.

  My sisters outfit even coordinated with their pink + black wedding theme so they looked even better! All of their beautiful engagement photos were taken by Ellie of Photography Studio 37.

What do you think? You can purchase these table numbers in my etsy shop right here. XOXO, m