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Thankful for Home Tour, Day 3
Another fabulous day of Thanksgiving spirit and decor! Day 3 is now underway with even more awesomeness!!Be sure to click the photos above to see yesterdays posts.Wednesday:Thistlewood FarmEclectically...
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Two Lovely Loaves
Lemon-Blueberry and Orange-CranberryBoth are delightfully moist, just the right sweet and tart,and can be baked at the same temp and time!Orange-Cranberry Bread (2 loaves):Batter: 4 cups all purpose...
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Thankful at Home Tour, day 5
We are on our final day of the tour!It has been full of stories of gratitude, love, and traditions.I am so impressed by all of these ladies and the many talentsthat they all have and willingly share.Go...
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Christmas Card Season!!!
Have you thought about Christmas Cards yet?I did my first client session of the season last night. Have you thought about capturing your own at home?We have a couple tutorials that can help you with...
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Wonderful {free print}
Getting into the holiday mood and reflecting on what the season really is all about. I get so caught up in the planning, cooking, cleaning, and travelingthat I tend to not focus and really think about...
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MIA- I can explain!
Due to the holidays, portrait clients, illness, and a 2 year old with a concussion.I have had to put the blog on the back burner.But fear not friends!!!!I will be back to posting this next week. Lots...
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Winnie is 3!
My baby turned three today!We attempted photos up the canyon, but it was just too windy!We will have to try again later, but did manage a few. Éowyn Aislynn So hard to grasp she is the last...
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Thanksgiving 2013
Thanksgiving.I barely survived it.Ok, so that is a little dramatic.But really, it was really, really exhausting. Really.Remember how last year I took it easy? Simple?Dang me and my ambitious ways!This...
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Stepping Back and Only Guiding
For baking this year's Thanksgiving...I took a step back.I let my sisters, my daughter, and my niece handle the pie baking.No, not because I'm lazy or just wanted photos.Ok, a little for photos.Mainly,...
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MIA-Slightly explained.
I became buried under all the editing and shooting forCLIENT CHRISTMAS CARDS 2013.Slowly digging my way out!Then it is on to doing our own Christmas photos.....
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Fill the Air with YUM {Stovetop Scents}
If you have made our Lovely Loaves before, you know you are left with a pile of orange or lemon peels.DO NOT THROW THEM OUT.Ok, you can but you could also make your home smell yummy. Throw them in a...
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New Birth
As we are preparing for our holiday travels, I am trying very hard to focus on the season.The greatest gift ever given began with a birth.I was blessed to go to CA last weekend to photograph a long...
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A Birth Story
I was so excited that my friend Sierra agreed to have me record her birth last week.Originally.....We had expected a VBAC and I would be in the room for everything.Baby had other plans and a scheduled...
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Modeling Munchkins
I had my youngest two girls and a neighbor girl help me out with a recent shoot.They were so excited when they saw the product:Fairy Tale Aprons!The designer draws inspiration from class fairy tale...
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Party with Michaels and Hometalk.com!
I AM SO EXCITED!First off:We have a new contributor! My good friend Kymee will be assisting in projectsand events with me, so awesome to have help!Secondly:I was asked by Hometalk.com and Michael's...
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Michaels Craft and Hometalk.com Link Party!
Our big Pinterest party is THIS SUNDAY!!!Learn more about the event here. So to help get you motivated to join us, here are projects from all the participating bloggersacross the country!My own projects:
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A Very Much Needed Long Break.
After some time out I am ready to get back to the blog!I had a very rough two months with getting braces, traveling, sick kids, yada yada.And have even more traveling to do.With the warmer weather...
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It's Official!
I HAVE JOINED ETSY.It was really just a matter of time...... My illustrations are now available to purchase as prints!Check it out: Sweet Afton Studios
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The Octopus Wall
My son's room started with this ship:And yes. That is an Angry Bird and Army Man on deck.Raedin really wanted an ocean room.But what Raedin really really wanted was an octopus on his wall.Yup.A 15 foot...
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New Studio/Office!
One of the projects keeping me so busy and away from blogging is the new studio!We completely emptied out our "loft" and transformed it into an office/studio space.It is almost complete and then I will...
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Life is IN MY WAY!
It seems that every time I have a project planned out,something in life blocks me from completing it.The expense will suddenly be needed elsewhere.Or the materials we need are no longer available.Or...
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My computer crashed awhile ago and I am slowly getting things restored.Ugh.So I will be back to posting soon...hopefully.Every time I say that it takes longer and longer!
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Queen Elizabeth Aprons {Product Review}
Belle (Top Left); Annie (Top Right); Hermoine (Bottom Left); Red Riding Hood (Bottom Right).For easy dress up, quick costumes, and of course in the kitchen.These aprons are AMAZING.I loved being able...
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Ginger Bread Girl
I promise I haven't disappeared completely! I have just had 0 time for blogging this year it seems.Photography and health issues take up all my time!I did just have to share this little shoot though.My...
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Merry and Bright
Be sure to check out our simple tutorial for holiday photos!Flower Crowns: Jens Bowdacious BowsDresses: TargetRedheads: From yours truly! Camera info: Body-Canon 70D, Lens-50mm f/1.4
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