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Being Inspired

Posted on December 16, 2009

It’s a cold and cloudy day, and I absolutely love it. Days like this were made for Christmas shopping, reading, snuggling, and watching movies. This morning I was out and about running errands and whatnot, when the bookstore just drew me in. Now, there are two things in a bookstore that I find almost completely irresistible — magazines and journals. Not sure what it is about periodicals that has a hold on me but I just LOVE magazines. Fashion, cooking, home decor, wedding, photography, outdoors… it matters little what the subject matter is, I could read them all day. Journals have always been a weakness of mine. There’s something about the blank canvas, a clean slate… the possibilities. It gets me excited.

Needless to say, I left with a pile of magazines and a new journal. I’m feeling inspired.

What inspires you?

Also, I should’ve posted this ages ago, but congratulations to Natalie, who won a Starbucks gift card in the Thankfulness Challenge a couple weeks ago. She is constantly inspiring me. Thanks, Natalie!

Being Thankful (and a CHALLENGE!)

Posted on November 18, 2009

Of all the “attitudes” we can acquire, surely the attitude of gratitude is the most important and by far the most life-changing.
–Zig Ziglar (Zig Ziglar’s Little Book of Big Quotes)

In honor of the wonderful Thanksgiving holiday that is before us, and in an effort to become more thankful myself, I have issued myself a challenge. I will spend the next 7 days being very deliberately grateful. I am so blessed, but I don’t always take the time to realize it and to really soak it in. So for the next week, I will be keeping a camera handy (even if it’s only the camera on my phone) and documenting all things that I am thankful for — big and small.

I thought it’d be fun if we did this one together, so I issue the same challenge to you. Between now and Thanksgiving, live gratefully and make a visual journal of all the great things in your life. Have fun, be creative, but most of all take the time to breathe it all in. On Thanksgiving day, post your images (on your blog, collage, a slideshow, in a Photobucket album… wherever) and share the link with us so we can all see them (I’ll do the same). Then, on Saturday, one lucky winner will be chosen and will win a $10 Starbucks card! I can’t wait to see what you all come up with!

And, because every post is better with a picture, here is a pic of my kiddos making pomanders on our recent trip to Love Creek Orchards.

New Baby Announcements!

Posted on August 14, 2009

We’ve got new baby announcements rolling out! Here’s a preview of one of the designs. These designs can also be changed up a bit to become Christmas Cards, Save the Date Cards, or anything else! Stay tuned for more designs!

Blog Love: Snippet & Ink

Posted on January 16, 2009

Here’s another cool blog for all of my brides out there! Snippet & Ink: Daily Wedding Inspiration

Here is a small sampling of the awesome daily inspiration boards Kathryn puts together…

Enjoy!

Blog Love: Southern Weddings

Posted on December 2, 2008

I am addicted to blogs. I could sit in front of my computer nearly all day going from blog to blog. It’s a problem I have. There are just so many great blogs out there, though, packed with all sorts of inspiration, information, ideas, and resources I can’t help myself! So I thought I’d make a point to, once in a while, share one of my favorite blogs with you!

This blog is from the editors of Southern Weddings magazine and is full of ideas and inspiration for all you brides out there. Enjoy!

Heather & Chris – Holiday Cards

Posted on November 30, 2008

I just wanted to take a second to show you the Christmas cards we put together for Heather & Chris. We took the design from one of our holiday card sets and made a few adaptations to it and I think it came out really nice! More to come!

The Holidays!

Posted on November 13, 2008

This is the first year we’ve offered press printed holiday cards and I’m so excited! In the past, photo cards have been printed on photo paper and, more often than not, were kinda cheesy. Now there is an awesome alternative! There are several different sizes and paper types available, ranging from $2-4 each, so order yours soon!

Here are some of the designs that you can choose from, and I’m working on putting together some other simpler, modern designs too! The designs below are for 5×5 or 5×7 flat cards, but they can be modified and we can create an inside design too if you are wanting folded cards. Let me know if you’ve got questions!

Ideas & Inspiration: Kelly

Posted on October 9, 2008

There are so many things that you can do with photos (especially these days), and I just love seeing what things clients do with their portraits! I was in awe when Kelly sent me this adorable invitation she put together using one of the portraits from our recent session. Kelly will be receiving a $25 Powerhouse Studios credit for sharing her wonderful creation! I want to invite the rest of you to send photos of how you used or displayed your Powerhouse Studios portraits, and you will also receive a $25 credit if we publish your submission. Email breanna [at] ph-studios dot com to share!

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