first birthday invitations

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Oh how I love these…let me count the ways. They represent my beautiful children, they involve the French flag, gold foil is prominent in the design, the font is dreamy, and they were printed on deliciously thick paper. The accomplished team of Curious + Co. Creative has wowed again, taking my basic idea and amping it up to a level of awesomeness. Combined with the beautiful envelope calligraphy of Lindsey Buck (pics to follow), they created quite a first impression and set an elegant tone for the event. We will treasure them always, as they represent such a major milestone for us, and the babies.

 images courtesy of curious + co. creative

baby models

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Speaking of baby fashion…look at my babies! I think this officially qualifies them as models, along with Eli (a seasoned pro), Sawyer (not in these shots), and Elodie (Henry has a little crush on her)! A casual afternoon gathering turned into a photo shoot for my friend Amy, aka Little Hip Squeaks. Her line of modern baby clothing + accessories is bright, bold, and fun. Many thanks to Amy for including Marie + Henry, and if you haven’t done so yet…check out her site!

 photos courtesy of amy richardson // little hip squeaks

 

sneak peek

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The countdown has begun…two weeks until the big day! We are in disbelief that it has arrived so quickly, but ready to share our joy and gather with friends + family. I’m excited to share this sneak peek of our upcoming 1st birthday/bastille day party for Henry + Marie! Curious + Co. Creative designed this logo for the invitation and event, and once again took my vision to another level. I have to admit-I started dreaming up the idea of this féte the day they were born! Event planning is a passion of mine, and I’ve been busy driving myself nuts attending to every detail. Since we have twins and know our family is complete, we decided to go BIG with the party, as we’re only doing it once! I can’t wait to share more!

(my babies…ONE…sniff sniff)

blogshop

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Finally…without further ado…my Blogshop recap! I procrastinated doing this post because I didn’t want to disappoint my teachers (that would be the lovely Bri Emery + Angela Kohler). They are both gorgeous, smart, and generous with their knowledge. Thanks to them, I could make this post snazzier with animated gifs, more layers, etc…but it’s just not my style. I like my images pretty straightforward and unfussy, but I am so thankful to now be able to do that if I so desire. I’m not sure how I made it in the blogosphere these three years without my newly acquired skills. The two day workshop was worth every penny, and in addition to being highly informative, it was FUN!

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Much of the class was spent like this…with laser focus on our laptops, highly concentrated on learning to use photoshop the right way. Each skill was presented in a relatable and simple way, with demonstrations and guides. In addition to Angela + Bri, tutors were on hand to offer in-depth assistance when needed. I took a notebook full of notes, as they shared many industry tips + tricks, as well as ample advice geared towards bloggers! The networking aspect of the class is awesome, and in addition to a few familiar faces/friends, I met many more talented ladies, from philly and beyond.

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The setting for our class was the Paper Box Studios building in the Northern Liberties neighborhood. So much local talent participated, including Magpie Vintage Rentals who provided the chic furniture, and Sullivan Owen, who made all the floral arrangements. This stunning floral backdrop was the highlight of the decor-when we weren’t drooling over it we were posing, vining, you name it. We all wanted to take it home. Overall, the Blogshop experience was everything I thought it would be and more…I highly recommend signing up when they come to your city! For more photos and information, check out the Blogshop site-and see  more fun shots from the Philadelphia class here!

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welcome

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I am so thrilled to introduce you to my new site! After three years of blogging, it was in need of a major makeover. Thanks to the talented team of Curious + Co. Creative, it now better reflects my aesthetic and highlights my content so beautifully. I hope you will take a moment to check out the new features, including long overdue social media updates, and a new services page showing what I do beyond blogging. I want to express my sincere gratitude for those who have followed my journey along the way, and to new readers…hello! Thank you all for sharing this new chapter with me! I just have to mention my latest vintage acquisition shown above…a 1948 Royal Quiet DeLuxe. It just so happens that this model was one that Ernest Hemingway had an affection for, and I look forward to its analog inspiration! Be sure to check back on monday for the first of THREE huge giveaways next week…there will be something for everyone. Bon weekend!