{Nuxiemade adorables!!}

As most of you know, I've been working with Nuxiemade for several years now and I just love our partnership/friendship.   She started out making adorable crocheted  hats but has expanded her talents to clothing and I'm smitten with them.  I don't think you can find any look-alikes anywhere.  They're fun, light, and most pieces incorporate her beautiful crocheting.  I keep asking her to make more and more and more since they are just adorable and I think others would think they are just as amazing.  And she has made more!  YAY!  Here's some cute pieces that are part of her Spring & Summer lines. The first dress is her 'Spring Street Peasant Dress' (it's a personal favorite of mine) and she's wearing it with one of her new hair accessories that should be listed soon.  The second design shown is her 'Rose Apron Top' - the colors have me excited for summer.  Check out her fanpage on Facebook where she posts promotions, new styles and the latest Nuxiemade news.  And....drumroll please.... she has a new website!  Check it out!!  Thanks Melissa, for being so amazing and partnering with me to photograph your beautiful creations. :)

{Ingrid B. Designs – Spring & Summer Styles}

Ahhh...Ingrid B. Designs.  Her detail amazes me more and more  every time I work with her.  I love her vision and creativity. She has some super cute Spring & Summer styles in her shop right now that are unique yet practical and fun.  She's a busy lady with her successful shop so some items may have a 3 week production time (that's what happens when you're clothing is in high demand).  Most items are available in sizes 18 month through size 6. SOME larger sizes (i.e., size 8 or 10) may be available, inquire if you have any questions.  She has loads of goodies in her shop right now and she's on facebook where she posts promotions, contests, and give-away's.   Thanks for looking :)

{Brielle – the ‘New Face’ of Rocker Baby Inc. – limited time Sale!}

I'm giddy with excitement about working with the talented Matilda, the amazing designer and creator of Rocker Baby Inc.  If you haven't seen her site, check it out.  Adorable clothing!  So when she contacted me - I was already aware of her line and was squealing with excitement when she mentioned that she wanted me to photograph her clothing.  Then when she said she wanted Brielle to be the New Face of Rocker Baby Inc - I was through the roof excited!  Brielle doesn't quite understand - I don't really tell her too much about the business side (ya know, seeing that she's 5 years old lol) and where her pictures are going to be.  She just loves wearing  pretty new cloths, and playing in front of the camera.  She'll see me working on the pictures here and there and get a kick out of some of them (ones with silly expressions).  And she's happy just with that.   For Rocker Baby Inc  I got the opportunity to use my studio equipment again - which has been so fun for both Brielle and I.  Here's a peak at some of the new pieces released by Rocker Baby for the spring!

Note:  Right now Rocker Baby Inc is having a 'limited' time sale it ONLY lasts till tomorrow April 4th!  20% off all items using code:  NEW2011 at checkout.  Check it out!!

{FaithWorks4U – vintage style with a modern twist}

Tonight as Jeff and I were painting our bed {yes, I'm finally doing it!!  wood color to black! yay!}  we were talking about life and our reason for being here.  I know pretty deep for a night of painting.  But it had me thinking...what is my reason for being here, on this earth?  And what is it that I'm destined to do?  I was at a loss.  There's part of me that thinks I'm here to do something related to adoption {since I was adopted}.  I don't know what though.  Then I thought, is it something that I'm doing...being a mom?  The pictures below make me wonder if that's why I'm here.  I love watching my kids grow, to see them learn, to see them soaking up life.  It's such an amazing and surreal gift.  Someone I've created is living a life, laughing, crying, and growing into someone whose destiny is still unknown.   I don't know, but it has me thinking, wondering and questioning why we're here.  Why I'm here.   I know I'm going to drive myself crazy thinking about it.  I just hope I accomplish what I was put on this earth to do before my time ends.  Have you ever thought about why you're here?  It's wild to think about it but we all have a reason for being here.

Okay, on to something lighter and more fun :)  I have to say....I'm in love with this little retro outfit made by the talented FaithWorks4U.  I think it speaks for itself.  This night of photographing is one I'll never forget, it was the start of Brielle's adoration of the Hula Hoop.  Hopefully the images show the fun we had during this shoot.  Thank you Faith for sharing your beautiful talents with me - I can't say enough about your retro fun designs. The dress Briella is wearing is appropriately named the '1970's Style Retro Hula Hoop' dress.

{The Measure}

It's busy season!!  And with that, I'm sooooo embarrassingly behind in blogging.   I really don't like neglecting one of my favorite place to share with you.  But I have a good excuse...I've been sick but still trying to edit sessions while coughing, sneezing, and overall feeling blah into the wee hours of the morning (which is only making my recover efforts worse).  But my clients and designers are worth it.  I love them both!  I recently went to Southern California for some photo sessions - which I'm now planning on doing at least once a year.  So let me know if any of you are interested and I'll keep you posted on my travel plans.

I've also been keeping busy with the amazing designers I work with.  The one shown below is new to me and I am in love!!!  I didn't know what she was going to send me (I never do so it's always very exciting!) and I squealed when I opened the package!   I love the vintage, peasant style of her designs -  she discretely adds the modern twist into her line. Making her clothes very functional for today's busy kids.   Just look at her on-line boutique - and don't blame me when your shopping cart is full when you check out. :)  It's hard to resist.  I'm a huge fan already - The Measure. Thanks for stopping by and Happy Thanksgiving to all of you!!!

{Holiday Magic is Blooming}

The weather is slowly starting to change here in AZ.  I was so excited to wear boots, jeans, a light cardigan and a hat the other day when I felt a touch of fall in the air.  Yay!  That only lasted a day :( and I'm anxious for more.   As the weather changes we're thinking more about the upcoming holidays.  And Trendie Treasures just released some of their holiday dresses!  I'm in love with the the red dress & hair wrap {Holiday Magic} below, but the pink & white dress  {Blooming} with the matching hat is awfully cute too.  Check out her whole line here.

{Little bit Sassy - Oh So Sassy!}

The temperatures are crazy insane around the country; sizzling in LA, blazing in the Arizona Valley, and average temps around most of the country 10 degrees higher than normal for this time of the year.  But I'm so ready for some 'Fall'  weather, I could honestly cry {but I'll hold back as long as possible}.  The kids are giddy that Fall is hear but they don't understand how it can still be in the 100's during Autumn.  I have to shrug and agree that I too want cooler, crisp weather.  So to get in the fall mood we went to the 'Trader Joe's Pumpkin Patch' yesterday.  It small but the kids were literally jumping up and down exploring the little patch TJ's had set up.  We stood there and soaked it in - and went a little overboard getting 6 pumpkins.  We couldn't resist.  Of course we're going to hit as many Pumpkin Patches as possible so we'll need to refrain from buying so many at each patch.  But it was so exciting for the kids and myself -- nothing says 'Fall' like pumpkins.   Okay, I digress....onto some sassy designs {{{I'm in love}}}

Once again I am thrilled to be working with Michelle, the designer of  'Oh So Sassy'  clothing line.  I literally squealed out loud with excitement when I opened the package she mailed to me.  She is truly talented and I'm always giddy when she asks me to work with her.  And she's from AZ too!  Another designer that I would love to meet in person someday I'm in love with her cute ruffled skirts.  And her prices - crazy reasonable!!  She's going to sell out quickly!!  I can't sing her praises enough, I'm in love with her work...sigh.... ;-)

{Ohhhh…this has spurred a desire…} Arizona Commercial Photographer

A desire to travel.  I've always wanted to see Ireland's 40 shades of green and Scotland's rolling rocks and grassy countryside.  Many of my family members have been, but I'm looking forward to the day I can go rather than hearing & reading about it.  I want to go to photograph the landscape, the people, the lifestyle.  Sigh...someday I will go there.  But this outfit that I photographed made this desire resurface.  Majd, the designer and talent behind, Janum, sent me this adorable tartan outfit!   It's made so well, and I was impressed with the detail.  And the peasant top - it's wrinkle FREE.  I want like 10 of them in different colors and patterns.  It's made of a soft, material and goes with everything.   Also she's designed this cute little girls costume for Halloween {Rapunzel}!!   Brielle got a kick out of wearing the costume and being Rapunzel for a while during our shoot.  Her smile was huge and she giggled a lot. :)

{***swoon*** Palm Tree Princess's Fall Line}

When the creator of Palm Tree Princess contacted me to photograph some clothing from her fall line, I was excited to see what she was going to send based on our conversation.  And when I got the clothes, I was blown away!  I may have even **squealed**out loud!  I just love her style!  It 's so posh, hip and unique.  I fell in love!!  Anyway, here's a peak at some of her Fall line!

{Another window to NuxieMade - Nuxie Made Couture!}

I'm excited about this designer spotlight since I've been working with Nux, owner of Nuxiemade for so long and she's been up to new and great things.  Remember she makes all the cute knit hats you've seen on here.  Well now she's making dresses and selling them on her virtual boutique at Nuxie Made Couture!  Yes, dresses!!   Some of them are bright and colorful and others look more vintage to me with pastels and a rounded apron front.  I hope she makes more and more dresses, tops, capris, ect. since she's got the talent and I love everything she creates.  Oh and I can't forget to mention this beret style knit hat - it's such an adorable style, I didn't want to take it off Brielle but it was 110 degrees so we popped it on quickly for these fall feeling pictures.  {yay, can't wait for fall & winter when she can actually where these hats}.    Anyway, here's a peak at what she's got going on in her store. :)