Sale on Large Gallery-Wrapped Canvases!

My canvas manufacturer is running a special between March 1st and 4th and I would love to pass the savings along to you! Any gallery-wrapped canvas 24x30 or larger is 35% off!

Canvas is a timeless way to display your images and this company uses museum-quality material and inks rated to last a century or more! Let me know ASAP if you are interested!

Joe & Suzanne's Guestbook

This 8x11 hardback book features lots of open spaces for signatures and messages and is another great reason for an engagement shoot! Watch the slideshow to view the pages of this sample...

If I Were to Register Again...

The other day I was thinking about a few of my favorite wedding gifts that have become household staples. I know registering can be a daunting task so I thought I would share this short list from nearly 9 years of married housekeeping...

Deep Skillet with Glass Lid -- the one piece of cookware I couldn't live without. For everything from scrambled eggs to meat sauce or soup, we use one like this 12" Anolon version ALL the time! I love that I can brown meat, drain it, and then add the rest of the ingredients and all in one piece of cookware while at the same time, stir without worrying about stuff spilling over the sides.

A Black and Decker version of this little appliance (which costs less than $20) was something I never registered for but received as a wedding gift from a woman who had cooked many a meal in her farmhouse kitchen. We quickly fell in love with it. Its small size makes storage no problem so it's easier to access when I need it than my larger and bulkier (including several attachments) food processor. And cleaning it is a breeze.

Alternative Down Comforter -- Have you noticed that not just the high-end hotels are switching their bedding over to this little bit of luxury? If you ever stay in a Germanic-speaking country, this is how they dress their beds! A comforter (with duvet) and fitted sheet are it. Making your bed is a piece of cake! When the weather turns chilly in the fall, I love pulling out our Lands' End flannel duvet and flannel fitted sheet (which I promptly bought after an incredible two night's sleep at Pam & Simon's in Zurich) ... as if getting out of bed in the morning needed to be any more difficult.

KitchenAid Stand Mixer -- We entertain a lot so we're frequently whipping up a batch of brownies, cookies, cakes, or even cracker dip -- all of which start in our KitchenAid Stand Mixer. From talking to others who cook even more than myself (like my mother and sister) what makes this something I use so much more than them is that I have a dedicated space on my countertop devoted to this appliance. Having it accessible means it gets used. And the fact that you can choose from a variety of fun colors makes it, well, fun pick out your own (mine is Empire Red like the one on the right)!

Last item... no-iron tablecloths. A handful of everyday tablecloths are like a couple of good pairs of khakis -- they are good for everyday and you keep 'em until they're worn out (which in my case, hasn't happened yet).

New Album Cover Option!

Hello, client friends! For those of you who have opted to get an album in your photography package, I'm excited to share a new cover feature offered by my album company! I haven't seen it yet in person but will in March at a photography convention I am attending. I hope to have a sample sometime later this spring. If this looks appealing to you, let me know! I'm always excited about new product offerings and am glad to share those with you! Have a great weekend!

Happy Valentine's Day!

Here's what my dearest brought me! Peruvian lillies... oh for spring to come soon!

P.S. I love placing flowers in front of mirrors -- the "more" flowers the better!

A few favorite movies for Valentine's Day...

Are you like me, when a season or time of year rolls around you find yourself in the mood for watching a particular film? As Valentine's Day approaches, I thought I would share with you a few of the movies that are calling to me... Having had a cold and sent to bed early a few nights this week, I've already had a chance to watch P&P. I LOVE that soundtrack!

Real Simple Wedding Flowers

I'm not usually one to recommend many do-it-yourself projects for your wedding that can't be done well in advance of the big day, however, I thought I would share this brief tutorial I spotted on RealSimple.com as it's not a place you may look for wedding tips!

Flowers are one of those details where it's easy to blow your budget, but wow, can they make an impact in your photos. Personally, I would still recommend getting a florist to make your bouquets and bouts, but these may not be bad ideas adaptable for table toppers/centerpieces that can stretch your floral budget if you have some creative and talented friends or family eager to help.