I have a confession.

I’m a messy printer. It’s a relief to say that out loud.
Getting my hands dirty is part of the appeal of letterpress for me.
I have a confession.

I’m a messy printer. It’s a relief to say that out loud.
Getting my hands dirty is part of the appeal of letterpress for me.
I really love blogs. I’ve been inspired, motivated, and educated by great blogs and bloggers for several years now. My Google Reader feed is quite long, but I can’t bring myself to narrow my blogs down – there’s something new, interesting, and exciting on each one! I’ve had several personal blogs over the years, but (like my diaries & journals from childhood), I tend to get busy and stop writing. (But not this time! I really do love to share my thoughts here, and hope to keep up the current pace!) Here’s a list of some of my favorite blogs – written by talented, interesting people who don’t give up!

Wedding Inspiration
Style Me Pretty, Ruffled*, Snippet & Ink, 100 Layer Cake

Last week, I had the pleasure of doing a photo shoot with Locket Studios. Chris & Tara Bowden (the creative pair behind the studio), are an incredibly talented couple. She’s a hair & makeup artist, and he’s a wedding and portrait photographer. They work together seamlessly to create classic, elegant, and memorable photo shoots. I’m typically not super comfortable in front of the camera, but they put me right at ease. Tara made me feel so beautiful, and Chris gave really helpful, respectful direction. They are a total joy to work with. We are blessed to call them friends, but on a completely professional level can suggest them wholeheartedly for your wedding or portrait session. In fact, we’re planning anniversary portraits with them soon.
There are a few more photos from our shoot on the portrait section of their site. And on a side note – I’m so far from a model, it’s funny. I’m more often found covered in grease than covered in makeup – but it’s definitely a fun change to play dress up!
We were pleased to find this little beauty our our doorstep a few weeks ago from Brad’s grandparents’ home in Michigan.

It’s in great shape and came complete with flash, blubs, and manual. (And believe it or not, they had two! We are honored to have been given one.)