Category Archives: things i heart

emily + chad: lexington engagement photography

i was a little weak in the knees over emily’s great boots & silk top!  we were lucky enough to have an unseasonably warm day to shoot and i loved getting to know them, see how they interacted…how happy they are to be together!
i fell in love with emily (who couldn’t – she’s sweet as...

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a tiny holiday gift project

i had a moment this evening to work on a gift for audrey’s grandparents and thought i’d share in case you have a little downtime this weekend! i think this little set of 4×6 prints (edges cut with a corner rounder) and set on a small easel are sweet.  and a great way to use...

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jennifer + trey: an anniversary

hello to you! so, we had *the* best summer…and now *the* best fall and frankly, you haven’t seen too much of it on this dear little blog! but, i have been twittering with some regularity :) it’s been an amazing year…and I’m looking forward to sharing lots of images once the holidays wrap up!
a quick...

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10 things that make me oh so happy (by laura)

photo via here
The sound of children singing
Dogs bathing in a sunbeam
Toddler girls in jumpers with striped leggings
Baby birds in a nest
Eating tomatoes fresh off the vine
Peonies the day before they fully bloom
Stepping out of a cold building into the sunlight
The moment right before the curtain opens on a broadway show
My grandmother’s voice when she discovers...

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oh snippet & ink, we’re blushing!

it’s such a treat to see an image you’ve made pop up in one of kathryn’s fantastic inspirations boards on the lovely snippet and ink!  merci, kathryn!  (they always seem to make it in my favorite ones…here’s the last one via elizabeth anne designs)  my photo is the striped tie and chamomile bout from chloe...

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back from an adventure

i’ve spent a blissful few days with 12 wonderful women photographers in beautiful & quirky marfa, tx.
it was a sundrenched adventure!
if you have an email in the inbox, you’ll be sure to hear from us tuesday when we’re all back in the office! -m-

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wishes for a happy summer

it’s mid-june…it’s mid year…oh 2009, half of you is gone already!!  we are busy as bees in the office with shooting/proofing so apologies for the lack of recent posting.  i’m so excited for a bit of travel – i’ll be away june 19-26th.  (it’s a fun adventure!)  but before i head out of the office,...

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pretty things: re-usable snack bags

hi there!
what dreamy weather we’re enjoying right now!  i wanted to post some fun things i’ve been looking at…

we use a few more plastic snack bags than i’d prefer, so i’ve been really intrigued by these…perfect for toting something yummy to the park!  and particularly these (because you could throw them in the wash). and...

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christopher + noah

see why i'm too smiley – i mean look at that grin off to one side!  and his twin brother who i'm equally smitten with is in the background.  twin boys = admiration and lots of 'how do you do it?' comments!  so happy to have had this day to just play! 
before i skeedaddle…just...

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snippet & ink

i was so thrilled to see a photo of mine recently used by snippet & ink (a beyond wonderful wedding blog).  she builds ultra dreamy vision boards to articulate the mood for a wedding and the one i’m featured in has the loveliest browns and yellows.  i love these boards as a way to express...

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mittens with a message

so fun!  stay warm, -melanie- by kate spade via oh joy!

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music of the month – winter songs

before you do another thing today (well, perhaps *after* you trim the tree!), jump on
itunes and get this wonderful album…imagine a happy photographer hopping in her office to
*great* holiday tunes…had to wait till after thanksgiving to share, but i've
been listening to it for a week. warmly, -melanie-   via A
Little Sussy  

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favorite things [ winter edition ] from laura

two favorite things to keep me warm and toasty in the wintertime:
a tall, nonfat peppermint mocha and ugg boots!
we'll be out of the office Nov 24-28, melanie will be working on proofs but we'll both be enjoying some extra family time!
happy holidays!warmly, laura

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an autumn treat – pumpkin and gingerbread ice cream sandwiches

these look like such a lovely treat…it's being filed in my 'sweets to try' folder (although i'm sure i'll simplify with pumpkin ice cream from the grocer) :) 
we're having such a great time working on your holiday orders…and remembering great sessions from this past year…if you'd like to sneak in an order for a...

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goop by gwyneth paltrow

love the cute emails gwyneth sends (found via frolic). wading through the inbox and voicemail after being away…you may hear from me today!  warmly, -melanie-
p.s. we recently updated lots of our links we love so have fun exploring! 

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sarah jane studio

wanted to share this favorite of mine – so sweet, so lovely…and just perfect for a child's bedroom. 

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hello again

i've been posting regularly but it's all about photos…so i'm pulling up a chair just to talk :)  oooh, i want you to see this cute little place in nyc.  those windows make me swoon a little more than they should!  jason and i have been having wonderful conversations about life…and we're hopeful to create...

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operation nice

a favorite new site that has me smiling from ear to ear :)  oh, and don’t miss the downloads!  warmly, -melanie-
p.s. september is *the* time to do portraits if you’d like to have proofs in time for doing holiday cards & gifts – we just have a handful of spots left so call soon if...

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