Tuesday, July 22, 2014

This past weekend I got the pleasure of attending a pretty awesome, fantasy themed, housewarming luau. What is a fantasy themed, housewarming luau you ask? Well, its a bounce house, leis, an inflatable slip-n-slide, reeeeeally good food, tiki torches, water balloons, and of course beer, lots and lots of beer.

 The fantasy part was a bit non-existent, but the hostess donned a pretty cool space kitty outfit, and I'm certain there was an extremely fashionable "grandma" planting red lipped kisses on cheeks. I chose to be the white rabbit from Alice in Wonderland. Although my look was a simple (a playful white skirt and floral button up), I decided I needed to have a little fun with the rabbit ears, so I sat out on a DIY adventure. Armed with floral wire, fabric from an old dress, hot glue, and some good tunes, I made some rather lovely bunny ears. Of course in a frenzy of seeing old friends and having far too much fun, I lost them...so here's what I have to show for my diy adventuring, iPhone style. 


I made the structure with an old headband and floral wire shaped like rabbit ears...


 Ripping long strips from an old (and quite distressed dress) I began to wrap the headband...


and then the ears...


I'm a bunny now!!

Monday, July 7, 2014

I haven't finished editing my lovely cousin's maternity pictures, but I couldn't resist posting the one I finished! All of my favorites will soon go to the photography section of my blog (aka Flickr) so that she and the little one can have their splendor showcased... 

Its been such an inspiring experience editing these, and within it I've become motivated to dive further into the world of maternity, infant, and kid photography. I love little people along with the joy and magic of new life, they fill me with such hope and warmth. Being able to capture the light and love of mamas and tiny ones alike would be an incredible photographic endeavor. Now all I need is more friends and family with babies on the way! 


Saturday, July 5, 2014

My beautiful cousin is expecting a beautiful baby boy, so for this queen I made a crown. Since my last adventure with wire, I haven't had much practice, but I think her floral headpiece turned out quite lovely. I hope she feels as exquisite as she looks in it. Maternity photos are soon to come!