I'm going to a babyshower, yay!! As a gift for my very stylish baby cousin to be, I was given the idea to make bowties. Finally reunited with my mom's old sewing machine (so graciously passed down to me) I decided to give it a try. It was really fun searching for scrap fabric at my job (who doesn't love digging through the damages bin) and once I found the perfect colors and fabrics I knew this project definitely needed to happen. Using an old pair of turquoise shorts, I pulled a semi-all-nighter and produced one baby bowtie! I must admit its pretty stinkin cute, now I just need to learn how to make an adjustable neck strap, and then I'll be golden. I'm determined to master the baby bowtie. Now that I know I'm capable, I'm super excited to make more!

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!!

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!