Using the foreground to frame your shot

Do you remember how a week or so ago I posted my little TV segment?  If you didn’t see the video, CLICK HERE to see it. Here is the post I shared with studio 5,… Continue Reading

My Love Story Chapter 5 ~ Another spark

In the weeks after Sam and I called it off, it wasn’t always so smooth sailing.  Some days we’d be buddies hanging out with our friends, or even had late night chats about nothing in particular,… Continue Reading

My Love Story Chapter 4 ~ The Brother

Oh my, I’ve intended to post this earlier, but it takes SO much out of me to write and scan pics for these posts…plus this one is a most sensitive post because it involves others excluding… Continue Reading

Swapping heads in photoshop

Now let me say that the actual “head swapping” isn’t too tricky, it’s the clean up that can be daunting.  A few years ago, I couldn’t do it at all, but I’ve practiced and now… Continue Reading

My TV debut~KSL Studio 5

I posted on my facebook page on Sunday night that I’d be sharing some photography tips on Monday on a Utah TV station. I’m here visiting family, and about a month ago, I was in… Continue Reading

How to get great candid shots

I love capturing candid moments! They are my favorite.  They are the moments that people think they don’t care about….but once they see them, they love them more than the posed.  When you hear the… Continue Reading

Rockstar Birthday Party

My older daughter’s 7th birthday had a Rockstar theme. She is quite the rock star herself, so it was fitting. Pink & black with a touch of orange and purple.Above, the gorgeous and delicious cake… Continue Reading

Those Who Bring Sunshine Into the Lives of Others

I’m so excited to be participating in Color  Your Summer with KoJo-Designs and Delia Creates. Each day for several weeks is dedicated to a different color: crafts, recipes, sewing, lots of fun-ness! Both kojo and Delia… Continue Reading

Custom Office Desk {under $50}

My husband pretty much rocks. He built me a custom desk for my office exactly how I wanted it, for under $50. I’m a desktop kinda girl. I like having a place to go when I… Continue Reading

Summer Snacking Solution

Now that school is out, the snacking can be out of control!  I had this idea last year, and wanted to share how we control that boredom snacking around here.  First, I printed some fake money… Continue Reading

Italian Pasta Salad

Ok, so this is sortof a repeat from a recipe I shared with my Spring dinner party menu, but I thought this needed it’s own post because I want to share this recipe on Tidy… Continue Reading