I'm Hooked on Swedish Design! Ja Sverige!

I'm a proud Swede, or Svenska Flika, if you prefer. Therefore, when I started seeing blog postings about Swedish design, I was like, DUH! (that probably sounded more Valley than Swede)

Anyhooooo, I'm totally hooked, aren't you?! Let me tell you first off that I haven't always been a fan. When I was in junior high, my Swedish cousins moved out here because at the time, the parents worked for Eriksson (remember those old school cell phones?!) and ALL their furniture seemed like it was out of the future. The kids had the WEIRDEST hammock like chairs in their rooms and EVERY room had a been bag chair for some reason. It was bizarro to say the least. Sorry Henrick and Marcus if you're reading this...but at the time, IKEA hadn't been introduced to us Americans.

But NOW Swedish design means more than weird furniture, it means beautiful white washed woods, pale colors, and fluffy furniture. And the artwork, don't even get me started. As Rachel Zoe would say, DIE!

The whitewashed walls, gauze roman shades, and painted wood hutch is dreamy. I love this House Beautiful layout!!! It's SO bright and happy (via Cote de Texas)

I swiped this GORGEOUS piece off of Laurel Street because I just couldn't help myself. It's the perfect amount of distressing and classic style. (via Julia Foster)
I love the two-toned wood on this dresser that was found in Martha Stewart Living (via Wee Wonderfuls). It just says country sophisticate to me!
This layout from Skona Hem Magazine (via JuBella) has gorgeous traditional style mixed with bright and light colors...HEAVEN! And lastly, if we're talking about Swedish design, we CANNOT forget the Ice Hotel...can't wait to go there with the family someday...it's seriously a topic at almost every family gathering!!!

See, I'm hooked...on Swedish design...and my PEOPLE! To see what everyone else is hooked on this week, visit Hooked on Houses for a fabulous blog carnival!!!

Argh Melissa, I've Let You Down!

So, Melissa challenged the blogosphere to a Procrastinator's Party and gave us two weeks to get a project done that was in need of attention. As you may recall, I had a chair to makeover...ONE CHAIR.

Some bloggers chose to do an entire room (cough*Lindsayyouoverachievingjerk*cough) and finished them beautifully. Me, I only had the one flippin chair and well, I'm only halfway there.

IN MY DEFENSE, I've had a busy couple of weeks at work, am planning a golf tournament, have had several shoots, and am working on launching my real life photoblog, so it's not like I didn't have much to do...and there's been a ton of soap opera and bon bon eating that's required my attention, too.

ANYWHOOOO, the chair had about four or five layers of nasty fabric on the seat cushion. The top was plastic and ya know what was under said plastic? WALLPAPER...I kid you not! Lots of staple removing was required, then fixing the padding/batting, then arranging the new fabric just so. Then there was the SEVENTY TWO layers of horrific paint...the sander wouldn't do it, so I had to get the stripper involved...no not that kind of stripper!

It's taken me longer than I would have liked to get the chair back to basics...hopefully tomorrow I can get it cleaned up and sanded down and then by Saturday, I'll be able to finish it off. Until then, how bout a sneak preview???


To see some of the other FABULOUSLY TALENTED DIY DIVAs works, visit The Inspired Room! To see some of the other things I've been working on lately, see below!

Paint Stripper Works for Me!

So, my chair, you know the one that I've been procrastinating on??? Well, turns out that little bugger is covered in like SEVENTY TWO coats of paint. Ugh. I tried using the electric sander and it didn't even leave a dent. GRRRRRRR!

But then I remembered a product I used several years ago on another project...a spray on paint stripper! I went back to the Depot and found a new and improved low VOC, green version, snapped on my spray gun and went to town.

THIS STUFF IS GENIUS! And it smells nice and orange-y, too...and orange is my favorite artificial flavor...yes, I'm weird.

It works for me and I highly recommend it! To find other great WORKS FOR ME WEDNESDAY tips, visit Kristen's blog carnival!

Tool Talk Tuesday: Staple Gun

At some point in every DIY Diva's career, she'll need today's featured tool and kick herself for not having one on hand...what am I referring to, you ask??? A STAPLE GUN. Yup, simple, easy to use, relatively cheap (this one is about 17 bucks at the Depot), and very handy.

I'm working on my Procrastinator's Project and it's just about time to refinish a seat cushion...and guess what...I've been procrastinating and haven't run the 2 miles down the road to get one of these yet. I'm EXTREMELY LAME. I've been wanting one for a long time and really, there's no excuse. If you don't have one either, why don't you run out and get one for me, too, mkay?

I also procrastinated on this post and had it all planned out but didn't actually click the bright orange button that says "PUBLISH POST" until just now...however, I did have time to go and read a few other blogs this morning, including Lindsay's and she has a guest blogger who showed off a chair remodel that turned out beautifully...and she used a staple gun. Doesn't SHE have her act all together...sigh. One day I'll be all growed up and have my act together...right? RIGHT???


If you have a staple gun (good for you!), I'd love to hear what you use it for...does it come in handy mostly for upholstery or for other projects??? Do tell...AND if you've already posted about the project you used it on, be sure to add your link! I'd love to see it!!!

Kitchen Confidential: Seal the Deal Tacquitos

Update: I'm sharing this with the gals over at Kelly's Korner. This is my "go to" dinner when I want to WOW my friends and family! It's easy and tasty, and YOU should try it!!!

Today I'm going to let you in on a little secret...I have a "seal the deal" meal. (ARGGGG, THE RHYMING, MAKE IT STOP!) If you're asking "whachoo talkin bout, willis", have no fear, I'll explain.

Occasionally, single girls will invite single guys over for a meal and when they do, it's not uncommon for us to make our BEST meal. We clean our house like crazy, put on good music, light some candles, and make a meal that is guaranteed to make our man's belly fall in love with us...if not his heart. ; ) That's what I mean by "seal the deal"...and my tacquitos do it every time!!!

Now, this meal isn't just for luvahs, but friends, too! Clare and Matt's baby is due pretty soon, and our friend Jennifer arranged a dinner delivery schedule for them. The tacquitos are a perfect meal because they're yummy and FREEZE super well!

ENOUGH OF MY BLAH BLAH BLAH'n, let's get cookin!

Yes, even though this meal was for someone else, I started off with a glass of Ponte Family Estates Chardonnay. It's a Temecula Valley wine and I'm a member there. I love it so sue me if I had a glass while I was cooking for someone else! ; )

The REST of the ingredients: corn tortillas, canola oil, mexican blend shredded cheese, canned chicken in water, and shredded roast beef. YEP, THAT'S IT! Don't judge the canned meats until you've tried 'em! Incidentally, Libby's Roast Beef in a can is the best, just scoop out the gravy.

Start by pouring canola oil into a large skillet, I like to keep the heat at about a 6 out of 10.

When the oil heats up, it's time to start soft-frying your tortillas. I dip mine into the hot oil for a couple of seconds. When the tortilla starts to bubble, I flip it over for a few seconds. Now, the point here isn't to make crispy shells, but just get them to the point where when they're rolled, they'll hold their form. So keep in mind that you still want them bendy and flexible!

Oh hey, like my new apron? It matches my sassy dish gloves! And how random that it practically matches my dress! (PS - for those of you who want to know, I got the adorable apron at Pier 1...SERIOUSLY!)

And now, back to our regularly scheduled program.

As you're pulling the tortillas out of the frying pan, lay them out on paper towels and stagger them. Then start to layer them. Once they're not so freaking hot that they scald your hands (ahem, lesson learned here), try to blot out the grease and have the towels absorb as much of the oil as possible.

Now that you're done with the frying pan, it's time to start assembling your tacquitos! Take a scoop of the beef and a scoop of the cheese and place them at the top of one of the tortillas, then roll them downward. Then place them in a greased pan.

Once you're done with the beef, do the same with the chicken!

Again, the GREAT thing about these tacquitos is they can be freezed before they're baked! But, if you want to have them go strait into the oven, sprinkle a little cheese on top, then bake them at 350 for about 25 minutes, or until they're a little crunchy to the touch.

So, ya, even though I made these for Clare and Matt, I ate a couple...for YOU! How could I not display these beauties in their finished form??? I like to eat them with the lamest salsa ever...PACE Picante Sauce. Oh ya, I'm ghetto like that. But whatever salsa you use, I recommend that you scoop it into the tip of the tacquito and take a big bite.

BUT WARNING...after eating these, you MAY fall in love with me. If you can handle it, then I guess I can, too!

Enjoy!

LAUGHTER: An iHeartFaces Photo Challenge

OHMYGOSH OHMYGOSH OHMYGOSH PIONEER WOMAN IS GOING TO READ THIS!!! Hi PW, it's JJ, I just love Black Heels and can't wait for the next installment. Also, I want to say thanks for teaching me to cook and if you ever decide to do a photo event at the Lodge, I want to come because I can ride horses backward (#1) and am looking for a cowboy!!!

Okay, enough of my freakout and onto the photo! Lisa may kill me for posting this photo from her bridal shower, but I just love the true emotion in it! We were playing a game and she just heard her fiance's funny response to one of the questions she was asked. She died and laughed straight from deep inside her belly! What a joyful day!

Also of note, I only used PW's Actions on the pic, plus a little Curves adjustment that I learned from one of Jodi's classes over at MCP Actions and some Liquify love that I learned from Augie (can you tell where?)!


I also need to thank the funny gals over at iHeartFaces for making me their "Fan of the Week" and including my embarrassing self-portrait. They wrote some sweet things about my blog and I just wanted to return the sentiment! I enjoy reading Angie and Amy's blogs and being buds with them on Twitter, too!

Sneak Preview.Happy Mother's Day Shelley and Jen.

In honor of Mother's Day, I decided to stay up and do a couple of quick edits from today's shoots for two special mommies (and daddies).

I met up with Shelley and Steve Smith and their adorable son Timmy this morning at Yorba Regional Park. Shelley is one of my friend Rebekah's longtime friends, so I guess I need to thank Beks for the referral to this adorable family! Down the road, I'll post more pics from today, but I just loved the feel of this darling photo!!! Timmy is ALL BOY and he loved playing with his baseball and bat, so we had to do some shots at the ball field. I think he would have been happy to run around there all day long!

I also met up with Eric, Jen, and Ella down at Crystal Cove. The Scholte's like the pics that I took of the Seaton family, so we headed down to the same location and went for it. Ella is getting so big and it's been fun to watch her progress through Jen's blog!!! I can remember a day when she was little more than a twinkle in her mommy's eye...Jen's a friend of my friend Kristen; a few of us single gals would attend Mariners together...then Jen brought along a "special guest star" one week...and they were married about five minutes later. HA! Actually, the thing I love MOST about Jen and Eric is their spontaneity and sense of adventure...especially in light of the fact that they took on my dare to go to a nude beach on their honeymoon and completed it...with proof! I think this pic of Ella might be one of my all time favorites...I love the lines, the composition, and the sly smile on little Ella's face!

PhotoFANatic Friday featuring Augie Chang!

You've seen me mention Augie Chang's workshops over the last month (HERE and HERE)...and have probably been annoyed by the way I've gushed on and on about him. He's such a great teacher...so patient, so clever, so sassy! But now I want to focus on something else...his INCREDIBLE photography! You see, as wonderful as he is as a teacher, he's an EVEN BETTER photographer!

While I first found Augie through his wedding photography, he also has a wicked talent with little kids and babies! Knowing how hard it is to work with children only makes me respect his skill more. I also deeply respect him because he's not some knucklehead like me who one day decided he wanted to be a photographer...he started learning at a very young age on a film camera...so he's very trained and skilled. But I don't want to tell his story, I want you to hear it straight from the horses mouth!

Ladies and gentlemen, I give you Augie Chang:

1. How did you first get interested in photography? I still remember when I was 6 years of age, I followed my uncle, who is a photographer for Kodak to one of his assignments. His assignment was to photograph sunset for Kodak's brochure/magazine. It took us a while to get to the location of choice, but when we got there, the sunlight was a bit too harsh to start shooting. My uncle asked if I wanted to shoot along side with him. I didn't hesitate and agreed. I had no idea what I had to do, but with my uncle's lead, he had the camera set up so all I needed to do is snap away. Shooting sunset is a bit tricky since there is this "perfect" moment when the sun is almost hidden away from the horizon but yet fully submerged. When I received the OK to snap away, I remembered I finished the roll of 36 frame (film) in less than 5 minutes. After 2 weeks, my uncle met up with me at my house and presented me with my photos. I looked at my pictures and immediately thought they looked like they were from a magazine! I had no idea I could have done that!? I was thrilled, and still remembered that tingly feeling in my stomach while looking at my first photos.

2. In your opinion, what makes a perfect shot? A great shot is when you look at the picture and you get that tingly feeling on your scalp. You don't need anyone to tell you what it is or how it was taken, but you are deeply moved by the photo.

3. What has your professional journey been like? It has been a long journey so far but a VERY rewarding one. At the beginning of my career, I did wedding photography part time while holding a "day job". After a few years, I had my first child, then shortly after another three years, my second son arrived. Although life has changed a lot, my dream of being a full time photographer was always a part of my life goal. It was tough, but I always believe if one has the will, one will eventually reach one's goal. I feel blessed every day that I get to do what I truly love.

4. What's the most unique/bizarre shoot location you've ever been in? The most unique/bizarre shoot location was at a dirty pond in the middle of Alameda (in the Bay Area). The pond is not what I called the cleanest. The bride was eager to get her dress trashed and the groom was on-board. I second guessed myself because the pond looked green and smelled a little funny. I thought to myself, if the couple is on-board, I am definitely going in with them.

5. What's the best piece of advice you were given when you were just starting out? The best piece of advice I got when I just starting out was to focus on my art, do a good job and put smiles on my customers' faces. Money should be secondary.

Unfortunately, I don't have that trashed dress shots, but I do have some incredible pics to show you. I love his use of color, wide angles, and creative composition...what do YOU love?

If you're in the Bay Area and are looking for a photographer, I MUST insist you call Augie Chang...who really has become a friend and mentor. He's got an awesome vision and personality and I can guarantee you, you WON'T be disappointed. Likewise, if you're looking to take a reasonably-priced photography workshop, get in touch with Augie NOW!!! You'll learn a lot and fall in love with your camera even more!!!

Augie, thanks SO MUCH for your constant encouragement, advice, and friendship. You're a stud!

5 Reasons Why I'm Hooked on Golf!

As some of you know, I'm NOT an athlete. Sure, I grew up dancing and now enjoy waterskiing and snowboarding, but sports just do not come easily for me.

When I began my job two years ago, Boss Lady and another VP asked if I could golf. I mentioned that I had golf clubs, but really never took to it...they told me to take lessons. I'm so glad I did!

Today I spent roughly 6 hours on the golf course with colleagues, customers, vendors, and other community members to support an organization who keeps inner-city kids out of trouble, educates parents, and focuses on helping area families. It was a beautiful day and I thought I'd share why I'm so hooked!

5 Reasons Why I'm Hooked on Golf

1. You get to spend a whole day outside!  Today was beautiful, in the 90s, but with a subtle breeze.  I have a funny tan, but my hideously white legs got a boost of Vitamin D!

2. You get to have a whole new sassy wardrobe!  I'm TOTALLY the girl on the golf course all in pink!  My motto is pink makes me better.  It's become such a thing that coworkers always check to see what I have on.  I'm a huge fan of Nike gear because they have the moisture wicking fabrics...and here in So Cal, we need that!

3. You get to drink beer all day long.  Nuff said.

4. You get to be social, meet new people, do business, and be a part of the community! There's something to be said for doing business outside of the office.  When you can be less formal, and establish a "razzing"-type of a relationship, you connect in a deeper way and it makes doing business easier.

5. You can check out for half a day.  Yes, people take their cell phones and blackberries onto the golf course, but work and life CAN'T be your main focus when you're concentrating on a shot.  It's like a mini-vacation from the things that keep you preoccupied!  The everyday distractions CAN reach you here, but most of the time, people don't allow them, too, which I think is just great!

It's been such a fun adventure for me, this learning to golf business, and I highly recommend it!  I'm hooked on golf and I'm sharing my love for it over at Hooked on Houses.  Stop by there for a blog carnival today and see what everyone else is hooked on, too!

Let It Be: The Story of How My Friend Lost Her Daughter, Created a Foundation, and Wrote a Book to Inspire Others

My darling friend Ruthe just released a book...I bought it yesterday morning at our Rotary meeting and had it finished before I went to bed. I absolutely COULD NOT put it down.

I met Ruthe through Rotary about two years ago and we became fast friends. She's a total kick and I just love hanging out with her! We have so much in common - well, important things like God and wine. Ha! We clicked so quickly that we became friends before I even knew her story...

In February 2006, Ruthe's only daughter passed away from a fast and devestating form of cancer. Within months, Ruthe and her husband Michael established the Let It Be Foundation, which helps families with terminally ill children. The work they do is UNBELIEVABLE and I always knew that, but after reading this book, I now truly understand her motivation.

I never had the pleasure of meeting Karla, Ruthe's daughter. However, after reading this beautiful story, I feel like I got to know her just a little. Ruthe opens her heart in an amazing way in this book and I feel inept to fully describe how amazing it is to you. Not only does she tell you her story, but she also shares excerpts from Karla's diaries, which are just precious.

I want you to buy this book...not just because Ruthe is a friend of mine, but because it's an incredible story of a mother's love and the special relationship she and her daughter had that last year. The Let It Be book will move you to tears, inspire you to move through the very difficult circumstances in your own life with grace, and teach you to treasure your loved ones every day.

Click HERE to read an excerpt from the book or HERE to buy it right away. And when you get the book, have a box of tissues nearby, as well as your family...you'll want to love on them quite a bit once you get through the first few chapters.

Karla always said to "let it be" when things got stressful...it became even more special to her when she learned that it was one of the definitions for "Amen." At her funeral, thousands of blue balloons were released that said Amen and I can think of no better tribute.

Ruthe, I just love ya to pieces and I'm so proud of you for writing your story and all that you do with the Foundation. Thank you SO MUCH for sharing a little bit of Karla with the world and for turning your grief into a beautiful inspiration.

I Heart Frugal Travel!

I travel for work and I travel for play. I always have a choice of airlines and hotels, which is nice because I have a number of member accounts. However, I ALMOST ALWAYS stick with the same choices (totally do the same thing at restaurants...yes, I'm BORING).

I HEART Southwest Airlines. If you're looking for a way to save on airfare and your flight isn't more than 3 hours, I absolutely recommend this funny little airline. Let me tell you why I love them so much:

• They are consistently on time.
• It's SUPER easy to earn a free reward ticket.
• They have companion programs.
• They have a special line to get through Security for frequent fliers...which is REALLY helpful at crowded airports.
• They serve delightful little snacks.
• You can get your boarding pass online and I've rarely missed an 'A' group, which makes me happy because I'm a front-of-the-plane-aisle person.
• If you have to cancel a flight, you don't get charged up the wazoo...likewise, if you need to change a flight, YOU DON'T GET CHARGED!
• The flight attendants are super friendly and occasionally sing, tell jokes, or give you free beers...but only on very special occasions and SSSHHH don't tell anyone for pete's sake!

For hotels, rental cars, and longer flights, I ALWAYS go to www.kayak.com. This nifty website compares prices among all the other low price carriers and the direct websites like American Airlines, Enterprise Rent-a-car, and Hyatt. It's really a one-stop shop!

These frugal options WORK FOR ME. For other tips and tricks for living a frugal lifestyle, please visit WORKS FOR ME WEDNESDAY at Kristen's site!!!

Tool Talk Tuesday: Knob/Pull Templates

No self respecting DIY DIVA should live without one of these...can you tell what it is???

When I remodeled my kitchen, I went back and forth about cabinetry hardware - to knob or not knob, that was the question!!! I spent hours at the Depot and Lowes looking at different styles and actually settled on some FAB crystal knobs...but then I got cold feet and returned them all. This isn't my forever house, this is a condo, and I just haven't been able to decide how to handle the quandry.

However, in my quest to purchase supplies, I found this nifty little gadget...and even when I returned the knobs, I kept it! If you plan to install any kind of cabinet hardware you MUST get one!!!

I'm telling you, this $6 piece of plastic will keep you from going bonkers AND if you have any sort of OCD tendencies like ahem, some of us, the precision and symmetry the templates offer you will be quite welcome! Go out and get one now...HURRY...you won't be sorry!

And by the way - HAPPY CINCO DE MAYO!

Augie Chang Workshop 2.0

Last Sunday, I flew up to the Bay Area again for another Augie Chang workshop. He's a STUD of a photographer with a huge following...plus, he's really nice, patient, and creative - all requirements of an excellent teacher!


We had a model at this workshop and spent all day shooting shooting shooting, which was SOOOOO helpful. I really enjoyed myself, but felt stretched more than I ever have before. It was slightly intimidating because some of my fellow classmates had incredible equipment (probably more than they actually needed) and I was limited somewhat by my lenses.


Having said that, I feel like I learned more and was able to step outside of my comfort zone...in doing so, I got some pretty cool shots!

Our model was quite sassy!

A fun shot of Augie's.

Busted!!! We were shooting in a mall and there just happened to be a White House/Black Market with sale items outside...saw a REALLY cute dress that I was THIS close from buying!
I just realized my butt doesn't look great in those jeans...

For those of you who have a SLR camera and have really been wanting to learn how to use more than just the auto feature, I REALLY encourage you to take a workshop in your area! Tons of pro-photographers are doing them nowadays on the side and I can't say enough about hands-on learning... Augie Chang is THE MAN in the Bay Area and I've heard nothing but good things about Jay Reilly in the San Diego area. Get outside your comfort zone and push yourself to learn something new. I can't express how much fun I've been having and how thankful I am that I went for it!!!

PhotoFANatic Friday featuring Sarah Q {Photography for Happy People}

Okay, today's PhotoFANatic Friday feature has the cutest tagline EVAH!!! Sarah Q, from Austin, Texas, has branded her work as {Photography for Happy People}...doncha just LOVE it?! And let me assure you, you'll love her work, too!

I found Sarah a while back online because my friend Clarke is getting married next year in Houston...she knows my blogstalking tendencies and asked me for advice on who was super FAB in TX...so a googling I went. Sarah's style is fresh, colorful, slightly funky, and always entertaining. She's got an AWESOME eye and I just love the way she composes her shots. But who cares what I think!!! I want you to hear from HER!

1. How did you first get interested in photography? I've always been interested in photography - even way back in high school when I had no idea what a shutter speed was. I remember going through hundreds of throwaway cameras on the silliest things. My grandma would tell me I was wasting film and that I needed to slow down! When digital arrived, I was in dreamland :) I got my first digital SLR when my daughter Roxy was born and an entire world of photography opened up for me. I absolutely LOVED being able to shoot thousands of photos and then play with them on the computer until they were exactly what I envisioned. Over time I learned how to shoot in manual mode and slowly created my own style. Now my photography is all about storytelling - and I love every minute of it.

2. In your opinion, what makes a perfect shot? Emotion! Great light, composition and perfect exposure are nice to have, but without emotion the photo won't be very special. I try to capture real smiles, real laughter, real attitude and real emotion whenever I can.

3. Describe your photography style and vision. I'd have to say my photography style is fun! I use the phrase "Photography for Happy People" because I strive to show how beautiful, fun and happy the world can be.

4. What has your professional journey been like? My professional journey has been a whirlwind! I started shooting weddings professionally in 2006 thinking it would be an easy side job to bring in some extra cash. I had no idea I would love it so much or that it would turn into such an amazing career. My very first year I shot 42 weddings! My second year I shot more than 30. Now I'm in my fourth year and am averaging more than 30 weddings per year and have been able to travel all over the world. I've gotten emails from other photographers asking how I booked so much, so fast and my answer is always "I don't know!" I don't have any magic marketing strategies or amazing photo tips. I honestly think it's just my enthusiasm, my love for what I do and my willingness to work my butt off has brought me to where I am today.

5. What's the best piece of advice you were given when you were just starting out? The best piece of advice I was given when I first started was to raise my pricing. Like I mentioned, when I first started I thought this would be an easy gig. I figured I'd be making hundreds of dollars for one day's worth of work. HA! I was soooooo wrong. So much goes into running a successful business. Hours and hours and hours of editing, emailing, organizing, archiving and so so so much more go into every wedding. My first year I barely broke even after all the costs I hadn't anticipated and I had worked thousands of hours! Was it worth it? Of course! The next year I took that advice and raised my pricing. Now I'm finally able to pay myself for all the work I do and it feels AMAZING!

Wow! Sarah, thanks so much for really sharing your journey with us...I can't tell you how much I appreciate your insight and thoughts! Now, on to the photos!!!!

This sassy photo was recently featured on RockNRollBride.com! HAWT!

Ultra FABuloso!!!

So dreamy and romantic!

I want some of this NOW.

So fun!

Sarah's kids...precious, or what?!

Oh sweet child...makes me want one of these!!!

I love green, therefore, I LOVE this pic!

Isn't she great??? Aren't these images super fun...and dare I saw HAPPY?!?! Sarah Q definitely is THE photographer for happy people! Check her out ASAP at http://www.sarahqblog.com/ or her website at http://www.sarah-q.com/. I just know you'll fall in love with her work like I have!!!