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 some of the photos you’ve taken throughout the year. if you’ve done a session with us and ordered the high resolution files, this would be easy-peasy & so cute!!  warmly, -melanie-

a few options: mine below, and another

love these hangers for organizing clothes for the week

the most enjoyable registry ever to peruse

a fun list of questions to ask your children each birthday

This has been such an amazing week…and it’s topped off by announcing a workshop i’ll be speaking at next march.  registration starts dec 1 and i’ll be joined by these wonderful photographers!  i’m looking forward to meeting all of you!

Mika Beth Edwards

Jessica Grieves

Bev Hollis

Marta Locklear

Melanie Mauer <- one very excited photographer

Jodie Otte

hi there!

popping in with a quick reminder to come to the holly day market this week!  so so excited to be there…and i’ll be available in the afternoons to chat & answer any questions you might have about family portraits.  wondering where to go?  what to wear? what to do with the gorgeous images you’ll get afterwards?  i’ll have ideas for you about all of that along with a cozy couch to sit on while we visit :)

oooh, i want to share images of too-cute lesley.  so adore this family!!!!  seniors are SO fun and lesley is amazing…sweet as pie!  thank you for making the drive in to lexington for this fun session…so happy to see you again in a couple days!  warmly, -melanie-

A girl should be two things: classy and fabulous.
[coco chanel]

a commercial i love
video notes: fast forward to minute 4:30 if you want the abbreviated version. minute 5:18 makes me tear up.
thank you for letting me preserve your happy moments.

love a cool day where i can spend some time proofing :)  here's a peek at what's on my computer!  anne & frank, you are so incredibly wonderful…i feel so at home with you and anticipate your wedding with delight!  -m-

the cutest playroom…look at those sweet books lined up on open shelves, bliss!  let's sit on that cozy window seat and chat :)

via here

 
a great post on 14 books to help ease children through transitions (arrival of a sibling, starting school, moving…)