Wow. That took longer than I expected. We are finally in our new place and getting things back to normal. We are adjusting to reduced rooms and trying to find the perfect place to store everything. My Ikea Expedit bookshelves are proving to be a wise purchase.

After some thought and a few more photography sessions booked, I decided I needed to make a photography website. It's nothing great, but it's a better portfolio than my blog. I'm hoping to re-design and amplify it in the near future.

















I'm super excited about my upcoming shoots, gorgeous families and kids. Thanks to all those who've encouraged and supported me. The link is available on my blog, click the "photography" button or just click HERE.

And this will come as no surprise to my family, as I've been playing with make up for years, but I'm also offering make-up services.

So if you or anyone you know is in the Rexburg area (or Utah Valley, as we travel there quite a bit) send them on over. I'm still portfolio building right now, and would love to add to it.

XOXO,
Holly & Co.

This week is moving week. Full of boxes, piles and to-do lists.

Last weekend, we went down to Utah to enjoy some family time with my sister and her family.

Needless to say, these kiddos love cousin time.

I had some leftover pieces of October Afternoon Cake Walk, after I finished my birthday wreath , and I though making some birthday cards to have on hand, might not be a bad idea.

I sketched this set of cards out while I was at McDonald's, letting Zoe burn off some energy in the play place. It's funny where inspiration strikes.

I used my Silhouette a lot on these cards. Such an easy way to make shaped cards. All the bases were made using cuts from the Silhouette store. I used THIS for the square and circle cards, and THIS for the ticket card.


I cut the star out using my Silhouette. Then stitched an old page protector to the cardstock to make a pocket for the confetti. I used my swiss cheese punch on some scrap pieces of paper to make the confetti. I added a few label stickers, touched with stickles to add a bit of sparkle.

For this last card, I used several tidbits from the Cakewalk flower sack. I also inked the edges of the cards using Prima chalk edgers.

(Cassie still has some Calk Walk in the Paper Issues shop, you can use the code HOLLYH for 20%)

Do you make cards? I'm really not a huge card maker, and often forget to use my homemade cards, but I'm working on it.

XOXO,
Holly & Co.

Is there anything better than spending an evening with your best friend and her adorable family?

Friday night, we spent a few hours taking some family pictures. I just wanted to share a few of my favorites.

Melissa is in the process of finishing up a new collection, Christmas at Home, and she is hosting a giveaway over on the Pretty Little Studio Blog HERE

Here's a peek at the new collection.

#1 - My new favorite Zoe Picture






















I took her out to ride her scooter the other day, while I photographed some layouts, and ended up catching her right as she was riding by me. She is such a ham (probably because I usually have the camera in her face)

#2 - Smashbox Shades of Fame eye palette