The tree is up, the presents are wrapped and cinnamon rolls are in the oven. I hope you all are enjoying the season as much as I am.

Happy Holidays!

So, when I got a package last week with an album from my new and oh so fabulous album company, I about fell over.

There was a whole lot of gorgeousness wrapped up in that not so little package.

**Swoon**

That is snakeskin. And leather. And it’s plushy. In the words of Rachel Zoe, I die.

Albums are a wonderful way to wrap up a session. They are not only archival, they’re garaunteed to last a lifetime. (Seriously!) I offer a selection of 8×8 and 12×12 coffee table and session albums, so please, ask me about them!

1. I’m freakishly tall. It’s true, at 5’10”, I’m nearly a giant. And I must sound short in print because people never expect it! I used to be so self conscious about my height, but now I rock my heels with pride even if I do tower over most people around me. However, most days I live securely in my flats or boots to blend in nicely with all the shorties in heels.

2. I’m a Wii bowling junky. There was once a time in my marriage when Koka and I would use wii bowling to settle our disputes. Can’t pick a dinner location? Or need to decide between two events? Best two out of three bowling rounds wins. I only wish I was kidding. I truly am that lame.

3. I love (seriously LOVE) paper supplies. Paper Source is my happy place. There is something about the explosion of colors, the rich textures and the fabulous patterns that just makes my heart go pitter patter. It’s impossible for me to simply “run in” to one of their stores. Inevitably, I manage to stand at the work table with 4 or 5 packages of paper product dreaming about what I could create with them. Of course, since I tend to have a problem with execution, those 4 or 5 packages of lovely paper are probably still sitting, unopened, in my craft drawer. (I’m hoping that by admitting this shameful secret to the internet, I will actually tackle one of said projects in the near future…)

4. I should start buying stock in Essie nail polish. I may be single handedly keeping them in business. I’m currently in love with a glorious grey color called Steel-ing the Scene. It’s perfection.

5. I really did try to add 5 tidbits of me that didn’t include food. But I failed. It’s simply not possible. So, in the name of full disclosure – when I eat out, I usually look at the dessert menu first – and I order accordingly. A girl has to have her chocolate.

If you have shameless confessions you’d like to add, please do. I promise, I won’t tell your friends.

Also, since all posts should include a picture – I want to remind everyone about the fantastic holiday cards for 2010. Aren’t they gorgeous? And it’s not too late to order some to send out to your friends and family!

(Photo by Tanja Lippert)

Check out the goodies that arrived just this week. This are all gorgeous press printed books in 3×3, 5×5 and 8×8. I’m in love with the dupioni silk covers. And the art linen paper. And really, just about every little thing about them.

The Senior Spokesmodel cards pretty much rock my world too.

Gorgeous, right?

After all, there are only 165 days left until Christmas.

*Images curtesy of DesignAglow and Tanja Lippert Photography

The Christmas deadline is fast approaching!

To all of my wonderful clients, if you are still debating your print order for the holidays, please make note that the deadline for 12/25 delivery is this coming Wednesday, December 16th. Hopefully you are all enjoying the season as much as I am!

I have a serious obsession.  I simply love holiday cards.  I love getting them, displaying them, and mailing off my own.  I adore the colorful paper, seeing all of the pictures and season they all celebrate. So, I’m sure you can understand my excitement now that I’m offering custom holiday cards to all of my clients!

I just purchased these fun retro designs from Simplicity Photography Design. I’m. In. Love!

I have a lot more options, so don’t be afraid to ask.