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Celebrating picnics well = you!

06.30.10 Posted in Momhood, giveaway by Vicky

I just want to say THANKS SO MUCH again for everyone who participated in our celebrate picnic month contest. I hope you were blessed by the encouragement to get out and picnic- I was sure inspired by each one of the entries received.
Our first place picnic was chosen not only because of the lovely design [...]

Celebrate picnic month- Finalist #4

06.29.10 Posted in Momhood, design, giveaway by Vicky

Our last picnic was submitted by Natalie who enjoyed an adorable & messy picnic afternoon with her kids. I instantly fell in love with the joyful family she has.

In Natalie’s words: I’ve been planning our little strawberry outing all month to get just the right picnic photo. But as I looked my photos over, this [...]

Celebrate picnic month- Finalist #3

06.29.10 Posted in Momhood, design, giveaway by Vicky

This picnic was submitted by Connie and doubles as a photo shoot for a very, very sweet family. I instantly fell in love with their story…

As told by Connie: I met Alexa through her blog, months after that I had found out her husband was in critical condition in the hospital- that she almost lost [...]

Celebrate picnic month- Finalist #2

06.28.10 Posted in Momhood, design, giveaway by Vicky

This picnic was submitted by Lisa and was hosted for Father’s Day this year. I immediately fell in love with her beautiful photos & sweet sentiments about picnicking…

In her own words: I’m ready to PIC-NIK! Blackberries, Breeze, Blankets, and Baskets. Enjoying light food in an outdoor paradise… On an old splintered table… Beneath looming shade [...]

Celebrate picnic month- Finalist #1

06.28.10 Posted in Momhood, design, giveaway by Vicky

I am super excited for this week as I have been waiting oh, so patiently to share with you these amazing picnics! Just for the record I may begin running contests like this ALL THE TIME just because I adore opening my inbox to see your lovely photos each morning. Thanks to everyone who participated [...]

Picnic Month

06.01.10 Posted in design, giveaway, inspiration by Vicky

Happy June & a very happy celebrate picnic month to you!
Today is officially summer for me. The weather is getting warmer, school is letting out, and we are on a small vacation. It is the perfect time to take a break and spend an afternoon under a tree- How lovely….

In case you need a dose [...]

Sherbert & Spice sneak peak + a prize

05.24.10 Posted in 30x30, design, giveaway by Vicky

The Sherbert & Spice party this weekend was such a great joy for me. It is one of my favorite designs so far in the 30×30 challenge. I am working with a new photographer Jackie Wonders- who I still cannot believe is shooting for me as her work is insanely amazing. Being awesome takes time [...]

June= picnic month

05.19.10 Posted in 30x30, design, giveaway by Vicky

A few weeks ago I feel in love with this idea of having a picnic club. Shortly after I swooned over this picnic so glamorously designed. My new obsession for picnics has been firmly sealed after seeing this sweetly done urban one early this week.

(An urban picnic)
My own picnic design has quickly followed this new [...]

Mother’s Day- Inspirational photo mat

04.26.10 Posted in Printable, giveaway by Vicky

I have been incredibly blessed reading through all of your (almost 100) responses to our vintage bike necklace giveaway. Each motherly description was incredibly sweet and I caught myself choking up a bit while reading through them. Thank you so much for giving me a small glimpse into how amazing each of your mothers are. [...]

loving mom + a giveaway.

04.18.10 Posted in Momhood, giveaway, inspiration by Vicky

My weekend inspiration is here a few days late, I was being held hostage by thousands of pinwheels;) Pictures coming soon.

In the meantime, ever since posting about our Mother’s Day brunch I cannot help but be inspired by that amazing lady, and her amazing lady, and my husband’s amazing lady, and hers, and on and [...]