This little gal is Elodie the polka dot elephant. She came from the super cute book that I just picked up from Darn Knit Anyway last week and I think the polka dot fabric I picked out suits her quite well, don't ya think!?! :) I imagine Elodie being carried around by a little girl, playing tea parties and princesses and lovingly gets kisses everyday! Sounds like a pretty good life to me...especially for a polka dot elephant! :)
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I had ideas of traveling a day early and staying a day late while on my mini-vacay to Orange County Cali in January for that amazing Sylelab workshop. I envisioned walking along the beach, reading books while the sun beat down on my face, sipping cold Lemonade and taking in some much needed Vitamin D from those rays! Doesn't that sound perfect? And it sounded even more perfect after the blizzard-mania that we had just before Christmas.....
WELLLLLL...if any of you watched the news in January you heard stories upon stories of the massive amount of abnormal rain and winds that southern California was getting. Mudslides, hurricane-type-winds, street flooding, umbrella-whipping-through-the-sky kind of weather... And, of course, this was at the brink of my trip. Awesome! Needless to say I still had an amazing Emily-only vacay with many glasses of wine and much relaxing at the ever-so-wonderful La Casa Del Camino hotel in Laguna Beach ! :)
Although, the first day I got there I was able to see the sun peaking through the clouds for about 30 minutes just as the sun was setting so I immediately strapped on my camera and took a walk along Laguna beach and explored the amazing artist community!
SO. GLAD. I. DID!
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love these images so much! the energy of the beach will steal my heart every . single . time!
(02.18.10 @ 12:04PM)Wow... it's like taking a mini vacation just looking at these. I bet this was an awesome trip!
(02.18.10 @ 3:07PM)Love your pictures!
(02.19.10 @ 6:50AM)Looking at the world through your eyes is always so fun. Thanks for these photos, Em. Love you!
(02.19.10 @ 8:48PM)
I love meeting new friends. Especially friends that can challenge me and who really want to understand how I see the world. Friends that can be remarkable with me.....and that is sooooo sooo how Eliesa is (Ms. Photogen Inc to many of you!) :) She came over last week and she shared. To to say that I had the time of my life would be an understatement. We shared coffee, fears, inspiration, stories, ideas and even some Brie for lunch. We talked about the photography industry, crafting (all because of my obsession of course), social media, and blogs. And we tried to wrap our minds around what makes our life complete....it was rad. Simply rad.
Eliesa gave me the kick-in-the-pants I so desperately needed to launch myself into this 2010 year. We made goals, not just clean-the-house and walk-the-dog-tomorrow goals but LOFTY ones....big ones (in my eyes). I was able to dream about my large house on a farm someday with many pugs and an abundance of gardens....we talked about what makes me happy and who I am at the core of Emily. Gol, It was awesome!
I really, whole-heartedly believe that photography is just a piece of how I see the world...a piece among knitting, sewing, crafting, attempting to cook, gardening, and loving! I LOVE that I am able to make my living at a job that I am head-over-heals about and I also LOVE that being an artist is something that I am able to do every day.......
If you are ever in need of a good conversation, Eliesa is your girl! Her business is thriving and she is inspirational to her core! Thank you E for everything you shared.....myself and my business are better because of our time together! :) Honestly.
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MIDWEST IS BEST! LOL.
And we want the same kind of house -- on a farm with gardens. Oh man.
Sounds like you had an amazing time with Eliesa. Awesome.
i love these! you have far too much talent! it's sick, really.
(02.16.10 @ 6:04PM)There is so much I love about this post! I love that artist quote, I totally am using it for something. LOVE that photo button at the end, and LOVE all the photos, duh! And I love you of course!
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Alright friends, I realize I have been MIA from the blogging front for awhile and I promise I have a reason for that! :) Not only was I in Chicago for a week (more to come on that later), but I ventured off to the wonderland of Southern California to meet up with some of the most stylish, rad and down-right nicest peeps in the wedding industry. Chenin Boutwell along side with the Wedding Chicks hosted, what I wholeheartedly believe, to be the best workshop on the planet. Not only were they laying all the cards on the table to answer our deepest, darkest questions, but they brought encouragement, education and tons of clarity to me! :) And for that I am sooo soo thankful! Be prepared to see some great changes from me in 2010....changes that will rock! Guaranteed! :) If any of you had been watching the news last week you have heard the sheer mess of rain that So Cal was getting......and despite my best efforts to chant to the sun gods for their golden rays to come out...it wasn't happening. It was friggin' El Nino producing tornado like winds and dumping monsoon amounts of rain on the poor state. None-the-less we rocked out a shoot with a bride and groom as soon as the clouds parted and also "OOooo'ed and awwweee'd" over the awesome reception set up that Angel Swanson poured over!
The details were *off the charts* for the reception set up! I LOOVEED this....
And another high five award goes out to these awesome vendors! :)
Styled by: Angel Swanson
Stationary: Wiley Valentine
Floral Design: The Treasured Petal
(the amazing) Dress Designer: Joan Shum
Makeup and hair: All Made Up Team
Desserts (mmmm): Vanilla Bakeshop
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That was so much fun!! lol! I'm about to blog my too!! Gladys and I should def. come visit you and Anda in *wisco* just so we can eat again! oh and of course play with photography!! it was soooo great meeting you!!
(01.26.10 @ 12:25PM)today is the day to blog the workshop eh? because i'm working on mine too. but emilyyyyyy i love these! you are so awesome! so glad we had the chance to meet and eat together. lol. you sure are a talent. keep up the great work! we'll visit soon ;)
(01.26.10 @ 12:35PM)Wowzers! Emily, so wicked rad! You did such an amazing job!
(01.26.10 @ 1:14PM)Thank you for making Mike and I look absolutely fabulous!!! It was so nice meeting you!
(01.27.10 @ 10:56AM)oh em! i heart them oh so much!!!!! your details shots are BEAUTIFUL!!!!!! ***swoon***
(01.27.10 @ 11:18AM)These are breathtaking! So AWESOME!
(02. 4.10 @ 12:41PM)These are awesome. I LOVE all the locations and the colors are fabulous!
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The news has been calling it SNOMAGEDDON 2009......but I call it awesome! I woke to a fresh 6 inch blanket of beautiful, fluffy, white snow on the ground. We are predicted to get about 497 more inches so I thought the "break" in this winter blizzard would be a perfect time to put on my snow boots and zip up that parka! I took in the quiet muffled sounds of winter and filled my lungs with that cold air! :) It was the *MOST GLORIOUS* way to start my morning...
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love you miss emily! Happy Holidays!
(12.24.09 @ 2:52PM)These are beautiful! I wish I had the time to go out and do something like this
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"WHAT A GREAT IDEA!" I yelled at the top of my lungs at the computer (and of course complied).....and this is what came of our lovely, chilly, windy afternoon near the river.......
I just love girls in colorful scarves that giggle...it is a guaranteed good time! :) Thanks ladies....
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aww, love them! thanks so much! :)
(12. 2.09 @ 10:07PM)This IS an incredible idea! So fun. Greatcolors!
(12. 2.09 @ 10:21PM)Yay! Love them!
(12. 2.09 @ 10:33PM)Holy awesome! The colors! The cuteness!!
Also, I LURVE the silhouettes against the stone arch bridge..... gorgeous!
What an amazing excuse to have a photoshoot - these girlfriends will treasure these pictures for YEARS to come. I also love the outfit coordination (and outfit changes) all those girls came up with. Nice work Em!
(12. 3.09 @ 4:36PM)I peruse a lot of photography blogs but hardly ever leave a comment. I couldn't ressist it thought, what a fantastic photo session! I love the idea SO much! And the colours! Congrats girls!
(12. 3.09 @ 6:18PM)Okay let's start with how much I ABSOLUTELY LOVE these pictures! All of the girls are gorgeous & cute!!! Honestly, with the lollipops, probably my favorite... there are always great props with these girls! :) Emily... job well done!
(12. 3.09 @ 8:56PM)I must concur with all the other posts. So great! colors. outfits. girls. photos! muy bien as usual.
(12. 3.09 @ 9:38PM)LOVE THESE!!! What an amazing thing to do! I wanna do it!
(12. 7.09 @ 11:21AM)Hi, Happy Christmas. Thank you for your blog. Great photographs.
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Oh I love this! The fabric totally reminds me of a frog I had a child. Very cute!
(03.10.10 @ 9:50AM)That is soooooo adorable!
(03.10.10 @ 9:52AM)She's adorable Em! Jill would love her and be so proud of you :)
(03.10.10 @ 10:17AM)That IS adorable! I have that book as well and I am loving it!
(03.10.10 @ 11:22AM)LOVE HER!!! Great choice of eyes!
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