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When I say simple, I mean SIMPLE.

Chalk & Glitter Sign - Blue Christmas Blog Hop

Welcome to week two of the Blue Christmas Blog Hop!  Week one : Ornaments Week 2: Wreaths & Wall Decor

Since this is a "blue" themed Christmas, I decided to whip out my trusty blue framed chalkboard. Who doesn't love a chalkboard, especially at Christmas time!? But I say, even a chalkboard could use a little bling!

I wanted a way to add a little sparkle to my vintage chalkboard, but I obviously wasn't about to do anything permanent...

DIY Mason Jar Herb Garden

We love love love cooking with fresh herbs around here! My favorite thing to do is snip the little leaves right from the plants as I'm throwing a meal together. Another love of mine is mason jars...yes, I even have a Pinterest board just for mason jar ideas...so combining the two things seemed only natural. My hubby was the one who came up with the idea to make mini chalkboards to use as the labels(he's so crafty!)..I know, I'm a lucky girl! 

Belly Tales {4 months}

Yesterday was Pi Day
- yes, I had pie...well, I had a caramel apple empanada from Taco Bell...that's kinda like a pie right?
 It was also my little man's 4 month birthday!
What a little stinker...I don't know who he thinks he is growing up so fast like this...

 blue eyes...and bubbles...

Belly Tales {3 months}

Not only is today Valentine's Day, but is also Everett's 3 month birthday!! I'm so lucky to have this little man in my life! We all love him so much...even if he only does one of three things...laugh, cry or eat! Haha! He's going by several nicknames lately...I tend to call him Ever-since Everett seems too old for him and it is an old family name that I have always wanted to use. Justin calls him "bubi" because he says Everett isn't big enough to be called "bubba"! Haha! I prefer Bubi anyways and its so cute when Ellery calls him that. My grandma has her own special nickname for him, her brother's name is Everett as well, but they always called him Dib, so she gave our Everett the name "Lil Dib"! I love it too!

 I set up his 3 month photo shoot a bit different this time...using my collection of old tool boxes for the backdrop. I'm still learning, but these are my best yet...course, it could just be the totally adorable subject matter!!

2 Month Photos- a little bit {vintage}

 I recently did a photo session with our two month old...I don't have a ton of experience with studio type setups and backgrounds, but I thought I would show you what I did to fake it a bit!

 I started by picking my props...I'm realizing I am not a huge fan of lots of "extras" in the photos...I just want to capture my kiddo's personalities in a interesting way. In this case I embraced my obsession with everything vintage! I chose a chalkboard...I know, maybe chalkboards are becoming a bit over done? I don't think quite yet, and who cares, if I like it, that's all that matters, right? You may remember this chalkboard from one of my Yard Sale Posts? It cost me a whopping $1! I have had it hanging in my entry way, not getting much attention,  for a couple months now. The cool thing it is two sided, one side has the alphabet and the other is just a plain chalkboard.

I decided to free hand my design right onto the board- I wasn't going for perfection- I happen to think the imperfections are what make chalkboards so whimsical.

The next prop I chose was this incredible vintage blanket that my husband's grandma made for him when he was a baby( ...using the word vintage makes me feel old! ) Don't you think the chevron/wave pattern is amazing! I found this little gem in my mother-in-laws closet and the second I saw it I knew it would fit right in with what I have planned for the nursery!

Then I set up a photo area...I used our toy box with a blanket draped over it as the background. Its not the ideal set up, but I used what I had...which means if I can do it so can YOU!! The biggest issue I had was being able to get far enough away to get everything in the photo, this took playing with different lenses( which I won't even try to explain because I barely know anything about them). Here is what I ended up with!!

Not bad for an impromptu -oh, no! I better take some photos because this kid is already 2 months old!!!- photo session!

Haha...Elle was mommy's little assistant- she was very concerned that he had a wet diaper- we can't have that in pictures now can we!

Here is a comparison of his newborn/2 month pics!

Babies grow way to fast!