i love her, my big sister

I can’t believe I havn’t posted this yet ~sigh~, terrible of me.

My ‘big’ sister.  Strong as anyone I know.  It’s unbelievable.  Her battle with cancer began Sept 2011.  I can’t wait to see her healthy again…..it’s going to happen, I know it will.  Look at her smile….you can’t even begin to imagine what she has been thru.

i love you. today. tomorrow & always.  your courage and faith inspires me every day.

xo~jackie

Inspire me Friday~what inspires me

Well, I seem to be better at these on a Tuesday, it’s a stange thing, so, they will be coming on Tuesdays’, because why not??!!

I am inspired by EVERYTHING.  seriously.

My kids, my friends, things I see…but most times it’s simple things that set me off creating (or a text with a picture from Tammy, lol).  When you have a creative mind it can almost be a bad thing…..I can’t stop.  I want to change things constantly…..paint colors, fabrics, decor….., most of all my mind, it’s baaaad.  My poor husband.  Poor Tammy.  But it does have it’s blessings too.  I feel like I can make the most out of almost anything…..give me a job and I can nail it (or at least I think I’ve nailed it, lol).  I’m the kind of perfectionist, who can spend a whole day in my pajamas’, shhh don’t tell.  Or as Tammy would say, I would just wear a pretty lace scarf with my pajamas’ to the grocery store….lol, and lip gloss.  I can’t help it, it’s the country girl in me, that and I have 3 kids which leaves me with no energy sometimes to care about what I wear, as long as my kids look good;)

I get a lot of questions about Emmi’s clothing…..and honestly, most comes from a mix of GAP & Joe (Fresh).

 This for example:  Rose leggings from GAP and the denim shirt dress is from Joe (Fresh)

I try to take pieces that I can mix and match, ones that have no characters or anything like that….clothes I would wear or ones I could if I looked cute in a romper (lol).

 

Photography l.o.v.e

So have I ever confessed my true loves of wedding photography…..if not, here they are (in no particular order)

1. Jasmine Star.  I LOVE her.

2. Brooke & Michele from White Linen.  I also LOVE them.

I love both of these photographers’ work.

Of course Jamine Star is the inspiration I will probably never meet, but her blog is one of the only ones I read on a regular basis.  I just like her.  She is funny…and real.

B&M.  We have also never met….BUT, I think they are amazing!  I think of any photographers’ work I love, it’s always theirs.  It’s so soft, crisp and clean….with a romantic touch.  Wedding season fills me with excitement for not only my own weddings, but theirs.  I think I sometimes imagine myself with them, lol……me and Tammy.  It’s funny, but I can remember ‘meeting’ Michele thru a Facebook group for kiddie pictures…..I LOVED her then, almost 5 years ago (when we both first started taking photos, I think).  And then came Brooke…..and I feel in love, lol.  They don’t know I am writing this all about them, so when they find out I hope they don’t think I’m crazy, or a stalker or anything……just someone who l.o.v.e.s what they create.

3.  Tammy, oh Tammy.  What would I do without her.  Honestly, sometimes you meet people in your life by chance who become part of you, like you don’t know what it was like before them.  She is one of those people.  She is my opposite in many ways, but we are so in sync when it counts.  So thank you, now, and always, for being the EXACT person I needed in my life.  And yes, you are going to put more hilights in my hair….thanks.

Life l.o.v.e

Chevron table….pretty cool hey.  I am totally going to make one, with a vintage-jackie twist.  Can’t wait to get a chance to do it…..stay tunned.

 

 

So here it is….a big post!

i hope you enjoy.

~jackie xo.

Inspire Me Friday ~Nautical

So we are starting something new.

I LOVE to design.  I LOVE to create.  And together with Tammy, who also loves those things, we come up with all sorts of ideas.  For the home.  For daily life.  And most of all…..for WEDDINGS!

We LOVE weddings.  If we would, we would have a wedding design company, or better yet, weddings and home decor.  Someday we plan to open a studio and shop….full of all the goodies we love to create, but for now, it’s coming in blog form;)

So since it’s not Friday, but I can’t wait to do a post here is the first.  I hope they get better with time, and when I have an actual office so I can concentrate where the kids are not flying around (but I do love them so).

Lets’ start here.

Inspire Me Pretty.  thank you.  for being amazing.

Here is in my mind, the PERFECT nautical wedding.  Just enough, not over the top.   Weddings are about you.  And every little detail that you can put into it, makes it more and more about you.  And it doesn’t have to cost a lot of money.  There are so many things you can do yourself…..places you can cut costs!

 

Here is another link to the great wedding above.  Just perfect.But don’t forget you can’t get these great images without a great photographer.

Our area is FILLED with amazing talent.  Be sure to pick the one that is right for your day…..your style.

 

Love this little detail <3

 

GREAT gift for your bridesmaids and groomsmen!!!  You can find them here.

 

Well.  There it is.  A bit of inspiration.

If you have any ideas for upcomming theme ideas you might be looking for inpiration for….please comment below.  We would love a challenge.

Happy creating.

~j

 

 

Celia and Tanner ~ Engagement

We both came from 3 hours in opposite directions.  They came from Lethbridge.  We met right where I grew up.  My old stompin’ grounds (lol).  It truly is a place I love…..little Baynes Lake.

I met Celia thru Jen at La Di Da Lane Photography (Jen is married to my cousin-by marriage, Derek….they are a wonderful family with 2 little boys).  I am so excited to be shooting their wedding this summer outside of Cranbrook at a beautiful guest ranch.  Wedding colors are peach and cream……YUMMMM.  I love meeting a couple and intantly knowing you were meant to shoot their wedding.  I feel this way about these two…..her family has feed lots, with cows to those of you who don’t know what that it……and I grew up around farming, and still LOVE my horses.  I can’t wait to meet her family….does that sound strange??!!

Celia and Tanner are adorable.  Sweet, funny and full of life.  Tammy my faithful friend, made the trip with me.  I love road trips with her….well, I love pretty much everything I do with her, lol.  We are so looking forward to the summer, and we can’t wait to share wedding images of these two love birds <3

Congratulations Celia and Tanner……

Enjoy.

 

I love these of the lake.  I grew up skating on that same water…..makes me smile looking at them.

 

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Oh Gus…..we thought you were a dummy, but you showed us, cute boy.

 

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These last shots are over-looking lake Koocanusa.  Spent MANY summers on that water too.  It’s one of the most beautiful places.  I was so thankful I remembered how to find that spot.  Although there were are few youngins out there shooting coyotes….lol, gotta love the South Country.  At least I know Tammy loved it;)

 

xo~jackie

Harper Harper

My little babe.

Pretty little girl.

We all have loved you since the moment we knew you were coming, and even more since the instant you took your first breath.  You are a stunning girl.  Biggest blue eyes full of wonder.  I am in awe at how much you are loved by your brother and sister…..the way they touch you, look and you, and speak to you is incredibly beautiful.  You are loved beyond words & mommy loves nothing more than to watch you grow, but slow down baby, please, just a little.

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How GORGEOUS is this blanket I had custom made for Harper by Lindsi from people webs, you can visit her etsy page here.  She is so sweet, and I left the order to her creativity and was so thrilled when it arrived (so happy she is making me another, much larger). So thank you Lindsi…..we will cherish it always.

I found the most beautiful quote today on Pinterest……gave me goosebumps.

 

Happy New Year everyone.  I hope this year brings you joy & blessings.

~jackie