I got this sunny little fellow at a thrift store yesterday. The colour, the shape – I love everything about it, especially what is going into it these days. I visited David’s Tea a few weeks ago to get a gift and had some leftover Green & Fruity as well as Glitter & Gold. Sold. You had me at Glittter, David’s.
I am currently planning my next foray…..
Hope you are enjoying your Saturday, wherever you are!
For some reason or other, I have a lot of jam in my fridge. And we aren’t really jam sorts of people. Unless it’s my homemade blackberry jam with nutmeg and cinnamon, then my husband will tell you a different story. I thought it would be fun to use up some of our jam in cookie form and I always have liked jam dots even though I rarely eat or make them. In fact, I have only made them once before using a gluten-free recipe and they weren’t that great. But I found one that was yummy and I used my all-purpose gluten-free flour mix that I put in pretty much all of my baking so my husband can eat it.
I had blackberry, apricot and strawberry jam on hand but the strawberry didn’t quite work out – it melted and slid off the cookie so only the blackberry and apricot made it to the final photoshoot. Either way, it’s always fun to try a new sort of cookie and I know my son always appreciates it with a big smile and a, “Mmmmmm, yummy!”
Happy Friday!
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I have been asked to be a part of a series called Our Littles Collected, which I am really excited about. It’s based upon another series called You are my Wild, which I have been following now for a few months. The series is a collective of photographers who have children and each submit a photograph a week of the littles in their lives. I love the candidness of kids and this will certainly force me to have my camera at the ready. When I am at home, I oftentimes just want to enjoy and turn my brain off but there is always a part of me that feels like I am missing something if I don’t have a camera at hand. It’s a fine balance for me.
If you are interested in following along, please click on the picture to get to the site and save it in your feeds or bookmark it. And enjoy watching these little ones grow.
Let’s face it. We all know how much it rains in Vancouver, especially during the winter months and I’ll admit I was ready for all sorts of inclement weather. But Chris and Jill’s wedding was one of the only sunny days in weeks. It was chilly but it was glorious when the sun peeked through the clouds and fog, offering some pretty light at all the right moments.
The ceremony and reception were both held at the Westwood Plateau Golf and Country Club in Coquitlam and was the perfect backdrop for a wintry wedding.The beautiful stone and wood building tucked away in the mountains offered a certain amount of coziness that comes along with a winter wedding but the decor was warm and inviting. Completed by Chic and Unique Event Design, Jill’s aubergine accent colour really made all the details of the room pop. And of course, the candy bar is always a hit.
From the chilly moments outside with the gracious wedding party to the first dances, the whole day was punctuated by laughter and joy. Jill and Chris were so easy and such a pleasure to work with and their families warm and welcoming. It’s couples like them that really make me pause for a moment to feel privileged and honored to be able to photograph such an important day.
Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for having me and my sidekick, Jarusha at your wedding!
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Ceremony and Reception: Westwood Plateau Golf and Country Club
Wedding Gown: Jasmine Couture
Hair Stylist: Blo Blow Dry Bar
Makeup: Merle Norman Cosmetic Studio
Florist: Bride’s Aunt
Officiant: Hey Rev
Cake Decorator: Original Cupcakes by Heather and Lori
Decor and Design: Chic and Unique Event Design
DJ: Gary Robertson DJ Entertainment
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Heather and Justin were the 2013 winners of the Valentine’s Day Giveaway so we met on Saturday morning for their fun photo session on The Drive. First stop was coffee at the Prado Cafe and then to wander around the neighborhood. When we were talking about places to go, I suggested we head to Commercial Drive after Heather told me they loved all things Italian. Since it used to be (and still is) an Italian hub, the Drive was a wonderful place to hang out for a few hours, even though we didn’t get to sample any pasta or pizza at 10 in the morning. But we did see some quirky street art and find the best store front for Valentine’s Day!
Big thanks to Heather and Justin for coming out to The Drive to hang with me and for being such great models! Don’t forget to leave this lovely couple some comments below!
Hope you all enjoy this fun session and I look forward to the Valentine’s Day Giveaway in 2014!
Love the picture’s
Too stinking cute! Love the photos. Cute couple and great photographer! 
Rose, these photos are amazing! We love them so so much! You are truly talented.
Looks like a fun morning! Beautiful shots Rose!
Great photos! Congratulations, Heather and Justin! I really love the colours in these but most of all–those smiles.
