{studio sunday} Kellie Coughlin | Photographer

I am so excited for this weeks {studio sunday} feature for two reasons: a) It’s Easter and b) Kellie Coughlin was the photographer that helped me give my husband the best one-year wedding anniversary gift ever!  With the help of make-up artist, Kaytelyn Simkins, they transformed me into a pin-up and we created a pin-up calendar for Ron.  The make-up and photos came out better than you could have imagined!  Kellie is an amazingly talented photographer with an eye for excellence.  She’s ridiculously kind and fun to work with, so I would recommend her to anyone, and she does it all.  She captures weddings, boudoir, head shots, maternity, and lifestyle moments.  Kellie’s studio is located in Denver, CO and I highly recommend that you contact her for your next big moment!  Below the beautiful images of Kellie’s studio are a few questions and answers… enjoy!

1.  Where is your studio located? (In your home or somewhere else?)
“I have a studio at 3152 Walnut Street, just a couple minutes north of Downtown Denver.”

2.  What is your favorite part of your workspace?
“The natural light that pours in through the front windows.”

3.  How long have you been a professional photographer?
“I’ve been shooting professionally for 10 years.”

4.  How many hours per week do you usually spend in your studio?
“Anywhere from 40 to 60 hours per week.”

I am so happy that Kellie allowed us to take a peek into her studio!  Her space is so clean and inspiring!  Thanks Kellie!

DIY: Eco-packaging

I stumbled across this the other day and simply fell in love with the idea!  Mandi at Here’s Looking At Me Kid shares a fabulous way to stay green and creative while shipping products or gifts through the mail.  The full how-to can be found here at A Beautiful Mess, but basically you just use a paper bag and stitch it closed.  The great thing is that you can decorate it as you wish!  It’s also a great way to save some cash.  I love this idea so much, I’m going to adopt it!  I actually have a similar idea that I’ve been actively using for about 8 years now.  I’ll post a DIY on that soon!  Thanks Mandi!

Images via A Beautiful Mess

bird inspired art

I simply adore birds of all kinds and love to see when people are inspired to create works incorporating birds.  Here are a few that I really enjoy…

Art & Philanthropy’s “Bird’s on a Wire” is created from recycled paper and soy inks

“Three Little Birds” by Julia Patrucco (found at YayArt)

“Feeding Birds” by Kristiana Pärn

Rolling in the GREEN

In celebration of St. Patrick’s Day, I gathered up a few GREEN handmade items to share with you.  Be sure to wear your green today so you don’t get PINCHED!

1. “All Buttoned Up” from Chickiedee
2. “Green Robots” pencil case from Sewfriendzy on Etsy
3. “Henry” from wiggletiggy on Etsy
4. “Frankie” from Chickiedee
5. “Emerald Polkadot Hand Knit Hat” Deusprovidebit on Etsy
6. “That Did Feel Good” from Monkey Chow on Etsy
7. “Natural Forest Silhouette” from CritterJitters on Etsy
8. “Android Pillow” from Craftsquatch on Ets0

…in the forest

I really love this painting for a few reasons:

the first being the pure talent that went into making it…

the second reason would be the large scale of the painting…

and the third reason being the detail… it’s beautiful!

{Check it our for yourself here}

Tucker Bean’s 1st Birthday!

Oh I am soooooo excited because today is my little Tucker Bean’s 1st Birthday!  He is growing so big just like his brother and sisters.  Here are a few sweet photos of him and his siblings to celebrate the big day!

belly casts

I just love how creative people can be when it comes to their belly casts!  Some people get them professionally done, while others DIY, but they all turn out so unique and beautiful.  What do you like better, plain, or painted?

{all images found by searching in Google}

{{Things I Adore}} Vol.2

I found some super cute items this week, and I’m oh-so excited to share them with you!  Enjoy!

I’ve never seen anything like these unique and fabulous Brooch Bouquets that were featured on Ruffled.  They are non-floral bouquets made from vintage brooches, meaning no two are the same!!  Cool, right?!

As you already know, I adore chickies, so when I came across these precious pewter mealtime-mates, I just knew I had to share! Don’t you just love the backs of the spoons?!
Pewter Chick Cup and Pewter Spoon Set

Who wouldn’t love these little cake pops?!  Bakerella has many more fabulous treats and ideas, so check her out!

I’d love to get these little Twitter Bird Earrings!  Oh-so-cute!

Milk Glass, I simply love milk glass!  It’s so beautiful and elegant with just enough spunk!  I love it so much and don’t own any… yet!

Thanks all!

{Giveaway} No.1

So, I’ve been wanting to do a Giveaway for sometime now and I thought to myself, “It’s the beginning of a new year and Valentine’s Day is fast approaching.  This is a great time!”  I think you all will really like this one too, because I sure do! It’s a Chickiedee Original one-of-a-kind Red and White Striped Bib with a soft white fleece back.  It’s super absorbent and great for Valentine’s Day, 4th of July, Christmas and more!

{Here’s how to enter}:

There are 2 ways to enter and you can do both if you’d like or just 1, but you have a max of 2 entries.

1.  Comment in this post telling why you’d like to have this adorable little bib and who you plan on giving it to for 1 entry.
2.  Tweet about this post and comment back here with your Twitter ID for 1 entry. (Our Twitter ID is @chickiedeebaby)

We will randomly select a winner on January 31 and announce the winner here on our Blog on February 1!  Remember to do each comment separately for 2 chances to win.  Once we select the winner, we will contact you for your shipping address and information, so remember to provide a valid email address (which remains hidden from the public).  Good luck!

Peek A Boo

This little Peek A Boo Bib is one of a kind and handmade with 100% cotton front and white fleece backing. Snag it today before it’s gone!