Hello there!  Today is a very rainy day here in Central Colorado, and that’s the way I like it.  Gloomy and rainy days are when I feel my most productive, because I can sit down with a quilt and a hot drink while I craft or blog.  I’m off to an early start too, because I have a lot of new pieces to add to the shop!  (smile) I can’t wait to show them to you, so check back later tomorrow.

Before that though, here are self-portraits 4-7/365!!

So, as you may know, I just celebrated my 28th Birthday on Saturday!  Yikes!  I can’t believe how each year seems to fly by faster than the next.  Don’t worry though, I’m enjoying every bit of it.

Last Friday I was browsing the Internet and I came across Elsie’s “5 Tips for Better Self Portraits.”  I was able to take so much from that post and I want to thank her for sharing.  In step 4, Elsie briefly touched on how she tried the 365 Self Portrait Challenge and it inspired me to try.  I know it will be hard to continuously think of fresh and creative ways to capture myself and what makes me unique, but I’m up for it.  I think it will only make my image captures that much better in the future.  Plus, it will be fun to see if I change at all in one years time.

I chose to start on my 28th Birthday this year (October 1st)… I thought it was fitting (smile).  So far, I have these three images.  Stay tuned for the next batch and wish me luck!

As I was going through my photos this week, I realized that I take a lot of close-ups.  I thought it would be fun to share a few of them in this”close-up edition” of {photo friday}.  As you might have already noticed, all of these photos were taken from Instagram.  I just love that Application so much!  If you’d like to, find me on Instagram @robbielee .  Enjoy and have a happy Friday!

Eeeep!!!  Jess’ Bridal Shower went off without a hitch.  I think she had a fabulous time with the Smile Booth, doncha think?!

So, this weekend is my friend’s Bridal Shower, and we have been planning it for over a month now!  It’s getting down to the wire and I’m wrapping up the Smile Booth.  I can’t share what I’ve made yet, I don’t want Jessica to see the finished product before her big party, but here are a few things from smilebooth.com that inspired me.  I’m not making anything like these, but I also thought it would be great to give a shout out to the smilebooth.com!

I stumbled upon Pinhole Press a few weeks ago and really want to get one of these printed up!  I love the idea of having a personal note pad handy.  The best part is that they are not too pricey at all and they would make great gifts.  These nifty notepads are not all they do, so be sure to check them out here.

I stumbled upon this sweet little Photo Booth Prop Etsy Store today, and instantly fell in love!  Little Retreats has everything that you could ever want and need to make your Photo Booth a sweet success.

Seriously, how cute are these?!  I love how clean and simple each piece is.

These are perfect for the upcoming Pirates of the Caribbean Movie!

Who doesn’t need a clown?

Visit Little Retreats Etsy Shop for many more little treats!

Hey all!  This weeks {photo friday} is narrowed down to one main day.  I had a ya-ya on my chest and had to have a procedure done to fix it.  Ouch!  I have the best hubby in the world, because he went with me to support me, bought me an early dinner and then surprised me with Pinkberry!!!!  Frozen Yogurt really does make everything better!

Happy Friday!  I love photography and all that goes with it.  I’m always snapping new shots of whatever throughout the week and thought to myself, why not share them?!  So, I decided to create {photo friday} to share what I’ve captured.  I’m so excited to see everything compiled in one place.  Let’s see where it goes.  Well, enough chit chat, enjoy…

Clockwise: sweet little fox that I saw in my mom’s neighborhood; Starbucks sign while visiting with a gal pal; My lil bro assisting in making fresh mozzarella at Johnson & Wales; My newest haircut – I love it!; Frankie and Tucker at the dog park for Frankie, Angel and Dimitri’s 3rd Birthday; a butterfly bouquet that my hubby, Ron, surprised me with.

Would you be interested in winning a free session and mini-print package?

Well, Laura Werner, a Denver-based Photographer, is hosting The Nursery Contest to give you a chance to win!  If your baby is 5-12 months old and has a super cool nursery, then take your photos and submit them for a chance at this awesome prize!  Visit Vibrant Life Photography for complete details and good luck!