Mojo

Have you ever lost it? Your creative passion, your zest, your mojo?

Your imagination simmers down, your mind goes blank and your creative senses are lost.
What do you do? How do you get it back?

This happens.
The creative process is different for everyone. It comes and it goes. For me, when it is lost, I have to step back, step away, and clear my mind.

I like to bike. I am not good, I am not fast, I just like it.

I use to enjoy running, but with a bike, I can cover so much more ground.
When the sun is shining, and I am outside breathing the fresh mountain air, the mojo starts to flow again and I can get back into the zone.
It's a beautiful thing!

"you get the picture"... fresh air, beautiful surroundings...  

Sometimes we fall.... but, what's important is that we get back up! 
(ha, had to throw those in there... old snowy pictures from last year)  

We all come from different paths, some we create, and some we have to cross.
At the end of the day, it's up to us to Enjoy the Ride.

-Chari

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Thank the Mojo--

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Top 5 Photo Displays

  

Springtime is near.

Time to brighten things up a bit, put away the quilts, and pull out the Gerber Daisy's!

Some call it "spring cleaning". Whatever is in the air, I like it.

An easy and affordable way to freshen up your environment is with a photo wall or display.

In a creative funk? We have compiled our top 5 Photo displays to help inspire.





1. Instagram Wall
    ...or a collection of symmetrical squares that tell a story. Highlights of the previous year?

Kevin Hail Photography

2.  Tell your Story in a BIG way

      9-up

      20x20 Mounted Photographic Prints  

          (..pssst.. our 20x20 photographic prints are only $26.99 + $20 mounted)

Tara Whitney Photography

3. Composition
  Rule of Thirds isn't just for the lens.  Accent your photo wall with an offset piece of furniture.

Rupa K Photography

4. It doesn't always have to be a Portrait. 

 Brighten things up with color. Take landscape or macro photos of objects. Decorate your space with graphics, or wall art.

Kara Roberts Photography via ClickinMoms

5. Who says you have to use Frames? 

    Clip Boards are affordable and work great too!

 

via: HGTV

It is my personal goal to get out, take some photos, and "renew" my environment.

We would love to see your ideas! 

  -Chari

Want to add to our list?  Leave a link in the comments.

For more ideas, see our Pinboard.

Kodak Commercial

You will live forever, through your pictures. They are talking, telling a story. Don't let your story end.

This is an old Kodak Commercial, but everytime I watch it... I get emotional. If you haven't seen it... take a few minutes to watch.

Weddings

It's that time of year.. or so they say....it's WEDDING SEASON!








(I was married in the fall?)

Yesterday, Lizzy and I took a trip to the Utah Wedding Expo at Thanksgiving Point.

I have to admit, I did not visit an Expo, or wedding event, prior to my 1997 nuptuals. (were they non existent back then?)

--> Wedding ideas, planning & services are brought to one place. It's multi tasking heaven for a bride! (we did see a few grooms, but c'mon guys, we know that you don't really care about the little details.. do you?)


Weddings can be so overwhelming. These types of events can definitely help.
Here are a few highlights that caught our eye: (apologies for the iPhone shots in a dark environment)

 

Super cute idea for a "tennis" couple 

(LUV spelled out in tennis balls)

Photographer, Kim Bullock, showed off her 12x12 mounts on a free standing brick wall.

The dress models were bored just standing there, so we took pictures.

A "western" inspired Wedding. 

We loved the fun striped straws in the Kerr canning jars!

Bride & Groom Table. Fabric Letters.

Lizzy (single) is a bit overwhelmed.

Photo Booths are a big hit this year.... and of course, Persnickety Prints Wedding Announcements!

 

Design your own announcement, or hire a designer. Friends and Family might not make it to the wedding, but your announcement will most likely make it to their fridge!

Need help? We have graphic designers available.

check out-> custom Wedding Invitation Ideas on our Pinboard

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At the end of the day, I reminded myself of how grateful I am to have all boys. We will leave all of this exciting planning up to you girls!

-Chari

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