life.love.paper.

infatuation friday

(polaroid sx 70, 600 film, taken at dusk)
lot's of of love today.
first because...well...it's FRIDAY. yes yes yes.
second because we celebrated our 10 year wedding anniversary yesterday.
well, we're actually celebrating this weekend. No definite plans except for a nice dinner at Simon's.
J wants me to keep the weekend free for spontaneous jaunts out and about.
he knows we'll have lot's of sunshine so he wants to hunt for good photo ops for me.
sweet, right?
third because I'm expecting a big box of creative goodness from Studio Calico today.
We're highly anticipating this round with it being December and the release of Studio Calico'sfirst line, Home Front. I'm hearing good things from those who have received their goods already. The wait is killing me! But at least I'll have my box for the weekend when inspiration is at it's peak for me.
Remember, Home Front will only be available at your local scrapbook store so be sure to ask your lss if you're wanting the line.

what else am I loving today?

Stella McCartney making kids look oh so fabulous.
 
(images from gap.com)
seriously, skinny jeans on a toddler. cuteness.

The best Halloween costume this year.

(photo from Amanda Johnson aka CandiMandi's blog)
I love costumes that are so fitting to the wearer. I don't think anyone else could of pulled this off any better.

This chicness.

(image from the Garance blog)
I know, I reference the Garance blog a lot but it's on my daily blog roll.
I love this. A working gal out on a photo jaunt. Perhaps on her lunch break? One of my favorite things to do on my lunch break is to head out, camera in hand and getting lost for an hour. It's refreshing and a nice break from the office.

This quote.
 
(canon xti, 100mm 2.8, manual)

calendar release tomorrow!

Cost: $27
Size: 5x7
unbound, printed on pearl cardstock.

As always, happy weekend.
Tina

 

girl is alive and well.

last week was sort of a blur, most of which was spent in bed.
but just as I predicted, rejuvenation did occur in the most fabulous way.
I joked with my husband that I was like the wolverine and would heal within a day or 2. so not true but I think I got off pretty easy with my cold lasting less than a week.
Halloween was quiet for us considering the man and I were both still recovering. We spent then night watching season one of True Blood and Jeepers Creepers 2 which was freaky. Trick or Treat was probably the best scary movie I've seen this Halloween season.
I felt pretty damn good Sunday morning and with the extra hour gained, I accomplished a helluva lot.
My main mission was to sanitize the house and air it out. Felt so much better at the end of the day when my home was in order and smelling fresh. It's a calming feeling and certainly welcoming after a yucky week of constant sneezing and coughing.
so let's catch up a bit.
I went ahead and updated my Studio Calicogallery with my newest layouts but here are my favs.
 
 

Looks like the main kit and street fair add on is still available in the shop.
 
I will be updating the lifelovepaper shop throughout the week with new prints and holiday goods.
I also just got a proof of my 2009 calendar and I think you're going to like it! I had them printed on heavy pearl cardstock and I'm so glad I did. It gives the polaroid image such great dimension. The calendar will measure 5x7 on 12 separate cards, unbound. I'll show options on how to display later this week.
As far as the holidays go, I will have some greeting cards as well as a "girl loves holiday" limited edition pack. Some what similar to the "girl loves fall" pack. Fun stuff.

And can you believe it the start of polaroid week! so excited! I only wish film was more readily available but don't we all wish for that? hmph.

constructed my december daily over the weekend as well. 
may title it something else just to be different. 
 

ah monday....I can't hate on you today. I'm just thankful I'm 100% again. Maybe even better. 
Tina 
 

girl loves cozy bed and vicks vaporub

no girl loves friday today as I am trying to find my way out of a sea of wadded up tissues not to mention the thick haze in my head from all the cold medicines. I would rather say the sickness caught me rather than me catching the sickness. It was inevitable with everyone else being sick around me.

Good thing is I think I'm near the end. And I always feel a sense of rejuvenation afterwords so I'm looking forward to that.

I'll post my scrappies from November this weekend. I'm already out of energy just writing these few sentences.

Have a great weekend! oh and Happy Halloween!

girl loves friday

and saturday and sunday. monday not so much.
deadlines are just about met.
calendars are still up in the air but I promise they will be in the shop soon.

on to loves....

sweet proposals.

(photo from Bakerella)

Is this not the sweetest way to ask some one to marry you? You should go to her blog and read the story behind these cute wedding cake pops.

sweet treats.

(photo and recipe fromPatent and the Pantry, found on A Cup Of Jo blog)

I'm not exactly dieting but I'm just trying to make smarter choices with my food intake. These scrumptious guys look like just the reward for my change. Seriously, anything with cream cheese frosting is king.

sweet flare.

(photo by me. Canon Xti, 100mm 2.8, manual)

I'm trying this whole flare thing out inspired by MaineMomma. She really is the flare goddess and her fall photos are just stunning.

sweet little tutorial and member spotlight.
 

on the Studio Calico blog.

sweet flannel boxers.

(from aerie)
 wore these to bed last night and I llloooovvvee them. will have to purchase a few more. I think I may spend more on pj's and loungewear than work clothes.

happy happy weekend folks!

3 things.

1. It's friggin' cold out.
 
2. I'm struggling to meet a few deadlines.
3. Dare 150

typepad is wigging me out!

 


I'm going to write this fast as I have tried to update at least 10 times this morning and it keeps freezing up on me! I was trying to conveniently write down which sneak went with what kit/add on. I'll have to do this way....
1. Market Place (main kit)
2. I mixed the 2 add ons I purchased which are Bazaar and Street Fair
3. Market Place (main kit. love love love the doily rubs)
4. Street Fair
5. Bazaar (this is my favorite add on. wood veneer...swoon)
6. Market Place (main kit)

 
 

girl loves friday.

what a week.
I'm sure glad it's over. Love an extended holiday weekend but it makes for a busy work week.
On to what this girl is loving right this very moment.

Furry monstrous creatures.

I would have loved, absolutely loved being the photographer on this set. The light and muted tones look insanely beautiful. I hate to fall into the hype about this loved/hated children's book turned uber cool directed Spike Jones movie but I do really want to see it on the big screen. My heart pitter patters everytime I see the previews. Now if I could convince my dear husband to take me. :)

Knit something. 
my fingers are itching to knit something and this would be it.

yum.
 
(photo from bakerella.com)
pie making is daunting to me but these little cuties seem easy to make. I'd probably omit the sticks and make them as little cookies....I may have to do these for our holiday cookie swap at the office. or just to munch on while I catch up grey's via online and scrap.

melissa loves me!
I'm giving away one of my fall inspired polaroid prints on her oh so beautiful blog. Check it.

calendars are at the printers! they should be in the shop by the end of next week. I'm so excited...my very first polaroid calendar!

 
(polaroid sx 70)

happy friday!
tina 

girl just needed a day to realize she is loved and that hope never dies.

That day after I posted, I decided to wallow in my sorrows for bit. I headed to Barnes and Noble and spent a good hour browsing. Something about being surrounded by books and magazines and Twilight calendars makes me feel better. It calms me. After purchasing some books for myself (why did I not know about Charlaine Harris's new Sookie book?) and my niece and nephew, I headed over to spend some time with them. Another activity that calms me. Sitting there and chatting with T and getting spontaneous hugs and kisses from R made me feel so loved. I know that I will never be too far away from that little girl. I think of nothing else when I'm with her. She restores hope for me and gives me the will to continue this journey.

I cannot thank you all enough for your kind words here and the numerous emails I received over the weekend. I am lucky to have such an amazing support system around me. I'm very aware that this journey is not an uncommon one. I appreciate those who where brave enough to say "hey, I"m going through the same thing, I know how you feel". It's not easy to talk about, at least not for me. one, I feel tears welling up in my eyes when I begin to say something to some one. I will chalk that up to the clomid. two, I'm just plain tired of talking about it. I don't want this to consume me like it has. I'm ready to let go of the stress. If we're suppose to just "forget about it" and let it happen, then that's what I want to do granted I'm still at my doctors office 3 times a month and I've got a bill that makes me gasp, I'm letting it go. The stress I mean, not the bill. :)

I'm still going to have those bad days where cake and tears are necessary but then I'll pick myself up, dust myself off and try again. (wise words from Aaliyah) Because that's what we do and because hope. never. dies.

xo, girl

(polaroid sx 70, expired 600 film) 

ps..."hope never dies" was inspired by one my very favorite blogs, hope dies last. I'm so in love with her honesty and wit. Just wanted to give credit where credit it due.

girl questions future.

another failed attempt at concieving.
utter dissapointment. a few tears. red vevlet cake.
that is all.

xo,
girl

girl loves friday.

We Alaskans are busy stimulating the economy this week...or paying bills off like myself.
PFD's were released yesterday. Anchorage is usually bustling this time of year which is why I
will be staying out of any shopping center and Costco this weekend. I hate combat shopping.
Not enjoyable what-so-ever. Well...I may have to hit the new Target us southsiders recently acquired. :)

onto girl loves.

non-practical shoes.
 
I have a bit of a shoe obsession. Not that I have a massive amount like some women I know. I keep it practical and only really buy a pair of vampy heels for the company Christmas party as I do not live a glamorous lifestyle like those featured on the Garance blog. All I can do is admire these beauties. Funny, it's not really my style but they're femme and fun and red. I also have a fashion goal of owning a pair of Louboutins. Mark my words.

looking forward to this.
 
because he is my very favorite photographer.

pretty excited about my calendar debut.
 
some of the images that will be in the calendar.
hopefully it will be in production by the beginning of next week.

Also looking forward to the release of Studio Calico's Home Front line which will only be available at your local scrapbook store. Please email me at lifelovepaper@gmail.com if you are in Alaska and would like to know how you can get your hands of some of this goodness.

enjoy the weekend.
girl