Ahwahnee Hotel: Yosemite Wedding B&N=Love

The beauty in Yosemite is beyond words. Everytime I turned a corner I sighed with awe! It was just plain majestic.

Beta & Nate are madly in love and I think you will able to tell in these pictures! I want to thank them for sharing their special day with me and honoring me with being their photographer!

Color My World Session

Ok, so I got the tripod out and set that timer up! So much fun, crazy fun! I have been wanting to do this a while and I searched and searched for a willing family! Well, my family was available...and willing! ;)

The next family to book this session will get 50% off! This includes your canvas, 4 paints, and brushes for the family. As well as clean up ;)

{{Handmade Escapade}} & Chuck Norris

Doesn't that shop name Handmade Escapade sound like it should be a pop song that we can all sing and dance to? Or maybe it is just me...

Katy is the beauty and brains behind her newly renamed shop. Her shop was Katy's Creations but she felt it need more oomph for the direction she was headed.

Katy started her handmade shop when she wanted to make a baby blanket for her bun in the oven and says she failed miserably.

"The Great Wall of China was originally created to keep Chuck Norris out. It failed miserably."

Of course, Katy says she has always been crafty so she opened her Etsy shop in 2010 and never looked back.

Just go look in her shop and see the lovely variety and fun items. These Chuck Norris shirts caught my eye some time ago because...well, who doesn't love Chuck Norris? My husband and I have always enjoyed those fun Norris facts and my sister and I like to make fun of him because my Mom seriously is a huge fan, and seriously loves The Texas Ranger. No joke.

"Chuck Norris is what Willis was talking about."  

If paper beats rock, rock beats scissors, and scissors beats paper, what beats all 3 at the same time? Answer: Chuck Norris.

Chuck Norris has never blinked in his entire life. Never.

I also doubt Chuck Norris carries a bunny around ;)

You can win one of these awesome shirts from Handmade Escapade too!

Here is how:

1. Follow Katy on FB & leave a comment

you did so.

2. Follow Evie & Jr. on FB & leave

a comment you did so.

3. Share on FB!

BONUS ENTRY:

4. Go find a Chuck Norris fact and share in a comment.

Drawing will be Wednesday, July 18th

WINNER!

#10 Ashley Foster

Please contact me via FB to claim your prize

You have 24 hours or a new winner will be drawn!

Pink Berry Pie

Pink Berry Pie is one of those shops on Etsy that I constantly look at to see what is new and if there are new props I can snag  {{ I suggest you do the same}}

Recently, I got a chance to photograph some new tees that will be added to her cutesy shop. It was so much fun to photograph and bribe children with cupcakes and suckers to keep them still. As you can see, Henry loves cupcakes or as he likes to call them..."cutchakes."  Doesn't he have a look like "Back off my cupcake lady" ha!

Here are some more cute pics! Make sure to go say "hi" to Beth over on her Facebook.

Do you love how the oranges aren't getting eaten? ;)

I HEART pretty thangs

I was just looking on Etsy today thinking, "Hm, I totally need a new camera strap or cover."

Soooo...I started looking and I couldn't decide! I was like, "Uh, that's pretty" or "Oh geez, that's a pretty pretty thang."

Anyways, here are some I came across and now I need help deciding! Which ever gets the most votes is my choice and then I will choose a strap for you to win!

So, comment and tell me your fave...

Make sure you do these steps:

1. Follow this blog.

2. Vote on fave.

3.Make sure you are follower on Facebook.

4. Share on FB for an extra entry, leaving a seperate comment that you did so.

5. Cross your fingers and toes you win.

(please take note that I am puchasing the strap and this is not a giveaway hosted by these shops)

#1.  From See Lori Sew on Etsy.

#2 From Blue Bird Chic on Etsy

#3 From Ivy and A on Etsy

(let's hope this one doesn't sell out since it is OOAK) ;)

#4 from Loo De Loop on Etsy

#5 from MG Camera Straps on Etsy

Seriously!? Aren't these all so cute!!

And don't you want one for yourself?

Best of luck to everyone!! Winner will be drawn Sunday, July 1st!

Winnnnnnnner!!

Missy B with comment number 2

Missy won #3 of her choice! Please message me on FB with where to send your cover!!

I decided to go with #5 (the winner) and #1 because I really do love it!! :)



A Pretty Shoppe + A lovely Gal

I am excited to introduce you all {or re-introduce} to Kirah from A Pretty Shoppe. I met Kirah on the internet from when I ran my own little Etsy shop and we hit it off. We became friends that confided in the ups and downs of running a business online. We got to know each on a personal and business level that helped us make major business decisions together. Kirah has been a wonderful blessing to me and I always enjoy talking to her and getting to know her more.

I hope you enjoy getting to know her and the"Pretty" shoppe. Make sure to read it all and then follow the instructions at the end on how you can win lovely items from her!

{Pretty Kirah}

Tell me about yourself,and where you call home.

I’m a daughter of God, lover of country music, the sunshine, and making pretty things. I was born and raised in the Emerald City {Seattle, WA} so that will always be home. At 19, I packed everything I owned into a truck and moved to Austin, TX which is where I now reside with my Mr. Handsome.

How did “A Pretty Shoppe” get started?

I established A Pretty Shoppe after Mr.Handsome and I lost our first child in January 2011. I knew through the grief,I needed to put my energy and emotions into something so I started creating &healing. After much encouragement from family and friends, A Pretty Shoppe was born, as my creating and healing became a passion & love.

What are the most challenging things about running an online business? What is the most rewarding?

I think the most challenging thing about owning and running an online business is finding balance. I would spend all day in my pretty little studio finding inspiration and making pretty things if I could. However, I do have a home to take care of and a Mr. Handsome that likes to spend time with me too.
The most rewarding part of running my shoppe is the AMAZING people I have met along the way. I’ve heard how my story inspires people, how they can relate as they have gone through the same, or how they simply love the pretties I create.It’s those notes and messages that keep me going. I keep a “Rainy Day” folder in my desk – so the days I don’t feel as creative, I pull out those notes and read them and remember why I opened my shoppe in the first place. Those notes bring sunshine back to my “Rainy Days.”

Where do you see “A Pretty Shoppe” in 5years?

 It’s hard to say where I see my shoppe in 5 years. When I opened this little shoppe I never imagined it would be where it is NOW. I just pray wherever it goes and however it grows that I always remember why I make pretty things.

Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

For myself- I want to continue to grow in my walk with God. After that, I want to be a good wife to my Mr. Handsome, and a mom to a healthy, happy child {or 2 or 3}. I want to watch my children grow up, I want to be an example to my children of what walking with God and following your dreams looks like.

Tell me something people would be surprised to hear about you.

1. I am slightly addicted to Sweet Tea. {I drink it daily.}

2. I wanted to be a Librarian when I grew up.  I love books! In fact, I would line my dolls up along the wall and glue library cards on the inside of my books and check books out to my dolls.{I never thought I would own my own company}

What are you favorite handmade shops?

My favoritehandmade shops are:
Jumping Jax Designs www.jumpingjaxdesigns.com {you’ll get tomeet her soon – I love her!}

JessicaNdesigns http://www.etsy.com/shop/jessicandesigns {isn’t her stuff gorgeous?!}

Love Stitched http://www.etsy.com/shop/lovestitched 

Here is your chance to win pretty things! All you have to do is this:

1. Like A Pretty Shoppe on FB HERE

2. Like Evie & Jr. on FB  HERE and share the
post.

3. Leave a comment on this post that you

have done so!

You will be entered to win this set of earrings and bobbies! Plus the gorgeous chevron frame below!

AND! Kirah is so generous {always} and is offering everyone 15% off! Use code "EVIE" and shop her pretties!

Winner will be drawn FRIDAY!

Kirah Campbell
A Pretty Shoppe

http://aprettyshoppe.storenvy.com
http://www.facebook.com/aprettyshoppe

COMMENT #1 BELONGING TO ASHLEE WAS THE WINNER!

Please contact me via FB to claim your prize!