Potter Party

This past November the first part in the Harry Potter finale was released and many fans flocked to theaters dressed up in their best wizard costume.  I have read all the Harry Potter books and consider myself to be a big fan – although I doubt I would ever dress up to see the movie.  So you can imagine how excited I was to get invited to a private screening the day before it was to be released.  Yes!  I was even more pleasantly surprised when I arrived at the theater and there was Honeydukes sashes on the back of each chair, I was offered popcorn, soda and flow powder (fun dip), I was given the most current edition of the Daily Prophet but to enter I had to give them my much needed ticket for the Night Bus (admission ticket).  I was thrown into the world of Harry Potter I couldn’t have loved it more! 

The DVD comes out in a couple months and I thought that, taking your cue from my experience, a Harry Potter themed party would be so much fun to throw.  Invite everyone over for a private screening of the movie, do a contest for the best costume and don’t forget to send them their ticket for the Night Bus or they’ll never make it to your party.

Note: If you don’t know anything about Harry Potter other than he wears big round glasses then just discard everything above (and you’re missing out!).

Design credited to Ferrari Color.

Sundance

Ah, the things you get to enjoy when you live in Utah – world class snow, amazing hiking and biking trails, gorgeous mountains, Zion’s National Park (just to name one of the National Parks here), the red cliffs, etc.  So many great things to enjoy but it’s January now and one of my favorite things to do in January is go to the Sundance Film Festival.  There is so much to do and Park City is just packed with people from all over the world.  In the last few years I have started attending movies and concerts at the festival and I really enjoy being apart of the excitement.  I make sure we go to a premier (the first screening of the movie at the Festival) because the cast attends and there is a Q & A with them after the movie.  You get to hear so much more about the whole process of making the movie and get a little slice of the director’s vision.  After the festival is over there is buzz about movies that were purchased by major studios and then months later you will see that one of the films is now playing in normal theaters.  It is very exciting to be apart of it all and I highly recommend visiting the Sundance Film Festival if you ever get the chance. 

All About The Photos

I have been working on such a wonderful photo album this past month and just love what my clients wanted done.  They didn’t want any froof or extras – this album was going to be all about the photos.  I fit as many pictures on a 12” by 12” page as possible with a few words explaining the event.  I’m really excited to show the client the finished product; especially because this is the first Memoir album they’ve had done.  I know they are just going to love it. 

2011

It’s a new year and I swear that time just goes faster and faster with each passing day.  Now that 2011 has come along with all our new years resolutions we are going to have to work that much harder to fit them into the hours in the week that are just flying by us.  I have thought of my own resolutions and decided they are so unoriginal – like the rest of the world I want to exercise more.  I want to adapt it into my lifestyle.  I have visions of waking up early and doing Pilates, eating fresh fruit with yogurt for breakfast, organizing the house a little and running a few errands then I’d start my work day.  Currently I roll out of bed and start work 5 minutes later.  Oh no, during the last 20 seconds I’ve added another goal to my resolutions – use my time more efficiently.  I don’t think this blog post is helping.  Well I really am excited about 2011 and hope that we all will be able to accomplish something on our resolution list.  Lets just start with number 1 and then we’ll see how we feel.  

*picture from lonnymag.com 

The Best Gift Ever!

 
I love designing the smaller 8” x 8” albums.  Because of their small size a regular 4” x 6” photo takes up most of the space on the page and the album becomes really picture focused.  There is nothing better than being wowed by the photos.  This is an 8” x 8” album I am designing for my sister as a Christmas gift for her mother-in-law.  I chose to go with all glossy photos and picked three main colors (pink, tan and white).  The glossy photos really glitz it up a bit and the ribbon adds softness and texture.  I am seriously in love with it and I know that it will be such a memorable gift!  Contact us now for pricing info and to get your album created today.  Finally you can be the perfect gift giver.

 

Favorite Holiday Films

There is nothing better than a classic holiday flick to help you get into the spirit of Christmas.  I thought I’d share some of my favorites because you must enjoy them too.

The Holiday – This film has recently become one of my favorites, I think it is the contrast of Christmas in LA and Christmas in England.  I also love the relationship between Kate Winslet and the old man next door – he’s charming. 
The Family Man – We quote this movie in our family.  It is, just like it says in the picture, hilarious; Nicholas Cage really nails it. 
Meet Me In St. Louis – This isn’t really a “Christmas” film but for some reason I watched it every year growing up and I just love it.  I mean you can’t beat Judy Garland singing “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” in a red velvet dress – perfection!

Card Gift (not gift card!)

One of my friends is designing cards and giving them as a gift to her mom.  I thought it was such a cool idea and saves you some major dough (although it may take some time).  She is making birthday, get well, thinking of you, wedding cards etc. and putting them together in a card box.  All next year her mom won’t have to buy another card, she can take these beautiful handmade creations and write her thoughts and give them away.  So if you’re feeling crafty, put together a really fun gift for someone you love.  I am not much of a card maker myself but here are some fun designs I put together.