Fall Shoot With My Niece And Nephews

This week I had a shoot with my sisters and their children. It was fun but frantic since we arrived at the cotton field later than expected. We had probably less than an hour before we started losing the light so we quickly shot the  pictures.

This is Luna my younger sister Rebecca's baby. She is 5 months old and a little cutie.

Then there is Eli my older sister Jessica's baby. He is 10 months old and very chubby and cute.

Matthew is my older sisters child.. Now two he is growing up so fast and he loves his aunt Rachael. He is the sweetest toddler I have ever been around. He always wants my attention and loves to play cars with me. He was the hardest to photograph because he just wants to run around and I had no clue how to change my camera setting so he wouldn't be blurry. Luckily I got a few clear shots. We are planning on having another shoot this Saturday since we didn't get to use all the props I had..
I loaded the car with a cute round table and chairs along with bird cages and other things. Maybe I should start practicing with the camera and maybe start doing pictures. Since I have been in love with photography for years now.

La Romana Dominican Republic

The view of the sea from our villa. This was the first time for my husband and I to travel outside the US. And no not everyone speaks English here most don't speak English  and I only know a few words of Spanish so it was interesting.. The next time I go anywhere outside the US I plan on learning some basic phrases.

The place we stayed at was gorgeous. It is kind of a different world compared to the city La Romana. We went into town and it all looked like the ghetto places back home. We were a little scared to get out and mingle with the locals.

We had an infinity pool in the backyard.

The delicious sauteed creamy cheese lobster.

Dancing with a guy at Altos De Chavon.

Seven Deadly Sins ~ Gluttony Photo Shoot

I had yet another amazing shoot with Addie Talley. She was shooting the seven deadly sins. I was gluttony the bunny. I loved the location that we shot at and it has me wanting to shoot my Alice theme there but we are in the process of moving so I think I need to hold off any shoots until we get settled into our new home. It was really weird seeing myself as a bunny. The vintage gritty look of the pictures makes them look outstanding. Right now I am liking the vintage shabby chic picture effects, clothes and everything else.
Go check out the rest of the series on Addie's blog here

Natural Probiotic Deodorant

I have been really excited to make my own deodorant and let me tell you it works better than the deodorant from the store. It has Shea butter which keeps your underarms soft and smooth. I have some for sell on my copious store if you are interested in a deodorant that actually works.

This toner works wonders for your skin. I have been using it and my skin looks clearer and less red. It has sandalwood, neroli, lavender, rose, roman chamomile, helichrysum italicum, and witch hazel hydrosol. Glycerin lemongrass EO and aloe vera liquid along with grapefruit seed extract were also blended.
http://copious.com/profiles/rachael-2

Alice in Wonderland

I am getting excited about the Alice in Wonderland shoot I have been planning for months. It is slow going since I have a lot of things to buy to make it look how I want it to. Here are a few outfits I will be using.

I wanted to wear something blue but I didn't want it to be the usual Alice looking dress I wanted something different. I also ordered this tea set but it has been hard finding a place that has it in stock.  I hope I can get it because it has a vintage shabby chic feel which I love.

 All I need to complete this shoot is a cute little table and chairs and then find a nice location with a cool looking big tree.

Yo'Sweetz A Dessert Cafe

YO'Sweetz Strawberry Popsicle

My mother-in-law just opened a yogurt and Popsicle shop. The yogurt is not made from a powder and the Popsicles are fresh fruit. We had a promotional shoot today. My husband Jon took the pictures while I modeled and edited the pictures.

Avocado my favorite Popsicle

The Popsicle are made fresh with only fruit and no added dyes or chemical flavorings. I am trying to stay away from all the nasty chemicals and preservatives so I like eating these pops and I am getting a serving of fruit as well. Not just chemically flavored sugar water..

Fruit suspended in orange blossom water

 We are going to work on having cupcakes as well.. I will probably help with decorating the cupcakes since I would say I am pretty decent at it for no training and little experience. If you are ever in the area stop by for an ultimate dessert experience.

The cozy chic sitting area

 YO'sweetz
5187 Getwell Rd
Southaven, MS 38671

Rebecca's Baby Shower

My sisters shower was this past Saturday and I think that it turned out beautiful. I might just be biased but I will let you decide. My sisters and I worked on decorations and desserts. I made Cake pops which looked just darling.

And my little sister helped me make the cupcakes. I tried out pipping bows and flowers. Maybe this summer I will take some cake decorating classes if I have time.. I am suppose to get a website for my business up and running this summer.

The diaper cake and burp cloth cupcakes that I made. I even made the toppers for the cupcakes by hand cutting and gluing them together using specialty paper.

My nephew Eli napping.