I am ever so proud to have been featured on Bloesem Kids, one of the coolest blogs about design for kids. But it’s so much more than design for kids, it’s also crafts, cool clothes from small labels, and so much more. One of the things that I love about the blog is that it is really in the know, it has a modern aesthetic that is perfectly aligned with THOMPSON and SPRING, but because it also has a craft angle, the modern designs featured also have a familiar and inviting feel… I don’t think most people would imagine that Irene, the voice behind Bloesem Kids, is based out of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia! As I’ve mentioned previously, I LOVE that the internet has allowed so many great creative voices to be heard and discovered.
In addition to being proud, I am also immensely flattered to be in the company of other moms and dads that have been featured on the site. Any of you follow Joel Henriques’ Made by Joel blog ? It features ingenious and creative ideas for kids crafts and toys, all with a modern flair. I am humbled to be the company of such creative minds. In the article I talk mostly about me as mother, my parenting style and my design inspiration.
You should check out Bloesem, Irene’s other blog, this one centered on crafts and interior design for grown ups and do leave a comment both here and over at Bloesem Kids. Thanks!
I love magazines! I have shelves and boxes full of magazines to prove it, but I’m really quite digging this whole online magazine thing. Not only are online magazines better for the environment, I also don’t have to figure out where to store them. But my favorite thing about them, is that you get to hear/see new creative voices.
If you haven’t discovered Sweet Paul yet, run to them. It’s a fantastic food/entertaining magazine full of delicious recipes, and all beautifully photographed. Their first issue features a great idea for a kid’s circus themed birthday party, but done in a super cool way. Check it out!
I can’t wait for the next installment due August 15.
In common parlance the expression “Making Time for Number One” refers to making time for oneself and after my post about taking time out to get pampered, you might think that is what I meant. But, in this case when I say number one, I mean the first born.
As a photographer, my maternity shoots are focused on the expectant mother and her belly. However, for my recent Santa Monica maternity shoot, the mother told me she wanted the focus to be on her first born rather than on her. She is very conscious that once baby number two arrives, baby number one will likely experience a shift in attention. She wanted to make sure to capture their undivided love for number one and the joy he brings into their life.
From quiet adoration, to playfulness and raucous exuberance, we definitely managed to capture moments that this little boy will treasure his whole life.
But for good measure we also took a few pictures of the belly, we wouldn’t want number two to think his/her parents had seen and done it all before. Personally, I’m not ready for number two, so I really admire the women I meet who know that they are ready for number two, or three, or four… and make it a point to make each child feel special in their own way.
One of the things I’m dying to do in the next few weeks is see the “Grease-Sing-Along” Movie that is out in limited release. I have a soft spot for nearly all the songs, from the classic Summer Loving, to Grease Lightning and of course, what teenage girl didn’t sing-along to Hopelessly Devoted. But my husband isn’t as much of a fan as I am, so instead we’re having a little backyard movie screening as my brother is coming to town. For some reason, my husband and I decided we’d go all Bollywood, seemed like a fun idea at the time, but as our dinning room and living room are primarily white I put together a little color/design inspiration.
Now we just have to see if we can pull it together.
As a family photographer and mother, I can tell you that kids, especially toddlers, don’t always like to perform for the camera. So, when the mom of this little fairy told me, as we were planning for the session, that her little one did not like cameras, I thought I might not get the happy, free, smiling photograph that all parents want captured… but this couldn’t have been further from what happened.
This delightful little girl and I clicked from the moment I got there and much to her parents’ content, she was not uncomfortable in front of the camera. We all had a fun playing in a lovely Pasadena park.
She’s so cute, she gives Tinkerbell a run for her money (or fairy dust as might be the case here) and I think I made a new friend. Hope you enjoy her sparkle!
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