kids + january temps = quick outdoor photo shoot!

you know it's time to go inside when they're whimpering and not even the bribe of candy can get them to smile. i'm pretty sure these kids are going to run screaming if they ever see me again.

luckily, we found a great "inside" spot right around the block. it was:

a) warm
b) run by a cool guy who let us overtake the place
c) full of steamy cups of hot chocolate with whipped cream



so, next time you're in nyssa, oregon, go here:



'cause this guy makes a mean white chocolate mocha:


and he's super cool.
[thank you, thunderegg coffee co!]

want-to-know wednesday

for those of you living outside of the treasure valley - well, i feel for you. you're missing out. if you ever come visit ontario, oregon, stop at jolts & juice and order a half-skim milky way... or white chocolate mocha... or toasted marshmallow hot chocolate... or, if you're in the smoothie-mood, get a SPUNKY MONKEY. trust me.

so i WANT TO KNOW -

what's your favorite coffee/smoothie shop beverage??
[do you notice how i'm helping you with your giveaway entries? only two more day!]

a few more ideas

of items that would be fun to buy in preparation for the valentine's photo booth:
(click on the picture if you want to visit the etsy shop where you can purchase)

[for the romantic]
hugs & kisses pendant made out of typewriter keys



[for the jaded]
love sucks shirt



[for the sweetheart]
red crocheted merino wool headband (i have this in bright pink and love it!)



[for the silly]
wax lips, of course!!

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save the date

*update: for those of you pining after the adorable dear lillie shirt - go to their blog and you can enter to WIN a similar shirt! yippee!*

get out your calendar or day planner (or iphone for you techie people) and put a big HEART on saturday, february 6th...

why, you ask??

not gonna tell you! not yet, anyway. but trust me... you want to save the date. at least 15 minutes of that date.

in the meantime, you might want to purchase any one (or two or three) of the following items in preparation for february 6th... and because they're just plain cute! [click on the photo to go to the website]

for you:

for little miss:

for mini mister:

for mr. man:

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this is a big shout out to THE BEES BOX in payette, idaho. they were gracious enough to let me do a little photo shoot in their store, during store hours, when it was snowing like crazy last weekend. if you've never been to this cute store, GO! they have lots of cool, eclectic stuff you won't find anywhere else and all at a great price. they are only open on thursdays and saturdays and are located in downtown payette. check it out!

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check it out -

you can get a FREE canvas of your favorite photo - all you have to do is pay shipping (about $15.00 for an 8x10).

sweeeeeeet!

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