Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Little Lauren's Photo Shoot

Over the weekend I had a session with sweet little Lauren! I wanted to try something a little different with this shoot, so I experimented with a new backdrop I recently purchased and took a few inside shots. Of course, I always love the outdoor photos because of the beautiful lighting, but it's also nice to have some different scenes set up as well.

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To see more of my work or to schedule a session, click [here].


Monday, May 20, 2013

"Like" me on Facebook!

Ok so after a YEAR of blogging, I finally decided to start a Facebook page for The Blissful Bee! I know I probably should have done this a while ago, but eh what can ya do? I'm quickly realizing that Google Friend Connect will be going away VERY soon (in about ONE month) and I'm doing my best to keep my readers up-to-date and informed.

I thought Facebook might be another great option on top of some of the other blog readers that will be coming out. I will try not to overwhelm you with too many Facebook posts - I simply want to use it to inform my followers of new posts and updates to the blog. I would LOVE it if you would "like" my new Facebook page and follow along!

On another note, speaking of Google Friend Connect going away.... Does anyone have any advice on what might be replacing it, if anything? I have found that BlogLovin is REALLY great, but I keep wondering if there might be any rumors out there of an official GFC "replacement"?? I've heard it might be Google +, but I really hope not! I'm not the biggest fan of Google +. Any feedback would be super helpful!!

P.S. For a while, I had my Facebook page linked to my business, The Creative Cottage. Sooo if you thought you might have already "liked" my page, that might have been my business and not my blog. I'm trying to organize myself a little bit here, so I decided to separate the two. You might just want to double check and "like" The Blissful Bee too! Thanks y'all!!



May Mood Board Inspirations

Welcome back to the second month of our monthly mood board inspiration collaboration! This month we have Carissa from Carissa Miss, Samantha from Designer in Teal, and Fletcher from High Cotton Style. I have chosen the inspiration photo this month and we all came up with our own little mood board twist. 

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The Blissful Bee's Mood Board:

Here is my mood board for this month. As always, I wanted to include a lot of color in the space. To view more of my mood boards, click [here].

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Carissa from Carissa Miss:


Carissa from carissa miss here. lucky for me I got to work on one of my most anticipated boards...a little girl's room for my not-so-little-anymore girl! We are hoping to transform her bedroom from nursery/toddler room to sophisticated chic little girl room. I've been working on the design in my head pretty much since she was born:) her nursery wasn't ever really anything but a hodge-podge of handmedowns and clearance items so i've been waiting until she had a space of her own i could slowly save up and design the perfect room. Here's the fun inspiration board! Come visit me to see all the details and sources! 

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Samantha from Designer in Teal:

Hi! It's Samantha...the Designer in Teal. I'm excited to be joining in on the collaboration again this month. This fresh color palette inspired me to create a relaxing spa like ladies restroom. I typically do designs on living rooms, bedrooms and offices so this was a refreshing change. I hope you will stop by to see the details and resources so that you can recreate the look. Also, because I am trying to build a portfolio, you can get a custom mood board from me for free!

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Fletcher from High Cotton Style:


Hey y'all! I'm Fletcher from High Cotton Style. I couldn't be more thrilled to join in on this months collaboration. Hop on over to High Cotton Style to get the scoop on this design board. Stay a while- have a few drinks, and listen to me babble about interior design, recipes, life and who knows what else! All with southern hospitality, of course;)

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Hope you all enjoyed our collaboration for this month! If you would like to be a part of next month's collaboration, please email me at theblissfulbee@gmail.com


I have also just created the OFFICIAL facebook page for The Blissful Bee! Make sure to "like" my page [HERE]. I am also now offering AD space as well. Click [here] if you might be interested.



Friday, May 17, 2013

Keith Family Photo Session

A few weeks ago my cousin-n-law, Ashley, contacted me wanting to schedule a maternity photo shoot for her 4th kiddo. It actually ended up turning into family shoot as well! Today I am posting their family session and will post a few of her maternity shots later next week. Her family is seriously SO beautiful and was such a blast to photograph. I think they might all be models... but really... Don't you agree??

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Hope everyone has a wonderful weekend!!