LIFEOGRAPHY | Virginia Beach + Norfolk's Maternity, Newborn, Baby & Child photographer » inspiration http://www.lifeographer.com/blog virginia beach + norfolk newborn, baby, child & family photography Wed, 21 Jul 2010 00:28:18 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 Displaying Your Photographs http://www.lifeographer.com/blog/2010/02/displaying-your-photographs/ http://www.lifeographer.com/blog/2010/02/displaying-your-photographs/#comments Thu, 04 Feb 2010 17:40:35 +0000 admin http://www.lifeographer.com/blog/?p=454 Don’t leave your photos in a closet (or on a disc) after your session is over. Use some of these inspirational ideas to showcase your photos in your home.

When it comes to displaying photographs and creating wall galleries, I love Room & Board’s simple and clean design ideas. Check out some of their display recommendations past and present. Their advice for picture-perfect displays: “Mounted picture ledges let you lean photo frames and books casually against the wall, while rails provide extra room for adding accent pieces into your display. You don’t need extensive wall space in order to showcase your collections. Blend frames of varying sizes and shapes on a single shelf to lend depth and perspective to an art or photo collection. Let the frames overlap for an organic, mix-and-match look.”

You can also unify your display by using frames of the same color.

Do you have favorite gallery inspirations? Or, care to share your own displays? Leave a link in the comments!

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etsy is one of my favorite places for all things crafty. the collective talent of the artists there is amazing. whether you’re looking for a vintage frock or searching for art for your nursery, you’ll find it in spades here. full disclosure: don’t visit etsy unless you have time to browse, and preferably a warm coffee by your side. you won’t be able to leave anytime soon.

personalized art by penny prints is high on my list right now. i’m looking for the perfect print for finn’s nursery. enjoy exploring.

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method, one of my favorite green household brands is introducing a new line of squeaky green kiddo bath/skin products this year. now, our mini-me’s can join “the fight against dirty” with this new, all-natural 3-in-1 body wash and bubble bath. the cute packaging alone makes me want to scrub my lumpy little guy with its sudsy goodness. oh, and did i mention there are selections designed just for baby too? i.e. body lotion and diaper cream. so run, don’t walk to tar-jay, my favorite gettin’ place, when they debut.

rub-a-dub-dub!

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kid stuff
baby cheapskate: visit often. save a lot. get the skinny on pinching pennies with class and style.
ohdeedoh: home design ideas for kiddos by the publishers of apartment therapy. too cool for school.
parent hacks: parenting tips and tools that work–and entertain!
scumdilly-do: crafty blog for crafty (and not-so-crafty moms + pops). activities galore for the little people in your life.
d.i.y. kids: more craftiness with modern flair.

]]> http://www.lifeographer.com/blog/2008/02/my-favorite-things-surfin/feed/ 0 my favorite things. http://www.lifeographer.com/blog/2008/02/my-favorite-things/ http://www.lifeographer.com/blog/2008/02/my-favorite-things/#comments Mon, 25 Feb 2008 03:30:38 +0000 admin http://www.lifeographer.com/blog/2008/02/24/my-favorite-things/ so i am adding a new category on the blog to highlight some of my favorite things: people, places, web sites, kid gear! many things that have nothing to do with photography, but lots to do with who i am — and things i think you may interested in too. for starters, some of my very favorite things are comfy baby carriers that are ergonomic for mamas *and* babies. nope, you won’t find most of these in mainstream stores (yet!). you can read all about my info/thoughts on babywearing in the parent resources section of this blog. meanwhile, here are two of my favorites (i.e. the two my little guy and i couldn’t have made it without!). a must on the gift list for any mama-to-be!

babyhawk – from birth through toddlerhood! perfect for front or back carries. rolls up in your diaper bag.

babyhawk

(photo from babyhawk’s web site) beco (or ergo) – the newest generation beco (the butterfly) has a built-in infant insert.i love this for carrying my 32-lb, almost 2-year-old! we take it everywhere — and leave the stroller at home!

beco baby carrier

(photo from beco’s web site)

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