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My Wedding and ScanCafe

Over nine years ago my hubby and I got married in beautiful Lake Tahoe, Nevada. which also happens to be where I grew up. It was one of the best days of my life and our only regret is that we didn’t invite more friends to attend. Back then digital photography was not as common and our wedding was shot in traditional film {by Scott Wall Photography}. Even though I have all my photgraphs safely preserved in an acid-free photo album, I wanted to have them also stored electronically.
I turned to ScanCafe, based just down the street in Burlingame, CA to scan my entire wedding  album and I was delighted with the outcome. I am sharing a handful with you today.

 

As a professional organizer, I encourage clients to preserve their precious images by scanning them because color photos, slides and negatives will fade in the presence of light and decompose even in the absence of light. Scanning those old photos will also reduce the cluttered stacks taking up space in your closets and attics.
If you don’t have time to scan them yourself, ScanCafe would be a great option. Just send them the images in a box and in weeks, you’ll have an online gallery where you can pick the ones you want (you’ll be charged only for keepers), which you’ll then receive on DVD.
I was so pleased with the outcome, ScanCafe became an Affiliate Sponsor of Simplified Bee – see below or in the far right sidebar for their link.

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Read full story By on August 11, 2010 in Entertaining, organization tips

Guest Post at Journey Chic…. Candlelight Entertaining Ideas

Yes, I still have summer on my mind. And today I am thrilled to be guest blogging at the darling Journey Chic where I am talking about Candlelight Entertaining Ideas.
 
*image from Martha Stewart
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Read full story By on July 28, 2010 in Entertaining

Friday Find: Sweden’s Barnvänligt

First it was this set of ABC paper cups (made from recycled paper) that caught my eye on Cool Mom Picks. But when I visited Sweden’s Barnvänligt I fell in love with so much more. 

Barnvänligts is a common Swedish word that means “Kid Friendly” and you know I’m a fan  of that. The store features stylish, yet functional and fun products for children aged 0-7 years. Lifestyle stuff for trendy kids – love it! Here’s a small sampling of my favorite products available at Barnvänligt.

If you see something you like, live outside of Europe and would like to make a purchase – send Barnvänligt an email and they will help you!
Happy Shopping, Happy Friday!
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Read full story By on July 9, 2010 in baby and children, baby nursery room, Entertaining, friday find, girl's bedroom

Butterfly Inspiration & Love

Change. Beauty. New life. There are many symbolic meanings associated with the majestic butterfly. In Greek mythology butterflies are linked to the human soul. The ancient Greek word for butterfly is “Psyche”, which means “soul”. Eros’ human lover was named Psyche and in art they are often surrounded by butterflies.
When I see a delicate butterfly float by, I often think about loved ones that have passed. This post is in loving memory of them.
 
 
xoxo,
*image sources from top to bottom: Twenty Five Butterflies at Paper ButterflyMartha Stewart Weddings (images 2, 4, 6) Butterfly Garland / This Neck of the Woods, Butterfly Dinnerware Neiman Marcus, Tea Cup Virvre,  Butterfly Series Framed Art Anthropologie.
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Read full story By on July 6, 2010 in Entertaining, interior design, original artwork