What I'm Digging Now:

http://diskgrunt.com/

Robots and cute monsters and more.
Awesome art, apparel and notecards. Found via Etsy here: http://www.etsy.com/shop/diskgrunt

I'm totally loving his work. Check him out!

Personal Blog

Hey folks!  My personal blog, Simplicity Besides is back at Blogger!  Follow me at http://simplicitybesides.blogspot.com/

Thanks!

Vintage Finds

Yesterday, I went to one of my favorite local antique shops.  They have a wide variety of items, from lanterns and tools, to decorative objects, kitchen ware, holiday and children's things, jewelry, modern, vintage, and the like. 

In one of the shops little alcoves, I found this fellow sitting there.  I generally don't purchase these types of items, but I could not resist his vintage charm. 

Vintage, antique, I don't really know, or care.  He was just too darling to pass up.

Making A Decision

Why in the world do I keep moving my blog?

I've returned to Blogger for the following reasons:

1.  Most of my blog buddies use Blogger.  Therefore, it is quite often easier for them to comment on my posts, and for me to leave comments on theirs, as we are already connected through the same site. 

2.  Vanity.  I love having blog followers.  And for the life of me, I could not add the Google Friend Follower icon to my Wordpress blog.  It's already part of Blogger.  Done and done.

3.  I prefer to create my own Header image, and it seems to work better on Blogger. 

4.  More Widgets to choose from.

5.  I use blogger for my Little Flock Photography updates, and ultimately it seems easier to manage 2 blogs on one site. 

So, there you have it.  Simplicity Besides remains, only slightly altered.  Visit the archives here for the time being.

Thanks for hanging in there with me!

Indulge Yourself.

Don't let this Christmas season pass you by without enjoying yourself.  In the mad rush of the 'to do' lists, don't forget to take a moment, breathe deeply, and clear your mind of the craziness.

Curl up with some hot cocoa, a warm blanket, and a good book (or movie). 

Sit by the fire with your loved one and have a heart to heart.

Go look at Christmas lights.  Not because you have to.  Do it because you want to.

Find a simple indulgence, and be happy. 

So Fawned

I came across this Etsy shop via another blog, and I adore Desiree's work.  Her images speak to me, and the simplicity of her work is lovely and refreshing.
Please, stop by So Fawned, and admire the work of a talented photographer.

Sneak Peek, Zs!

I had the opportunity to work with the Z family recently, and it was so fun!  M, A, and A are so sweet, and it was such fun to watch their interaction with each other.  They did an awesome job with the 'posing' part of the session, but we ended our time together with the kids just playing and exploring the park, while I took pictures of them.  I will post some of those shots soon.  For now, here are just a few of my personal favorites, some with full color saturation, and a few with a vintage layer, less color, and a sepia tone.  Enjoy!

'Tis the Season

It's time for decorating, shopping, parties, and the like.  May this upcoming Christmas season be delightful, beautiful, meaningful, and memorable in all it's wonder.

And, come rain or shine, I WILL get my tree this weekend!

Christmas Card Photos, and Blustery Days!

This weekend I did family photos for the M family!  I love the color combo they chose!  Check out A and E's blue eyes!!  Gorgeous!  These were specifically done for Christmas cards, and I love this family!!  You'd never know it was shockingly cold, breezy, and on the verge of rain by looking at the pictures!  Enjoy!

Booked!

Hello all!  I greatly appreciate your support and encouragement of Little Flock Photography! 

I am currently booked for the month of December, and will not be able to schedule any further sessions until the busy Christmas season has passed!  I will post pictures from my upcoming sessions soon! 

I am excited about the upcoming year!  I'm working on some new Full/Mini Session ideas, and I'm looking forward to more Giveaways, and, of course, fun posts!! 

Check back often for news and updates!  Thanks for being awesome!

And The Winner Is...

First, a huge thanks for the participation! I look forward to doing more Giveaways in the very near future!

So, drumroll please:

1. Printout of comments, before cutting!

2. Cut comments!

3. Folded and placed in a tin!

4. My mom was kind enough to do the drawing! Mixing...

5. Drawing...

6. And the winner is...

Debbie!

Congratulations!  You are the winner of the Christmas Card Giveaway!

Again, thanks to all who entered!