A few months ago I chose to work exclusively with Cypress for my albums + boxes. There are a few reasons I love working with them:

- I can call and actually get a live person on the phone. Not only is it a live person but it is a nice and friendly live person. That means a lot to me.

- If something looks funny on the order form, they will call me to confirm exactly what I want before starting production. I can’t tell you how many companies just say “oh well” and produce a product that they know deep down isn’t what it should be.

- Their craftsmanship is beyond impeccable. I know when I open my box it is going to be perfect and that kind of peace of mind is worth millions.

- The owner is a woman who built this successful business from the ground up (ok that one is just my own personal bias).

This particular album is the Iris Book. Sized at 10 x 10 (Closed), it is a beautiful Flush Mount Album.

I will treasure this Best of Gracie 2008 Album for a lifetime and it is the same wish I have for all my clients.

If you are looking for a personalized gift to give this year than look no further than the new accordian book.

This link will get you to the accordian page and while you are there, visit the Look Inside link at the top right to see a certain special someone. I’m such a proud Mom.

Kim and her Company were featured in the December issue of Real Simple. I love celebrating the success of fellow small business-women, so a big congratulations Kim!

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This week I got a studio sample of a presentation box for proofs.

I work with a lot of really great vendors, but there is just something extra special about Cypress. I have talked to them multiple times on the phone and they are very nice and their presentation is impeccable. They know what they are doing and I’m a big fan!

Aren’t these stunning? I’m keeping this one for myself. It is too delicious to give away and it makes me happy sitting on my desk staring at me.



Yes that is a CAT up there! I really loved these shots of him and so did his Mom. She ordered a storyboard of him and it turned out so good!

In my past life I was a children’s photographer and sometimes I really do miss it. But I have to admit, it is nice to be able to shoot kids on my terms. When I feel like it. Here is my little neighbor who is growing up really fast. When we moved into our house 5 years ago she was painfully shy and wouldn’t talk at all. I would say things have changed now :)

Halloween is my absolute favorite holiday! I think someone might be planning her costume already :)

Gracie and I are trying to decide what to be for Halloween. Right now our top choice is Laverne + Shirley!

I was doing some product shots yesterday before I package up the orders and thought I would share a shot of these ADORABLE cards! I love cards because they go out into the world and spread dog happiness to everyone.

I also had to share this 24″ x 36″ Canvas. It looks pretty spectacular!

It comes from www.fetchingtags.net.

I love it because you can customize both sides, it is hand stamped which means the letters and numbers will never fade off, you can add a little customization if you so desire, and is super light in weight.

I struggled over what to put on the front for her customized phrase. There are so many nicknames that we have for her. But in the end, I decided to put what I call her the most.

Peanut Head.

Because she has one.

And it makes me laugh every time I look at it.