So many fun things to share right now...

I'll be brief, because I have a lot to do today, but so many neat things are happening in the parts of cyberspace that I like to frequent.

Prettiest of all the new schtuff are the photos posted by one of my all time favorite photographers, Denise Bovee, of my sister-in-law's (and new brother-in-law's, of course!) wedding last weekend on her blog. They are flat out gorgeous. You will LOVE Mallory's wedding dress! I double dog dare you to even try not loving it. Best of all, it was completely perfect on her. Congratulations, Mallory & Jonathan!
If you're getting married or want some awesome portraits taken of yourself or somebody you love, be sure to get in touch with Denise. Not only is she super talented, but she's very sweet and personable, too!

Most delicious of all new news going on is this: Ree announced yesterday that her new and first ever cookbook - yay!!! - is now at the printers AND she is going to do a mini book tour - I am trying to bribe her to come to San Diego for her west coast stop...
Isn't this a perfect cover for her first book? It feels so much like her website. I like that connection a lot. And I love that her four kids are in the background of this shot, but I love even more that her husband took this photo of her only after being bribed with a chocolate dessert. You can preorder the book for half of the retail price here for only about $15!

Anne-Julie is all settled into her new apartment (with not one but TWO of Emily's hand painted Black Apple dollies even, lucky duck!) and is doing a sweet little giveaway to boot. Check it out here.
I love these little digital paintings she did - of herself and her fiance - and I'm happy to see them as a magnet set. What a sweet little gift they would make! I want a set for my husband and myself, one for my sister and her fiance, and one for my sister-in-law and her brand new hubby, too. Also, Anne-Julie's Portrait of Sophie Bizarre is miraculously still available... You know, just in case anyone is wondering what to get me for my 30th birthday this Christmas Eve...

Something really fun that I promise you've never seen before (since it was custom made just for me and all) from her arrived from Rubyellen of cakies fame for the next giveaway on this here little blog that is slowly making a name for itself (despite it's cheesy name - ha!). I will post that giveaway tomorrow after I take some pictures.
This picture is full of girliness, which Rubyellen aces. However, the item that will be up for grabs will suit either a boy OR a girl very well.

Also, the last and final "grand opening of the shoppe" giveaway comes from Amanda at Bake It Pretty and it is absolutely delightful. Amanda was so generous! That announcement will come soon. Meanwhile, visit her blog and watch her "super cute" little video where she shows off all of the goodness that is to come soon to her shoppe. Yay! I am particularly fond of the paper banners and peacock fan picks (I may send some to you Mal!) and new doilies. Yay, yay, yay!
This is my favorite tip from Bake It Pretty's ultimate kit which is still sold out. Boo rats boo. If you are dying to have a kit, just wait a little longer, or order this tip for only $2.50 and stick it into a ziploc bag. Trust me. It rocks!
And speaking of giveaways... please do not forget about the adorable crab apple designs giveaway that is currently still up for grabs but ends on Tuesday. You can find it here.

See? Loads of fun stuff going on.

Have a great Thursday!

Blessings, Susan