really?  i want to know. . . where does the name "flea market" come from and who used it first???  it just seems like a weird phrase to me.  anyhow, as i promised way back at the beginning of September (crazy that October is only one day away!), this is the 5th week of the month so this particular post will be dedicated to community events!

Veritas Christian Academy PTF Flea Market
like the title of this post declares: the name "flea market" does not do this event justice.  as a shopper of this event in years past, i can tell you that the items donated to this event are high quality secondhand goods that are not to be missed.  parents of the children attending Veritas have already donated so many items for this event that the semi-truck used to house the items is already full and parents have been asked to wait to bring their additional items on the week of the event because of the overflow.  the school gym will be packed with all kinds of furniture, home decor, sports equipment, clothes, electronics, toys and much more!  i bet you can guess where i will be on saturday morning!

Click here to find out more about the flea market and Veritas.

when:   next saturday!
             october 6th
             8am - 2pm
where:  veritas gymnasium
             17 cane creek
             fletcher, nc 28732

maybe i'll see you there . . .

who doesn't love instagram?? even those of us (like me, dawn) who still have phones from the stoneage can't help but appreciate the way instagram brings a fun spin on the images captured by smartphone users (like stacey).

now there are even more reasons to love the instagram app.  companies are popping up all over the web offering new ways to enjoy your instagram photos by more than just sharing them on facebook.

with the mini & tiny books by PRINTSTAGRAM measuring at mere inches, these would fit perfectly into a stylish bowl or tray on your coffee table and would be sure to spark fun conversation.

yummy chocolate pictures

seriously . . . COCOAGRAPH allows you to upload your own instagram photos and they will print it as an edible photograph on top of delicious chocolate bars!  what a great idea for favors at your next baby/wedding shower or birthday party.

decorate your fridge and office

($14.99 per sheet of 9)

protect your phone in style

bring your instagrams full circle by snapping the pic, upgrading the image with the instagram app, and then have CASETAGRAM turn it into an uber-personalized protective case for your smartphone or iPad.

head over to their website to find out which phones are currently compatible with their cases.

NEXT WEEK:  A PERSONAL STORY "SERVICE DOG FOR LUKE"

for me, not much could be better than spending time with my friends...except, of course,  for when i get to take pictures of their precious little ones too! i truly, truly love it. although i was not technically back into full work mode, that did not stop babies from being born or children growing up. haha. time & life wait for no one.

with that being said, i could not help myself but to go and spend time in asheville's botanical gardens and friends' homes over these past few months to photograph some special people in my life.

i believe it's safe to say that for most of us, the countdown has begun.  summer is drawing to a close and department stores will undoubtedly be trading out their left over halloween costumes for their shiny new christmas items in just a few short weeks.  as you start to shift your mindset to the cooler months and holidays, my hope is that baby pix photography would come across your radar as well.

here are some specials happening in the month of september ONLY that are sure to help you get a jump start on your gift giving ideas for this december.
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*mini sessions (30 min.) are only 75.00
*full sessions (2 hrs.) are only 150.00