Read on to find out how you can win a fabulous + modern back-to-school swing dress from designer Butterflies & Bees!!

I recently had the opportunity to photograph some beautiful items from the Butterflies & Bees boutique.  Designer Shelley creates adorable clothing in the sweetest fabrics.  I just loved this reversible pinafore and coordinating ruffle bloomers.  The two fabric patterns that Shelley used are perfect together!    You can find the Butterflies and Bees website here, the blog, on Facebook (search Butterflies & Bees) and follow them on Twitter…@ButterfliesBees.

Would you love to win a back-to-school swing dress for your little sweetie?  Here are the deets–8 ways to win!:

TO ENTER:

Simply  visit Butterflies and Bees Clothing Boutique, come back here and leave a comment with your name and tell us what your fave item or fabric is.

FOR AN EXTRA ENTRY:

post a link to this blog post on your Facebook page.  Come back here + leave a comment with your name and saying you did so.

FOR TWO EXTRA ENTRIES:

Share a link to this giveaway on your favorite message board, and come back here and tell us where, along with your name!

FOR AN EXTRA ENTRY:

“Heart” Butterflies and Bees on Etsy as a favorite, come back here and leave a comment with your name and that Butterflies and Bees is now a fave!

FOR AN EXTRA ENTRY:

Post a link to this giveaway on your blog, come back here and write a comment with your name and a link to your blog.

FOR AN EXTRA ENTRY:

Become a fan of Butterflies & Bees on Facebook.

FOR AN EXTRA ENTRY:

Become a fan of Laura Winslow Photography on Facebook.

The VERY LUCKY winner will be announced on Friday, August 30th, so check back to find out if it is YOU! 

{swing dress photo courtesy Butterflies & Bees}

xoxo,

laura

“Family faces are magic mirrors.  Looking at people who belong to us, we see the past, present, and future.”

~Gail Lumet Buckley

The train, that is.    My clients are always so willing to do whatever it takes to get that shot!  Hehe!  I swear it wasn’t as bad as it sounds!!  The train didn’t come until after they were already back behind the railing!!  I don’t want to spoil the possible Christmas-card shot, so I won’t post it here!

This is the fourth time that I have had the opportunity to photograph this awesome fam’, and it was a blast to see them again!!  I feel so honored and blessed to have such loyal and incredible clients.

I am so super swamped right now, but wanted to pop in and give just a few sneak peeks!  Enjoy!

xoxo,

laura

1. Jackson starts preschool tomorrow.  Whoa.  Whereever has the time gone?  He will be going three hours a day, three days a week now.  Not too long, but Addie and I sure will miss him for those three hours.  Now begins the busy time that will define our Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.  Driving to and from preschool for a total of four trips in three hours might just make me insane, but I have a feeling that it is just the beginning now that Jack is in school.

2. Addie says “soorrryyy” now.  She says it in the sweetest little voice–often without prompting–and then gives Jack a big hug and a kiss as she says it.  I think sometimes she just does something so she can say sorry and give the loves.

{slouch hat + dress from Three Yellow Starfish}

3. This weather is slowly making me nuts.  Really, truly I do not recall it being quite this bad last year, although I am certain it was.   I long for the days of taking walks and going to the playground to return.  Oh, and for those of you that say, “At least it is a dry heat where you are.”–uh-uh.  No dry heat here.  Try crazy humidity and feeling like your organs are slowly wilting.  I loath the oven that I walk into on a daily basis.  To think that my whole life, summer was my favorite season.  Hmmpf.

4. I just bought three 20×30 float wraps of our children for our own house.  It makes me giddy and excited, like it is Christmas. 

5. Speaking of Christmas, booking my schedule this far out (into January) has me feeling like it is already the holidays.  Except for this insane heat.  The fact that whenever I walk into Walgreen, Hobby Lobby and WalMart I see an explosion of Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas decorations doesn’t help.   Although we do still sweat while trick-or-treating.

6. I miss my family.  For different and unexpected reasons, I had to postpone our visit not once but twice since March.  Florida is great, but don’t you all want to move out here?

7. I am so busy and so tired that I sometimes forget what it feels like to get a full nights rest.  Oh, sleep, where are yooouuu?  Feel free to send some my way if you find any extra zzz’s. Not likely, though.  I think most of America is suffering from severe sleep deprivation. Who’s with me?

8. I am on the hunt for some classes to take Addie to while Jack is in preschool.  She so deserves some one-on-one mommy time.  When Jack was Addie’s age, he had a full, jam-packed social calendar replete with playdates, storytimes and classes.  Addie has playdates, but they always also include anywhere from one to six three year olds, too.  Ah, the life of a second child.

9. I think I am going to order this for Jack’s room.  Ever since we checked the book with the same name out from the library, we say it to one another.  It makes me laugh every time.  I think he would get a kick out of it.

{image via Sew Saucy Stitches}

10. I had the absolute honor of photographing a birth last night.  Such an awe-inspiring thing to watch a new life make its way into the world.  Mama was amazing and sweet baby girl is just gorgeous.  Images soon to follow.

xoxo,

laura

“All the world is birthday cake, so take a piece, but not too much.”

~George Harrison

This little man was so full of life, and just the sweetest little thing.  We had a blast during his session!  Right when we started, it began to rain, so he had fun sticking his tongue out to taste the raindrops…

…then he delighted in jumping in the puddles…

…there was plenty of laughter and giggling…

…and we discovered we have an up-and-coming little TV star on our hands! 

…and eating of cake!!  Smash cakes aren’t just for 1st birthdays, you know!  I think all birthday sessions–whether for a one year old or an eighteen year old–should have one!!  Yum + Fun!!

{gorgeous smash cake from the fabulous Melissa of Decadent Delights}

Ahhh, turning four is so much fun!! 

Thanks so much for a super awesome session!  I just ADORED your clothing choices for your little man!!  I look forward to meeting the rest of the fam’ for your family session next month!  Yay!!

xoxo,

laura

“But then, shall I never get any older than I am now? That’ll be a comfort, one way — never to be an old woman — but then — always to have lessons to learn!”

~Alice, Alice in Wonderland

Amazingness.  Not a word, I know, but when I think of this weekend’s Alice in Wonderland shoot, I just think to myself…amazingness.  Yep.    The past month was spent planning and organizing and dreaming of this shoot, and it was simply awesome to see it all come together.  So many incredibly talented designers and creative women were involved in this endeavor, and I want to thank each and every one of them.  I know you will love checking out their websites and blogs to learn more and to see more of their fabulous talent.

The tablescape was styled by the ultra-talented Kim of The TomKat Studio.  She did such an amazing job, don’t you think? She turned this dream tea party into a reality!!!    Clothing and hair accessories were beautifully styled by Grace of Finley and Oliver and Mia of Dolce Vita Mia, with hair styled by Traci Rogers and flowers beautifully done by Zuzu’s Petals.  They.all.rock!!!

So, without further ado, Alice welcomes you to her bright, fun, modern + chic Wonderland!

amazing vendors

Tablescape Styling | Kim, The TomKat Studio

Hair | Traci Rogers, Assistant Brittany Martin

Hair Accessories + fabric floral rings | Dolce Vita Mia

Floral Arrangements + some vases/accessories | Zuzu’s Petals

Some tablescape styling items | Kim of The TomKat Studio’s own collection, including items from Homegoods

Vintage Bottlecap Necklaces | Belle Chateau

Party Printables | The TomKat Studio

Styling + creation of Mad Hatter mustache ensemble + accessories | Grace, Finley and Oliver

Vintage birdcages + some styling accessories | Belle Chateau

Cupcakes + cookies | Decadent Delights

Hanging lanterns, white poms, polka dot plates, cups + napkins | Polka Dot Market

Rosette tanks + chiffon ruffle tanks | Finley + Oliver

Clothing:

Boutique Mia | Three floral tuxedo dresses

Classy Sassy Girls | turquoise ruffle dress

Lillipops | Vintage camera dress + leggings

Little Mave | Lavender bloomers

Pink Confetti Boutique | Polka Dot tea party ruffle dress with hair accessory

Suburban Stash | Mad Hatter jean skirt/tee/legging ensemble, suspender dress

Sweet Plume | Leading Lady peacock feather dress

Three Yellow Starfish | teal + black floral knot dress, ruffle bloomers

Tiny Belles Boutique | Tutus

“Divas are not made, they are born.”

{fiona apple}

I recently had the opportunity to shoot the new line of vintage headbands for Classy Sassy Girls, and our model Miss Z was a custom request from designer/owner Danielle.  Don’t you think she just rocks these gorgeous headbands?  I first fell in love with the ahhhmazingly chic ruffle dresses from Classy Sassy Girls, and when I saw these stunning headbands, I felt the same way.  Aren’t they seriously to die for?  Love!!  Fan CSG on Facebook + check out more of her fab designs!

xoxo,

laura

“Siblings–the definition that comprises love, strife, competition and forever friends.”

~Byron Pulsifer

We traveled to California for the long weekend to visit family.  These three are my adorable cousins, and it was so.much.fun to see them again.

It had been awhile–the last I saw them, I was pregnant with Jackson.  My children had never met them, so I was so happy for everyone to be together.  In my mind’s eye, they were small children that loved to run around, hunting for bugs and sweetly coloring at a table.  I got to know three very much older-acting tweens (and a teen) this weekend.

D, the oldest, I quickly discovered loves all things aquatic.  He is intelligent and curious.

The lone girl in between two brothers, S,  still loves to be creative and has such a sweet, mothering side.  She happily chased after Addie as she ran from room to room and watched out for her the whole weekend. 

Little S is the kind-hearted, banana-loving (his nickname is Monkey) younger bro.  He loves donuts with sprinkles and can row a mean paddle board. 

It was a fabulous feeling to get to know my cousins all over again in these new stages of their lives.  We had a blast and stayed busy the whole weekend.  How fun that we now live on the same side of the country. Thanks for showing us SUCH a wonderful time!!

xoxo,

laura

Our amazing and talented designers, boutiques + shops:

Belle Chateau

Boutique Mia

Cake Hole Project

Classy Sassy Girls

Decadent Delights

Dolce Vita Mia

Finley and Oliver

Hair by Traci Rogers of Hair Unlimited

Lillipops Designs

Little Mave

Pink Confetti Boutique

Suburban Stash

Sweet Plume

Tiny Belles Boutique

The TomKat Studio

Three Yellow Starfish

Zuzu’s Petals

Don’t forget–email a creative photo of your daughter showcasing her fab personality + 1-2 sentences {in her own words} telling us why she wants to strut her stuff + her current dress/clothing size + age to laura@laurawinslowphotography.com by Monday, June 21st to be considered.

Thanks so much!  Chosen models will be notified by Thursday, June 24th.  Can’t wait to see those cuties!!

xoxo,

laura, mia + kim

Loved these–they scream summer + fresh to me.  Dress from the talented Ivy and A, headband by the fabulous Dolce Vita Mia, and orange courtesy of the random property owner who kicked us off his land shortly after these photos were taken.    Ahh, such sacrifice for the art…    That’s about as exciting and living-on-the-edge as my life gets these days with a one year old and a three year old.  Fun times!

xoxo,

laura

“Mother is the name for God in the lips and hearts of little children.”

~William Makepeace Thackeray

Are you ready?  Here is my very own day of {Laura’s Favorite Things}!!!!!  It is finally here!  Yay!!  I want to wish all of the ahhhh-mazing mommies out there a fabulous Mother’s Day!  Give yourself a pat on the back, a coffee in your hand and a day of putting your feet up…okay, well, maybe just settle for the coffee and the back pat. 

Take a peek at ALL of the fabulous goodies that are being given away to one VERY lucky + deserving mama. Yep, ALL of them.  All 25 of them!

SCROLL DOWN TO FIND OUT HOW TO ENTER!!!!

*And, when you want to check out more goodies from these fabulous shops, just click on a photo!!*

TO ENTER:

simply leave a comment under this post with your name + list one of the goodies that caught your eye (we know all of them do, really, but which one caught it first? ).

FOR AN EXTRA ENTRY:

post a link to this blog post on your Facebook page.  Come back here, leave your name and your name on Facebook (if different from your name listed here) in a separate comment.  The comments won’t let you post a link, so the name is sufficient. 

FOR TWO EXTRA ENTRIES:

post this link on your favorite message board.  Come back here, and in TWO more comments, write your name and which board you posted on.

FOR AN EXTRA ENTRY:

Visit ONE of these awesome websites, come back here and with your name,  leave a comment telling us what product you loved when you visited the website.

FOR AN EXTRA ENTRY:

Become a fan of Laura Winslow Photography on Facebook, come back here and write a comment with your name and that you fanned/liked LWP.

FOR AN EXTRA ENTRY:

Post a link to this giveaway on your blog, come back here and write a comment with your name and a link to your blog.

The VERY LUCKY winner will be announced on Friday, May 7th, so check back to find out if it is YOU! 

The fine print: This prize package has no cash value.  Items are non-transferable.  Should the winner not reside in the Phoenix metro area, a second winner from the area will be chosen for ONLY the Cake Hole Project prize.  This is due to the fact that this prize is for a local rental.  Laura Winslow Photography endorses these products but is not responsible for matters concerning the products once the contest has ended and the information has been delivered to the vendor.  I know we probably already know this, but I feel a need to say it anyway.    Please understand that all vendors have generously donated their time, energy and beautiful handiwork to the lucky mama for this giveaway.  Let’s be appreciative of this–thanks so much!

A special thank you to all of our AMAZING designers, shops + awesome ladies that are generously giving their fab products for our giveaway!!  Thank you, thank you, thank you!!  You are going to make one VERY lucky mama’s Mother’s Day FAN-TABULOUS!!

Ahmelie | Ahmelie {the blog} | Facebook

Cake Hole Project | Cake Hole Project {the blog} | Facebook

Chenzie

Curly Birdie | Curly Birdie {the blog} | Facebook

Dana Designs

Dolce Vita Mia | Dolce Vita Mia {the blog} | Facebook

Finley and Oliver | Finley and Oliver {the blog}

Ivy and A | Facebook

KaraMiaSofia

Lockette | The Locker {the blog} | Facebook

Lover Dovers | Lover Dovers {the blog} | Facebook

Modern Little Ones | Facebook

Pink Crocodile Designs | Preppy Pink Crocodile {the blog}

Polka Dot Posh | Polka Dot Posh {the blog} | Facebook

Red Pajamas | Red Pajamas {the blog} | Facebook

Sarah Bee Creations | Facebook

SilverBloom Studio

The Pink Pooka | Facebook

The Posh Event | Facebook

Three Yellow Starfish | Three Yellow Starfish {the blog} | Facebook

Trendy Peas

Unravel Me Designs | Facebook