New Year, Modified Priorities

My apologies, I have fallen off the bandwagon. Actually, I have been blogging rather frequently about home projects, DIY activities at home, recipes, and our latest "going ons" at my personal blog: Enjoy Life & Love.

I have taken a step back from memorable Designs meaning I haven't been promoting my work because as my pregnancy progresses (36+ weeks now!) I wanted to be realistic about my time commitment. I have been working on a wedding video which I can hopefully share with you soon and also using this "down time" before baby arrives to design my own books and videos since I know time will be even more valuable in a few short weeks.

So if you REALLY want to keep up with our soon-to-be family, please follow my other blog and keep in touch. I will continue sharing projects here, but I wanted to reassure you that I haven't dropped out of the race -- I still love doing all of the photography-related projects and pendants!

Pendants Galore!

I have continued to make glass tile pendants, but realized I had not posted additional images online. For that I am sorry! The photo below shows a variety of patterns that are available and can also be customized with a single monogram or hung on a diagonal so it would be a diamond instead of a square. All pendants come with a 24 inch silver ball chain that I can cut to a specific size or you can do with wire cutters once you try it on.

All patterned pendants are only $12 and that includes shipping - what a great stocking stuffer!!

Top row L to R: Pink Dots, Purple & Orange Paisley, Pink Geometric, Retro, Fuschia Hearts, Snowflakes, Christmas Tree

Bottom row L to R: Funky Flowers, Snowflakes, Christmas Tree, Christmas Lights, Retro, Candy Cane, Pink Geometric

As you may have noticed, since the patterns are cut from one large sheet, sometimes the same pattern (ie: pink geometric) looks different with each pendant. I can work with you if you want a specific part of the pattern.

I also offer single monograms on solid papers. Below are some of the colors and letter options.

Block Letters

Dot Letters

Pattern Letters

More Pendants

As I mentioned in my last post, I am also using other materials for the pendants besides photos. Here are some additional examples of pendants I made for tomorrow's holiday bazaar.

I hope that my table setup comes together as seamlessly as I have pictured it in my head when I go to setup after work tonight. If not, at least I have some time this evening to figure it out before the doors open at 9am tomorrow!

Glass Pendants

I recently started making glass tile pendants. For those of you reading this post, you would probably be most interested in the photo pendants such as...

The one for a mother whose son, a Marine, was sadly KIA:

Or, as another example, my 16 week ultrasound:

The tiles are a 7/8 inch square which seems to be a universally complimentary size regardless of who is wearing the pendant. I will be taking orders for photo pendants as well as selling ones made with other materials (later post coming on those!) at our church bazaar this weekend.

If you are interested, e-mail me for more info and come back in a day or two to see more examples! 

Fall Family Portraits

On Sunday, October 24th I did a portrait session with some friends out in Mt. Airy, Maryland. The fall foliage was just where we wanted it and the little one even had a fun time. Here is a sneak peek:

Family Reunion

I wanted to share a few pictures from a family reunion.

End of Summer

How do you know summer is coming to an end?

You find yourself enjoying the bounty of summer's harvest every chance you get.

No matter how old you are, you are eating corn on the cob several times a week.

And enjoying every last kernel.