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buttercup bling + mdp = super sweet

04.23.13

This adorable wooden, gumball-inspired necklace from Buttercup Bling could not have been any more PERFECT for my gumball mini sessions. You should have seen me like a kid tearing into the package when it arrived – designer Becky contacted me about this piece she was creating but I had no idea HOW perfect it’s sweet and simple little self would be.

I will say it was a big hit here with my little muse:) AND it truly goes with SO many things in her closet and instantly transforms any outfit!! For those of you looking to maximize your purchases, I can cheerfully tell you that this necklace will fit both mom and daughter.

Here we paired the Buttercup Bling necklace with one of the newly released summer Cici and Ryann mix-n-match outfits!

red shed antiques – french market sale

04.19.13

I am letting you in on one of Grapevine’s best kept secrets – Red Shed Antiques. Tucked away in a quaint little area of downtown Grapevine, Red Shed Antiques offers up an adorabe cottage and wonderful shopping experience for all sorts of shabby chic French antiques. Their one-of-a-kind furnishings and incredible finds from annual trips to Europe are sure to win you over! I had a blast shooting one of their seasonal French market sales. These ladies go ALL out with styling their selections and it was so hard to even choose what to post on the blog. You simply must go check out their shop in person! So many of you ask about this red door display and mantle featured up in the studio, and THIS is where I found those treasures!

 

gigi - So many wonderful treasurers…i’m ready for a shopping trip to Red Shedd Antiques :)

gracie girl designs

04.17.13

Are these jeans not SO fun? I love the colors, the mismatched patterns and this entire up-cycled creation! And as you’ll see, there are coordinating boys ties available too, all brought to you by Gracie Girl Designs.  For those of you that came out to our fall anniversary event up at the studio, you may remember the adorable Gracie Girl booth full of little girls’ accessories, boots, clothes and MORE! I love the way these photographed and had to share for some wardrobe inspiration. Shop these goodies in person at Let’s Pretend in Grapevine at and at Celebrations & Invitations in Flower Mound.

 

breathtaking miss k

04.16.13

One of my favorite details from Miss K’s images are the chunky rings on her fingers! I love accessories like this and the way that add a special pop to your images. Of course, they can’t begin to rival the dazzling set of beautiful blue eyes she has. Thank you K for driving all the way from Oklahoma to come see me – I loved my time with you!

gumball mini sessions

04.08.13

CHEW ON THIS! Exclusive gumball-themed mini sessions complete with our GIANT gumball machine. Bring out your kids for some bubble-blowing and FUN!

Sunday, April 14, 2013 from 6:30-8pm

Sessions will be 15 minutes long – the session fee is $125 plus tax, which includes one free digital file (a $125 value in itself!). Location is outdoors and held in Southlake. Email me at melissadarstphoto@yahoo.com to reserve your spot today!