Merry Christmas!!

Have a very Merry Christmas!!  I hope your holidays are filled with family and friends.  May the love of our Savior abide in your home, and the gift of hope abide in your hearts.

:)  Shauna

It turned out!!

So, I would never consider myself an overly crafty person.  In my day I've signed up for many a super Saturday and come home disappointed.... until now!!! Yay!!

I made this super amazing plate at my friend JoLynn's ward Super Saturday a few weeks ago and I must admit I am excited at how great it turned out.  My stuff never turns out looking like the sample... but THIS?  I love it!  It is a clear glass plate (from Walmart), a vinyl letter applied to the back, and black and white damask fabric applied to the back with Modge Podge.  Not exactly dishwasher safe, but who cares!!!!

My last purchase...

I saw this awesome lampshade at Target the other day... and HAD to have it. I know I'm weird... but it SPOKE to me. What can I say???

If it speaks to you, find it here: http://www.target.com

NOW... to find the perfect lamp. Hmmm.

under foot...

Ummm... I love this. I am looking for a GREAT black and white rug on the CHEAP. Anyone?? Anyone??

So I think I've pretty much talked my hubby into letting me have ONE black and white room in my new house. Pretty pretty PLEEEEEEASE??

I'm hoping for the master bedroom... we'll see.

If any of you have ideas for me... I'd love to see them. I'll probably be doing our master bedroom and bath. If all goes as planned. (Fingers crossed!)

Have a great black and white day! :)

This post will include 2 things I love... 1.Black and white photography (ha ha... I took this one MYSELF!!) 2. Dance... always have, always will.

I have owned a dance studio for 8 years, and have just recently sold it to pursue some other things, including spending more time being a MOM!

The dancer in this photo is my oldest niece, Brittany. She has studied at my studio since it opened in 2003. She has grown to be a beautiful dancer. She's off to college soon, and I can't wait to see what's in store for her!

My latest obsession...

http://houseofsmiths.blogspot.com/2010/02/chic.html

So I discovered this blog about a week ago, and I seriously have not been able to stop looking at it! Dang! SOOOO many great and inexpensive ideas... I am ready to dig in a grab a can of white spray paint! Thanks Shelley for all of your awesome inspiration! (and thanks for letting me share!)

A novel little wreath

I don't know if Mark would let me get away with this one, but I love it. Someday, when I have some FREE time I think I'll give it a go...

For a tutorial visit:

http://livingwithlindsay.com/2009/11/librarians-please-avert-your-eyes.html

The perfect dress

I found this dress on my friend Amelia's blog this morning. LOVE IT! Classic and whimsical all in one.

Amelia's blog is great. If you want to check it out, its http://www.meandmybrightsides.blogspot.com/


Photography by Erin Hearts Court

My sweet boys

These are my sweet boys. It was taken a few months ago when Logan was just a few days old. I adore this portrait, and am so grateful to Kris Doman for creating it. I have always loved black and white photography, but this one tugs at my heart strings in a very special way!

For more information on Kris' work, visit her website at www.kdportraits.com

Welcome!

Welcome to my new blog... For the love of all things black and white!

I don't know why, but I have always been drawn to the contrast of black and white. Photography, clothing, home decor... you name it, I love it!

This blog is dedicated to things that inspire me and catch my eye. I will be posting my "finds" here and hope that you will contribute your ideas here as well.

Well, I'm off to find some inspiration! Wish me luck!

Shauna