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7 Tips for Baby-Friendly Holiday Decor from Candace Plotz Design

I had the opportunity to chat with my interior design colleague, Candace Plotz, this week about how to decorate my studio for the upcoming holidays. With everything having to be super baby-friendly and toddler-proof, there were quite a few things that we could not do...

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The 2017 Baby Gift Guide

There are very few things in life that are certain, but my passion for supporting small businesses is one of them. Sure you could go to the big box store and get something similar, but for the extra few dollars are supporting a family, and...

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Tummy to Tot – Ottawa Parenting Event

When Källababy approached me to come speak as an expert at their upcoming Tummy to Tot event, I was over-the-moon! Together with Mommy Connections, they have created an event to bring back the small-town feel to the community, and you know that is what I...

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Cookie Decorating Workshop Ottawa | The Vintage Cookie Jar

The Vintage Cookie Jar Before I get into the cookie decorating workshop details, I want to paint you a picture of the wonderful Naomi Walz; Baker & Cookie Decorator. She is the loving hands behind The Vintage Cookie Jar, and has been growing her presence here...

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Newborn Baby Asher – 3 weeks new

I was extra excited for this little guy to come visit the studio because I had photographed his big brother Ace almost two years ago. Baby Asher came to visit the portrait studio for his newborn photography session at just over 2 weeks new, 15 days...

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Don’t Forget The Little Things: Tiny Baby Details

Tiny Baby Details Even in the first few days, newborns tend to change drastically as they develop in their new environment. The vernix slowly sinks in, their hands and feet start to peel to reveal fresh skin, their belly button clamps fall off, they develop milk...

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Newborn Baby Rigel – 10 days new

Little baby Rigel came to visit us at the portrait studio for his mommy & me newborn photography session at 10 days new. This little guy was a great; he slept for the entire session, so we took advantage and posed him beautifully in the beautiful...