iPhone 5: I've Got You Covered

It's here! My iPhone 5 arrived today and I have to say it's lovely!

Now my biggest challenge will be picking a case. There's a limited selection of iPhone 5 cases on the market right now, but I found a few that piqued my interest. All of these cases are available for the 4G and 4GS too, so don't feel left out if you haven't upgraded.

:: CASES BY CERA ::

Cases by Cera has some really pretty and unique cases. They iPhone 5 versions won't be available until the end of October, but I think they are worth the wait. I'm kind of in love with each and every case they have. Here are a few of my favorites. All of them are under $20!

Make: Throw Pillows

Our living room has been lacking substantial pillows for a long time. We've had the small one in the photo above laying around for a few years. The poly-fill and slip stitched cover has been less than ideal. I haven't been able to wash it and the poly-fill isn't very supportive.

The larger orange pillow in the back was made using a pillow form and an envelope pillow cover. I found a tutorial on Mini Manor. It's really easy to follow and assembly is quick. If you have ever debating buying new pillows I'd recommend just covering your old ones. It's a lot less expensive and you can pick your own fabric which is always nice.

Photography: Sunflower Field

Last weekend, a couple of friends and I went to check out one of the prettiest sunflower fields ever. The 10 acre field is in Yellow Springs and it's packed full of beautiful sunny flowers. It's a great spot for pictures.

Magical Sunflower Field

Buzzz

Giggles

The Flying Lady

Photography: The Cohen Family

I had the chance to photograph the whole Cohen family this past week. They have the sweetest little girls each with their own unique personalities. They were a joy to work with and we ended up with some really great shots.

Make A Go Of It

Rae by Day is officially more than just a blog!

I've been freelancing on and off for a several years and I decided it was time for my business to finally have a name! Rae by Day specializes in publication and invitation design as well as natural light photography. 

Here are a few things I can do for you:

• Wedding Invitations
• Birth Announcements
• Birthday Invitations
• Save The Dates
• Party Decorations; paper goods and hand-made items
• Book Covers
• Multi-Page Layouts; books, magazines, catalogs, brochures, etc.
• Family Photography
• Wedding Photography
• Product Photography 

This blog will be updated with all my adventures in this grand new journey. You can stay up to date by liking my Facebook page or by subscribing to my RSS feed. Just click on the "join this site" button on the right.

For a sampling of my work please visit my online portfolio. If you have any questions or just want to say hi, shoot me an email.  I love making new friends. 

Creative Inspiration: Ira Glass

Ever get in one of those creative funks that lasts for days?

You know the ones where you just can't seem to be happy with anything you do. You turn into your own worst enemy. You start to think maybe you're just a bad designer. Maybe you only have a certain amount of good ideas in you. You eventually debate giving up, but of course you don't because you love what you do. Still, there is this gap you are trying to fill and you aren't quite sure what the solution is.

It's a struggle, but it happens to the best of us. Trust me, I know. I just went through one.

During that time my wonderful husband shared this little segment with me by Ira Glass from This American Life.  It was just the push I needed to get back on track. If you are feeling this way hopefully it will help you too.

Honeymoon: Caribbean Cruise - Part 5

Day 5: Cozumel, Mexico

The day started out a big dreary. We planned an excursion to Passion Island, but the rain and lack of sun really wasn't ideal. We made the best of it though.