We all lead busy lives… so busy that even the things we enjoy the most get put off not just by days, but possibly by months, maybe even years. And like many of my clients, I am very often too busy to ENJOY my photos. But 2014 is the year we’re changing all that, right???

I am embarrassed to say that in the summer of 2013, I ordered a phenomenal new photo product called WeMontage, a customized, removable photo collage wallpaper. I was SO excited, I couldn’t WAIT for the package to arrive. At the time, the smallest size you could order was a 4’ x 6’ panel, so that’s what I ordered. And even though I’d marked out the dimensions on my wall, it wasn’t until the package arrived that I realized just how large that really is. But back to my embarrassment. So my beautiful WeMontage wallpaper arrived in August 2013 and can you guess when we got around to hanging it? January. 2014. Seriously. When I think about it, that’s just ridiculous. But the truth is, it was TOTALLY worth the wait. I now have this stunning collage of my family with larger-than-life photos proudly displayed on a wall that is the focal point for guests entering my home. I have received so many compliments on the product and it has inspired me to share my ideas for its application with practically everyone I meet.

Throughout the entire process, I have gotten to know WeMontage’s owner, James Oliver, and he is simply fabulous. He is so pumped about his product and will bend over backwards to please his clients. He is uber-responsive and so very helpful every step of the way. He listened and responded to feedback from clients wishing for smaller sizes and now offers a 2' x 3' poster-size, too. I envision his product in yoga studios with images of serene landscapes, in gymnastics facilities with images of all the young team gymnasts, in dorm rooms (what a great graduation gift!), in schools, in offices, and of course, in our homes.

So if you’re looking for a creative, one-of-a-kind way to display photos in your home or business, check out WeMontage today. If you'd like assistance creating your own, I would be thrilled to help and can offer you 10% off the retail price through the month of February. Contact me today and let’s get started helping YOU enjoy YOUR photos again this year!

Happy New Year, everyone!

So there’s always lots of resolution talk at the beginning of the year… something like eat healthier, exercise more, spend less money, for example. We always have great intentions, but more often than not, they fall through and the guilt sets in. This year, I have one FUN and EASY resolution that I just know you can keep!

Let's make 2014 the year to ENJOY your photos again!!! I know you’re out there taking loads and loads of photos, not only of special events, but also of the everyday minutiae of your life. But are you taking any time to ENJOY them??? More than likely not. We are taking more photos than ever before, yet enjoying them less. And I want 2014 to be the year that changes.

You’ll be surprised to hear me say this, but forget the fancy digital photo books, scrapbooks and slideshows for a minute. Most of us get overwhelmed trying to figure out where to start, not to mention finding the time to design them. So why not go old-school and print a batch of your favorite photos, throw them into a traditional album (Michael’s has great archival quality ones!) and cuddle up on the couch to enjoy the memories with your family? Or pick your favorite photo from the holidays and have it printed on a large format canvas to hang on your wall? Or even print a large format photo and frame it, like the old days? Another great place to enjoy your favorite photos is on the case of your mobile devices. Personally, I love using our photo mugs from Shutterfly which take NO time at all to design and order. And seeing the smiling faces of our kids on my tea cup first thing in the morning makes me happy, especially when the faces staring at me from the kitchen table aren’t so cheerful. ;)

These are just a few quick and easy ways to start enjoying your photos in 2014. Feel free to add your ideas in the comments below.

And please, I'm begging you, find a way to start enjoying your photos again. I guarantee you won’t regret it!