Lil' Red

My work is joyous for SO many reasons. I get to work with great people and be part of their fascinating lives, the projects that I am blessed to be part of keep me wildly entertained and always on my toes, and... I just plain love it!

This shoot was for an upcoming project (yet to be revealed!) that Jenn and crew were kind enough to lend me part of their Saturday morning for.

Here, Jenn, Piper & Kira (did I spell that right Jenn?) cook us up some d-lish morning cupcakes.



Hmmmm? What else do we need?


Time to stir it up!


While the cupcakes were baking, Piper was happy to show me her doll house (which, amazingly enough, is the same one I remember from my childhood growing up down the street from Jenn and her two sisters... we had so much fun!).


This doll house is true, homemade vintage fantastic-ness.


Are those pig-tails to die for, or what?


Baby sis is such a happy camper-- look at that grin!


Day dreaming out the window....


Cleaning the window... (Piper, wanna come over to my house? I have tons of windows to keep you entertained for hours! Ha!)


Let's frost the cupcakes!


Can't forget sprinkles!


I snagged these next 2 pics of Piper in November at my brother's wedding. The colors are so scrumptious, I couldn't resist posting these!




Jenn.... I enjoyed spending Saturday morning with you guys! Thanks for being YOU!

Behind the Scenes

This is what my desk looked like before Christmas and the LPS yearbook deadline. These wallet orders reached to the moon and back! Each box was individually packed, labeled, and addressed... followed up with a phone call/email to let the recipient know it was ready. Phew!


Just a regular day's worth of mail..... yeow-sa!

Me and Modge Podge.... Learn to Make Nice

I have a confession. Me, paper, scissors and glue have never been friends. We just don't mix well. It's pretty much been a conflict that has plagued me since my pre-school days (my projects tend to look the same now as they did then!).

I'm not sure what made me think that this would turn out any differently.... but.... I had high hopes. My sister's baby shower was yesterday, and having just wrapped up a shoot with her, I ditched my previous idea for a gift, and raced ahead with this one.

I was going for the 'home-made' look, and I think I pretty much nailed it. In fact, I think I over-achieved. Note to self: Next time, axe the modge podge on the top, and maybe go with rubber cement instead. :)

Prego... It's In There!

It seems like everyone around me is sporting baby bellies lately. My sister Gina is among them! While visiting from Oregon for Christmas, we took advantage of open studio time to document her growing abdomen. :) (Nick and Jamie are expecting too.... but I'm saving their pics until we can get Nick in on the action. Laura and Adis are also on deck!)











I *love* these lines!


I think this is my favorite shot. I know, I know... you can't see the baby belly in this one... but I love the colors and I think she just looks gorgeous!


Great shape!


There's daddy!

So fun! :)

Nut Crackin'

Was it because my cousins were in the show? Maybe because of the intoxicating beauty of Omaha's Orpheum Theater. Perhaps it had something to do with managing my schedule better so I had time to enjoy the show this year. I'm still not sure, but for some reason, I enjoyed 'The Imperial Nutcracker' more than any other ballet I've ever seen.



My cousin Evan (of Alphabet Book fame) as a 'Party Boy.'


Big sis Ellie (also appearing in the famed Alphabet Book) also was a 'Party Girl.'




Gorgeous details of the theater...






Overall, the show gave me the warm fuzzy feeling that comes from enjoying the fruits of human-kind's artful endeavors and constructive brilliance. It was obvious that those responsible for this production had poured their hearts into it (the costumes were astonishing!). And with all that is going on in the world right now, it was a welcomed reminder of the beauty that is possible in all of us.

Stolen Moments

Tonight, while Emir and I were getting ready to head out to Red 9 to hear my sister-in-law's uncle's band (wrap your mind around THAT!), he stole a few moments alone with his guitar.

I love to watch him play guitar (yes, I said 'watch,' not 'listen'). It's not that I don't like to listen.... it's just that I really like to watch. I like to watch his face. I like the way the light from our lamps wraps around him and the way his hair tries to fall in his face.

This time, while I was mentally recording the moment and how adorable he looked, I decided to reach for my camera and capture it properly. :)


His 'music room' doubles as my meeting space. His guitars look right at home next to canvas gallery wall wraps. :)





I love you my Sweet Thing! :) You're the cutest thing EVER!

How Dare I!

As all cat lovers know.... the feline is an independent creature (like mother, like daughter... right?)

Merki was basking in the window sun the other day when I entered our dining room. She took one look at me and knew I was headed over to pet her (How dare I!).

So, she instantly jumped down and sought shelter under the dining room table. Here, she's giving me her "You can't get me!" look. :) What a stinker. Lucky for her, she's so darn cute!

L is for the Way You Look at Me

I recently designed this for a gift (Emir shot it, those are my hands). I love how it turned out.... just wanted to share!

Hope everyone is recovering well from turkey overload! ;)

Experimentation

I thought it might be fun to use my camera to create a time lapse video of Thanksgiving dinner at my parents' house. It's not perfect, but.... not bad for a first attempt. :) This could be FUN!

Now, if only I could've recorded sound.... we were celebrating in THREE languages! :)

ps: If you're wondering where the heck I am.... I was dining at the "kids table" in the garage. :) I make an appearance later, about 30 seconds in....

pss: Abuela (my grandmother) freaked when I pointed out the camera in the corner. She hates having her picture taken..... that's her silver hair hiding in the bottom corner of the frame.... ha ha!

I'm excited to try this at Christmas dinner.... when we have the full crowd. This was a small group!

Thankful

Somehow, I was graced to be born to amazing parents.... who gave me 3 incredible siblings that it's been a pleasure to watch as they grow up and carve out their own path in the world. (I'm the oldest.... can you tell? ;) Thank you mom and dad!

My husband, who found his way to me from the other side of the globe through a chain of chanced moments..... has touched my life forever and continually surprises me with his many talents and unwavering love and support. Thank you sweet thing!

Friends from the world 'round have touched my heart and taught me much. How can I ever thank you enough?

29 years young.... I continue to enjoy a very colorful, non-linear adventure through life.... and I savor every silly, stressful, dramatic, exciting, triumphant (and non-triumphant) moment. I'm thankful for the opportunity to do what I love. (I'm uber grateful that I get to do so much of it, that my schedule is bursting at the seams sometimes! :) I have so many fantastic clients that trust me with their loved ones and memories.... for that I am eternally appreciative.

Here's a BEAUTIFUL little animated short story about love. I appreciate and am thankful for creativity, talent, and passion in the world that produces simple pleasures like this. Enjoy!


A SHORT LOVE STORY IN STOP MOTION from Carlos Lascano on Vimeo.

Gettin' Jiggy Wit It!

Impromptu dance party in our office. (Yes, I'm a huge nerd... but I can't help it. I am in LOVE with the Sergio Mendes/Black Eyed Peas song!) Too fun!

Claire Bear: Hide-and-Seek!

When I was a kid, hanging out with Jill & Laura was the absolute coolest. They lived just blocks from my house, were only a couple of years older than me, and.... the fun part? Their phone number was only one-digit different than mine! (Surely, I will never forget it! Ha ha!)

We spent countless hours singing, dancing, building 'haunted houses' for the whole neighborhood to tour through, and of course.... burying time capsules in the backyard. :)

Now that we're all grown up, all three of us are married. And Laura has this darling little girl (with another babe on the way!) And Jill and her husband are expecting their first child around the same time. Incredible.

Bright and early Halloween morning, while the girls were in town visiting, we got together for photos in their parents' backyard.

Peek-a-Boo!


1,2,3.... You can't find me!


"Ready or not, here I come!"






Donna, Jill and Laura's mom, was our music coach, choreographer, and knew how to throw great b-day parties and tell the best ghost stories!






Gate to the "Secret Garden" perhaps?



You girls are just incredible. It's always great to see you!

Emir is on a Roll!

Emir has been busy putting the camera I bought him for an early (super early!) birthday present to good use. He shot my cousin's wedding in Miami with it. He took it to the polls to document Tuesday's election. On Halloween, he even took it downtown and shot images of party goers in their costumes!

Today, he took it with him to the office and shot this image of fellow designer, Ryan. Great job sweet thing!