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it’s been two years.

Last week, our little family turned into 2 years old. I thank God and I feel so blessed and grateful for my amazing husband. He’s perfect for me in every way :) The husband and I decided to just go out to eat. Simple, but it was one of the most enjoyable celebration ever. We went to Daddy Jack’s, a local seafood restaurant with relaxing atmosphere, greatest service, and SUPERB food (and generous portion too!). I just loved it. The husband usually complains a bit whenever we go to a fine-dining restaurant ’cause most of their portion are tiny. He surely did not complain a bit last week.

Sorry, I didn’t even bother making sure to get the food shot perfectly ’cause all I wanted to do at the time was to start eating! And believe me, that dinner did NOT cost us a fortune. We’ll definitely be back!

Then, about a few days after, one of our good friends who has just turned into a photography aficionado offered to take our photos to build his portfolio. What a nice coincidence, so we happily agreed. I was excited because I had some cute ideas in mind to bring out our personality in the images.

So, here we go.

It’s “heartfelt” :)

The banner on the shot below came from a baby shower decoration I did last year. Remember?

Last but not least, my favorite of all, just ’cause this shot is “so us” :)

{photography by herry hwie | post editing + creative direction by me}

14 Comments July 27, 2010

Tulle, I’m in love

I’ve been a big fan of Ouma, an etsy shop selling feminine, poofy dresses with vintage look. I love how they combine the casual striped tees with the dressy feminine tulle. Not to mention, a pair of shiny stilettos. It’s casual meeting classic and romantic! Love, love, love the photo styling and of course the dresses!

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1 Comment January 22, 2010

Vintage Simplicity Prints by Mandy Lynne

I’ve been so.. so.. busy this week, which explains the minimal blog posts. Preparing my upcoming etsy shop *teehee*, doing personal projects, and who knows how much stuff i need to do for hubby’s birthday this week.

In the midst of all that, looking at these images by Mandy Lynne just got me all warm inside :) So, so lovely, dreamy, delightful, and inspiring. I love those scalloped square clipboard, which you can actually purchase at creative imagination.

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Leave a Comment September 30, 2009

Engagement at the Fairgrounds

I have a long time photographer-crush on Sarah K Chen. It started back then when she was planning her own wedding and have all the beautiful DIY projects she could get her hands on. Everyone who were planning weddings back then knew Mrs. Pootiekins! :)

Nowadays, she is a great wedding photographer and I’ve always been stalking her blog since then. A few days ago, she posted this super cute engagement shot. Fairgrounds. Yellow balloons. Cotton candy. Funnel cake. Toboggan slides. Merry Go Round. Beautiful-beautiful colors. It has all I ever wanted to see in an engagement shoot!

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This shot at the Toboggan slide has the most beautiful colors. There are so many ways that inspiration can come to me. This one image inspires me in so many ways. Love it thousand times! What a fun way to do an engagement shot.

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2 Comments August 20, 2009


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My name is Ivana. Nice to meet you! I'm a graphic designer from Dallas, Texas. I love writing about pretty paper goods, any form of design, weddings, fine arts, all things handmade, and things that inspire me. Whether you’d like to ask me a question, inquire about your wedding stationery, or simply just say hello, please e-mail hello {at} loveardently {dot} com. I’d love to hear from you. Thanks for stopping by!



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