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{Mad About…} Makeup by Alfredo

Being a very low maintenance girl myself, I’ve always wondered what all the makeup fuss was about. But after working alongside Alfredo on a boudoir shoot last month and watching him work his magic, I am now a believer! It takes a true artist to transform a model from shy and fresh faced to sexy and confident with a few strokes of  […]

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March 7, 2012 - 8:01 am

Elle sees - Oh my! Just stunning and yet so natural. The eye makeup is so pretty! Gorgeous, gorgeous!

March 7, 2012 - 8:23 am

Sarah - Dodeline Design - This is so true. I was amazed at what the makeup artist did on my wedding day. That would be an awfully handy thing to know!

March 7, 2012 - 9:24 am

Life with Kaishon - His work is incredible! WOW! And how hot is that girl? YOWZA! : )

March 7, 2012 - 10:01 am

Amy - Gorgeous! I especially love the way it looks natural . . . so soft and feminine.

March 7, 2012 - 11:43 am

Camila Faria - So pretty! I think I need Alfredo in my life!

March 7, 2012 - 12:33 pm

Christina Lee - Stunning!

March 7, 2012 - 12:50 pm

yummychunklet - Cute makeup look!

March 7, 2012 - 4:33 pm

The Guilty Hyena - Splendid shade’s of color Alfredo’s used, looks beautiful and yet natural, every girl deserves a makeover from time to time ! I wish I was a dab hand at it.

March 8, 2012 - 9:57 am

Gloria - I’m always amazed at how transformative makeup is. And then I wonder how much better I would look if I actually wore any, haha :-)

March 9, 2012 - 1:50 am

Tiera - I had SO much fun doing makeup, and getting to be a part of making someone feel beautiful is the best :) But I sure like not lugging around my humongous traincase anymore, lol! Alfredo’s work looks amazing!

March 12, 2012 - 2:10 am

Confessions Of A City Girl - Pretty! I like that it’s not TOOO much

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March 12, 2012 - 10:31 pm

Buckeroomama - I love that his boudoir make-up still comes out so light and natural.

March 20, 2012 - 1:25 pm

Nadette@Eat, Read, Rant! - I love getting my makeup done by professionals. It’s amazing how they can transform you into looking like a grown and sexy woman. Love it!

{Mad About…}

I wish I could take all the credit for these clever moving announcements, but the truth is I enlisted the help of stationery designer and friend Sarah of Dodeline Design to come up with something fun announcing our change of address to family and friends. A little late on my part, but better late than never!  I […]

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February 20, 2012 - 12:54 am

Life with Kaishon - They are beautiful Maddy : ) I love everything about the,. Fab times one thousand.

February 20, 2012 - 8:54 am

Elle Sees - i thought the address was a scratch off! like on a lotto ticket. i feel so dumb, haha.

February 20, 2012 - 9:21 am

Maddy {Mad Hearts Photography} - Hahaha!!! No scratch off component, though that would be cool! I was just iffy about posting the announcement with our home address on it. Glad I put that disclaimer though! Wouldn’t want anyone else scratching their heads after seeing the photos ;o)

February 20, 2012 - 9:21 am

Mindy - They are totally adorable and unique…just like you :)

February 20, 2012 - 9:32 am

Sarah - Dodeline Design - Yay! So happy you like them Maddy and the photos are beautiful of course!

Elle, I think a scratch off is an awesome idea! :-)

February 20, 2012 - 9:42 am

lou - they turned out beautiful! especially love the color combo.
hope you feel at home already!

February 20, 2012 - 11:22 am

Gloria - Love!! This is SO much cuter than sending out a mass email like I would’ve done (laaaazy!)

February 20, 2012 - 11:38 am

Amy - LOVE them! And it’s so good to have a good designer on hand . . . I’ll have to keep her information for future reference!

February 20, 2012 - 3:48 pm

Sabine - They’re lovely – and the perfect communication to your friends and family that you’ve got a new home.

February 20, 2012 - 8:58 pm

The Guilty Hyena - How delightful !! inviting and practical. I love letterpress designs on card I relish the idea of using such an old, traditional process in a modern way, simple but effective.

February 20, 2012 - 10:51 pm

Buckeroomama - Oh, these are so pretty! You always come up with these pretty ideas. :)

February 21, 2012 - 4:39 am

tinajo - Love this, such great ideas there are out there! :-)

February 21, 2012 - 7:02 am

Tamar Strauss-Benjamin - These are so creative! Congrats on your move!

February 21, 2012 - 2:29 pm

Christina Lee - made.of.awesome.sauce.

February 22, 2012 - 11:11 am

chandra - congrats on the move…what a super cute way to announce it! new to your blog and glad I found your little creative space on the web. happy wednesday!

February 22, 2012 - 12:20 pm

JWS3 - i got it, but i dont know what the point of it is tbh. couldnt you just have wrote us an email?

February 22, 2012 - 12:24 pm

Maddy {Mad Hearts Photography} - Typical guy! Of course I could’ve written an email, but what’s the fun in that?! Plus it’s our first “permanent” address, so it deserved something special :)

February 22, 2012 - 3:44 pm

Nadette@Eat, Read, Rant! - I so enjoyed getting this little card in the mail, I promptly put in my memory box!

February 23, 2012 - 2:17 pm

Piper - that is so clever!!! it’s a scratch off, how cool is that! ok, maddy, now you’re making me want to move so i can send those out :)

February 24, 2012 - 4:06 am

Tiera - They’re so lovely! Love the color choices :)

February 26, 2012 - 9:49 pm

kelleyn - Great idea!

{Mad About…}

Every once in a while I get the itch to actually make a warm breakfast (Kleber loves when that happens!) and pancakes are usually my go-to choice.  Mine do not get the award for the prettiest or most inventive.  And they are definitely not up to Cracker Barrel standards. They’re the “just add water” kind you find in a box at the grocery store. But […]

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January 29, 2012 - 6:45 am

Buckeroomama - Haha, while I would most days prefer to make everything from scratch, I am, above all, practical. Days when I am feeling lazy or am pressed for time, I welcome whatever help I can get, in any form, =)

January 29, 2012 - 7:49 am

Keeley @ My Life on a Plate - You must know I had to weigh in on this one!

Up until about two years ago, I was a “just add water” kinda gal (except I’d substitute milk for water). About two years ago I discovered a from scratch buttermilk pancake recipe that changed my life… seriously. It only took an extra 7-10 minutes to prepare and the taste was better than our favorite diner back in NJ. I was sold and now I make pancakes and waffles from scratch. I don’t hate on the “just add water” mixes, though.

I use this recipe for pancakes: http://www.keeleypowell.com/2010/07/buttermilk-pancakes.html

This recipe for a healthier version (made with oatmeal and bananas!): http://www.keeleypowell.com/2010/12/oatmeal-pancakes-with-bananas-foster.html

And finally, this awesome waffle recipe: http://www.keeleypowell.com/2011/01/waffles-of-insane-greatness.html

Even if you don’t consider yourself to be a baker, I think you can handle these. All I ever need to do is remember to keep buttermilk in my fridge (and there isn’t any in there right now!).

January 29, 2012 - 10:17 am

Maddy {Mad Hearts Photography} - Haha!! That comment about foodies was specifically directed at you and Nadette ;o) Just checked out the recipe – looks easy enough! Next time I’m at Shoprite, I’ll try to remember to pick up some buttermilk and do a comparison taste test. See if it makes much of difference when compared to my “just add water” ones.

January 29, 2012 - 10:23 am

Cafe Fashionista - I’m the ‘just add water’ type. Then again, I LOVE the look of pancakes, but I don’t like the taste; therefore, I just make them for my nephew and other family. These, however, look scrummy! :)

January 29, 2012 - 10:28 am

The Guilty Hyena - They do look good for the add water type. I do neither, I usually leave it to my sisters when it comes to making pancakes. My sister when she was a toddler use to pronounce them as ‘Panacakes’ adding the extra a, from time to time we still say it like that to her in gest. =)

January 30, 2012 - 7:53 am

Amy - I’m more of the go out to breakfast or have toast kind of person myself! Isn’t that ghastly? Even worse, since I’m totally old enough to know better! :)

January 30, 2012 - 8:13 am

Camila Faria - Well, I never tried the ‘just add water’ type, but they sure look amazing! If they taste good, it really doesn’t matter what kind they are, right?

January 30, 2012 - 9:39 am

camille - pancakes are the only thing i can actually cook! and i do make them from scratch! but usually i go for more carbs and have them with chocolate syrup! yum! honey, guess what? i’m going to the us in august for a whole year!!! yeeeii!!! i got a scholarship over there! tell you more about it later! have a lovely week!

January 30, 2012 - 9:40 am

Sabine - You make them look absolutely mouth-watering, Maddy. Once a year would be my limit – to avoid immediate addiction.

January 30, 2012 - 4:54 pm

Sarah - Dodeline Design - I am a huge pancake fan too! Yum!

February 2, 2012 - 12:23 am

Hannah - Your pictures make me want pancakes. Like, NOW! haha!

February 2, 2012 - 11:57 am

Life with Kaishon - You know me Maddy : )
Add water and go!

February 8, 2012 - 12:01 pm

Nadette@Eat, Read, Rant! - You know I’m from scratch! I love panckaes sooooo much, I’m obsessive about making them perfect! But I have to say, these look good for “add water” variety. mmm pancakes!