Wednesday, December 21, 2011

little bits of awesome: gratitude

This week I'm so grateful for...


...the box of macarons our friend brought us back from his recent trip to Paris. These are the real deal, folks. He also brought us a bag full of colorful beautifully crafted soap, his trademark souvenir.
 

...watching Life In A Day alone late Saturday night. So I could cry and cry and cry all by myself. It's a full-length documentary composed entirely of user submissions from 192 countries, all having been recorded the exact same day. The production team wove together a powerful, moving story which offers a touching perspective on humanity around the world. When hard times hit, it's comforting to see you're not alone.

You can view the entire movie here, but I would recommend streaming through Netflix to skip the commercial interruption. Do not miss it.



...and for winning the Pinhole Press gift certificate from A Cup of Jo. I compile a book of Avery photos as Christmas gifts for the grandparents each year and had been looking for a new printing company to use, so the gift certificate couldn't have come at a better time. Plus funds were running low this holiday, so it was greatly appreciated!  (FYI: Martha Stewart also recommended Pinhole Press in their December issue)


I highly recommend using Pinhole Press for your next photo book. The website was extremely easy to use – just an upload, drag and drop system. They provide the page layouts, which is easier for a novice to use, but the only drawback is that one can't double up photos on a page or switch the photo orientation. 

Here's just a little sneak peek since it is supposed to be a Christmas gift. 
This is going to drive my mother nuts, haha.  


Strong binding, a cloth cover and gorgeous paper makes for great prints. 
I'm as pleased as punch with the quality of printing!


So what is making you guys happy this week?

0 comments: