weekly giveaway - you are my fav:

if you haven't been over to the blog, you are my fav, you are missing out! melanie blogs about daily inspirations and she also takes really lovely photographs! you are my fav offers a really neat monthly polaroid subscription - and who doesn't love polaroids? see her FLICKR account for an example of the polaroids you will receive.

melanie has been so generous to offer one lucky reader a 6 month polaroid subscription, where you will receive 1-2 polaroids a month! they are not available to purchase in a shop or anything, so it's pretty rare! (although, I believe you can email her if interested in purchasing a subscription and receiving some lovely mail each month)

win: 6 month polaroid subscription, $27 value!

Please tell us a little about you and your blog: I always wish I had something really awesome to say about myself. When I was in high school I used to tell people I was Miss Rodeo Montana even though I've never ridden a horse. Now I think I'm going to start telling people I was an extra on The Three Ninjas because that movie was awesome when I was like eight.

Really my main role right now is the wife of a law school student. I know that sounds like super wimpy but anyone whose gone through law school will sympathize. I started blogging to create a virtual file for all my finds and for an outlet from a terrible job I had. I've discovered that it has a lot of benefits, one of which is getting a daily self esteem boost from my awesome readers.

What are some things that inspire you? blogs, bike rides, house tours, old movies, the night sky, pretty parties, paper goods, hot air balloons, the summertime, and the list goes on...

How do you find great subjects to photograph? I just always have my eyes open for any opportunity even something as small as balloons outside an apartment building. I usually keep one of my Polaroid cameras in my car just in case.
Does it just come or do you plan it out? Sometimes an idea pops into my head and I turn into a little art director. My husband is very good at taking direction.

Favorite Blogs/Shop/Inspiration Links:
Abby's photos make me swoon (http://abbytrysagain.typepad.com/)
I want to be Erin Jang when I grow up (http://theindigobunting.blogspot.com/)
Brooke always has the best ideas (http://inchmark.squarespace.com/)
Real weddings give me endless party inspiration (http://www.oncewed.com/)
And everything Liz posts I heart (http://www.sayyestohoboken.com/)

Visit melanie's blog or flickr account and leave a comment with your a favorite photo, a message to melanie, whatever! be creative if you'd like. ;)

Be sure to leave your email address in your entry! feel free to spread the love around your blogs, twitter, etc! it is greatly appreciated friend.

giveaway ends on monday, august 31 at 8am, pst.

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one lucky winner will receive this lovely package for 6 whole months! :)