Product Photography - Inside or Outside??

Up until now, I've always taken my photos with a white background. I think it helps the photos pop. But I don't always think it captures the true colors of the wood. I've been experimenting with outdoor photos and was hoping to get some feedback.

 

I like that the outdoor photos give the wood a more natural look and feel. But I'm not sure I like the shadows. Do they bother you? Do you even notice them? I know I won't be able to take my photos at the ideal time, so shadows will always be part of them.

Is the white background less distracting? Or boring?

Do you take your photos inside or outside...and why?

I'd love any feedback on these photos you would like to provide. Thanks!

Proposal Box

I love working with brides and grooms to create special items for their weddings. It makes me smile that I get to be a small part of their big day.

I was recently asked to create something special for a proposal! I was honored to be asked to create such a special piece for this fiance-to-be!

He had me create a custom box with lots of hearts and love quotes. Then I made some 4" x 6" wooden cards to fit inside the box. Each card represented a special part of their relationship.

I couldn't be happier with how everything turned out. And the buyer was thrilled as well! His new bride-to-be loved every part of it. She's one lucky girl to get such a unique and special proposal :)

One Custom Order - Three New Items (Part 2)

On Tuesday I showed you some fun new Engraved Wooden Spoons that I added to my shop as a result of a custom order. And here are the two other items I'll be adding to my shop soon...

This customer also had a special design she wanted used on a cutting board and recipe box. Both of these items have done really well in my shop, so I was happy to create a new design that could be added.

I love the simplicity of the design as well as the fact that it could be a wedding gift, house warming gift, anniversary gift, etc. The design really leaves it open for so many possibilities!

Hoping to have these both listed by the end of the week (where do the days go!!!!)

Eat, Drink & Be Married

About a month ago I was asked to make a custom recipe book with Eat, Drink & Be Married on the cover. I loved the quote and design and knew I wanted to make a recipe book in the size and shape I offer in my shop. Over the weekend I finally had some down time and got it added! It can be purchased as is, or the bride and groom's names and wedding date can be added as well.

I love this quote so much and knew it would be perfect for other items in my shop as well. I decided to add it to a cutting board.

And a recipe box.

I'm also hoping to make some custom cards soon to make these boxes into guest book alternatives. One side of the card will have room for a message for the bride and groom. And the other side will have name, address, email and phone information. So the box is useful after the wedding and still has those special wedding wishes in it :)

Back In Stock!

After a long hiatus (due to a poor supplier) my Wooden Recipe Boxes are finally back in stock! I was so excited to find a new supplier who handles their shipping with care.

I've already sold 2 of these since relisting them over the weekend! And I hope to add new designs to the mix now that I have a reliable source.

 What do you do when you have issues with a supplier? Have you ever had to discontinue an item due to a poor supplier? I'd love to hear your stories in the comments.

Bridal Shower Ideas

I recently introduced my Recipe for a Happy Marriage Recipe Boxes. I'm so happy with how well they are doing! They make such great bridal shower gifts and wedding gifts.

Just last night I also listed another great shower gift idea...Recipes for the Bride Recipe Book! Isn't the bride just beautiful!

Both the recipe boxes and books are a perfect gift for the bride from everyone attending the shower or wedding. Just send the attendees a card along with their invitation, have them fill it out and bring it back. The bride leaves with so many great new recipes to start her marriage. And how great is it to have everyone's handwriting on those cards...how personal!

Recipe for a Happy Marriage

As most of you know by now, I love custom work! It seems each new request turns into another great item I can add to my shop. And I've really been working this year to grow my Wedding Section. My most recent request was just perfect!

I was asked by a friend to make a personalized recipe box with a "recipe for a happy marriage" engraved on the top for her sister's bridal shower.

These recipe boxes would make great bridal shower gifts, wedding gifts or even guest book alternatives.

My wheels are spinning with other designs I'd love to engrave on the boxes. My carved tree design might just have to be next. And they would be great with monograms or even Mom's Recipes.

 What other designs do you think would look great on these?