Western Shoot! Lancaster, Palmdale California Photography

 I had an awesome western/cowboy photo shoot with some twins right outside the studio in Lancaster, who would have guessed it! It was a blast and we got some awesome shots. Take a look......

Host the holiday party of the season for your friends and family!

The holidays are just around the corner! Get inspired with these adorable holiday party ideas.

Invitations
What better way to announce your holiday celebration than with these customizable party invitations. Feature your family portrait, the party details and rsvp information, and a warm holiday greeting.

Theme
With the holiday season, you can choose many themes. Whether you celebrate Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa or you are a big fan of Santa, there are plenty of fun ways to enhance your atmosphere based on the theme of your choosing.

Music
It’s not a party without some great music. Here are a few of our favorite holiday party soundtracks:

Hanukkah – http://www.amazon.com/Complete-Hanuk...394253&sr=8-13

Christmas – http://www.amazon.com/Ultra-Lounge-C...4394398&sr=1-5

Kwanzaa – http://www.amazon.com/Kwanzaa-Party-...4394359&sr=1-1

If you really want to step it up, add a karaoke machine and let your guests serenade the night away.

Drinks
Nothing beats some cold egg nog, but you can also serve some hot chocolate with a stick of peppermint for a fun drink to keep your guests warm.

Turn up the heat even more with this delicious Poinsettia Cocktail by the Food Network’s Emeral Lagasse
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/p...ipe/index.html

Food
Have a potluck dinner or keep things light with a few hors d oeuvres like shrimp cocktail, a cheese platter, mini sandwiches or pinwheel wraps.

Treats
A spice cake is a wonderful holiday treat to offer your guests. You can also make a delightful candy table with jars of candy canes, ribbon candy, fudge, peppermint bark and peanut brittle. Add a gingerbread house for a whimsical finishing touch.

Activities
If your party is family friendly, create a fun craft area for kids to color, decorate gingerbread cookies or play a holiday-themed game.

For the adults and children alike, a gift exchange is a great ice breaker to get the party going.

Favors
Offer your guests a parting gift of a scented candle, mini stocking full of treats, or a hand lotion or soap in a holiday scent like peppermint, cinnamon or pine.

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September is National Children’s Good Manners Month!

I know my boys can be quite crazy and I know Im not the only one. Here is some good reads I found searching online. Sit down with your little ones and enjoy these excellent etiquette reads.

The Scallywags
by David Melling
http://www.amazon.com/Scallywags-Dav...f=cm_lmf_tit_3

Emily’s Everyday Manners
by Cindy Post Senning and Peggy Post
http://www.amazon.com/Emilys-Everyda...=cm_lmf_tit_11

The Golden Rule
by Ilene Cooper
http://www.amazon.com/Golden-Rule-Il...=cm_lmf_tit_15

Thingumajig Book of Manners
by Irene Keller
http://www.amazon.com/Thingumajig-Bo...=cm_lmf_tit_19

Please is a Good Word to Say
by Barbara Joosse
http://www.amazon.com/Please-Good-Wo...=cm_lmf_tit_21

Happy Reading!