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Baby E {Photoshoot} & Giveaway WINNERS!

So, I thought of calling these photos her 'Spring Photos,' but then I remembered I already posted her 'Spring Photos.' Hmm...thought about calling them her 'Easter Photoshoot,' but a little too late for that. Guess we'll call it the 'Just Because Photoshoot!'

• Just because she's freakin' adorable
• Just because I wanted to practice portraits with my macro lens
• Just because it was a beautiful day
• Just because she turned 5 months old yesterday! {ahh, the 5 month post coming soon}
• Just because I really wanted to tease you with these before announcing the winners of the giveaway ;)

So, for no reason other than 'just because,' enjoy these pretty little pictures!




___________G I V E A W A Y___W I N N E R S__________

1. Gemma
2. MJ @ MD School Mrs.

You two lucky gals may email me for details on ordering your choice of any single printable from The BARRTIQUE Etsy Shop!

_______________D I S C O U N T_______________

Everyone else:
Enter coupon code 'BTBSAVE' for 10% your order now through Tuesday :)

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Thank you to all of you for your sweet words about the new items in the shop! I appreciate it. The sales have started comin' in and I couldn't be happier. Don't forget to get on it while the prices are still super low!

ETSY Shop // GIVEAWAY! {Custom Chalkboard&Chevron Invitations//Announcements//Nursery Printables}

So, I've been a bit under the radar on the blogosphere lately, and for that, I apologize!

{you know, in case you were diligently waiting by the computer / biting your nails kinda thing waiting on an update from me..haha}

But here is why...

It's been my little labor of love and
I'm happy to announce that I am now offering
custom/personalized chalkboard digital printables for ALL occasions!

nursery // home decor // baby showers // BaByQ's //

save-the-dates // bridal showers // bachelorettes //

rehearsal dinners // wedding & anniversary gifts //

+ more

All items can be changed up according to your preferences

(background style // colors // occasion)

For example, if you like a particular bachelorette invitation,

but would rather use it for a bridal shower,

just let me know!

The options are endless!

Prices starting out very low -- so get 'em while they're hot!

I may have had a little happy dance last night when I sold my first invitation in less than 24 hours of posting.

I'm excited about the opportunities this may bring,

and hope you enjoy my designs :)

_______________________The    G I V E A W A Y_______________________

So to celebrate the launch of the new Etsy Shop items, as well as surpassing 200 blog followers,

I want to thank all of you by giving away ANY SINGLE PRINTABLE in my shop!

Don't need an invitation for anything quite yet?

That's alright!

Get yourself a custom print to frame and hang in the house,

or order up a custom gift to give as a baby// wedding// engagement// anniversary present!

There is something for everyone :)

RULES FOR GIVEAWAY:

1. Must be a follower

(click to follow on right sidebar -- *you do not need to have a blog to follow*)

2. Comment on this post that you'd love to win one of my new printables

EXTRA:

3. For an extra entry to win, LIKE The BARRTIQUE on Facebook and comment back here that you did.
3. For an extra extra entry to win, visit my shop and comment back here with your favorite item.

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TWO lucky winners

will be chosen at random (through random.org) this Sunday evening (4/14/13)

Good Luck! :)

20 weeks in, 20 weeks out!

From watching my belly grow every day to watching my baby grow every day, I couldn't be more thankful and full of love for my little 20 week old who amazes me all the time!



The day I hit 20 weeks pregnant felt wonderful! I knew I was halfway there. And that halfway mark felt like a glorious milestone I had reached.

But I do remember thinking, 'crap, I'm only halfway there.' Like it felt as though I had already been pregnant for a while and then knowing I had that same amount that was under my belt (er, well, over the belt in this case!) left to go.

At 20 weeks pregnant, we were living out of suitcases in a hotel in Orlando, Florida right next to Universal Studios for a month. About a week and a half after 20 weeks, I got the phone call about Aunt Kathy and headed to Florida for the next 3 weeks. Then moved back to Georgia. It's safe to say things were cuh-razy at that point.

But now, here we are, celebrating our little 20 week old that has brightened our lives in so many ways. I've been in love with my husband for over 11 years now, and in those 11 years we certainly couldn't have imagined how much joy and how much more love a baby could bring to us. We were in for a real treat. And treats, I like!

20 weeks of having our baby here with us went by much quicker than 20 weeks of pregnancy. Every day while pregnant, I'd daydream about what it was going to be like to love, hold, and take care of my own little one, and now I have her to love on, hold, and take care of every day. She is absolutely wonderful. And I thank God for our little blessing every. single. day.



Happy 20 weeks, sweet baby of mine!

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I hope everyone had a wonderful Easter! {our Easter post comin' soon!}