Loving to give gifts to my favorite people, I’m always on the lookout for treats that will be unique to the recipient. Here’s one that I LOVE! Old School Pinup’s Photography based in North Seattle. Not only is it a unique idea for a gift, but it’s personalized with YOU.

Plus you’ll have a fun day making this gift, getting to dress up in a vintage outfit of your choice, on one of their many retro sets.

Lane, a burlesque teacher and hair & makeup artist, exposes your inner vixen; her husband Wagner, a longtime commercial photographer, uses soft lighting to show you at your best. What a perfect formula for a gorgeous memento of you! (You may want to make sure you get a copy for yourself!)

And no worries men, you can get in on the fun as well, and surprise your lady with you as the 50’s hero of a romantic pulp magazine cover, a scantily clad God of his own Tiki Land (hey, we ladies enjoy you with few clothes on, being seductive as well!) , or a WWII captain longing for his gal.

A grand time you and your doll will always remember. And the best part-this won’t set your bank account back to the 50’s either. An afternoon session with one set is only $250! Add a second outfit and set for only $100 more. Now bookmark this idea to impress!

I walked  into our woodshop this morning to be greeted by a magical sylvan setting. If you look closely, you can see a satiated panda has eaten all of the leaves. (Ok, I kid.) These are to be a  eucalyptus branch forest for the Westfield Mall project we’ve been working on. Can’t wait to see these in their final home.