this weekend was a whirlwind. on friday evening we accepted an offer on our home. it is exciting and freeing - yet bittersweet and a little scary as well. our life is moving forward, in much the way we wished it would have two years ago when we tried to sell - now, it feels like the timing is right. i need to get myself into a head space that allows me to start sorting and packing. but may is busy, very busy. in less than two weeks i am flying to stockholm to shoot my cousin's wedding; a few days after i return, i am on another plane across the pond to shoot marjorie's daughter's wedding in burgundy. we close on the house three days after my return. needlesstosay, blogging may be rather sparse over the next month. then... we head out in june for our long summer road trip. my plan is to take you with me readers - while this space has been reflective of our home life over the last three years, the next year {at least} will be a journey across the country and beyond. come along, won't you?
in other news - rather big news, i have a new project on tap. a little bird - my muse - my friend amy - put a little idea in my head when i was searching for the next publication for fieryeyed books. the idea began to take on a life of it's own and i asked two of my favorite photographers if they might be interested in creating something very special. i feel so lucky that susannah conway and amanda gilligan's enthusiasm matched my own. so after nearly six months of planning and exchange of emails, ideas and proposals, i am happy to report that chronicle books will be publishing our polaroid how-to book in spring 2012. the book will be un-like any photography handbook you have seen and we can not wait to share it with you - we have more exciting news to share on this project soon...
so a whirlwind to be sure.
xoox~jla
Congrats friend! I cannot wait to pick up a copy of that book for sure!
Posted by: rachel | buttons magee | Monday, 26 April 2010 at 04:41 PM
what a crazy but exciting month May will be for you. congrats and I look forward to following you on your new journey!!
Posted by: Tina | Monday, 26 April 2010 at 05:06 PM
YAY!!!!
Posted by: Susannah | Monday, 26 April 2010 at 05:57 PM
SO many exciting and wonderful things, yay!!
Posted by: heather smith jones | Monday, 26 April 2010 at 06:12 PM
congrats & good luck on your journey!
Posted by: Kelly | Monday, 26 April 2010 at 08:14 PM
such an exciting and wonderful year ahead. so glad you are taking us along for the ride!
xoxo
Posted by: jen | Monday, 26 April 2010 at 09:25 PM
I'm so excited about the book project for the three of you - I can't wait! I hope hope everything coming up works out well... I can't wait to hear how the journey unfolds. xo
Posted by: vanessa joie | Monday, 26 April 2010 at 11:05 PM
Hurrah!
Posted by: Amanda | Monday, 26 April 2010 at 11:49 PM
Congratulations for everything!
Posted by: Astrid | Tuesday, 27 April 2010 at 04:19 AM
Congratulations and many best wishes for all of your new adventures!
Posted by: Sam from Minnie Taylor | Tuesday, 27 April 2010 at 08:41 AM
so much exciting news!!! congratulations on all of it! so excited for your journey and book-to-be!!
Posted by: Jackie | Tuesday, 27 April 2010 at 01:26 PM
wow, those are amazing news!! I'm really excited to hear about the book with Susannah and Amanda - you three are my favourite photographers in the blogosfere and the most inspiring ones. I'm looking forward to hear more about it :3
Posted by: Debby | Tuesday, 27 April 2010 at 02:46 PM
So much exciting news! I'm so happy to hear about your book with Susannah and Amanda I really can't wait to see it! I'm also looking forward to hearing about your life on the road. My best wishes to you during this busy time.
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Posted by: Walter Helena Photography | Wednesday, 28 April 2010 at 02:31 AM
congratulations on all the exciting and wonderful news you have! what a busy but exciting time in your life - wishing you all the best.
Posted by: the purcells | Wednesday, 28 April 2010 at 02:39 PM
Congratulations and enjoy the ride!
Posted by: Jen | Wednesday, 28 April 2010 at 05:48 PM
I am so excited about this book- all three of you are so, so talented!
Posted by: Hannah | Thursday, 29 April 2010 at 12:18 AM
wishing you and your family all the best in this new and exciting season! your book you will be snatched up like hotcakes :)
Posted by: Toni | Thursday, 29 April 2010 at 02:07 AM
congratulations on the house and congratulations on the book! very exciting =)
Posted by: alice | Thursday, 29 April 2010 at 03:28 PM
Congratulations on the house and on the upcoming book! Such great news!
Posted by: susanna | Thursday, 29 April 2010 at 08:44 PM
Congratulations on your house and good luck in Buragandy and Stockholm!
Posted by: Mary | Saturday, 01 May 2010 at 11:44 PM
Congratulations on the book deal! I just found you via Susannah Conway and oh so very, very happy! I already have a selection of your beautiful polaroid giftcards I bought in Mullumbimby, Australia. So much talent to explore on your blog and to be inspired. Thank you!
Posted by: Kathy | Sunday, 02 May 2010 at 08:11 AM
Congratulations!
Posted by: elis vermeulen | Sunday, 02 May 2010 at 11:13 AM