You had me at Hello....

The combination of the retro polaroid style prints and this charming orange box and free international shipping had me downloading this app and placing an order faster than you can say "cheese".   

A long-time prinstagram fan, I'm anxious to see how this service compares in quality.  Some features that really appeal to me are the ability to access both your camera roll and instagram pics for printing;  the option to put text on the prints (with a font choice); and the beautiful packaging that lends itself so nicely to gift-giving.  Imagine receiving a tiny box of pics capturing moments from a party or getaway. That would certainly put a smile on my face!

Technology: Postagram

I was excited to check this out after a friend mentioned it to me recently..... the clever melding of what some would consider  'old school' correspondence - the postcard.... with up-to-date digital photography and printing allowing one to send ultra-personalized hard copy greetings from a phone or computer in virtually 2 minutes flat!  The photo even pops out for keeping.... clever; those postagram folks.  I love their tag line.... "because reality is awesome"..... I think grandma would agree. :)

Another thing that's awesome.... the first 5 postcards are free!

Reloop: Blurb Bliss...

I love it when my guy returns home from a business trip to the States.... not only because, well, I love that man... but also because he comes bearing treats that I have ordered and had shipped to our home there.  This time around was a growing cache of books and magazines.  Remember this post about my plan to publish a book of my Photo a Day posts using the website Blurb?  Well, this is how it turned out and I really couldn't be happier.

The quality is beautiful and the website was so easy to use (no, I promise this isn't a paid advertisement) :)  I really can't recommend it enough to fellow bloggers who would like to preserve a hard-copy of some of their posts.  We had so much fun sitting down and looking thru the book together as a family over the weekend.... I'm already dreaming up my next edition.... this could be a problem for a sentimental girl like me...

Happy Monday everyone!  Hope you enjoy your extra hour of daylight.... our time doesn't change for three more weeks but we did get a burst of springtime weather this weekend... can I get a hallelujah?!

Scout: Blurb

Perhaps my excitement is a bit premature given I haven't placed my first order yet; but I'm sure hoping not.... for I recently discovered the book making web-site blurb allowing one to create beautiful "bookstore quality" (so they say) books with amazing ease and flexibility using photos, recipes, instagram pics or blog posts.  My first project.... a compilation of my Photo a Day project posts from 2012.

And, if you've ever dreamed of becoming, say, a Penguin or Harper Collins publisher.... well, here is your chance (sort of)..... they even allow you to sell your creations on their site.  

I'll let you know how my first attempt turns out....

Have a great weekend everyone!