Redesigning

So, I'm not even going to make excuses why it has taken me so long to post. Not fair, for either sides. But I'm getting back into the swing of things and getting pretty excited to be honest with you!

One reason (maybe a smaller one) is that I was falling out of love with my blog. It was looking pretty boring to me. So I said I was going to switch it up, but then I would just get so overwhelmed and never finish it. But this week I did some investigating. I was going to switch my whole blog over to wordpress, but it was taking too long to get the look I wanted. So I just started tweaking with mine and am liking what I have so far.

So call it a redesign! And hopefully the start to fun things to come. I have a lot on my to do list, and I really need to start holding myself accountable! haha. Guess I've just been having too much fun, which really isn't a crime either. I just have some things I'm passionate about that deserve some attention too :)

I do want to leave you with something fun... so I am attaching something amazing to watch. This is a same day edit video that my friends from Ambient Sky made. They truly capture every wonderful moment just perfectly. And I think it's so incredible that everyone got to watch this at the reception!!! How fun to see the beautiful day come together like that. Can't wait till they can capture my special day!

View on ExposureRoom

This is one of my favorite videos! I love all the smiling :)

XOXO,

Elena

Lots to talk about

Hey Hey! It's been way too long (as usual) which I guess is kind of a good thing because that mean's I've been busy with lots of fun stuff (right?!)  So much has happened since my last post, where do I begin??

Well, first off... I was in Hawaii in April/May which was amazing!! I loved it there, and I actually contemplated how I could live there! But after some long (non-drinking) thinking, I realized I would probably get horrible island fever... so maybe I should keep Hawaii for a great vacation spot. Maui was incredible, more then I ever could have expected, and I swear I saw almost the whole island! (almost) We did the rode to Hana, went up to Haleakula, snorkeling at Molokini, went to a Luau in Kaanapali, went to the Tedechi Winery, breakfast in Paiia, dinner at Mama's Fish House (probably the most amazing meal I've ever had!) and on and on... Lots of hiking too! It was a very rewarded vacation.

I took SOOOOO many pictures there, I just can't wait to work on them and get them posted for people to see. But realistically, that will be a little bit due to some other priorities.

Some other things that have been happening with me include and engagement shoot for a friend of mine at work. She's getting married in July with a 20/30's theme and had her engagement photo's done by the amazing Courtney Jade with the same theme! Needless to say they turned out AMAZING!! I helped with the shoot a little for posing etc. and took some shots myself. Little I did know the beautiful girl that sits next to me at work is one of the most photogenic girls I've met!! Her wedding is going to be spectacular, which I am helping shoot with Courtney. Here is a pic from her engagement session that speaks for itself.



Next big thing happening is I'm actually helping Courtney shoot a wedding today! (yes, today!) I couldn't sleep this morning, so I thought I would get a blog post in. I am excited because I used to work with the bride, she is such a doll and I work with one of the bridesmaids as well. So it will be a fun wedding to shoot with such gorgeous girls! I am also excited because I did all the bridal jewelry which will be fun to see on and get some snap shots of! (Pics to come later)

Lastly, but probably the biggest is....... I'm bringing a new member of the family home TOMORROW!!! That is actually why I can't sleep. This has been the longest week ever of waiting... But at least I feel more prepared now, and hopefully the transition will go smoothly.

His name is Bentley William (middle name only for show) and he is a Goldendoodle. I think he's the cutest puppy i've ever seen! Take a look!

Wouldn't you be anxious to get this little guy home??

So in a nutshell, that's what's been going on with me! I am hoping to keep my blog posts flowing a little more regular. But forgive me now if Bentley shows up in a few of them.

Hawaii pics coming soon!

XOXO,
Elena

New website: Sneak Peak!

Well...  I finally broke down and took some screen shots of my new website!!  I still have a bit of work to do on it.  Mostly getting my current jewelry up on it, which entails picture taking and pricing which of course is quite time consuming.  But hopefully I can get a lot done since I'm on vacation!  

I love how it is turning out and I have a lot of super fabulous pictures to work with, courtesy of Miss Courtney Jade.  She is such a fabulous photographer and a wonderful person too!  

Ok, so here thay are.  The first time I am really showing anyone what my website will look like... Are you ready?  Are you excited?  Am I crazy?  If you said yes to any of those, here you go!


This is the home page, it will have a few different images that will change.
I love the fact that this is a flash sight, so I'm able to display multiple pictures on the home page. There are some other really great things about this sight too, including a shopping cart (my favorite part) so now, you don't have to wait to own a piece of my jewelry! Another wonderful thing is the galleries to display my jewelry. See below.

This is the jewelry gallery where I will have section for earrings, necklaces, bracelets, rings, and hopefully a bridal section soon too!

There of course is much more then I am showing you, but something has to be left a surprise, right??  I will also now have a wholesale section!  Which will allow retail stores to log in and see wholesale pricing for their product.


So, there it is!  The first sneak peak into the new Monili Bella website.  I'm hoping to have it up and running sometime in January.  I am also planning on doing a drawing with some giveaways when I launch my new sight, of course it will be some free jewelry!  If you don't want to miss this, join my mailing list to be up to date on all the latest info.  

Talent!

You know the best part about having talented friends?? Is getting to share how fabulous they are with all of you! My good friends Scott and Amanda have a Videography company called Ambient Sky Studios. They are truly amazing and seem to capture the mood flawlessly of every couple they shoot! I just recently watched two videos of theirs. One is an engagement shoot (so cute!) and the other one is a same day edit video of the same couples wedding day!

And yes, I said same day edit!! Meaning they actually shoot the day of the wedding and by the reception they have a beautiful video to show the bride and groom and all the guests! Needless to say, that is quite a hit. Because how fun is it to see a video of that same wonderful day? This couple is so adorable and fun to watch. Visit their blog to check it out!

Videography

I just have to share this with you! A very good friend of mine and her husband have a Videography business, Ambient Sky Studios and they are amazing! I have watched many of their videos and am constantly blown away. They truly capture the mood and feeling of each wedding they do and keep keep you wanting more! Take a look at this fun video below. A couple had the idea to "trash the dress" after the wedding and Scott and Amanda (owners of Ambient Sky) had the great pleasure of shooting their fun!