I Like Who I'm Becoming & I'm Counting My Blessings

Sunday Sweetness

Oh my dearest sweet, sweet Sunday. May we enjoy some quiet time together today, a little nap, moments of daydreaming, affection, understanding, and listening to my heart's whispers.
Maybe even some reality t.v watching, book store loitering, and magazine reading kinda Sunday sweetness.

...xoxo...

Rainy Days & Reflection

Here's to raindrops, times of reflection, and who makes you happy when skies are grey :-)

In Loving Memory Of Etta James

In loving memory of Etta James...xo

I don't know anyone that doesn't love the beautiful and sultry voice of Etta James. I have memories with my love cruising to "At Last", holding hands with dreamy eyes and experiencing the sweetness of the soundtrack to our relationship. How lovely love is.

Rest In Peace Etta...At Last you are home.

Have a lovely weekend,
-Jazzy


"At Last"

At last
My love has come along
My lonely days are over
And life is like a song

Oh yeah yeah, at last
The skies above are blue
My heart was wrapped up in clover
The night I looked at you

And I found a dream that I could speak to
A dream that I can call my own
I found a thrill to press my cheek to
A thrill that I have never known

Oh yeah yeah, and you smile, you smile
Oh, and then the spell was cast
And here we are in Heaven
For you are mine at last

Your Heart's Desire, J*, My Birthday & I've Got The Dreamers Disease

"Sometimes we give up our dreams for safety and comfort. But I was ready to risk safety and comfort for my dreams"
 -Jasmine Star

Okay for starters, that's one hec of a blog title, eh?! Read on.

Sometimes the first step is the hardest but every one's gotta start somewhere so why not now?!
Let this new year, this lovely Friday, be your start to whatever your heart desires and to take your dreams seriously!

My heart's desire is to eat chocolate and not get the lb's that come with it! Ha! Life would be oh so grand!

No, but seriously I have an appetite for taking my love for photography to the next level. My other half knows how much I love me some Jasmine Star. She's a jazzy girl who's got spunk, a wedding photographer whom through her images, displays such artistic grace, beauty and sass. Love the sass part, might I add.

J* is smart, talented and made a decision to follow her hearts desire and took her brand to the level I aspire to be at someday.

About a year ago when I decided I wanted to take my love of photography more seriously, I picked up the magazine "The Photographers Guide to Turning Pro-Real Inspiration. Real Advice."( 2010 Issue4)
I saw Jasmine's work in it and needless to say I have been following her and her images ever since. I noticed the beauty in her, and her work right away. Plus, we've got great names too (though spelled differently).

The rest is history.

Got my golden ticket to a special speaking engagement w/ J* in LA! Ohh. Emm. Gee, can you say "ugly cry"? If I wasn't embarrassed, I would post a photo of myself... but I am, so you won't find my ugly cry here. Sorry. But what you will find is a girl who's following her heart's desire.

Jasmine Star, if you ever read this...from one jazzy girl to another, you encourage & inspire me.

Much love and respect to you always!

May we always take our dreams seriously. Cheers!

-Jazzy


Jasmine Star Can you say Ugly Cry?! Hahahahaha! Can't wait to see you in LA! :)

14 hours ago ·

Your never too young...

Loving Life

Okay so let's face it, life is not always the address on "easy street" but if you woke up this morning, are alive and maybe even reading this than LIFE IS GOOD and I love mine. Now sure, admittedly my life can be a big mess. Sleepless nights, cranky mornings, child approaching the year of "terrible two's",  jeans that don't fit, and things I need to work on with myself, in my relationship, and building my brand...but life is just being where your at. Including the good, the bad, and the tantrums. Life is just a beautiful mess meant to be embraced, lived, and celebrated. Today I'm living in the beauty of breathing in the salty California air, the mess of my hair and home, the sweetness of motherhood, and the celebration of my blessed nest.

Loving life,
J

Sweetness of motherhood moment

Terrible Two moment 

Solitude + Sunlight = Slice of Heaven

Ahhhh the relaxation of solitude, the warm glow of sunshine, and quiet stillness. These are the moments that are pieces of Heaven. May you find a moment like this in your Wednesday and always to bask in sweet nothingness. 

Ommmm,

Jazzy 

The Dream King

Tickled Pink

Happy New Year!
I'm sooooo looking forward to what 2012 has in store! In fact, I'm tickled pink to be working with www.littlebluerm.com on the Jasmin Amira Photography website, which is currently in the works and should be launched very soon! Woot! Woot! I was so excited to book one of my cutie-patootie favorite little models, six year old Gigi, to appear on my websites photo gallery slideshow. Gigi is such a smart, beautiful, cheerful, jazzy and genuine lil lady.  She reminds me of myself when I was her age. I was always camera ready, sassy, spunky, and I loved all things glittery, girly and fabulous. Oh, and one more thing about Gigi, she is sure to always wear her tiara necklace, because she is such a pretty princess indeed. I believe every girl should wear her invisible crown. Whether her middle name is "Amira" or not.
*wink-wink*

Here's a picture of yours truly at age 5. Hot pink pants complete with Rainbow Brite (80's baby) tee and invisible crown.

Here's to the pretty little princesses and the grown up ones too!
-Jazzy

Gianna age 6. Hot pink tank, complete w/ tutu and invisible crown.