Ella Bella is a Calgary staple for fashion-forward moms-to-be. Located in both Willow Park and Banker’s Hall, Ella Bella is:
“Calgary’s most loved unique designer maternity boutique; a heart-warming treat for you and your blooming body.
A place where sophistication meets comfort and style offering fashion options for women with a passion for quality and style.
Designer jeans from Paige, 7 for all Mankind; business attire and evening wear…”
I’m so excited to announce that my photography is now on display downtown at the Banker’s Hall location. 3 canvases, one of them being over 5 feet wide!
Pop in and take a look next time you are down there shopping, and if you can’t make it down - Ella Bella now has online ordering from their website: www.ellabella.ca
Don’t forget that they sell the most charming baby stuff too, it truly is a fabulous place to shop!



In other Fresh Sugar news, this past weekend was our Boudoir Weekend at the Hotel Arts here in Calgary. It was a smashing success, and I will be sharing sneak previews throughout the week on the Fresh Sugar Spice blog: www.freshsugarspice.ca/blog Sign up on the blog if you want to be notified about the next Weekend!
This little newborn cutie is going to be a big fan of the outdooors I think, just like his mom and dad. I was excited when they mentioned that they were hoping for nice weather for the session so that maybe we could do some photos in their backyard. YAY!
It was a beautiful day in Calgary, and baby was so awesome and adorable. I have so many favorites from this session, I had to stop myself from showing them all!




I had the honor of photographing this family with their new member, recently adopted from Ethiopia. Even though he has been with them for a short time, he is so obviously much at home and very loved.
It was such a fun session, their three-year old daughter is a total charmer, Mom has a great singing voice, and Dad was a great playmate for the kids - making them laugh so hard!
I can honestly say that it’s sessions like these that make me so thrilled to be able to do what I do.





I bet Dad was feeling pretty out-numbered with his two sweet daughters and lovely wife. Now he’s got someone on his side when the bathroom wars start in a few years!
This little guy was the ultimate in cuteness, he slept like a pro and had the sweetest expressions. What I want to know though, is why do little boys get THE best eyelashes?
So not fair, lol. I had a wonderful afternoon with this amazing family, they were funny and sweet and loved one another dearly. I can’t wait to see them all again for a family session!





I’m so excited to announce that Fresh Sugar is having a boudoir weekend in June! The dates are June 12th and 13th and it will take place at the Hotel Arts in downtown Calgary.
Included in your $300 session fee is hair, makeup and champagne. Space is limited and we are already starting to book up, so don’t delay in securing your place!
More information can be found on the Spice website: www.freshsugarspice.ca/blog
I can’t wait, it’s going to be so much fun!
One of the first things that comes up when someone talks about my blog to me is Charlotte and her ability to get into everything and anything. It makes people feel happy that they are not me. LOL
I get a lot of “I would be so mad, it’s so awesome that you take pictures instead!”. Let’s just say that my kids get in A LOT more troubling messes than you will ever see on the blog. Those are the times when it wasn’t cute enough for me not to get mad. Like last week when Charlotte took ALL of my good makeup brushes and used them to clean chocolate off of her hands. On my white duvet. That’s the stuff that doesn’t get blogged. LOL But tonight you can enjoy my pain by taking a look at how I found Charlotte earlier this afternoon.
What on earth . . .

Ahhhh. It all becomes clear . . .

Her lips do look plump and shiny . . .

I know that after a hard day of lip gloss application, there is nothing better than passing out on a mini trampoline . . .

My daughter Emma had her 6th birthday party atEnchanted Events last weekend and she says it was her best party ever.
I think so too, since I didn’t have to do a thing, not from make the invitations, plan the games, or clean up after! My idea of a perfect party!
The “fairies” there do such an amazing job with the kids, even the boys got into the swing of things, making crafts and playing games. The goody bags are taken care of by Enchanted Events as well, and the kids get to go shopping with a fairy penny to choose their own fun toys for their take-home prizes. The girls also all got fairy wings to take home, and the boys were given harmonicas. (Sorry about that parents, lol) Everyone had such a great time, I would so highly recommend a party there. In fact, Emma is going back this summer for fairy camp! She is so excited.
They got to make Sweet Dreams Pillows as one of their crafts:

They put wishing stones in their pillows:

They played Fairy Says:

And made Treasure Boxes:

Emma even kissed a frog:

The wonderful Lisa fromSugar Shack Cakesmade the most delicious Tinkerbell cake. We get a Sugar Shack cake for EVERY birthday. It’s astonishing that something that looks so amazing can taste even better!


They drank sparkle juice (sprite and orange juice) from real teacups:

And Emma got so many wonderful presents, she was on cloud 9:

I’m so proud to support local Calgary businesses, so please visit www.enchantedevents.ca and www.sugarshackcakes.ca!
by Brandy
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