Some fun stuff to share for this week’s Humpdates. This past weekend was a rare weekend where I did not have one single photography related thing to do AT ALL, but of course I managed to find a way to make it all about my business.. By redecorating the office! Jason and I had been using it as a catch-all office and storage space, but since he is virtually never in it, and since i am virtually always in it, I got his approval to get rid of his desk, repaint, and redo the room (as long as it wasn’t too girly, that is). What do you think - too girly?
Prior to this, the wall color had been my least favorite color in the entire world - burnt orange. Gag! ;) Although this grey-blue is not exactly what I wanted (I was hoping for something more pewter), it’s nice and bright and neutral, which is perfect. Most of the furniture and decor pieces are from either Ikea or Target, the two best stores for DIY home design ever!
Eventually I will have a ton of canvases and print arrangements hanging on the wall, as well as a projector set up for showing slideshows and doing projection proofing, but for now it is a happy little workspace. If you’re in the area, come by and kick your shoes off and hang out 
On Saturday I headed to the Frisco Petsmart to help out with the Frisco Humane Society Adopt-A-Pet. In college community service was a huge part of my life, and I ashamed to say that since graduating I have mostly focused on doing things that benefit me and my business. It felt so good to finally give back to a cause that was bigger than myself, and the care of animals is very very near to my heart. Naturally I had to bring my camera along and get some shots of these adorable little pups!!
If you’re looking for a pet, I strongly encourage you to check out your local humane society instead of going to a breeder or a pet store. There are so many kind, loving animals out there who desperately want homes, and rescuing one of them from a life alone or, worse yet, no life at all, will be the single most rewarding thing you will ever do. Check out some animals who need loving homes in your city by going to Petfinder.com!
Last but not least, last week I shot a killer portrait session that I can’t wait to share with you all in the next day or two, but until then, here is a small little hint… Anyone know where this spot is?? Jason Huang, your guess does not count!
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Stacy, you have NO reasons to feel ashamed. The fact is we have to live and work in order to help ourselves and our family and then help others. It would be selfish if we spent money shopping all day and did nothing for our community. You happened to have picked one of my top 3 community services. On October 4th I will be at our Local county’s SPCA as I am every year to work a booth for 2 hours and shoot for 2 hours. Talk about a great job. I would pay them. Jared and I Adopted Sammy there and we walk the dogs as much as we can.
Your doing SO MUCH the right thing.
Tom
my jaw literally dropped….your office is soooooooo beautiful! such a fresh breath of air!!! no wait…breath of fresh air… haha… seriously, stacy…love it! I’m way impressed. I can’t wait to have my own b&w office…with aqua accent, of course! haha
Awww puppies. I do rescue KITTY pictures as a charity donation..
And yes, I know exactly where that location is and I have wanted to shoot there forever, just haven’t done it yet.
Ohh, I love your office. Your house, from what you’ve posted, is so beautiful. Maybe you should come and decorate mine.
Is that Mr. Freeze?
keep vlad off that couch so i can come play
Girl. You know that room is right up my alley…need to head North to see it and YOU in person. I saw our postcard on the bookshelf…glad to see I made the cut! Luv Ya
your office looks lovely and not too girly at all! i love the green accents and i absolutely love the black furniture. i just went to ikea yesterday and so wish that i could change my whole entire house! unfortunately we don’t have target…so sad =(
stacy, that was YOU in my backyard? sheesh.
congratulations on the new office. it looks great! And perfect amount of girly!
You have such a cosy place Stacy… I love it !
I LOVE your office decor and choice of stores, Target and IKEA and my two favorite!