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Dancing Shiva

Tuesday, November 1st, 2011

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My prediction … this boy will be BIG one day! In more ways than one …

Thanks Mr. Magnus!!

Albums & Slinkies at MBV

Tuesday, April 12th, 2011


We have been working on our new web page which will soon be launched …

These new images will be part of the  more extensive “Albums” section.

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I started making these slinkie books as a gift for my beloved … one of my clients saw it and it was a hit!

My son Rumi is always asking me to make one that holds photographs of all his friends …

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Our albums are made in the same way that the finest albums have always been made … heirloom quality.

Bookbinding is becoming a lost art and we are proud to have these albums made locally

by an amazing team of bookbinders that work  closely with us on each step of the creation.

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The spine can either be flat or round … a slip cover is a great way to protect the album.

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We can do any kind of cover … this was designed by one of our amazing brides

who is an artist and designer herself … she included fabric from the wedding table cloths as well as

their names on a copper plate set deep into a window … Gorgeous!!

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Decorative Inlay Papers and printing personalize any Hand Bound Album.

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These “Accordions Albums” are a beautiful  alternative to the hand bound albums.

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These are made in much less time and can be a perfect last minute gift idea.

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Aside from our “Heirloom Hand bound Albums” we offer “Flush Mount Albums”

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Everyone loves “Coffee Table Books” …

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I love them too … I made these of  our travels  and trips this past year.

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They are perfect for party shots from a wedding,  as well as “Family Chronicles” that happen yearly.

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These are “Proof Books” which hold each and every image from the wedding.

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A nice option when you need to hold the images in your hand rather than viewing the images online.

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There are so many different, creative possibilities to best show off all of your beautiful images!!

Making these albums is like a meditation … a real labor of love!

blessings, gratitude & image making

Thursday, March 31st, 2011

I came across one of  the first images i ever made.

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I was staying at the Plaza hotel in NYC with my friend Buddy who was a filmmaker.

It was then that i fell in love with photography ….

How lucky to find a profession that fit me so well

that allowed me to live the kind of adventurous life that i needed to live.

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This is another very early photograph of my sister at the beach …

With all that is happening in the world i often stop  and just rest within myself.

In these moments i am overcome by a sense of well being , a deep gratitude rises in me

and i know that i am so blessed … we are all so blessed.

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my sleeping boy, safe and healthy and full of joy.

I am grateful for so many things …

the most wonderful family

inspiring friends

creative work that i love

a cozy bed and home to live in

a garden with flowers and vegetables

a community that is unique and eclectic

life is so good!

 

MBV in Action – Video by Bruce Cullen

Tuesday, November 2nd, 2010

We just received this video by the amazingly talented Bruce Cullen from Dream Live images, whom we had the pleasure of meeting during Grace Ormonde’s Book Launch Party at the Chanlers.  We absolutely LOVE IT.

So Awesome from Dream Images on Vimeo.

Thank you so much, Bruce!