Posts by Jade M Sheldon

Week 52 (Project 365)

Posted on 31 Dec ’12

I’m celebrating the ending of my 52 weeks portrait project in this week’s 52! I’m looking forward to sharing a year in review tomorrow but for now, here is the final week of my 2012 in photographs… Sunday (December 23rd): Getting some more cookie gift boxes put together to hand out for Christmas. Monday (December 24th): We spent Christmas Eve with my Dad’s side of the family (like we do nearly every year). We opened gifts and ate chinese food. Can’t wait for next year. Tuesday (December 25th): Merry Christmas! Ever since I can remember, I’ve spent Christmas morning at my Aunt Brenda’s house for Christmas Brunch. Mimosas, sausages, quiche, presents, family… what could be better? Cory and I also visited his family up at…

Categories: 365, 52 Weeks

Tagged: 2012, 365, 52 Weeks, Bridal Shower, Christmas, Decorations, Flowers, Gift, Jade Sheldon, New Years Eve

Week 51 {Project 365}

Posted on 27 Dec ’12

Surrounded by glittering gold in this week’s 52. And now, my week in photographs… Sunday (December 16th): Sipping cocoa and reading fashion magazines surrounded by the glow of holiday lights. Monday (December 17th): December Birchbox! more soon. Tuesday (December 18th): And the holiday baking begins! Wednesday (December 19th): Christmas at Pittock Mansion. Thursday (December 20th): I am so thrilled to share that my polaroid was selected to be part of the Impossible Project’s “Make Your Mark” exhibit. It will be on display in New York and then travel to Vienna! Friday (December 21st): I’m in love with how these candy cane macarons turned out. Saturday (December 22nd): Our annual white elephant Christmas party was hosted by my friend Melanie this year. Of course we were all completely distracted…

Categories: 365, 52 Weeks, Food, Self

Tagged: Cat, Christmas, Cookies, Food, Holiday, Impossible Project, Pittock Mansion, Polaroid, Portland, Self

Happy Christmas

Posted on 24 Dec ’12

In lieu of the regular 365 post today, I just wanted to take a moment and wish you all a safe and enchanting holiday. And since I couldn’t afford to send everyone out there a card, I figured I would share it here. I had so much fun putting it together. And now, to get you in the holiday spirit, check out these photographs I took a few days ago at Pittock Mansion, which is all decked out for Christmas! Each room was decorated in regards to a traditional Christmas song. I kept asking the employees if I could live at the mansion but they just laughed at me as if I wasn’t being serious…

Categories: Holiday, Portland

Tagged: Christmas Card, Christmast, Cory, Decorations, Holiday, Jade Sheldon, PDX, Pittock Mansion, Portland

Week 50 (Project 365)

Posted on 18 Dec ’12

My first portrait with my polaroid land camera for this week’s 52. Cory gave me the camera for our anniversary and this past week we finally got it working. I think a new love affair has started. And now, my week in photographs… Sunday (December 9th): The hubby and I attended the Portland Bazaar. We were blown away by all the beauty. I wanted to take it all home with me. More soon. Monday (December 10th): Thank you Bleubird Vintage and Sole Society for the lovely gift. Tuesday (December 11th): If only our shelves were always this merry. Wednesday (December 12th): Picking up my paintbrush after a long break. Hoping to do much more painting in the new year. Thursday (December 13th): PORTLAND. Friday (December 14th):…

Categories: 365, 52 Weeks, Portland, Self

Week 49 {Project 365}

Posted on 11 Dec ’12

Playing with eyeliner in this week’s 52. Do you ever change up your makeup look? And now, my week in photographs… Sunday (December 2nd): Some delicious chocolate from Cacao. Monday (December 3rd): Our decked out dining room, complete with rosemary tree, snowflake lights and our growing collection of holiday books. Tuesday (December 4th): Speaking of holiday books, the mister and I just picked up this one and I am smitten. Did you ever read this edition growing up? So happy to have a copy again. Wednesday (December 5th): A cake we made for a new project. Can’t wait to share more. Thursday (December 6th): Jolly jellybeans. Friday (December 7th): A dear friend dropped off some homemade holiday cookies to cheer me up after a not so good week. Saturday (December 8th):…

Categories: 365, 52 Weeks, Food

Tagged: Cake, Endlessly Enraptured, Food, Jade M. Sheldon Photography, Jade Sheldon, Portrait, Self

Xtabay Holiday Fashion Show

Posted on 7 Dec ’12

The show was such fun. The crowd was absolutely amazing and the girls looked stunning in their red lips and vintage attire. The show also raised $1200 for the Cascade AIDS Project, which is incredible. A special thank you to Liz Gross, owner of Xtabay, for making this short girl’s dream come true: I never thought I would have the pleasure of walking a runway show and now, I have! Just in case you weren’t able to make it to the show, you can still see us strut our stuff modeling the amazing vintage coats, cocktail dresses and gowns. I wanted to share a few of the wonderful photographs taken by my husband (edited by mio). You can view the entire album on my facebook page. First up, were coats… Next came…

Categories: Holiday, Modeling, Self

Tagged: Fashion, Fashion Show, Holiday, Jade M. Sheldon Photograpy, Jade Sheldon, Modeling, PDX, Portland, Vintage, Xtabay

Unwrapping…

Posted on 5 Dec ’12

The days have become cold, rainy and grey but a little bit of sunshine came to my door in the form of a Birchbox. November’s box was all about being thankful and giving back. The box was filled with products from brands that are dedicated to raising awareness for environmental and social causes, plus products that the Birchbox Team see as their own personal lifesavers. Mox Botanicals Lip Butter: This lip butter is made right here in my hometown, Portland! Absolutely no artificial ingredients? Yes, please! Lulu Organics Hair Powder: I was so happy to see this in my Birchbox! I have been wanting to try it for ages. Since my hair is getting longer, I’ve been wanting to invest in some dry shampoo. John Varvatos…

Categories: Health & Beauty, Makeup, Self, Unwrapping...

Tagged: Birchbox, Health & Beauty, Makeup

Week 48 (Project 365)

Posted on 4 Dec ’12

Obligatory ‘reflection in ornament’ shot for this week’s 52. Do you have your holiday decorations up yet? And now, my week in photographs… Sunday (November 25th): The deer has his red nose. Now the holidays are really upon us. Monday (November 26th): A visit to Cacao. More soon. Tuesday (November 27th): Admiring the rain. Wednesday (November 28th): Came down with a nasty head cold yesterday. I don’t know why, but I definitely consider sushi one of my comfort foods. I could probably eat sushi once a day for the rest of my life. Thursday (November 29th): Burts Bees has some lovely holiday gift sets out. Couldn’t resist picking up the head to toe kit. Friday (November 30th): Decked out in jewels at the rehearsal for the…

Categories: 365, 52 Weeks, Food, Health & Beauty, Portland, Self

Tagged: Burts Bees, Cacao, Christmas, Fashion, Fashion Show, Food, Holiday, Jade M. Sheldon Photography, Jade Sheldon, Ornaments, PDX, Portland, Sushi, Vintage, Xtabay

November in Instagrams

Posted on 1 Dec ’12

Bundling up, celebrating and eating pretty much sums up our November. Follow me (@jade_melissa) & Cory (@cory_burnsed)!

Categories: Instant Film

Tagged: 2012, Birthday, Cory, Instagram, November, Portrait, Symphony, Thanksgiving, Vote

Announcing the Xtabay Holiday Fashion Show

Posted on 29 Nov ’12

Here is a little sneak peak of some of the pieces you might see me wearing for Xtabay‘s Holiday Fashion Show this coming Saturday! I absolutely can’t wait. I hope to see you there…

Categories: Fashion, Modeling, Portland, Self

Tagged: 2012, Fashion, Holiday Fashion Show, Model, Modeling, PDX, Portland, Redhead, Vintage, Xtabay

Week 47 (Project 365)

Posted on 28 Nov ’12

Sharing my new glasses from Lookmatic in this week’s 52. I adore them. More soon. And now, my week in photographs… Sunday (November 18th): A little visit from Needy, our most friendly, demanding neighborhood cat. Monday (November 19th): Stumbled upon some beautiful fungi. Tuesday (November 20th): It’s getting colder and colder and pretty soon these gorgeous, fiery leaves will be gone. I’m going to miss them. Wednesday (November 21st): Homemade cranberry sauce is the only way to go. Thursday (November 22nd): We had a happy Thanksgiving over at my in-law’s farm. How about you? I wanted to take this darling home with me. Friday (November 23rd): The tree is officially up in the square and is as magnificent as ever. Saturday (November 24th): Approximately 10 seconds after snapping…

Categories: 365, 52 Weeks, Portland, Self

Tagged: Birthday, Cat, Christmas, Cory, Horse, Jade M. Sheldon Photograpy, Jade Sheldon, Portland, Sunset, Thanksgiving

Week 46 (Project 365)

Posted on 22 Nov ’12

Whoa. I’m not sure how it happened, but it’s already Thursday and I haven’t posted my weekly 365! I guess I blame it on the craziness that is the holiday season. Speaking of holidays, Happy Thanksgiving everyone! Cory and I will be spending it at my in laws today. For this week’s 52, I’m hanging out at one of my favorite neighborhood coffee shops. And now, my week in photographs… Sunday (November 11th): One of the many awesome cars that hangout in our parking lot. Monday (November 12th): An early birthday gift I gave Cory. We have been enjoying warm tea and snuggles in bed on these cold, rainy nights. Tuesday (November 13th): Bikes. Wednesday (November 14th): Coffee and magazines at the library. Thursday (November…

Categories: 365, 52 Weeks, Food

Tagged: 2012, Bunk Bar, Coffee, Cory, Food, Holiday, Jade M. Sheldon Photography, Jade Sheldon, PDX, Persimmons, Portland, Portrait, Self, Starbucks