Showing posts with label COBA Tour of Homes. Show all posts
Showing posts with label COBA Tour of Homes. Show all posts

7.25.2008

Dawson + Anna

(This is the last weekend of the COBA Tour of Homes! Make sure to stop at house #38! They picked up five awards on Tuesday, and it's no surprise! The house is incredible! Go see for yourself why Bilyeu Fine Homes won: Best Architectural Design, Best Kitchen, Best Interior Finish, Best Master Suite, and Best of Show for the $350,000-$400,000 category!)
After weeks of secret planning, plotting, and scheming, Dawson found himself sitting on a plane. He was flying across the Atlantic to visit the love of his life in the most romantic city in the world. The only thing was... she didn't know he was coming. He planned the surprise trip with the aide of Anna's twin sister, Rebekah. With him was a diamond ring he had completely designed himself. A one-of-a-kind creation for a woman unlike anyone he had ever met before.

Once they reached Paris, Dawson surprised Anna, and the crew embarked upon a day of sight seeing. They stopped at all the expected destinations, even posing for some photos with the Eiffel Tower in the background. That night, they made their way up to the top of the Eiffel Tower. As the lights of Paris glistened far below, Dawson made his way down to one knee. There he proposed, with Rebekah catching every glorious digital minute.

Josh and I had the pleasure of spending some time with Dawson and Anna in Corvallis for their engagement session a few weeks ago. They have been incredibly patient with my insane hours these last two weeks, even through the excitement of seeing their proofs. Dawson: nice work! Anna: you are going to be a gorgeous bride! We love you guys!








7.10.2008

Ethni Photography & COBA Tour of Homes


If you live in Central Oregon, chances are you make a few stops on the annual COBA Tour of Homes. It's nearly that time again, and the economy hasn't seemed to dissuade builders from putting their best foot forward again this year. 2007 held the record for the number of homes on the tour, and this year boasts nearly as many, with a whopping 74 homes to drool over! I spent two weeks creating every last builder page for this year's book, and there are more than a few I'd like to check out (and move into!).

This year, when you get your guide book in the paper, turn to house #38 and bookmark it. I'm thrilled to announce that the incredible house built by Bilyeu Fine Homes will be fully staged with canvas prints, collages, and framed prints by Ethni Photography! See for yourself how photography can make a home warm and inviting, and get your brain moving for ways to display your portraits in your own home.

Circle it. Dog-ear it. Highlight it. Tear the page out. Do whatever you need to, and stop by 20072 Calvin Way off of Parrell Road in Southeast Bend starting next Friday, July 18. While you are there, enter to win great prizes including a free portrait session, and a $25 gift certificate to the Ethni Paper Shoppe!

I'll be there next Friday to kick off the Tour. Stop by, say hi, and celebrate summer with Bilyeu Fine Homes and Ethni Photography!