Tracy Joy | Custom NW Illinois Newborn, Baby & Family Photography

So I’ve been begging my sister for the past YEAR to have a trash the dress session with her… and spontaneously this weekend she gave in! Woo hooo!!! It helped that her yard was fully in “fall bloom” with her gorgeous maple tree in a bright orange/yellow.

How lucky am I to have such a beautiful sibling THANKS MOM & DAD! haha

LOVE THEIR TJ BAGS!!!!!!  These are so long over due for posting, so FORGIVE ME! lol How did I get SO LUCKY to have 2 great customers… who sent me MONTAGES of the TJ bags?!?! WOOT WOOT!

This first picture was graciously sent to me by Sharon (aka Annie Blue Sky)… is it not SO CUTE!!!!

And this second pic is sent to me by Rikki (in a custom print of her own):

(but dont get any ideas… custom prints are on hold right now, lol)

THANKS AGAIN GIRLS! It’s so flattering when you take the time to express your love for your TJ bag… it’s means more than you know

Lookie here! Our Joey Bag is being featured on Simple Finds Blog!

Here is a little bit about Simple Finds:
Simple Finds…Finding cool things just got {simple}
Well, at least for you it did:) Luckily, for you we love to surf the web looking for those cool things that nobody has. But there’s more to Simple Finds than just cool products, we love to hear about new places, sites & pretty much anything that will make life a little more {simple}.

WHAT A FABULOUS WEBSITE! Full of unique gifts for baby and mommy, it’s a wonderful world of fun… not to mention my newest Tracy Joy Retailer!!!  Come check them out… and all the fabulous other treasures you will find there….

 

MARILYN FLAGG!!!!

Thanks again Marilyn… I hope you LOVE and enjoy the lil “heelarious” baby shoes. They are uber duber cute, esp for baby dress up photography! ENJOY!!!

And dont forget next months contest/freebie… cuz… we are having DOUBLE CONTESTS!!!! To start off the Holiday season, we will having 2 contests in November and December. November will include goodies from: Mamique Tushie Wraps and Lou & Lee ETSY

So keep checking out my blog for sneaky peeks, and more details… not to mention a possible TJ bag discount in the coming weeks!!!!

THANKS again for everyone who entered this months contest. What great costumes, and memories, you all shared. I LOVE Halloween, and always made my kids “first” costumes (in tradition w/my mom making mine)… so it’s truely fun to read all teh posts!

hugs and thanks!
~Tracy Joy

Man, what a doozy of a shipping week I’ve had!  One large package lost, one package stolen, and another… MIA in the USPS system.

So, due to these recent issues with my packages being lost/stolen, I am now giving the added choice of purchasing SHIPPING INSURANCE ($4 cost) on all TJ purchases. 

I ship all my packages via USPS Priority Mail, which is a GREAT service that includes tracking… but NOT insurance.  I’ve never had serious issues until this week, so in light of recent events…, I’ve  updated each of my product pages to also include an added option to purchase shipping insurance. You can find it on any of these pages:

Kristine Bag
Joey Bag
Reese Bag

and also updated my shipping info on my faq page:
FAQ’s

It seems the past 3w the Postal Service is “trying my nerves” losing 3 of my packages!  Now, out of the 100′s – 1,000′s of packages I’ve shipped… I”ve never had to many issues.  So protect YOU and myself, I am giving this added option.  *NOTE* If you wish to not purchase shipping insurance on your TJ order, we are not responsible for lost/stolen packages. 

Honestly… I ship dozens of packages EACH week, and they rarely (close to never) get lost.  I’d say for every 100 packages I ship… maybe 1 gets misplaced. But this week…man it’s been a doozy!!!   So keep the insurance option in mind on your next purchase…. through TJ Inc AND EVERYWHERE ELSE 

could these 2 look any more pleased w/each other. How sweet are they!

and I just LOVE this heart shaped rug. I always use it for newborn sessions… but how cute is it for bigger babies too!

NOT ME YOU SILLYS!
Tracy from Sugar Lime Photography loves her TJ bag!  She sent me this PRECIOUS picture of her son, gently resting on her TJ Bag.  Now I know… they arent pillows… but how comfy and dreamy does this look!!!

 

surely includes 3y old Kayla! She is the daughter of a close friend of mine, who was sweet enough to pose for me on a “playdate”… dont you just LOVE her curls! Not to mention her crystal blue eyes
(though she looks a lil orange on the computer I’m using…I think I need to take another peek at this pic on my pc)

how can I help it!!! A newborn baby girl, tucked in her daddy’s giant arms… see for yourself!