A little while back Molly posted here about a newfound obsession, Pinhole Press. Pinhole Press is a site deticated to creating “beautifully simple photo gifts”. Their products are just that, beautiful and simple. Both of us had been dying for a chance to create something via the Pinhole site, so when my boyfriends and my anniversary was approaching I jumped at the chance to create a photo book.
Words cannot describe the way I felt when the book that I had created came in the mail. It was absolutely gorgeous, but at the same time so perfectly clean and simple. The pretty matte pages and plain white backgrounds really make each photo stand out. Which they should – the pictures are the main attraction of the book, right?! Because I have more pictures than I know what to do with, I created the largest size in their photo books – the 97 photos version. The book is literally a thick coffe table-like book that is bound in a linen color of your choice – very good looking. What I may love the absolute most is the cover page – an edge to edge picture of your choice. It really is a work of art. As Mol said in her post about Pinhole, who needs the wild backgrounds and fonts, isn’t the focus supposed to be on the pictures anyway?!
Since creating my book and seeing the final product, Mol and I have sent many friends and coworkers to Pinhole who have all created similarly beautiful picture gifts. Now I am just trying to find someone with a baby or a baby on the way to dive into their new and wonderful baby department. Too. Cute. For. Words. Even if you don’t have a baby you should probably just go on to check out all of the precious baby pictures.
Sidenote: Yes, we are obsessed with our dogs. Should probably make my next Pinhole Press project be a book just with pictures of them…
(Madewell Storyteller Scarf (no longer available – similar) // Golden Bear Necklace // Sydney Evan “love” Ring // Sephora Havana Dreams Polish // J.Crew Vintage Cotton V-neck Tee // Images taken by MBM for A PIECE of TOAST)
I am due with my second in September and have already picked out announcements when I discovered Pinhole the last time you mentioned them. Love the "pure" feel of the baby stuff. And you can never have too many dog photos!
This looks so lovely! I've seen a few different photo books, but this seems to be the most well done. And you look gorgeous in the pictures! xoxo, morgan
I love my Storybook I did for my parents featuring my little bundle of joy. Now they expect one every year!! I'm currently working on his storybook for his first year. Can't wait!
Super cute book! Now I'm trying to find a reason to make one! lol
xx
Giovanna
http://www.oliveandanarrow.com
This is absolutely adorable! For our second anniversary, my bf made me a calendar with iPhoto and while it was so sweet, it wasn't close to the quality of the Pinhole book above. This is just amazing! our four year anniversary is coming up so maybe this is what I'll do!
This is an amazing idea! My boyfriend & I are celebrating our 5 year in May and while I struggled for a fresh gift idea, I think I just hit the jackpot! LOVE your blog, read it daily! Thanks for sharing this.
xx, alex
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@lexniko
Mad props on your photog skillz MBM!
what a great idea, i'm looking into doing this when i get off work!
I created a Pinhole Press photo book for my 6 year anniversary with my boyfriend and loved it! A gift for both of us.
Kirby
http://www.theshortandthesweetofit.com/
What a great idea! I am going to get this for my boyfriend and my 5 year anniversary! Thanks for sharing and congratulations on being named one of the top 20 fashion blogs IFB is betting on in 2012. How exciting and I can see why!
XX
Celina
http://www.StyleByCelina.com
Happy belated anniversary! What a lovely gift – he must have adored it!
Happy belated anniversary! What a lovely gift – he must have adored it!
Happy belated anniversary! What a lovely gift – he must have adored it!
Happy belated anniversary! What a lovely gift – he must have adored it!
I absolutely love your scarf…is it a scarf? I love the ticket/travel theme! Where can I find one like it?
Thank you all for your great comments
See above for more details on my scarf everyone is asking about… It's sold out online but call around to Madewell and see if you can still find one!!
xxoo – Sally
Wait, this is so adorable!! I've made so many of these as well and I LOVE them!!! They're such a great gift – so personal and thoughtful! xoxo
Before I can even comment on the beauty and HQ printing of the book, I need to tell you how WONDERFUL and LOVELY your nail color is! My boyfriend and I actually create a book for every trip we take together – using favorite images to keep meaningful memories.
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Thanks so much for this post! I've been looking for the perfect photo book to make my wedding album and I really like this one. I can't wait to check it out!
darling coupling- happy 5 year!
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WOW. I have seen many different photo book site but this one seems to make the most professional looking one. I first thought it was a book that was published by a big publishing house.
It's so nicely put together.
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What an amazing idea! Thank you for sharing and the book you ordered looks absolutely lovely <3
I love this – I need to make a book for my guy! I was actually just going through all of my photos last night and couldn't decide what to do with them… so many remain on my computer never looked at. It would be fun to display those memories in a coffee table book.
sp darn sweet i need to do the same…its just when do i have the time to deal with things like this!!! LOVE LOVE!!