Elevate The Everyday with Paper Coterie and WIN an Olympus E-PL2

It's time to Elevate The Everyday

 Paper Coterie is giving away an Olympus E-PL2 to help one lucky winner capture her favorite everyday moments, inspired by Tracey Clark's book "Elevate The Everyday."  

Join the FUN and WIN.... Here's how:

Instagram, tweet, or post your photo to their Facebook page with the hashtag #elevatetheeveryday between now and August 10 to win.  Each photo is considered one entry and there are no limits – so share away!  The winner will be announced on the Paper Coterie blog Monday, August 13.

Today's prompt of Shutter Sisters Elevate The Everyday in August is

Something Red!

Don't forget the hashtag #elevatetheeveryday

Read all about how we're playing along Disney Sister Style!

Celebrating Sisters Day

Celebrating Sisters Day

We're celebrating the magic of sisterhood today.

“I don’t believe an accident of birth makes people sisters or brothers. It makes them siblings, gives them mutuality of parentage. Sisterhood and brotherhood is a condition people have to work at.”

- Maya Angelou

How special it would be to find the sister you never knew you had?

 In "Secret of the Wings" the all-new, Disney Fairies movie Tinker Bell finds out that she, herself, has a sister. We consider ourselves very lucky to have not only one, but two sisters. Two sisters to share secrets with. Two sisters to laugh with, to cry with and to enjoy life with. "Secret of the Wings" is endearing to all and for those with sisters, be sure to bring your tissues. sniff. sniff. 

While watching a screening of "Secret of the Wings" we were thrilled hear our favorite trio McClain Sisters sing the featured song, “The Great Divide.” Their voices are so beautiful and the song brought tears to our eyes. China Anne, Lauryn and Sierra are delightful girls and we are so proud of their success.

Celebrating the special bond between sisters, “The Great Divide” song is featured in the movie and in a contemporary version and music video that makes its world premiere on Disney Channel on September 9.  The song makes its exclusive online debut on Disney.com on September 10, and will also be released as a digital single by Walt Disney Records on September 11, 2012.

For the first time ever Tinker Bell will fly from Pixie Hollow onto Disney Blu-ray 3D 

on October 23 in "Secret of the Wings."

Shutter Sisters Elevate Cameras: SSElevate

Today's prompt of Shutter Sisters Elevate The Everyday in August is

CAMERAS! 

Read all about how we're playing along Disney Sister Style!

We saw these Cameras, exiting the Tower of Terror attraction at Disney California Adventure and we fell in love with them. Being photography geeks anything having to do with cameras, film, etc is super cool to us.

Notice the Hidden Mickeys?

Elevate the Everyday Disney Style

We're so very proud of Tracey. She's written a new book & it's AMAZING! (We're totally not even saying that just because she's our sister) It's called Elevate The Everyday and it's all about taking a closer look at the little things that happen in our daily lives and capturing those moments on camera. She reminds us all that there's magic to be found in the everyday. Beautiful page after even more beautiful page, Tracey's teaching us how to find a new appreciation for everything no matter how small and elevating it! And there's even a little Disney in it! Squee!

That's not all! Throughout the month of August we will be playing along with Shutter Sisters in support of Tracey and her newest book. (We can't believe it's already August either) We'll be taking our own pictures that reflect the prompts below, and of course we'll be adding our own Disney spin! Here's more info on Elevate the Everyday Awesomeness.

What do you say . . . Are you game? We'd love to see what you come up with! 

Let's Elevate the Everyday together - Disney Style!

Don't forget to tag your photos on Instagram & Twitter #sselevate

Today's prompt is "Favorite Space" we're pretty sure that for us and many of you that space might be at one of the Disney Resorts or theme parks! Here's a photo of one our favorite spaces

 Disneyland

Click here to check out Tracey's other BOOKS

Musical Dwarfs: Disney Wordless Wednesday

Can you guess where this photo was taken?

Do you know the names of all Seven Dwarfs?

Happy (Disney) Wordless Wednesday!

Elephants taking a bath on Kilimanjaro Safari at Animal Kingdom

We can think of nothing better than to frolic and play with our family on a hot summer's day, just like these elephants in Animal Kingdom at the Walt Disney World Resort! We snapped this photo while on an awesome Kilimanjaro Safari. Just look at how inviting that water is... Splish Splash Elephants taking a bath!

Happy (Disney) Wordless Wednesday! 

What activities have been keeping you cool this summer?

Alice in Wonderland Meet and Greet

Happy Wordless Wednesday from Wonderland!

While visiting Epcot at Walt Disney World, you can take your picture with Alice in Wonderland. (In the UK area of the World Showcase) We also suggest getting her autograph and giving her a hug. Be prepared to answer a bunch of fun questions, she is after all quite curious!

Have you met Alice yet? Who is your favorite character to see at the Parks?

Disney Junior Channel comes to DIRECTV Customers

We are so happy to share this news with you! For those of you with DIRECTV (like Jessica) we've been missing out on the new Disney Junior Channel - TERRIBLY! So to hear that starting today we will get 24 hours of Disney Junior programming goodness is exciting news! More Doc McStuffins and even more Jake and the Never Land Pirates! Whoo-Hoo! Now if you'll excuse us, we've got to go watch Disney Junior, the Aristocats is on!

DISNEY JUNIOR WILL LAUNCH SATURDAY, JULY 14, TO MILLIONS OF

DIRECTV CUSTOMERS NATIONWIDE

DIRECTV and Disney have reached a new agreement to add Disney Junior, a 24- hour channel expressly for kids age 2-7 and their parents/caregivers, to DIRECTV’s programming lineup beginning tomorrow on channel 289. Disney Junior launched in 2011 as a daytime programming block on Disney Channel and expanded to a 24/7 channel in 2012. It is one of the most sought-after channels by DIRECTV customers and will be permanently added to their programming options as a basic channel.

Disney Junior's animated and live action programming blends Disney's unparalleled storytelling and beloved characters with learning components, including early math and language skills, as well as healthy eating and lifestyles, with an emphasis on social and emotional development. The original series include “Jake and the Never Land Pirates,” "Doc McStuffins," “Mickey Mouse Clubhouse,” "A Poem Is…," "Handy Manny," “Little Einsteins” and “Special Agent Oso.” Disney Junior also airs Walt Disney Studios’ and Pixar’s classic and contemporary animated films, as well as Disney’s many non-theatrical sequels so popular with children and parents.

“When it comes to children and families, nobody has the tremendous programming to compare with Disney,” said Derek Chang, executive vice president of Content Strategy and Development for DIRECTV. “Our customers have been clamoring for us to add Disney Junior since they first heard about the concept, and DIRECTV is happy to place our trust in Disney as a partner in building this exciting new family service.”

“We are pleased to reach this agreement with DIRECTV to provide Disney Junior’s high quality, valuable and family-friendly programming to their customers,” said David Preschlack, executive vice president, Disney & ESPN Affiliate Sales and Marketing. “We know parents are passionate about having top quality television options for their families, and now millions will be able to watch outstanding preschool programming on a 24/7 channel unlike any other on television.”

With the addition of DIRECTV, the 24 hour Disney Junior channel has distribution agreements that cover approximately 55 million US households.

           

Disney Media Networks’ flagship Disney Channel is fast becoming the most popular programming service among DIRECTV homes. The number of children viewers aged 2 through 11 has surged more than 19 percent in the past year alone, and total viewership has increased 15 percent during those same 12 months. Disney Junior will now take a place in the DIRECTV channel guide directly adjacent to Disney Channel at channel #289.

Family Reunion at Disneyland Resort

"With Each New Adventure A Story Begins"

It's no surprise our families' favorite place to create memories is Disneyland. When our extended family comes to town we can't wait to meet up at the Happiest Place on Earth. After a magical day at the Parks full of Princesses and Parades we love to wind down at Disney's Grand Californian Hotel and Spa. The lobby is amazing and the rooms are like no other. The service is exactly what you would expect from Disney Cast Members. Our favorite restaurant is Storytellers Cafe. Walking into Storytellers Cafe feels like home and a perfect retreat from the hustle and bustle of the parks. There is a yummy buffet or you can order off the menu and the corn chowder is an all time favorite of ours! Another thing we love about Storytellers Cafe is the character breakfast. There's just something about waffles shaped like Mickey that make them taste so good! We had a great dinner that evening and really enjoyed catching up on each other's busy lives. Our favorite quote adorned in the restaurant says, "With each new adventure, a story begins." This was our story of our Disney family reunion in summer of 2012. We'd love to hear your story.

Cinderella's Slipper unveiled by Christian Louboutin and Disney

CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN & THE WALT DISNEY STUDIOS UNVEIL THE ULTIMATE, MODERN-DAY CINDERELLA INSPIRED SLIPPER 

PARIS, FR, July 4, 2012 – The fabled Cinderella slipper which has captured the hearts and imagination of generations of women around the world, comes to life as The Walt Disney Studios and world-renowned shoe designer Christian Louboutin unveil the ultimate, modern- day Cinderella inspired slipper in Paris, during Haute Couture week July 2-5.

“Cinderella is not only an iconic character when it comes to beauty, grace and fairytale love, but also shoes,” explains designer Christian Louboutin. For Louboutin, the worlds of fantasy and shoe-making collided in perfect harmony when he was invited by Disney to re-imagine Cinderella’s famous slipper in honor of Disney’s global release of the classic masterpiece “Cinderella” Diamond Edition on Blu-ray™ this Fall.

Cinderella’s legendary slippers have been re-imagined with the mastery of one of this generation’s most important designers. Lightness, beauty and transparency are the words with which Louboutin describes this special pair; they are a dream materialized. The designer’s magic touch brings this iconic shoe to reality and gives it a modern twist. Delicate lace adorned with crystals gives these slippers an enchanting look. Two sparkling butterflies rest prettily on the shoes, one landing on the vamp while the other sits closely behind atop of the crystal covered heel, gently brushing the ankle. Louboutin’s signature red soles add the final dash of excitement as Cinderella’s slippers come alive. “Her character and her story dictated the design to me, it was all there in the pages and the words of this tale,” explained the designer.

“The slipper is the magic wand of transformation

which conjures confidence, beauty and love.” – Christian Louboutin

Christian Louboutin’s famous red soles are instantly recognizable for their elegance, innovative, playful designs and femininity. “The dream is a major factor in my language of design,” said Louboutin. This whimsical quality is paramount to his creations, which have been embraced by women all over the world. Louboutin’s limitless imagination, adventurous spirit and the inspiration he draws from the world and people around him have helped turn his own dreams into reality. For Louboutin, “there are no limits in the world of fantasy and there is always a happily ever after.”

As part of the celebration, a few lucky, modern day Cinderella’s will have the chance to be a part of the magic and win one of the twenty original slippers created for this collaboration. Further details about the contest and participating markets to follow.