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Sweet Threads: Cherishing Every Stitch Of This Precious Life
Personal Posts by Andrea Dozier

It’s funny how we can spend so much time in one place in a monotonous schedule. Next thing we know, it’s been six years & a lifetime since we’ve gone back. I spent the bulk of my time at Sinclair in Building 13 as a Visual Communications major cutting paper with X-ACTO knives, sketching design ideas, & being introduced to designing Flash websites (yes, I laugh now). My capstone project, the one that spanned a few quarters, was a fictitious card shop- Kismet. I’ve always enjoyed selecting clever greeting cards & unique stationery for my dearest friends & family. Creating an imaginary shop about cards seemed fitting for my portfolio project. I could have never guessed that years later I would return to this city block as a photographer taking pictures of a new (real) Dayton card & party called Confetti.

When I heard that my friend, Briana was opening Confetti, I knew it was going to be a place I would love. It is coincidental that it is just blocks away from my beloved Building 13. I passed Sinclair today very proud & a little sentimental to be a product of our city & that I’ve found my niche in photography. I believe it is another kind of Kismet.

Briana is also a wedding photographer from Dayton & we met through Facebook. I noticed she was always helpful & polite with other photographers, so I emailed her. That same morning, she had decided to email me. Within five minutes we both received messages from each asking about meeting in person. We laughed and felt that a coffee date was surely meant to be!

Briana’s shop, Confetti, is a new boutique card & party shop located on 42 W. Fifth Street in Dayton. When I walked in, it felt like every piece she chose was meant for me. Briana calls it a shop “that feels like a tangible Etsy,” and I completely agree. You can browse beautifully designed paper goods. Her specialty is also in stylish party supplies, including beautiful fringed oversize balloons. My only regret is that we did not play Katy Perry’s Birthday for our session… 

Confetti Shop in Dayton, Ohio by Andrea Doziér
Rifle Paper Wrapping Paper Display | Confetti Shop Photography by Andrea Doziér
Confetti Shop in Dayton, Ohio by Andrea Doziér
Confetti Shop in Dayton, Ohio by Andrea Doziér
Loved being part of the “before” opening day excitement. Watching a friend chase a dream is a beautiful thing.
Confetti Shop in Dayton, Ohio by Andrea Doziér
Confetti Shop in Dayton, Ohio by Andrea Doziér
Confetti Shop in Dayton, Ohio by Andrea Doziér
Confetti Shop in Dayton, Ohio by Andrea Doziér
Confetti Shop in Dayton, Ohio by Andrea Doziér
Confetti Shop in Dayton, Ohio by Andrea Doziér
Confetti Shop in Dayton, Ohio by Andrea Doziér
Confetti Shop in Dayton, Ohio by Andrea Doziér
Confetti Shop in Dayton, Ohio by Andrea Doziér
Confetti Shop in Dayton, Ohio by Andrea Doziér
Confetti Shop in Dayton, Ohio by Andrea Doziér
Confetti Shop in Dayton, Ohio by Andrea Doziér
Confetti Shop in Dayton, Ohio by Andrea Doziér
Confetti Shop in Dayton, Ohio by Andrea Doziér
Confetti Shop in Dayton, Ohio by Andrea Doziér
Confetti Shop in Dayton, Ohio by Andrea Doziér
Confetti Shop in Dayton, Ohio by Andrea Doziér
Confetti Shop in Dayton, Ohio by Andrea Doziér
Confetti Shop in Dayton, Ohio by Andrea Doziér
Confetti Shop in Dayton, Ohio by Andrea Doziér
Confetti Shop in Dayton, Ohio by Andrea Doziér
Confetti Shop in Dayton, Ohio by Andrea Doziér
Confetti Shop in Dayton, Ohio by Andrea Doziér
Confetti Shop in Dayton, Ohio by Andrea Doziér
Rifle Paper Cards in Confetti Shop in Dayton, Ohio Photography by Andrea Doziér
Confetti Shop in Dayton, Ohio by Andrea Doziér
Confetti Card and Party Shop in Dayton by Andrea Doziér
Confetti Shop in Dayton, Ohio by Andrea Doziér
Confetti Shop in Dayton, Ohio by Andrea Doziér
Confetti Shop in Dayton, Ohio by Andrea Doziér
Rifle Paper Cards in Confetti Shop in Dayton, Ohio Photography by Andrea Doziér
Rifle Paper Cards in Confetti Shop in Dayton, Ohio Photography by Andrea Doziér
Confetti Shop in Dayton, Ohio by Andrea Doziér
Confetti Shop in Dayton, Ohio by Andrea Doziér
I saw this pretty dress hanging up & when she asked if it was ok to put it on, I very enthusiastically gave her a yes. IT IS PERFECT.
Confetti Shop in Dayton, Ohio by Andrea Doziér
Confetti Shop in Dayton, Ohio by Andrea Doziér
Confetti Shop in Dayton, Ohio by Andrea Doziér
Confetti Shop in Dayton, Ohio by Andrea Doziér
Confetti Shop in Dayton, Ohio by Andrea Doziér
Confetti Shop in Dayton, Ohio by Andrea Doziér
Confetti Shop in Dayton, Ohio by Andrea Doziér
Confetti Shop in Dayton, Ohio by Andrea Doziér
Confetti Shop in Dayton, Ohio by Andrea Doziér
Confetti Shop in Dayton, Ohio by Andrea Doziér
Confetti Shop in Dayton, Ohio by Andrea Doziér
Confetti Shop in Dayton, Ohio by Andrea Doziér
Confetti Shop in Dayton, Ohio by Andrea Doziér
Confetti Shop in Dayton, Ohio by Andrea Doziér
Confetti Shop in Dayton, Ohio by Andrea Doziér
Confetti Shop in Dayton, Ohio by Andrea Doziér
Confetti Shop in Dayton, Ohio by Andrea Doziér
Confetti Shop in Dayton, Ohio by Andrea Doziér
Confetti Shop in Dayton, Ohio by Andrea Doziér
Confetti Shop in Dayton, Ohio by Andrea Doziér
Confetti Shop in Dayton, Ohio by Andrea Doziér
Confetti is located on 42 W. Fifth Street in Dayton, OH. It is right next to Spaghetti Warehouse, on the street level. It is so cute, right?
Confetti Shop in Dayton, Ohio by Andrea Doziér
From Briana: At Confetti, we believe that every day is a celebration and that everyone deserves to be celebrated. The shop is a modern card and party boutique, full of the most delightful baubles to help you share a little joy with those you love, and featuring the work of independent artists from Ohio and across the country. We offer a well-curated selection of both modern and vintage cards and stationery, stylish party supplies and decor, beautiful wrapping paper and gift bags, small gift items—and, of course, balloons! Confetti is committed to helping you create your vision for your special event by sharing party-planning tips, creating custom decor, and hosting workshops and classes on party-related topics, like card marking, DIY decor, holiday wrapping, calligraphy and more. – Briana 
Confetti Shop in Dayton, Ohio by Andrea Doziér

  Did you happen to catch Confetti’s opening at Urban Nights last week? Let us know what you think of the shop!

The beautiful lettering on her Confetti signs throughout the store were done by local Dayton artist Suzie Richardt.

You can check out Activated Spaces to learn more about the inception of Confetti.

Confetti’s Website | Confetti Dayton Facebook Page | Confetti Dayton Instagram

If you are a local small business and would like a session in your space, connect with me at

hello@andreadozier.com to get in touch!

(high five, I just used the word “inception,” in a post)

After I finished photographing her shop, I was thrilled to get my hands on some goods for my dearest friend!  ♥

Confetti Shop in Dayton, Ohio by Andrea Doziér

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  • Briana {Confetti} - May 16, 2014 - 10:28 am

    Oh, dear Andrea–thank you so much! These are so lovely. I will always cherish having these memories of the crazy few days of getting this dream off of the ground–it all looks so beautiful through your lens!

  • alli - May 16, 2014 - 2:30 pm

    What an adorable shop! I love how you captured both the space and owner. Will have to visit it someday. 🙂

  • Andrea - May 18, 2014 - 9:16 am

    You are so welcome Briana! It is a beautiful place you have created & I wish you all the best!

  • Andrea - May 18, 2014 - 9:16 am

    Alli, I thought of you while I was there! You would love it, please come back soon! 🙂

My mind is having trouble writing an introduction to this post. I want to tell you all about what I’ve been up to & where I am going, but I think that will be another post on another day. There has been a lot of thought & intentional planning behind the scenes to transition my old content to a new format. I am still working on curating my work, but thrilled to see my online pages begin to reflect where I am.

It has been a dream of mine to open a portrait studio. Until then, I’ve been renting studio space downtown as needed per session. It is hard to believe it snowed the week of this late March session, but we were cozy inside with little Cayden.
Loved his sweet cheeks & classic rompers his mama dressed him in celebration of turning one.

Spring Portraits in Dayton, OH by AndreaDozier.com

Spring Portraits in Dayton, OH by AndreaDozier.com
Spring Portraits with AndreaDozier.com in Dayton, OH

Spring Portraits with AndreaDozier.com in Dayton, OH
Spring Portraits with AndreaDozier.com in Dayton, OH
Spring Portraits with AndreaDozier.com in Dayton, OH
Spring Portraits with AndreaDozier.com in Dayton, OH
Spring Portraits with AndreaDozier.com in Dayton, OH
Spring Portraits in Dayton, OH by AndreaDozier.com
Spring Portraits with AndreaDozier.com in Dayton, OH
Spring Portraits with AndreaDozier.com in Dayton, OH
Spring Portraits with AndreaDozier.com in Dayton, OH
Spring Portraits with AndreaDozier.com in Dayton, OH
Spring Portraits with AndreaDozier.com in Dayton, OH
Spring Portraits with AndreaDozier.com in Dayton, OH
Spring Portraits with AndreaDozier.com in Dayton, OH
Spring Portraits with AndreaDozier.com in Dayton, OH

Spring Portraits in Dayton, OH by AndreaDozier.com

Packaging Inspired by the lovely pins from Artifact Uprising.

Gift Certificates for Mama’s Day Portrait Sessions available until May 4, 2014

Jennifer Stanley, of Lost & Found Vintage Rentals has been so gracious to open her studio to other photographers. She has a great selection of vintage pieces and she does so much during the sessions too!
She can hold a reflector & make babies laugh, a woman of many talents! ♥

 

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  • Justine - April 24, 2014 - 6:59 pm

    This family makes my heart sing. I love who they are and what they stand for! You captured their inner beauty, Andrea. What a treat your photography is to them and the world!

 Love is Christmas
by Sara Bareilles

I don’t care if the house is packed
Or the strings of light are broken

I don’t care if the gifts are wrapped
Or there’s nothing here to open

Love is not a toy, and no paper will conceal it
Love is simply joy that I’m home

I don’t care if the carpet’s stained we’ve got food upon our table
I don’t care if it’s gonna rain, our little room is warm and stable

Love is who we are, and no season can contain it
Love would never fall for that
Let love lead us, love is Christmas

Why so scared that you’ll mess it up? When perfection keeps you haunted
All we need is your best my love, that’s all anyone ever wanted

Love is how we do, let no judgment overrule it
Love I look to you, and I sing

Let love lead us, love is Christmas
Let love lead us, love is Christmas 

As I’ve been ironing & trimming the last few scraps of muslin fabric, tying the last pine branches to picture packages,
and assembling prints for the last time this year, I’ve been drinking in the message of this beautiful song.

I first heard it as I was losing my mind “Christmas spirit” as I wrestled stubborn broken lights that wouldn’t untangle from my
pre-lit tree. My hands were scratched from hours of trying to undo the perfect wrapping of lights that were clearly never
intended to be removed from the tree. It was the beginning of the month and I was already failing.

When Decembers roll around, I want to give my kids a hearty portion of treasured Christmas memories.
The truth is, it’s nearly impossible for any of us to squeeze in every ounce of our good intentions.

Aiming for perfection as a mother is a guaranteed quick fail.

Instead of surrendering to the certainty that I will always be inadequate during this season,
I’m encouraged that tender love will be remembered far more fondly than shiny packages or plastic toys.

Boys Playing Magicians in a Storage Container

Kevin handcuffing Damian and teaching him the “magic trick” of getting out.
He is obsessed with magic tricks this year!

Parking lot fun
Snow
Snow fight

My glasses broke in this snowball fight. It will always be epic to us.

Love when he can wear big brother

I loved that he was able to fit his big brother’s old coat & sweater.
He loved his red ambulance & wearing a green Angry Bird on his forehead.

Love is Christmas

We live simply & imperfectly & I am so grateful every second of this wonderful life. ♥

Really though, check out this song if you haven’t heard it already.

All images taken from my iPhone 4 and edited in the app Afterlight with the exception of the last one.

 

 

 

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Woke up to a foggy morning for Kevin’s first day of second grade!

Sharpening his pencils and packing his lunch last night made me secretly wish I could go with him.
There was always something wonderful about starting a new school year with
brand new crayons & pencils, fresh paper, a smiling teacher, and clean desks!
I envy him a little.

Our hearts were bursting with pride seeing him all ready to, looking so grown up.
My second grade teacher was Mrs. Miller too, but another person, another city, another life. ♥

iPhone 4 /// After all the commotion this morning, Sammy is already napping.

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  • Claudia MacPherson - August 19, 2013 - 7:37 pm

    There has always been something kinda magical for me on foggy mornings. Perhaps it was that there were few and far between where I grew up (southern CA). I love his little lunch box! I could see my town year old being super excited about having something like that!

  • Andrea - August 20, 2013 - 6:25 am

    It sounds like a beautiful place to grow up, I need to visit CA someday! We have short lived fog often in the early hours of fall moorings, because we live near a river. It’s always a beautiful drive to school for us (20 minutes away)! That lunch box was my favorite school supply, thank you for stopping by!