Landlord-Beware of the Perfect Tenant

I haven't had much time to update this blog in large part due to some issues with my one and only rental property. You see I made the terrible mistake of leasing the house out to two young men returning from Iraq. They seemed all too nice (they all do before they move in). The lady before seemed perfect and I am still trying to collect a rental judgment from her. I only write this blog entry for anyone who is considering rental property as an investment (because housing costs are very low and rental rates have increased) for them to beware. It is not as easy as it may seem. I just pulled 1200 pounds (that's right 1200 pounds) of trash out of the house and garage. Today we tried to clean the carpets-cigarette burns just do not clean up well. Nor do areas where the dogs ripped up the carpet clean well; so much for the no pets clause. Alas, I haven't had a decent renter in the house since the couple that burned it down two years ago. Anyway, another couple of days and the for rent sign goes back in the yard. The next renters I am sure will be wonderful. I am due? Oh buy the way, I have had the opportunity to use my photography skills to document the house trashed they left my house. I hope you enjoy. I haven't bothered editing these-nor am I sure the pictures due to the damage the justice it deserves. Does smell come through photographs.

Coffee Table Wedding Album Books

In staying with the theme of albums, I thought I would post pictures of our coffee table wedding album books. These albums are hardback books with a glossy cover both front and back. The inside pages can be printed with a glossy, varnish or matte finish. These books come in a variety of sizes and also come with a soft cover version. The book is bound just like a regular book would be bound. This first picture is the front cover of a 10x10 book.

This next picture is the back cover. These covers can be designed in many ways. Of course your would not have my name plastered all over the back.

Double page spreads are always spectactular. It is not different with these books too.

Flush Mount Albums Offering

Below is a series of pictures illustrating our flush mount albums. I just love these albums. They are made with premium leather and are built for quality. This first image shows the slip case box the album comes in for safe storage. There is also a felt jacket for the album itself. .

This next two images is a top view and side view of the album. The actual album will come with gold or silver embossing. The album show is in black, but they come in a variety of colors.

The next two images are show how each page lays flat when opened allowing for a two page spead of images. There is only a 1mm gutter between each page. I have opted for an album with a gutter because I believe over time any flush mount spread album that does not have a gutter will wear out eventually.

This is a close up view of the above image.

Finally, this image shows a sample double page spread. If you will notice the background picture is over the entire two pages. Of course, sometime the main image is spread across both pages. Each album is created differently for each bride.

There are two sample albums on our website under the portfolio link. We will be posting our other albums offerings on the next couple of posts. Please call us if you have any questions.