Lesley Mattos

name Lesley Mattos, Founder of Adesso Albums has been happily pursuing her dream of helping people all over the world capture the Now in life

5 FUN Ways to Use Fuji Instax Cameras for Instant Photography

12th August 2010
Sadly, the cliché, "out with the old, in with the new" applies to almost everything these days it seems. For example, over the past fifteen years, digital photography has threatened to replace old school instant photography, which was invented by Ed... Read >

Kids' Birthday Parties - Top 5 Fun Children's Birthday Ideas

19th January 2010
When planning kids' birthday parties, a single theme that combines decorations and activities can be lots of fun and keep the children entertained (a fun thought for the grownups!). But there's no need to wear yourself out with complicated arrangements be... Read >

Moms: 3 Going Green Tips for Baby That Save You Money

19th January 2010
Once upon a time... not that very long ago, really, green was pretty much just a color - people just naturally paid more attention to money, not the environment, and "going green" meant changing you kitchen's color scheme. But no more: we're all trying to... Read >

10 Tips for Business Success from a Woman Entrepreneur Who Makes $1M Selling Photo Guest Books

03rd September 2008
Why would a woman making a six-figure salary in Silicon Valley choose to leave her high profile position with Cisco to create a product that used no 21st Century technology? Because almost thirty years of working with Silicon Valley's top technology ... Read >

Graduation Gift Ideas: 4 Unique Graduation Gift Ideas For Your Special Graduate

30th May 2007
Graduation, whether it's from kindergarten, high school, college, medical or law school, is a significant and memorable accomplishment and one that should receive special recognition. The challenge for friends and family members of the "honoree" is fi... Read >

Fun Party Planning Ideas: 4 Fabulous and Unique Party Activity Tips

01st April 2007
There are SO many details to think about when organizing and planning a party. You’ve got to create the guest list, send out the Save the Dates and invitations, find a great venue for the party, choose a fabulous caterer and maybe even an awesome ba... Read >

Unique Wedding Ideas: Everything Old is New Again - 5 Fun Tips for a Retro Wedding

23rd November 2006
Magazines and websites are bursting with the latest trends in wedding ideas and themes - and just trying to sift through them can be as overwhelming as actually planning an entire wedding! So take a deep breath, relax and consider this: some of the most u... Read >

Baby Shower Gift Ideas That Won't Put A Strain On Your Busy Schedule Or Your Budget

23rd September 2006
Is there anything more exciting than the arrival of a new baby? The instant the parents-to-be find out that they're expecting, every moment in life takes on an added layer of meaning. Whether it's thinking of names, planning a nursery or breaking the news... Read >

Wedding Planning 101: Keep It Simple With A Wedding Timeline For Brides And Grooms

12th May 2006
You're Engaged! You certainly want to enjoy this wonderful and magical time in your life but you know that planning your own wedding is going to be a big job! The following checklists might make it a little easier for you to keep it simple, keep it or... Read >

Wedding Ideas For Brides: 5 Ways To Capture Your Wedding Moments Forever

16th March 2006
As far back as a girl can remember, she dreams of her wedding day. She imagines - to every last detail - things like: what type of wedding dress she will wear, what color the bridesmaids' dresses will be and even more importantly, who that perfect man wil... Read >