New year and some changes...

Been quiet here for some time now.  I guess I've been struggling with what I want my blog to be and I think that my interests seem to jump around to much...so I've decided to make some changes this year and really focus on my photography and share only that on this blog.

I decided to join a 52 week project which I have never done before.  There is a theme each week but you don't have to stick to it if you don't want to.  The first was "Fresh".  The usual things came to mind like fresh eggs, fresh flowers, fresh veggies...but what I chose was a picture of our new kitten, Howie.  We adopted him for Christmas and while playing around with my lensbaby I took this picture of him and thought that I would use this photograph since we gave him a "fresh" start.  So there you have it.  You can check out the website here if you would like more info on the 52 week project. 

Another change for me will be focusing on black and white photography.  Many moons ago I only did black and white and over time I started adding more color.  My love is really black and white and I miss it so I will be trying to create more images void of color. 

I will be sharing the 52 week images here as well as others so I hope you enjoy what you see. 

 

 

 

 

Wreaths from vintage materials...

 

 

 

I have been getting ready for the holiday season making these wreaths out of vintage materials.  I have seen many versions of the paper wreaths out of sheet music and after some fine tuning I have come up with my own version.  I search for old sheet music so the paper has an aged look.  It can't be to old or it falls apart when I fold it.  I also use vintage tinsel garland that I look for at estate sales or on Ebay.  Some tinsel is older than others so each wreath can vary depending what I can find.  Then I use letters from vintage Anagram games.  Again some letters have been used more than others but I don't use any that are really worn or stained.  The ribbon is a natural jute ribbon.  Lastly they are packed in a cello bag to protect them.

I really like the neutral color pallet and a little bit of sparkle from the tinsel and fine glitter on the medallion in the center.  These are for sale here.

 

 

Holiday Wreaths

Bittersweet...

Well fall is here with chilly mornings and mild afternoons but what really makes me happy about fall is bittersweet.  I love this stuff.  I know it's a weed but I tell you I just think it's so pretty.  I especially like taking photographs of it.  I had some fun giving this branch a little attention.

You can find beauty in unexpected things and places...keep looking!

against a dark background.

from above

on a lighter background

in a window.

I was able to snag a few of the last cottage roses of the summer for these photographs.  The color is such a beautiful magenta and the afternoon light was so warm...a perfect combination.  I've started to use manual focus when setting a shot like this.  I was having some trouble with the auto focus and was so much happier doing it myself.

 

It's the end of summer...how did that happen?

My last post was at the beginning of the summer!  What happened to summer being the longest stretch of time imaginable?  Oh well, it just goes way to fast.  It has been a full summer with lots going on... births, weddings, quality family time, working on paintings, photographs, and helping my husband launch his first Etsy shop.  This past weekend I was able to work on some photographs while we were in PA.  I hope your summer was full and fun!
These images will be available here in the next day or two...