Santa Monica and Venice Beach, California
In my growing list of short, random trips, I need to add Santa Monica, California to the list. A couple of weeks ago, I was there for a mere three days. The purpose of the trip is top secret for the moment (more later, I promise). While I did not have a ton of time … Read more
What I am loving
1) Crochet Blanket. Back in November I decided that I wanted a winter project and that I wanted to make something that I have never made before. My Moms taught me how to crochet these granny squares so I set forth on make a little throw blanket. I finished if this week and must say … Read more
What I am loving
1) Cards. I am a big fan of snail mail. If you are a friend of mine, you have probably received a card from me a couple of times or more. I think that the small gesture of sending a handwritten note goes a long way. I love sending them unexpectedly just to let someone … Read more
What I am loving
1) Shellac. I had heard that once you Shellac, you never go back and after trying it out, I think that I may have to agree. Shellac is a type of polish that does not chip and your manicure will last up to two weeks. Since I am apparently pretty rough with my nails (hello … Read more
What I am loving
1) Kale chips. It’s January so everyone and their mother (hi Moms!) is trying to eating well. If you like snacking, kale chips are a super easy alternative to any of the regular salty badness that is usually a go-to. Brush the leaves with olive oil and sprinkle a little sea salt. Put them on a … Read more
What I am loving
1) Snowy Days. Remember that one day this past week when it actually snowed and for the first time in a while felt like real winter? I loved that day. I was excited when I woke up to the promise of lots of the white stuff. Naturally, though it didn’t last more than a day. … Read more
Thinking About Photography
I woke up this morning reading headlines that Kodak had filed for bankruptcy protection. There was talk about this recently but today was the day that it happened. I immediately thought of this classic Kodak commercial (see above) – keep me, protect me, share me. For the rest of the day I have been thinking … Read more
What I am loving
1) Airport Arrivals. I love going to the airport to pick up visitors. I love watching everyone there. I love seeing the emotion and the excitement. It totally reminds me of the opening of the film Love Actually. On Tuesday I went to the airport to pick up my sister and niece who are here visiting … Read more
Companies I love: Blogstomp
I am all about things that make lives easier. I am not talking about taking shortcuts to get tasks accomplished. I am talking about ways to make that task a shorter one. It is probably pretty obvious that I am a big fan of blogging. I regularly blog both here and on my professional photography … Read more
What I am loving
1) Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen. I just finished reading this lovely book this weekend. I only started it a couple of days ago and basically could not put it down. It is a great story about a circus during the Great Depression. I absolutely loved the characters in the book. 2) Teacups. A … Read more
