Well happy Friday friends! I wish all the Mothers out there a fabulous and relaxing Mother's Day! Just a quick note about the Traveling Art piece....I know that Marian has the artwork right now. She is in the middle of her super crazy weekend at Luckett's right now. I will keep you posted on that. Katie is chompin at the bit to get her hands on … [Read more...]
Happy weekend friends! Little side note...a few were asking about the Banana Oatmeal bread...I failed to add the chocolate chips in the recipe but I have since updated it. Sorry about that:) And someone had asked about adding raisins instead...I would think that would be great too! On to a fun stylish craft today.... When I saw this leather … [Read more...]
Hi friends:) We got a lot done this weekend in my office. I have a new way to hang window panels...and it is so unique! I promise I will show you soon. The room is just about ready for the camera:) Today I wanted to share another fun way to use your family photos....make them into a coloring page. I even included a printable at the bottom of the … [Read more...]
Well, our new white pine wide plank floors are laid and they are gorgeous! Sanding was almost finished today...and our house smells like a "Carolina pine forest..." (name that commercial). Any who, we are in love! They are so stunning and perfect for our bedroom and my office. I have been sharing some pics on Facebook and Instagram...and I will … [Read more...]
Hey we made it to the weekend….all I have to say is Downton better pick me up on Sunday….I wasn’t happy….#nospoilershere…Any who…sometimes I get some questions about photography and I wanted to give you a few tips that work for me. I am not a professional by any means….but I have experience and these are tricks that work when … [Read more...]
Have I told you this week....how I adore Instagram? Yes....I do..:) The photographer in me....shines :) … [Read more...]
Many articles can be found about creating a “bokeh” effect with your DSLR camera. I thought it would be fun to play with a few shapes….I fell in love with the angel. Given the past weeks events…it is no wonder it made me tear a bit when I was editing these pictures. The picture above was taken with a 50mm lens, f 1.8, 1/80 sec., ISO … [Read more...]
Remember the post last week….when I listed 30 things to do in November so that you can enjoy your December? Well….I found some really cute ideas for unique Christmas card pictures and I thought I would share…so you can get that crossed off your list. I am loving the idea of the lights…. Jen over at TatertotsandJello had her sister capture … [Read more...]
Happy Friday yall! Last night I hosted an "ugly dress" party....I cannot wait to share the pictures. That much belly laughing is so good for the soul!! But for today...I am going to share with you how to capture your kids....and get the most natural pictures. I recently took my kiddos to a gorgeous national park near us. The colors were … [Read more...]
My love for the free website PicMonkey is large….it is how I place text on all my pictures for the blog. It is simple, free, and quick. I wanted to show you a quick and fun way to make your own Facebook cover picture for your timeline. Go to PicMonkey….this is the first screen you will see… Click on the bottom box that says … [Read more...]
