30 Days/30 Photos [Day 2]

It was unnervingly foggy today and I felt like I was living in a cloud.

30 Days/30 Photos [Day 1]

Is it too late to say Happy New Year? Since this is my first post of 2012, Happy New Year! (:

My friend Kim, of Coati Photography, asked me (about 2 hours ago!) if I was participating in her 30 Days/30 Photos project. Since I had granola in the oven I thought, why not! So, my friends, here is Day 1. [Recipe is below]

Ingredients
3 cups rolled oats
1/2 cup chopped almonds
1/2 cup unsweetened apple sauce
1/4 cup honey
2 teaspoons cinnamon

Directions
Preheat oven to 325 degrees

Put your grains and almonds in a large mixing bowl

In separate bowl, mix all other ingredients with a whisk.

Pour wet ingredients into bowl with oats and almonds. Keep stirring until coated evenly.

Spread over parchment lined cookie sheet.

Bake for 45-60 minutes, stirring and turning over every 10-12 minutes so it doesn't burn. As it cools it will harden.

Yummy!

Pin Me Monday

I could easily get lost for hours on Pinterest. What is it about this silly site that is so addicting?! Here's some things that I've found that make me smile. Happy Monday!

PS. You can follow me on Pinterest if you like. 

gray&whites

When I was little, I always called them gray and whites vs. black and whites. I still do to this day. To me, they seem more beautiful that way.

the civil wars  /  sam cooke  /  beach ladies  /  ballerina  /  bubble gum  /  glasses

Pencil vs. Camera

I am completely inspired by this pencil vs. camera project by Ben Heine. I love how he combines colorful photos with amazingly detailed sketches. Aren't they beautiful?!

(images via)

Take a Breath

Hope your Monday morning is fabulous!

(via)

Jaqueline

I'm watching the ABC special on Jacqueline Kennedy. Isn't she exquisite? (JFK wasn't so bad either. ;)

PS. This is my 300th post. (: 

Happy Weekend!

Fall is just around the corner (Yay!). Enjoy the last bit of summer! (And stay safe from Irene!)

(images via here and here)

Mind-numbingly beautiful

Lots of things have been going on that are making me feel a little numb and not inspired. Hate that. These photos help a little bit...

(photos via)

Flawed Beauty

I can't get over the beauty...

Carry Me Through

I have been working late every night this week, hence the lack of blog posts. However these pretty pictures have been getting me through the long days...

(1 / 2 / 3 / 4 )

Happy Monday!

I loved my little 3-day workweek last week. This week might be a little more tough. Ha! Plus, yesterday my eyelid was swollen and I think I have a stye under my eyelid. Ouch! On the bright side, Thursday is the boy's birthday! YAYY!! I might be more excited than he is. Happy Monday!

(image via)

Photography

When I first got my camera, almost 2 years ago, my goal was to break into the hard business of family portraits, engagements and weddings. I constantly follow beautiful wedding related photography blogs such as Tec Petaja, Jose Villa, Troy Grover and Jasmine Star; so I immediately wanted to follow in their footsteps. After completing a handful of family, baby portraits and a wedding, I'm beginning to think, maybe I'm not cut out for this. The directing of people, getting kids to sit straight, arranging clothing...it's a bit much. Since I'm such a people pleaser, it makes me feel a bit bossy. Haha.

Therefore, I think I'm going to experiment in a different area of photography. Food. My latest inspiration? Katie Davies.

(all images from Katie's blog, What Katie Ate)

Hilarious Photobooth

Check out this rigged photobooth! Had me laughing all week. (:

Type on fire

I am a BIG lover of typography. I love the way you can mix different fonts together and voilà! You have a beautiful piece of artwork. (:

How beautiful is this "type on fire"?

Photo Love

I'm in the process of putting some pieces together for a gallery wall behind my couch. This print would go perfectly.

(via Design*Sponge. See more prints here)

Lounging

Such a beautiful image. I might go replicate it in my sick state. (Minus the cigarette)

(Image via wit + delight)

Polaroid Love

Yesterday I went to the doctor and he told me I have bronchitis. Boo.

So while I'm toss back and forth between the couch and my bed, here is a pretty picture for your Thursday morning.

(image via Oh Joy. Originally from Angela + Ithyle)

You're beautiful, Marilyn.

(image via)

"The real lover is the man who can thrill you by kissing your forehead or smiling into your eyes or just staring into space." - Marilyn Monroe

Dreamy

This is the most beautiful mother/daughter photo I've ever seen.

(Via Simply Lovely)

Enjoy the rest of your afternoon!