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January 28, 2012
January 26, 2012
A good sign...
These little french fabric labels were my first purchase at my first french flea market. I can say that I wasn't really sure the flea markets of Paris would be great...but they were and these little treasures were a good sign...first table fresh off the metro.
Port de Vanves was an open air market and the prices were reasonable and people where friendly. Porte de Clingancourt is another bigger market but the prices were double/triple for very similar items.
More practice in PhotoShop...
January 25, 2012
Pie Love
Found a cute little Pie shop in Freemont. They sell delicious sweet and savory pies. This is a classic chicken pot pie, but we also had Cuban Pork and a vegetarian option...all good.
January 23, 2012
More layers..
Well as you can see I am focusing on my photography and Photoshop skills in 2012...what are you working on? Below are are a couple more photos with layers.
I am longing for warm sunny weather and flowers in the garden.
January 21, 2012
Who doesn't love a pretty cupcake?
Life is uncertain. Eat dessert first. ~Ernestine Ulmer
January 20, 2012
Dreaming of Paris
I am doing a 52 week class with Kim Klassen called Beyond the Layers. So today I have been revisiting photos from my summer in Paris on this snowy winter day and adding some textures. You should definitely check out Kim's classes. Her Skinny Mini is free and a great introduction to the world of Photoshop.
Dreaming of warm sunny days!
January 17, 2012
Words...
I have been mulling over words...thinking about my word for the year and it is persevere...to persist in anything undertaken; maintain a purpose in spite of obstacles, or discouragement; continue steadfastly. Although this is my word for 2012 I always come back to my favorites...believe, dream, hope, faith. So I made a bracelet and necklace recently to represent my favorites.
"Words are an inexhaustable source of magic." - Albus Dumbledore Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2
November 14, 2011
Just show up...
I had 15 minutes before I had to pick up my daughter from piano and made quick dash to grab camera and catch some light before it faded. I managed to grab a shot that I like capturing the moment...
I am taking an online course with Vivienne McMasters and feeling like I just can't fit it all in, but then today I just thought I just have to show up and do the work and not wait for the perfect amount of time. I can snap a couple shots in 15 minutes. It can be so hard to fit the things we love into our busy lives, but we just have to show up and do it when we can with the time we have.
Wet and rainy here today, but I may be heading to sunny Arizona this weekend for a little sunshine.
October 05, 2011
Another Little Journal
I enjoy making them more than writing in them...
I'll leave you with one of my favorite quotes...
"Our greatest glory is not in never failing, but in rising up every time we fall"
Ralph Waldo Emerson
September 21, 2011
Art and Soul
I will be teaching a PMC charm bracelet in Portland at Art & Soul Retreat on 10/3. They have a fun selection of classes...so check out there website.
Here is a little necklace made from some of my favorite Paris vintage finds, a few vintage beads from various locations, and new gemstones...the frayed ribbon is actually recycled silk sari ribbon. I love the texture it adds.
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