Posts Tagged ‘Photography’
How to Charm Me
Tell me Henry “is soooooo cute, Mom. I want us to have another baby in our family.” And then, a few days later, tell me that when you are a “big man” you want to “get married when Henry gets married, so you can always live together.” –William, age FOUR IN JUST SIX DAYS as…
Read MoreCows and Cones
I have about 597 Maine photos I could be posting today, but summer keeps rolling on and I loved these photos of boys and ice cream from last Friday, taken at a new local farm stand/farm/dairy bar. Animals galore, beautiful farm scenery, a lovely shaded place to sit and very good ice cream. Locals? I…
Read MoreNot one pirate treasure cake, but two
Please welcome my college friend Sarah, mother of about-to-be-four twin boys. She’s here with her gorgeous photos for Best Shot Monday and for a little party-planning therapy. * * * Hi, my name is Sarah and I’m a kids’ birthday party planning addict. Honestly, I don’t plan to throw a crazy complicated and over-the-top party…
Read MoreSummer is…
…birthday parties in the yard, complete with cake and kiddie pool. This was the birthday party of one of Will’s pals, who is clearly excited that he is turning five! His friends are, too. Happy Birthday, Ian! Henry came along, and thought he was just one of the gang. I even overheard him telling one…
Read MoreTwo boys and a bag of gummy worms
My Best Shot Monday this week also doubles as a sneak preview for the mom and dad of this handsome twosome. But you get a two-for-one special today, because there is no way I can decide on just one of these boys. These two came ready for fun—the best kind of photo shoot! Add a…
Read MoreMay flowers, again
I started the month with flowers, and now that we are almost at the end, I’ve got more flowers. All those April and May showers were good for something! Photographer Stacy hosts a weekly roundup of photos, Theme Thursdays, and this week the theme is flowers. Check over there for her gorgeous flowers and see…
Read MoreFeeling fun and funky
Having fun altering reality with these super funky (at least for me) vintagey, color burst and sepia Photoshop actions by lovely and amazing photographers Laura Pearce and Ree of Pioneer Woman. Thank you for sharing them! It takes an ice cream outing to get these two to stop moving. What’s your favorite funky foto technique?
Read MoreWhat May showers brought
You’ve heard me gripe about all the rainy days we’ve had of late. You won’t hear me complain about these beauties that have finally emerged. Lilacs, May 2008 I haven’t downloaded a single photo from my college reunion yet, but I can tell you that: A) It was wonderful. B) I had the best of…
Read MoreParts and pieces
Sometimes I can’t decide if I love all the individual parts and pieces of them more, or if it’s the whole delicious whole that I love the most. For more Best Shot Monday, click here.
Read MoreBehind the scenes at Real Simple
So last week, I was one of five lucky women to be photographed in NYC for a story in the July 2008 issue of Real Simple. The story is about “upgrading your casual look” and upgrade me they did, with a hot pink and orange Tory Burch linen top and a pair of 7 for…
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