Showing posts with label photography. Show all posts
Showing posts with label photography. Show all posts

Thursday, January 10, 2013

A Valentine's Day Vignette in Our Terrarium of "LOVE!"

A new Valentine's Day vignette for our terrarium of LOVE!


I am entering this into Debbie Doo's Winter Copy Cat Challenge

This was  my inspiration...
Isn't it fabulous!!!
thank you to Susan @ betweennapsontheporch for sharing it on her blog!

And now for my little version...

It was time to change the scene in our terrarium from our
 Winter Wonderland theme
for the upcoming "day of love"  and  since it's still winter and I've had our cute, snowmen couple for quite a few years now, I decided to keep the snow inside and just add a few little heirlooms to create it's vignette.



Here's the "LOVE" couple inside.

And my Mother's, well loved,  locket from my Dad!

Their cherished pictures enclosed within.

Nostalgic books and a little "LOVE" banner hangs inside.

The little LOVE banner was, of course, a last minute thought, so..... no time to do anything other than quick and easy and use what I had on hand.

Here's what I was inspired to use.

Freehand  letters painted on the fabric with a touch of lace, a string of mini pearls and tiny, pearl hearts just hot glued in place.

The finished banner...ta-da!

Hot glued inside for a temporary addition.


And some scripted, cotton ribbon is wrapped around the books.

I hope you liked my first, little Valentine's Day creation! 


Love, Hugs and Kisses,
JP


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Friday, December 7, 2012

Our Holiday Entry...Our Door is Open Come on Inside!

 ~Happy Holiday's to All My Family and Friends~
 
It was a bright, warm day here in New York.... a  woppin' 62 degrees when I took this pic of our front door!
I found the birch, wall pocket at the thrift store for super cheap and just added some little things I had on hand.

And another pic on a "snowy day"....thanks to PicMonkey  :)

 Now, come on in...you don't have to knock...the door is always open!   


 The Chandelier.... and I finally made a kissing ball!


 Welcome one and all!
My dollar store candy cane got upscaled by me :)


Ice Skates behind the entry door.

My Nostalgic, vintage frame with cranberries and some cherished favorites.
See more of it here.

Gucci says, "Happy Holiday's, too!"
 
Thanks for stopping by....if you'd like to see more of our festive decor there's more here with even more to come!

Gotta go get "purtied up"...it's date night tonight ;)

Love, Hugs and Kisses,
JP

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Tuesday, July 3, 2012

Cottage Chic Photography

I am working on becoming a photographer.
 Not a professional, just someone that can get some great shots to pass along.

And this is a beauty that I am striving to achieve!!!


It's just so crystal clear with that, slightly out of focus, blurred background and foreground that just "POPS." 
I have found plenty of great tips online but, since I'm a real "hands on" person, I'd much rather take a class so all the new info. can really sink in!


This candy dish is one of mine that I edited on "Pic Monkey" (another great photo editing site) I think it turned out pretty good. 


This "vignette" needs some work...more lighting/highlights. I need to do some editing. Time is that interfering factor!!!



Not bad....but I want that "blur!"



Not perfect yet, just pretty!


Getting there!



Nahhhh.....gotta get workin' :( 
Guess it's time for me to read up on some of those great tips I have in my "favorites." 
If you're interested and have some time, too....pull up "that chair~up there" and read it with me :)



Til next time...Good luck with your photo improving and would love to hear from you!

JP