tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-41263923210152582182012-01-19T09:59:33.593-05:00art, lifeHettlenoreply@blogger.comBlogger2261100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4126392321015258218.post-61862219199759398612012-01-12T13:08:00.000-05:002012-01-12T13:08:14.779-05:00

Open publication - Free publishing - More dyed First attempt at lookbook.....new fabric for spring.

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 Shibori Process ::

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Keepin my head down, keepin it focused....

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Have I mentioned that lately my son has been into cassette tapes? Yup, obsessed. My theory is that it's just a more accessable way for him to listen to a diverse group of music...basically a tape is 50 cents at any thrift or old school record store so he can get a boatload for the few dollars in his pocket. It's one big trip down memory lane for me, when was the last time you listened to this

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If I was shopping for me these days some of these goodies would definitely end up in my cart. Etsy Seller  ToviCorrie makes super creative printed leather goods, above , iphone cases, wallets, ipad covers, and bold cuffs. Maybe for my after Christmas splurge.... do you do that too, find all the sales and treat yourself? Well why not? Anywho, more later  but if you would like to see more of

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Hello again and Happy Monday, got a big smile on today, because it's Day one of Poppytalk Handmade Market and so happy to be included. Tons of super artists just perfect for the holiday season. So far I have managed to stay out of big box stores and stick to local / handmade, so far. Hope your have a great week ahead and a super weekend behind you, and if you have any online Indie shopping

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Not really, but Come on! He's so cute in his sweater I can't stand it! Can you imagine, knitting little sweaters for him, having him model them and then taking pictures of him too!  Listing for the lovely sweater is HERE (you have to look at all the pictures, insane cutery)Etsy Seller Mailo  (so lucky is she!) Hope your having a splendid week~ 

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Source: frenchbydesign.blogspot.com via gina on Pinterest  This about sums up my weeked/week-ahead. Lots to do from all different directions. Great Holiday deals out there this week, been trying to keep it handmade for most of my gifts this year, and in honor of that I'll post a little guide later in the week for Indie Shopping~ Have a great Monday.

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Lightweight , Simple Gauze Scarf, Hand dyed, Perfect for Gifts, new in the shop ** http://www.etsy.com/shop/Hettle

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Mint, Mustard, & Poppy

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Source: tumblr.com via Molly on Pinterest Just a few months away is all, a little time for some new projects, don't we need that from time to time. Really, it's been a crazy start to the year (I look at life in terms of school years, do you do this too?). Due to some crazy weather over our state my kids have already had 7 snow days....and it's not even winter, throws a wrench in some things,

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things in the works.....

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Hello, major hiatus here, but really needed to forward a sad story from Etsy seller Pretty Neat Designs. Her own post is here on her blog, and gives the details, basically HER image of HER product was used on chinese wholesale website, from another seller, so not only was her product idea stolen but her own images are being used to sell to wholesalers. Makes you just want to scream right? Makes

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Thoughts on what paradise would be today. Source: weheartit.com via gina on Pinterest Source: classy-in-the-city.tumblr.com via gina on Pinterest Source: justlivesimply.blogspot.com via gina on Pinterest Source: ivillage.com via gina on Pinterest

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Hello Monday~ New polka dot curtains for my girl, sweet. Summer reading pile, have you read any of these? Got any summer favorites you want to share? I'd love to here em, still spending my free time at Plot 70, huge source of happiness for me, I forgot how much I love to garden, it's a tad flooded right now, more pictures later. What summer activities make you happy?

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Doesn't look like much right? Trust me when I tell you that I had no idea just how much work Plot 70 at the community garden was going to be. This might all sound very boring, but I have quickly become a little bit obsessed. Pretty much all of my free time is now spent on this small patch of dirt, it's been a few weeks worth of rather hard work, and I am just now starting to see the "fruits of

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Maybe, just maybe there will be sun today~ Ignoring this space lately, nothing personal, just been working on a new website and a little "over" the computer by the end of the day. But Cindy at PND is looking for  your favorite songs, sounds fun right? How can you possibly pick? My list has 8 songs on it so far and I haven't even left the 70's, she's also having a sale in the shop so hurry before

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Just because I like it~ Back on Tuesday with some Photo  how to, till then Happy Day.

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Yea I'll admit it. A bit of a green monster this week, and I'd like to blame it on the ridiculous pollen count.  Or not. It's just a bit of a downer that a major online photo retailer opted not to team up with a professional photographer to give tips on "how to photograph". With all the talent out there online, really? But maybe it's just me. And this week I'm a total Debbie Downer.

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An ode to my favorite tree, every Spring for about a week looks and smells amazing in my backyard~ Going to try to tell a "story" every week, no set day as my work flow makes that too difficult. Not that difficult but it does add a smidge of stress, and I like blogging to be my "stress" free zone. If you have any story suggestions or want to play along, leave a link in the comments~ Cheers!

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After a long, long winter, spring feels better than ever ~  1280x10241600x12001680x10501920x1200 If you have any issues with the links to photobucket please let me know in the comments :) Hope you get out and enjoy some spring, and if you do take a listen to the new ADELE, fantastic! But if your behind a computer, check out this episode of Radiolab on NPR, Happy Spring!!

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How fun is this? Random lens filters that Cindy found in her basement and because she is awesome, they were sent to moi in that box o' birthday junk. Too small for any of my actual lenses, but fun for playing around with iphone or polaroid cameras, so far the portra is my fave, What do you think? iphone :: original UV filter - portra ( nice softness around the edges) - mystery filter (when i

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No time for this space this week, too much April vacation, not enough time to work (or play) .But  I did say that I would share a picture of my gift from my friend Cindy...... Pretty Awesome, more on what was inside next week when things get back on schedule~  Have a Great Weekend!! xo

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Hello Monday, how was your weekend, fantastic?  It's going to be a busy week, kids are on April Vacation, so I have chauferring to add to my to do list. The beautiful yellow ginkgo linen above is  hand printed fabric from  CHOMP , I'm a little in love with it too. Here is what else I have a crush on :: Yup, that's a Polaroid that Cindy at PND made, attached to my birthday card and mailed to

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Hi again, been shopping around for some "spring" weather tops to wear for various work meetings, Since it's a creative field I can get away with less "officey" choices. Naturally my fav's are waaaay out of my budget, so below are a few pretties that I would luv to have...if money grew on tree's. ZARA ModClothOk not a bad price, but it's out of stock :( ZARA prices arent' bad, but once you add

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Just a few little things that made my Birthday a little sweeter yesterday.

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Just a bit of what's caught my eye, thought I would use the same subject but change camera's. Because sometimes it's more fun that way~  canon EOS 3D / 85 mm  Polaroid Impulse SE PX600 silver shade  black frame Polaroid SX-70 100 asa color push Still playing with the possibilities of the Polaroid medium, a little frustrated by the price of the film that's still in the experimental phase.....

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Pink Day ~ Flickr Pool Here Way to much pink coming out of my Polaroid....getting better though~ and looky here.... My very own Moop Letter Bag!! I have long stalked Moop and wanted to purchase the exact bag that would work best for me. Hard to believe that this is handmade isn't it? Superior quality, really versatile with lots pockets, short handles for over your shoulder and a long strap so you

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Lemon Yogurt Cake :: First cake I have ever made from scratch, simple and yummy. Flickr Pool for Yellow Day HERE  Recipe via Bliss via Barefoot Contessa

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If you wish to participate in Spring colors week brought to you by Poppytalk Handmade the group pool can be found here on Flickr :: Monday ~ Green Tuesday ~ YellowWednesday ~  PinkThursday ~ LavenderFriday ~ White Hope your weekend was two thumbs up~ mine was two thumbs pressed against my forehead...seasonal allergy headaches, booooooooo. A few bright spots though...check out this Spring

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Oh yes...this beauty is a red velvet whoopie pie, a nice addition to the coffee I picked up today at Starbucks, and hopin' it motivates me to get more work done.  Been one of those days where I can't seem to pick up a good work rhythm, do you know what I  mean? If you have some time go see Cindy, she has an awesome cheesy Thursday HERE, and it totally reminded me THIS, could this be the reason

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Really?! Beyond thrilled to be included in the spring market this month on Poppytalk Handmade! I read the blog daily and have enormous respect for what they do for indie and handmade, in case you haven't checked it out already you can find them here~  Happy Monday~ http://www.poppytalkhandmade.com/

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Hi again, Geez, It just started to snow so it feels like the perfect time to share some photos I took last week when it really felt like spring, warm and sunny.   A while back I posted some images I made while experimenting with my Canon, by removing the lens from the mount, manually focusing while tilting it slightly in any direction (free lensing). Both photos are original and have not been

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It's about 70 outside today and tomorow it will be back to the 40's so I'm getting off the computer and heading outside...to go sit on my new pair of IKEA PS Vago plastic molded chairs :) They had just a limited amount of these and usually my local IKEA sells out of summer stock pretty quick,  thought they would be great for product photos too.  Hope your day is full of sunshine ~

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Hi again, as promised some new items in the shop for Hettle..... All hand dyed (dip dye) on cream cotton jersey, in Fuschia, Navy, Midnight Blue, and Golden Yellow. I may add other colors depending on sales ~ They do kinda say SPRING don't they? Think easter eggs! Later in the week I will add some dyeing info & tips...not my method, because that would be silly, but some do's and don'ts I've

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I kid...not a snowballs chance, really. But I am focused on pink lately....all shades, it's a very soothing color, that there is no sign of in my home or closet, not even my little girls room. So I'm adding it, why not? A few selections below from my shopping bookmark....enjoy the pink! Warby Parker Frames, I need reading glasses but have been to cheap to get a pair, these can be shipped to your

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Hello there, it's been a while since I've played around with fabric and felt genuinely motivated to make something new, until this week that is. A few posts back there were a few images of some dyed pillow covers I had made, these were an attempt this past summer to make pieces that were each unique.  Here is what I learned during that attempt. Never dye fabric outside, or rather never dry

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Hello, and happy Thursday to you, and Happy International Women's Day, who knew we had one of those? Ok, I didn't, I just saw it on the Huffington Post, and if you hop on over there you can read blog posts from some pretty incredible women from all over the world speaking on the topic of well, women. Which is the inspiration for this post today, my gratitude for you. Day after day I check in on

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What says Spring more than Pansy's.....  Good morning! Happy March first!  Today is another first for me, FREE downloads! Yup that's right, a little spring for your desktop. It was an accident that this image found it's way as my desktop wallpaper and it brings me just a little bit of sunshine in my office, so why not share. Below are 4 different sizes to download, again it's a first for me so

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They look good right? They even taste great, which is a gigantic feat for moi, cuz I don't bake. I love to cook, because there is freedom in it,  you can pick an choose what to put together, like an experiment (that sometimes works, and sometimes doesn't). Baking however, is a science, follow the rules or else.  But something about crummy weather makes me want to stay in my kitchen longer than

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It's a beautiful snowy Sunday morning here, and I thought I would share that funny story I mentioned on Friday. As posted earlier , the family took a mini vacation to Providence, RI for the Children's Film Festival, and as any travel with children, there was a fair amount of chaos upon leaving our house. The first film(s) we saw I had reserved seats for, because we were arriving just prior to

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Hello to you, feeling sooo much better here.  The lulus were home on Feb break this week which pretty much shot my ability to get any work done (ok I loved this, but wondering why I still have such dark circles under my eyes) so I'm going to attempt to get a bunch of stuff done this weekend note attempt and even (crossing my fingers) have a few posts ready for the coming week. I still have a kids

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Hello again, briefly, or short rather, had good intentions for this space this week but...the Flu has taken over in my house. Below is an animated short film that we saw this weekend at the Providence Children's Film Festival, holy smokes, do they know how to throw a party! I just love going to an event where every detail is thought out. We saw roughly 12 films most "shorts" all were excellent,

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Hello Thursday, really..thursday? Thought I would share a few works in progress. Up top there a few covers made with some hand dyed canvas, a very fun and messy project. What I learned from experimenting is that you have to have a large or well organized dedicated to this, because the results can vary given the circumstances. Much playing is still needed...what do you think?

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Just a few details I noticed...while avoiding shoveling

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Hello Tuesday~ grey snow filled tuesday that it is. Seems like a good time to share a few snapshots of the room swap in progress. As you know this is a long process and so far, so good. Each room still needs work and will progress as time allows since it's all DIY by moi,  I''ll share as changes are made. By far the the best thing about the work space, is the sunshine throughout the day, two

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Hello, and happy Monday to you. How was your weekend, do anything fun? Me... got to try something I've never done before, shovel my roof~ jealous aren't you. I would say that task is the equivalent of having to date as a 40 yr old single mom. Unavoidable and extremely terrifying... all at the same time. On a fun note...spent some time in New Haven, walked around Yale, looked at some art.

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Since there is  snow up to the windows it seems only natural to go there for color day, and right now it is snowing...again. Just few images from around here, if you care to join in a share the snow on color day link back in the comments :: All images by me / using iphone with Tilt-Shift Generator  Enjoy the weekend, stay warm~

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That is what it looks like, a marshmallow fluff covered town.

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This has been on my phone since this summer...oh summer how I miss you. Don't get me wrong, I love extreme weather, even a few weeks of snow storms can make me happy...just woefully behind in work. Thought I would pass along 3 great things for today~ Lonely Avenue /  Ben Folds + Nick Hornby Genius Collaboration / Fun Video HERE *i just saw About A Boy again   "SPAT"  hysterical! The greatest

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Greetings from total chaos. How was your weekend, did you have fun? It's day three four of the room switch and although things are shaping up...there is still much work to be done.  As mentioned things were crowded in my home office, which was formerly my daughters nursery. The bedroom on the opposite wall is to the front of the house, gets full sun, the heat vent works well (bonus) also it's

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Winter Colors Week at Poppytalk~ Flickr Pool It's another snow day here...the second in a short week, last week we had 2 days of snow as well, to sum it up thats 5 DAYS my lulus have been out of school in the last 2 weeks. So aside from the screaming back pain from the shoveling, I'm embracing it,  kinda love snow days.  Cabin fever arrived at the end of last week and I decided to take it

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Blues Winter Color Week at Poppytalk~ Hope your having a great week.

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To join in with Winter Color Week at Poppytalk click here.

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Just a few songs from a band I watched online last night, fantastic live! Back later with a few images, it's White Day~ which is appropriate given that it's all we see out our windows here. ps. although I'm not superstitious, I'm thinkin that my Polaroid post was jinxed...so until I've got a solid week of computer cooperation I'm not going there, your with me on that right?   

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It's back....Color Week at  Poppytalk blog, the group pool on flicker is as follows : Monday- RedTuesday - WhitesWednesday- BluesThursday- Greensand Friday- Silver & Gold! So for Today~ a few favorite quotes from MLK day~ or perfect on any day~ "The hope of a secure and livable world lies with disciplined nonconformists who are dedicated to justice, peace, and brotherhood." Martin Luther King

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No color today. I give up, it's really been one thing after another around here and still encountering issues with my computer,  I have a couple on network and there seems to be bugs everywhere since the new hard drive was installed on my laptop. Toss in a couple of snow days and meetings for work and there is no "down" time. As much as I try to keep the chin up, today I surrender, I am going to

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Exactly what it feels like today~ under 2 feet of snow.Super pretty though.  and it's still snowing. 

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Hey there, having a major computer snafu ... on day four of it and my frustration is through the roof..largely because I have lost so much time over the last few days, and I still don't have a fully functioning computer. My hope is to still post my polaroid color day this week, but in the meantime have a look at the Polaroid group on flickr ... links after the image. Hope your Tuesday is magical

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A bit of an update to the Hettle, more cowls and infinity scarfs have been added and there a just a handfull of pillow covers. At a later date I will be adding a few more *new* items. My goal for the new year is to focus on what works time wise for me and be more precise in what I would like Hettle to accomplish. Over the holiday I read this fun article on Outspoken Media, The 7 things that are

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 So a funny thing happened on my way to post yesterday.... scene starts with best intentions to remain focused on singular tasks and organizing my time better, because as much as I would love more time, it just isn't going to magically appear. So I made an effort on Sunday evening putting Post It notes on my computer about what to write (being more organized in 2011) and what emails needed to be

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Problem : Grey, Gloomy, Wet Snow, Mushy Day. Solution : Asian Market. Talk about sensory overload. Hands down the best marketing, c'mon Man King Power! I couldn't resist taking home some of the candy to photograph later with better camera's. So what do you do to fight the gloom outdoors? 

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Merry Christmas and Happy Holiday's, however you spend your weekend I do hope it is full of JOY~ our tree reflectionglowing ornamentfirst snowfall santa's arrival~ Have a Happy Holiday

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Well hello, a fun little gadget from Photojojo arrived today, a new wide angle / macro lens...for your phone! Ok at first, a little skeptical, it's magnetic so you must attach a little adhesive ring, which if you use an iphone, you will need to remove it after each use, because the cover doesn't fit. But...it's not that big of a deal, given the results...I mean the macro lens is amazing given the

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Well hello again, my apologies for my December hiatus, had a project that needed all my attention, so really I had nothing of interest to share, unless you were dying to see a video of my son playing the recorder at elementary school Winter concert...No? It was an odd thing to spend so much time in one room, face to the computer, I was beginning to feel like a shut in, and going to Starbucks was

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Just a few songs, things I'm playing while trapped behind my computer....but I can see the end in sight! Enjoy~

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Nothing new to share here, haven't come out from behind my computer all week, and since I will not be making my deadline...I'll be here next week too. But I will do the as promised color day and playlist over the weekend. I hope your week has been fantastic and full of fun and exciting things~ Cheers!

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Hi, shameless self promotion here...a nice email just rolled in from Brittni at PapernStitch, and not only is Telling Stories a featured shop of the day, but she posted a few images and some kind words on her blog about my shop. In case I haven't said it enough, I do sincerely appreciate the hard work and kindness from so many in the blog and handmade community~ xo

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Hi again, how was your weekend? Do anything fantastic? Me and the Lulu's picked out a tree and did a little decorating, the tree is always my favorite part of the holiday. But I do love the decorating too, we went all white this year (pictures to come this week). Do you get into the decorating every year or do you put up the same stuff, just wondering if I'm the only nut about these things. Big

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Hi again, for  Color day we decided to go with a technique found on the super blog Piewacket. As mentioned before I'm crazy for the Tilt-shift generator app on my iphone. There are of course other ways to achieve this effect with your camera, a simple manual way is to remove your lens from your camera mount, hold it up and tilt for the "tilt-shift" effect. I chose to use a Canon EOS 30D with a

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If you were inclinded to include some handmade items for gift giving this year , now is the time to loosen that Paypal account and place your orders. Below are just a few of my favorite things this year, if you have something handmade to share leave a link in the comments section~ Enjoy. Emma Lamb / Crocheted Garland (awesome) Medium Control / Bandit Watson the Cat Carryall (all the bags are

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Hi again, as promised a little playlist to motivate your work day, if you have a few extra minutes I would run over to Etsy to see THIS video too, made by Pascal, this handmade portrait about knitwear artist Yokoo is so beautifully done and so inspiring ( i need a new word for inspire) but anyway, Enjoy!

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Hello, hope your holiday break was fantastic, and full of great food. This year, my mom hosted, but since I don't eat Turkey I made a butternut squash  lasagna  that was (and still is) amazing. Found it on Design Sponge and although it was a bit time consuming to put together it wasn't difficult or full of exotic ingredients, so two thumbs up from my family. Did you make anything new this year?

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just felt like this today.....

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Just in case your in a the kitchen doing some Thanksgiving cooking...here are just a few songs to keep you going~ Cheers!

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Yea, I heard this one somewhere.... The Bathroom Reno post is super time consuming and time is something I am short on currently, so it will have to wait (forgive me) but if you have read this blog regularly then you know that I do this so often it might as well be in my ABOUT ME.  This little white frame found it's way to me this weekend, to simplify my product display shots for Telling Stories

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Ok as it turns out the plan to post my DIY this week isn't going to make it ...  half days at the elementary school turned that upside down. But I did get several more images posted in the shop for PapernStitch. Thumbs up for me! So just sneak peak and I will post more details this weekend.  Hope you have some fun plans for this weekend, I get to spend a little "girl time" with my daughter

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Pink...such a complicated color for us girls,  just last year my daughter was bathing in all things pink, one year later.... "it's only for the princess girls Mommy" Such power that color has. If you have some pink pictures, join in and share the link in the comments. Have a rosy day~

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Happy Monday everyone, busy weekend and a busy week ahead, but I'm on a roll here and so far, I'm keeping up with the pace. New for me this month...  an exhibition at Papernstitch. The shop has 10 images, my goal is to add 10 more throughout the week....you can place your bets now.   So I thought while I was combing through a few online shops, and sites that sell exclusively handmade I would

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Hello there, I was told by the Avett Brothers (not literally) to go make my photography shop something I was pleased with, so I did. One little thing though...even though the image format on Etsy is square there is still some strange distortion to the image of the listing, so I opted to go with framed ones? Your thoughts on this would be helpful, I think you cant see the images as easily right

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Hello Monday...oh how I love Mondays...I do really. A fresh start so to speak, and to celebrate today and all its wintery mix I've spent a little time playing with the toy camera effects from Tilt Shift Generator, photo app for iphone. Be prepared to see more of this below, because I am smitten! By adjusting the contrast, vignette and saturation you really can achieve an other world effect, so

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No, not me, well sort of me, I haven't come up with an (easy) solution to change a post date and publish an in draft post from days ago?? I know you can do it, but there is a limit to which I mess with blogger. Any who, I am going to short cut this and re-post the links here :) Now thats thinkin! This is just a little collection of things i've been paying attention to and yes, avoiding a bit of

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Oh Mummy Sam, you took the words right out of my mouth. ...it was time to leave town (too much gossip going about..), and she had to choose....she had far too many things to bring along. what should she leave behind?...in the end, the thought of bread for dinner without any cabbage soup made her decision an easy one. Been saving up to (hopefully) get this for myself for Christmas, I know it's

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Boo! As promised a weekly color post. I cheated a little..not exclusively B & W but that's ok. If you would like to play along post a link in the comments section, sounds fun right? Hope your week is full of thrills~ back tomorrow with links~

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Have you ever had one of those weeks where things started out one way and ended in way that was totally unpredictable and life changing? Not to sound dramatic but, that was mine. I'm thinking I'm going to take this spirit of change and re-motivate myself and refocus on things that were once so important, sometimes we need to take a step back from it all, ya know?  Be back with some great

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hi there,  a little under the weather today, strep throat is going around the school, boo. But since I still have to bring home the bacon I went to a meeting in the little city and then properly treated myself after to a stroll thru the park.... i love fall and wish this video was a painting hanging in my office right now.

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Kamera by Wilco So it is one of those weeks where I don't have a moment to spare, and I should just be grateful that I am  busy at all. So hard to do while whining about "how am I going to get this all done" and then I do...or I don't, and everything is still alright. Today, I am super grateful that this post went up about my photographs and put a huge smile on my face, I even got to play DJ (a

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Finally hittin the outdoors for some Brown inspiration~and a little red hen I forgot to include (poor guy). I loved this week of color and find it really helps in keeping you on your toes creatively, so I think every week there will be a day dedicated to one color, join in if you like, and be sure to go to the Color Pool on Flickr by Poppytalk.  Many of the photos below I  had filter fun with ~

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Autumn Colors Week at Poppytalk ~ RED I'm enjoying this daily color search so much that I think I will add a weekly color "day" to the blog and include images from flicker and handmade artists, fun right?

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Loving Autumn Colors Week at Poppytalk, today is orange, which as it turns out is one of my favorite colors. I had big plans to roam around with my camera but the weather has not cooperated, crazy rain! So indoors it is, hope your having a bright week ~

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Hello and Happy Fall~ In search of a little color in my world I bumped into Autumn Colors Week at Poppytalk. All week you can upload images to the Flickr Group by color by day, today is Green, Tuesday is Yellow, Wednesday is Orange, Thursday is Red, Friday is Brown. C'mon be a joiner it's so simple and really gets you looking at everything (ilovethat). Today I stayed home for YELLOW inspiration

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  Thought I'd add some much needed atmosphere here, been wrestling with music widgets with no success, at all, yup there is a big L on my forehead. Cuz I'm thinkin it should be something I can master right?  Way down there on the side there is a blogger "element" sponsored by amazon, that plays various tunes that you can purchase...however it is butt ugly and it has a very limited selection

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What a face. We met up with this guy this weekend, sweet. Had lots of fun, lots of fall activities, among them a trip to an agricultural fair. Amazing to me how calm all the animals were among all the chaos of the crowds. Just hatched. Total attitude from the donkey section. and goats never stop eating, ever. Any "fall festivities in your weekend?

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Super Fun Pillow Covers by Kenilworth Place on Etsy. Sandy is one of those Etsy Sellers who gets a big gold star for supporting her community of peeps that sell handmade. I owe her a big thank you~ I'm also coveting these bright pinks...so cheery! Maybe for my porch or family room....I do believe I'm in the mood for big patterns...you?

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Back as promised with a simple DIY project, on a low budget. There are no fancy tools involved, just a sander, which I think is common enough that if perhaps you don't' own one yourself, a neighbor, friend or family member might be nice enough to let you borrow one. A while back I spotted this painted mirror at a local thrift called Savers, it's operated by Big Brothers, Big Sisters, I mention

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