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Sunflowers

A few years ago one of my photo groups held a workshop led by a woman who is a seriously good photographer and we had the opportunity to photograph random still-life scenes with flowers and other items. 

One day I impulsively purchased these three sunflower canvases.  Maybe someday

I'll give them to someone as a gift.

Until then, I'm really enjoying them.

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Living Room Decor

I've had this rattan cube for a long time.  I store extra blankets in it.  Once upon a time I saw a photo in a magazine about decorating by putting books in a pile and then some kind of knick-knack on top and I loved the idea.  There's a spot in my living room where I can't really put a piece of furniture, so I put the cube there with the books on top of it.  It makes me smile every time I look at it.

My heart is grateful:

That I have something pleasing to fill that space

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Miniature Carnations

Beautiful blooming miniature carnations.  It's been fun watching them open slowly over the past few days.  

My heart is grateful today for:

a peaceful, cooler morning at home

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Paper Flowers

I'm visiting a friend who is one of the most creative people I know.  A while back she decided she wanted to make paper flowers and try to sell them.  

The flowers she makes are just plain beautiful, all kinds, all sizes, different colors.  While she was out of the house the other day, I grabbed a few and took some pics.  This is just a sampling of the gorgeous work she does.

My heart is grateful for:

other creatives from whom I get inspiration

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The Photo Album

The first Texas grand baby is having a milestone birthday this week.  His mom suggested I get him a photo  album since they gave him a camera.  He's been trying to take photos on a very old point-and-shoot camera of mom's, and obviously the pics don't look great since the camera is so old.

None of my kids followed in my photographic interests, so it's kind of exciting to give this album in the hopes he might like the hobby.  But he's young and interests change quickly for the young.

Several years ago one of my granddaughters showed an interest for about a year.  We went out on several photo excursions.  Then she lost interest, but it was fun for me while it lasted.

My heart is grateful today for: 

choices

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Dying Yellow Rose

My roommate was ready to throw this bouquet of roses into the trash but I rescued it just in the nick of time.  I was on my way out of the house today when I decided to finally get a couple of shots of these flowers.  

Not a great set-up but at least it's something before they die much more. 

I might try a few more shots in the next couple of days.  

Today is the end of a  V.E.R.Y.  busy weekend.  I don't like to wish my life away, but I'm really glad these past three days are coming to an end. 

My heart is grateful today for:

The beginning of a new week with an almost clean slate... 

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Still Life

A couple of years ago I tried my hand at still life with the few items I had around my house, which wasn't much since I had just moved into a smaller space and had seriously purged my belongings. 

It was fun, it gave me something to do and I learned a little more about lighting.

I'm grateful today for:

my sewing machine

Haleiwa

My friend, Jackie, and I went to Haleiwa today. It's a quaint little town with shops and eateries and a lot of personality on the way to the North Shore. These are some random images I made as we walked along. No rhyme or reason to them, just whatever caught my attention.

Love these beach towels. Would have bought one last year, but I had just purchased one in NY and knew I didn't need another.

Enjoying Shave Ice.

This vase is really about 2.5-3 feet tall. It's the perspective that makes it look like it's sitting on a table.

I saw this old ice box inside a bakery.

This plaque is inside a gift shop window.

And this is my favorite one. Just love it!

Posted at 7:15 on Wed, Feb 18, 2009