this precious life.

This video came out roughly 6 months ago but I didn't have a blog then to share it with you! So now, let the sharing begin:) The Girls with Glasses have put together some lovely videos but I have to say that this one will always be my favorite.  It's all about fashion evolving. color. happiness. dressing up. being feminine and loving it... all sorts of lovely things!  Enjoy! I Am A Girl - The Girls With Glasses Theme Song from The Girls With Glasses on Vimeo . {fiind more videos at vimeo.com  (search girls with glasses) or at www.thegirlswithglasses.com}

{I adore gray. a lot. (it's pretty much my favorite color next to yellow)   So I thought I should do a blog post about it.  :D} ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Gray is a base color. Like black... brown or navy. It can go with just about every other color and still look lovely!  It's been a favorite of mine because it's not as dramatic as black, nor as earthy as brown and isn't as traditional as navy but can still be dressy & formal or laid back & relaxed. ('course black, brown and navy still have a place in my life...but you understand where I'm going;) hehe) This color tends to be gloomy for many people but before you read any further, please think of all the color you can throw with it to still feel cheerful and happy! There are many various shades and tones of gray. Warm or cool. Silvery or gunmetal.  Try to choose ones that complement your skin tone and the colors you pair with it.  Gray in Clothing It works for all seasons, just pair it with seasonal colors...

I had several composition books and a binder sitting around looking bla and plain so last weekend I spruced them up in my spare time:)  Decoupaging is so simple but can totally transform so much!   Here's how to try your hand at it: Supplies: Elmer's glue | an old craft paint brush | some form of paper {I've used newspaper, wrapping paper, cut-outs from magazines and scrapbook paper. I also want to try using maps. So get creative... there's lots you can use!} | something to decoupage! {notebook, small box, something wooden... there's all sorts of possibilities. My next step is to try it on glass and see how that works} 1) Prepare your space by laying down newsprint:)  2) Dilute your glue {roughly a tablespoon of water to a 1/4 cup of glue. You don't want it too runny so add a small about of water at a time} and be sure you have your paper or cut-outs prepared (torn, cut, etc.). 3)Brush a coat of glue onto the item you are decoupaging then place your paper on,...

I found this in my inbox tonight from Anthropologie and it just made me *so* happy! Doesn't everyone want to do this on a random Autumn day?!  (p.s. notice the detailed crocheted dress paired perfectly with tights to warm it up!!}

This was a total God shot. I walked out to the car one morning on my way to the gym and this photo was all planned out, waiting for me to click the shutter! Taking a picture every.single.blessed.day means getting really creative at times and working to make commonplace items look unique. Especially when it's 10:30 or 11 at night and you *just* remembered to do it!   You also miss a day once in a while {even after setting 4 different reminders on your phone to: "Take P.A.D.!!!"} but it just makes you more determined not to miss the next day.   This blog is to document my personal journey of taking one picture a day and I welcome comments, critique, and encouragement! Let me know your favorites! www.simply-photographs.blogspot.com

Monday I started PAD- Picture A Day. It seems very simple, but I've already missed a day accidentally! For the first month or so I'll have to be very dedicated about remembering...but it should become habit after that. Two of my photographer friends, Ron and Debra (www.outoftheboxphotography.com), have encouraged me several times over the past two years to take up this project. By focusing on various subjects, aspects and concepts of photography, just one day at a time, you learn so much and your photography grows with you. It also keeps you shooting even when you get into slumps and don't feel like picking up your camera. I'm very excited about this new project and can't wait to see where it takes me! Here is PAD: Day 1: In a few weeks or so, I'll open a separate blog for my collection of PAD photos...and I'd love to hear any critique or encouragement you have!