Monday Morning Musings. When I Worry about the Future

On the days I can't seem to help worrying about what's ahead . . .

²⁶ Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? 

Matthew 6:26

Monday Morning Musings

'Autumn Harvest'

 
 Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.  Galatians 6:9 niv

Creative Opportunities. Creating Social Media Images.

I love to style things. I always have. Pair this tiny vase with that feather, add an assortment of foraged bits and before you know it you've created a pretty vignette.

This skill has been handy in countless ways. Decorating a corner of the living room is an obvious one. I've also used it to enhance meals I've catered, bring a little extra 'something' to floral arrangements for weddings, create atmosphere for large events and even just to pretty up an empty spot in the garden.

As time went on, and photography became more and more important to me, I discovered it was just the skill needed for still life photography. This resulted in an ever expanding collection of props in my style cupboards.

My dear husband Henry would look at me and smile, shaking his head when another trip to the thrift store resulted in 'just one more thing . . .'

Creating marketing and social media images was just a natural extension of all that and over the last few years I've had the chance to work with some beautiful products.

Trinkets Metalcraft

Trinkets Metalcraft

Mada Boutique

Mada Boutique

Mada Boutique (Audrey's) Instagram

Mada Boutique (Audrey's) Instagram

Copper Kettle Soap Co.

Trinkets Metalcraft

Trinkets Metalcraft

 Not long ago I was able to style fall belgian mums, for Milner Gardens' Facebook page, and decided to spread the styling love around. (actually, my friends shared the love with me . . . I have great friends!)

I gathered up the mums and an assortment of fall decor then set off to visit a few like minded friends who allowed me borrow their beautiful homes and  gardens. I was even able to incorporate some of their lovely decor.

It made for the best day. I mean, how often do you get to play with all the things you like best and spend time with your friends while you do it?


Life is good. 

Monday Morning Musings

Psalm 62:5-6 Let all that I am wait quietly before God, for my hope is in him. He alone is my rock and my salvation, my fortress where I will not be shaken.

Creating on a Winter's Afternoon.

Kim and I spent the afternoon earlier this week setting up a variety of styled tea still life vignettes.

Two of my favorite things at once! There is nothing better than spending a winter's afternoon, camera in hand, surrounded by tea and cookies.

Unless . . . you add in time in Photoshop, playing with one of the stills you made. Photography, tea and cookies plus Photoshop . . . makes for a the perfect afternoon.

Here are a few with out Photoshop magic:
Another one of mine . . .

And one of Kim's . . .

Have a wonderful week end!

Fall gourds. Still Life Photography.

I visited Lowe's a couple of weeks ago and purchased some wonderful pumpkins to decorate the front step for fall.

I decided to go with white pumpkins and small gourds this year.

Before I put them out though, I wanted to use them in a still life for Kim's Start to Finish photography course.

I love everything about still life photography. Searching for the prettiest light, using beautiful things from around the house and playing with just where to arrange things is such a peaceful pursuit.

It's very satisfying . . .

Here are two still life projects I did this week:

What are your favorite peaceful pursuits?