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Showing posts with label autumn. Show all posts
Showing posts with label autumn. Show all posts
Sunday, October 21, 2012
Thursday, October 11, 2012
Things I Love Thursdays: Pumpkin Humor
A bit of pumpkin humor captured from fellow Flickr members.
Enjoy!
Enjoy!
Tuesday, October 9, 2012
Stranger 3/100 Rock
Sunday my family went to Rombach Farms pumpkin patch. While my son, daughter and I picked our pumpkins in short order, my husband was still undecided, and continued to look for that elusive perfect carving pumpkin. His pumpkin hunt brings to mind a certain Halloween classic, doesn't it?
While hubby was in search of the great pumpkin, I zeroed in on this fellow as he was restocking pumpkins off of a flatbed farm truck. I asked him if he was a Rombach, he replied, no, he wasn't one, but he had married the only girl. I then asked if I could take his picture for my 100 stranger Flickr group, and he wasn't so sure--I reassured him my intent was to take photo's of people I didn't know, not "strange" people. This brought a chorus of laughter from the other workers up on the farm truck. He allowed the photo's, and when I asked his name, he simply replied Rock. So, stranger number 3 is Rock of Rombach Farms.
www.rombachsfarm.com/
This picture is #3 in my 100 strangers project. Find out more about the project and see pictures taken by other photographers at the 100 Strangers Flickr Group page
While hubby was in search of the great pumpkin, I zeroed in on this fellow as he was restocking pumpkins off of a flatbed farm truck. I asked him if he was a Rombach, he replied, no, he wasn't one, but he had married the only girl. I then asked if I could take his picture for my 100 stranger Flickr group, and he wasn't so sure--I reassured him my intent was to take photo's of people I didn't know, not "strange" people. This brought a chorus of laughter from the other workers up on the farm truck. He allowed the photo's, and when I asked his name, he simply replied Rock. So, stranger number 3 is Rock of Rombach Farms.
www.rombachsfarm.com/
This picture is #3 in my 100 strangers project. Find out more about the project and see pictures taken by other photographers at the 100 Strangers Flickr Group page
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| Rock, stranger, no let's say, new friend number 3, restocking the inventory. |
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| Rock taking some good natured ribbing from the photo shoot. |
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| My crew, on the annual hunt. |
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| Yes! |
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| Bonnie and Clyde made their annual appearance. |
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| Still on the hunt. |
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| KEEP OFF means....?? |
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| Now these are some Great Pumpkins. |
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| I can't tell you how long he looked, but I can tell you I took most of my photo's while he was in search of the Great Pumpkin. Too much Charlie Brown as a kid, oh Linus.... |
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| My selection, it smelled just like watermelon when I carved into it. |
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| A mountain of pumpkins, it looks like a large lumpy piece of candy corn, doesn't it? |
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| Time to head home for some pumpkin carving. |
Thursday, September 27, 2012
Autumn Pinterest Mash-up
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I have a fondness for rainy fall days. There is a gentleness to the drops, and a magic to the light. I want to cook chili, take a hike in the woods, and afterwards snuggle under a warm throw and get lost in a good read. |
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And sunny clear fall days fill me with energy. I love to explore the city to the countryside with my camera. |
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The theme for fall food, definitely "comfort." |
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Fall decorating is filled with the warmth of autumnal hues. I love the organic touches of distressed wood, burlap runner and bittersweet. Candles in jars would be a safer bet though. :) |
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Welcome all! Don't you just love historic homes, and this one with it's whimsical railing is spectacular. I love how they have the wreath hanging on the door knocker. |
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Autumn is a wonderful backdrop for portraiture. This is one of my favorite candid shots of my daughter, taken at our family reunion a few years ago. |
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Autumn is natures warm embrace before winters chill. To see more of my Autumn pins, check out my Autumn board on Pinterest. |
Thursday, November 10, 2011
May I Introduce the Humble Mason Jar
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| Individual Pie's to serve up for Thanksgiving. So cute! |
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| Individual Pumpkin Pie. |
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| Decoupage fall leaves for your table or walkway. |
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| As a Fast Food Container |
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| Keep it simple wit a variety of sizes. |
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| With Epsom Salts for an icy glow. |
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| An eclectic light fixure. . . |
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| Winter bulbs for giving. |
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| Snow "Mason's |
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| Smore's! |
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| Cocoa Mix for gift's |
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| lace or doilies |
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| Candle decor |
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| Cheers! |
Visit my Pinterest board for more mason jar ideas. Have fun!
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
Autumn Florals
Some images from my Pinterest Creative Floral's Board.
Floral's tug at my heartstrings for they remind me of Nana. My grandmother was a buyer for a nationwide floral retailer and traveled to New York on buying trips and across country to train the companies florist. After she retired she held an annual open house in November which transformed her home into a floral utopia; autumn and Christmas arrangements, wreaths and sprays filled every corner. Nana always allowed me to pick out one smaller priced item--such a difficult choice! Ultimately I'd select a whimsical Santa Claus or reindeer among snow flocked holly and pine.Santa, Rudolf, snow and holly must wait . . . this post is all about the warm hues of autumn and floral's that share Nana's style. What was her style you ask? Several decades removed from those open houses, I'd say it is a timeless look. Hand selected floral's with organic touches: a birds nest, feathers, seed pods, berry's and nuts . . .
Here are some of my finds from Pinterest that have that Nana flair about them. Enjoy!
Floral's tug at my heartstrings for they remind me of Nana. My grandmother was a buyer for a nationwide floral retailer and traveled to New York on buying trips and across country to train the companies florist. After she retired she held an annual open house in November which transformed her home into a floral utopia; autumn and Christmas arrangements, wreaths and sprays filled every corner. Nana always allowed me to pick out one smaller priced item--such a difficult choice! Ultimately I'd select a whimsical Santa Claus or reindeer among snow flocked holly and pine.Santa, Rudolf, snow and holly must wait . . . this post is all about the warm hues of autumn and floral's that share Nana's style. What was her style you ask? Several decades removed from those open houses, I'd say it is a timeless look. Hand selected floral's with organic touches: a birds nest, feathers, seed pods, berry's and nuts . . .
Here are some of my finds from Pinterest that have that Nana flair about them. Enjoy!
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| Feathers blend beautifully with the russets, creams and oranges. |
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| Acorns for a vase filler. |
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| Creamy whites with falls rich hues, see my previous post for another take on this color scheme. |
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| Magnolia leaves, bittersweet and pomegranates add natural texture. |
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| seasonal fruit, pinecone's and birds nest add interest here. |
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| An urn filled with leaves and gourds, so simple and classic. |
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| Feather's berry's, leaves and sparkly gourds. |
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| Corn husk and twigs are added to the mix here. |
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| Apples add interest and color to this vase. |
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| A pumpkin as the vase, beautiful. |
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