Thankful Thursday

Every Thursday I share what I'm thankful for.  Sometimes it's a serious or big thing, and sometimes it's a goofy or small thing.  I believe that no matter what is going on in our lives, there is always something to be thankful for.  Always.

With all the tragedies of the last few months,  it's only natural to examine your life and realize what is important.   Life can change in the blink of an eye.  Everything you have can be gone in an instant.  Today I'm thankful for the life I have, but more importantly I'm thankful for the people I love and the those who love me.    

What are you thankful for today?

xo Annette xo

Wordless Wednesday

Happy Wednesday!

xo Annette xo

Thankful Thursday

Every Thursday I share what I'm thankful for.  Sometimes it's a serious or big thing, and sometimes it's a goofy or small thing.  I believe that no matter what is going on in our lives, there is always something to be thankful for.  Always.

This is one of those silly, kind of trivial things, but I'm thankful that sometimes I actually get the shot of a critter while he's standing still!  Seriously, I usually end up with a blur because they move right when I click!

I'm also thankful for
     *  my children and the privilege to be their Mom
     *  my Mom
     *  birthday cake and ice cream
     *  Shylee telling everyone they should make me a birthday cake so I could sit and relax. We bought a cake!
     

What are you thankful for today?

Have a great day!

xo Annette xo

Wordless Wednesday

Happy Wednesday!

xo Annette xo

The Redo Has Started

Finally, after three years, my sewing room is getting a redo.  I'm so excited I can hardly stand it!!  I'll be showing you bits and pieces until it's finished and then I'll do a full reveal with before and after photos.  This past weekend the room was painted pink!  I love the color during the day, but it's a little overpowering at night.  I'm counting on it being less so when the furniture is in place!  Michael and Shylee started putting together the furniture from Ikea.  I got a drop leaf table and three bookcases.  Two of them have glass doors and one of them is open on top with drawers on the bottom.  I hope by next week I can start the organizing and decorating.

Have a terrific Tuesday!

xo Annette xo

Thankful Thursday

Every Thursday I share what I'm thankful for.  Sometimes it's a serious or big thing, and sometimes it's a goofy or small thing.  I believe that no matter what is going on in our lives, there is always something to be thankful for.  Always.

I'm thankful for perfect weekends and for getting the containers planted.  For giggles, bubbles, sidewalk chalk, water sprayers, and umbrellas!
 I'm thankful for happy endings and people who help.
I'm thankful for family near and far.
I'm thankful for my little piece of the world.

What are you thankful for today?

I hope you have a fantastic Thursday!

xo Annette xo

Wordless Wednesday

Sometimes, we just need to stop and blow bubbles!

Happy Wednesday!

xo Annette xo

Focus On Life~Week 18~Abstract

What is abstract?  The use of a visual language of form, color, and line to create a composition which may exist with a degree of independence from visual references in the world.

All things have form, color, and lines.  We just need to step back and step away from the literal image you see  through the lens.  Take into account the lines, color, or form and look for a more figurative composition.  Take this week and step out of reality and change your view of things.

This was difficult for me to understand at first.  I understand abstract art, but I just couldn't figure out what it meant in photography.  After googling 'abstract photography' and looking at hundreds of photos, I finally got it.  I couldn't wait to go out with my camera and see what I could come up with.  Between the rain and other things that had to be done, I wasn't able to get out, but I did find a couple of pictures I took before. I played with them in PicMonkey and really like the results.

This is the before picture of a bicycle tire.

And here is the after.

Here is the before of weeds in the yard.

And here is the after.

To see more abstract photography, visit Sally at The Studio Sublime.

Have a fabulous weekend!

xo Annette xo

Wordless Wednesday

Happy Wednesday!

xo Annette xo