Living In the Moment

Happy Labor Day, Weekend!  As I have mentioned - I have been finding some really "Artsy" pictures and illustrations online. I love it when I find something like this ... Love  the simple lines and her "Camera Eye", her red lips and peach blush ... Adorable! I am trying to find a doll - any type - of a Female Photographer. I know that the American Girl Dolls have a "Photography Kit" for the dolls ... I have also found a Barbie Photographer ... Hoping I find others ... Does anyone know of dolls for Professions? ... Please let me know, if you have ...

Please visit my friend, Harmony's LABOR DAY WEEKEND SALE  She has beautiful artwork, artsy jewelry, embroidered botanical hoops and much more ...  Please show her some support - Here is her link:  http://feedyoursoulart.blogspot.com/2011/09/celebrate-your-weekend-with-art.html

I took this photo a few Summers ago while visiting Boothbay Harbor, Maine. I was looking through some pictures I took and thought myself - What would this photo look like changed into an "Old Time Photo" ... So here it is. The paper looks a bit crinkled, the off-white sepia tones etc ... If you have not realized, I love an "Old World" feel to many things - So much history, so much meaning etc ... Does it look like it could have been in a newspaper long ago?

Today is a new day. A day of many new beginnings. I came across this photo online and it immediately made me smile. I am sure it stood out to me because I am a Photographer. It is not everyday you see a camera like this!  What have you come across lately that has made you smile? Something in nature? A card from a friend? A sunrise? I would love to hear from you ...

Ever since I have been reaching out to other photographers, writers and creatives -  I have found so many incredible artists. I have also subscribed to many blogs that I have fallen in love with. This is one of them. This is a piece created by Kristen Powers. I saw this on her blog and asked if I could post it, here. These are the reminders we all need, and having it in such a wonderful piece of art, is a gift in itself ...Thanks, Kristen!

I first came across Kate Crane's work on Magically Mixed Art on Facebook. This is her latest piece and I fell in love with it - I did ask her permission to post this and I was so grateful when she agreed. I am looking forward to seeing more of her work. I love her style and whimsy!

Lately, I have been doing research to see what REALLY speaks to me - Sayings, Quotes, Pictures Etc ... I loved this thinking bubble ... "WHAT YOU DO, THE WAY YOU THINK, MAKES YOU BEAUTIFUL". These are the things that I think we need to hear, more of. I hear positive and negative feelings towards getting older - I am glad to be in my early 40s - I am proud to say that I have lived a bit and realize the things that are important. I am pleased that I have held close the people who matter. I feel the unconditional love that you cannot put a price on. I consider myself lucky for true friends and family. I am grateful for what I have, and where I am heading in my creative life. Where are you headed?