Just foolin' around... sounds kinky but it's not!

So I just bought the Canon 50mm 1.2 from my friend Dave Harvey (you rock) & I immediately knew I had to do some creative shots.  I'm always keeping my eye out for nifty little trinkets that will make wickedly cool 'RING' shots.  I have some more up my sleeve and are holding out until the perfect couple & rings come along.  Any how I found these simple, clear napkin holders... yes that's right I said napkin holders.  You know when you're having a dinner party and roll up the cloth napkins and use some sort of decorative holder.  Yep these freakin cute beauties are from Z Gallery... gosh I love that place and can't wait to get all the hip accessories I've been eye ballin' for my house.  Also for the backdrop I used a textured placemat... that's it.  I collect those too just for simple details & for my shoot sac. The soft lighting is just from a near by window & shot with my 20D.

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Yummy Yummy In My Tummy

Banana Cream Whoopie pies.  These 2" golden-edged banana cookies stuffed with cream cheese frosting unite two favorites of mine... whoopie pie & the moistest banana cake.  An immensely satisfying revival.  Cookie of the month...get yours @ marthastewart.com or just have Brad make them for you over & over again.  I think that's what I'll do.  Brad you ROCK!  Ohh and I've probably gained 5lbs . Thanks!

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STRIKE... I got 2!

In the words of Mrs. Michelle Rasmussen... "Concentrate, focus on the arrows, and bend your knees."  Yes this is what lots were saying as I stepped up to the line to take my shot @ getting the next strike.  Well I was just trying to hit at least one pin since I had a mean, evil, diagonal swing...which seemed to attract my 9lb ball to the gutter.  Last night a group of us photogs got together for this month's gathering with 'The Click' . For those of you who didn't show up I expect to see you at the next month's shoot!  Which by the way according to Kadie is going to kick butt urban style.  But since you didn't go you'll just have to wait & find out... hee hee.  Ok so back to the bowling night which I scored a whopping 60 points the first round, really sad. And 114 the next, much better... guess I had to warm up.  I captured some of the nights' moments with my pocket camera (which I need to get a better one... mine sucks big time) & turned them into a sort of vintage bowling 70's feel... I guess.  Check em' out!

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This was our last game where Kadie & I tied.










These next two images are totally wacko... not to mention it looks like I have no arms.

Joe documenting our bowling forms.

Erin Durband of E*Kah*D Photography, Robert Wilson & Michael Chansley



My hunky husband & I... normally I don't have a lazy eye... so don't laugh!

Silly Kadie & Joe

Michelle & Owe... hee hee

Arch-E Artwork Continued

Freakin Ah-Mazing...  And you can see why!

All images taken by Mr. Fletcher aka... the love of my life.

As you can see we're a little obsessed with architecture and those yummy details.  Hope these will bring some inspiration to your next home project.  They certainly do to ours.

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Love it!

So my cousin got MARRIED...

*Anne & Adam*... Becker.  My crazy, wild, over the top cousin Anne got married a few weeks ago.  She's the blonde bombshell that can't get enough of everything.  I remember first meeting Adam at my own wedding and knew he would be great for her... cause he could keep up with her.  Not to mention their dancing is off the hook.  Well here's what I managed to capture while still enjoying the evening since I was a guest.  It was actually nice to not have the pressures of documenting another family milestone.

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The most beautiful church in little Lemont, Il.





The Pastor is Anne's Grandpa! That's so unique.  He even married her little sis two years ago and still laughed that he wouldn't get choked up all while he was tearing up!  The personal stories about Anne's childhood were so heartfelt.





I made sure that my husband had the biggest hand full of petals.



Caught this in a random moment... LOVE IT.




I couldn't resist this little detail with our name on it... oh and my cute little clutch + the yummy cake.

Arch-E Artwork

While I was editing through some images that Eric took at the last AIA home tour (which I couldn't go on & was so sad but there's another one coming up soon)... I knew immediately I had to post some favorites I've come across. Who knew he was learning and catching on so quickly. I am throughly IMPRESSED. I knew he had it in him! I love all of the compositions.

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Ok... so when our house is done this is going to be a definite huge ART PRINT! Looks like something from a architectural magazine.  Mmmm... maybe someone has a hidden talent for photographing details.

Wondering

All shot while Eric & I were in Chicago last month.
We had an absolute blast and would LOVE to live there one day! They have the most amazing communities and entertainment.  Let alone all the simplistic yet jaw dropping details. We both can't wait to finish our home remodel so we can proudly display all our travels.  It's going to be hard to decide.  By then we'll probably have many more favorites to add to the collection.