Monthly Archives: July 2011

Favorite Things: Tie dye & Ombre

  Something about summer always gives me the tie-dye bug. I’ve been tie-dying all weekend, leaving me with smurf blue hands & no white clothes left. As many times as I have tie-dyed in the past, it was eons ago & I was a little rusty. I thought I didn’t need the instructions and was...

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When life gives you lemons – make lemon bars.

I have always enjoyed cooking, baking, grilling and making other messes in the kitchen. So does my friend Jennifer, although hers never seem to turn out as messy as mine do. We have a dual appreciation for all things Martha Stewart, Food Network, DIY, recipe blogs and food photography. Since I’ve been playing around with...

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Favorite Things: Polish

This summer my biggest accessory has become my nail polish. To say I am obsessed may be a slight understatement. It’s a pretty new accessory for me considering that although I keep my toes painted, I rarely ever painted my nails since I was a tween (clear strengthening polish was my go-to). So a few...

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Camera Modes: Auto vs. Manual

  Here is a quick run-down of the the basic shooting modes of most digital cameras – DSLRs and most compact point and shoot cameras have these. Now, a DSLR (Digital Single-Lens Reflex) is the big honkin’ camera that professional photographers and many serious hobbyists have – you have a camera body & can change your lens...

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I solemnly swear I am up to no good….

In honor of the final installment of my most favorite book & movies series in the whole wide world – Here’s some Potter love, Hogsmeade style….& A little slideshow set to music can be found at: Welcome to Hogsmeade. photos from “The Wizarding World of Harry Potter” @ Universal Studios Orlando, FL

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