Picture Summer: Day 19, 20, 21

Day 19: When Order is in Order

I find repeating patterns and shapes very calming. 

When surrounded by chaos, such a visual reminder can provide that sense of order you need. 

Day 20: Spacey

Similarly to a sense of order, choosing to shoot a photo with an excess of negative space calms me. It simplifies the shot, focusing on the subject matter and drawing you in. Looking at a photo with negative space feels like taking a deep breathe of fresh air.

Day 21: Girl Put Your Records On

Rise up this mornin',

Smile with the risin' sun,

Three little birds

Pitch by my doorstep

Singin' sweet songs

Of melodies pure and true,

Sayin', "This is my message to you-ou-ou:"

Singin' "Don't worry, about a thing, worry about a thing, oh!

Every little thing, gonna be alright. Don't worry!"

Singin': "Don't worry about a thing" - I won't worry!

"Cause every little thing gonna be alright."

Ten on Ten - September - iPhone style

 Life has been extremely hectic, hence the iPhone version this month. I couldn't pass it up! If you are unfamiliar with the concept, it is 1 photo every hour for 10 consecutive hours on the 10th of every month.

Floral Beauties

 Mickey escaped in the grocery store

 After the storm

Tibetan Prayer Flags

 Ohhh clock

 Dog Walker

 Fall is just around the corner...

 Don't worry, be happy!

 Night time drive

Goodnight!

To check out more 10 on 10 projects click below.

I hope everyone is having a wonderful weekend!

xo

Picture Summer Day 17 & 18

Day 17: Visual Interest

We have had really tropical weather lately, so different from the normal end of summer weather. We spent a nice weekend at my mom's house and while we were sitting out at the pool in the warm sun and blue skies, a dark cloud rolled in, poured rain for 10 minutes then rolled away revealing blue skies again. It was so weird! We were all in  our bathing suits, huddle under the little cabana like little kids in awe of the rain.

Day 18: Playtime

I have a wonderful memory of flying a kite with my dad not long after I was sick. I was so bored of being cooped up in the house, and he had the idea of going to the kite store in town, picking out a kite and going to the beach. We finally chose one, can't really remember the shape but thinking a butterfly? We walked down the street and had such a fun time laughing & playing at the beach. This kite was down at the Santa Monica pier and for some reason it made me think of that day with my dad.

Picture Summer Day 16: Summer Light

"When You Possess Light Within, You see it externally." ~Anais Nin

Picture Summer Day 15: Picture Postcard

Picture Summer Day 14: Summer Breeze

We recently took a weekend getaway trip to Los Angeles (more pictures to come). This was the outdoor patio of our hotel and it was so relaxing! Open, bright, with the summer breeze swaying the curtains...I soaked it all in. Turn the corner outside of the hotel and you are in downtown Beverly Hills, enter this patio and feel like you are at a tropical resort! We were only there overnight and it was just the retreat I needed.

Simple Pleasures Saturday #9

Today we came out to my mom and stepdad's house for a visit. Their backyard is tropical and relaxing with a beautiful pool, palm trees, and of course 3 dogs and 3 cats. Above is Bonnie, she's my girl.
The simple pleasures I enjoyed today:
•Playing with their new kitten Lexie
•Cooking with my mom
•Laughing hysterically for the hundredth time at the Flight of Concords "Business Time" video
•Chocolate cherry cake for dessert
•The sound of crickets
•83 degrees in the pool
•Getting teeny tiny kitten kisses
I hope your weekend is off to a great start. What simple pleasures are you enjoying?
xo

Picture Summer Day 13: Juicy Fruit

One of the things I look forward to most about summer is the abundance of fruit. Cherries, berries, peaches, plums, apricots....oh I will miss them come Fall!

Picture Summer Day 12: Simple Solitude

Never be afraid to sit awhile and think.  

-Lorraine Hansberry, A Raisin in the Sun

Picture Summer Day 11: Treat Yourself

It's hot outside! Cool down with a popsicle. My feet hurt from all this walking! Get a pedicure. I'm thirsty! Make a refreshing iced tea. We have too much fruit! Bake a pie. I'm stressed! Sit in the sun. I'm bored! Kick up your heels and read a book. I'm hungry! Snack on some juicy watermelon. Oh the possibilities are endless. Treat yourself to a little summertime joy today while it is still here.