Quiet Please

This week's Texture Tuesday theme is "quiet." This is my favorite quiet, kick-off your shoes kind of spot to relax, read and have a cup of tea. The light in the afternoon on a sunny day is heartwarming.  

Hope all my friends are having a good week. Sad to say but we are expecting snow tomorrow… hopefully the last storm of the year.  

Stop by Kim Klassen's Texture Tuesday and enjoy the "quiet." Today I used KK_fully at 13% soft light - love the dreamy feeling it gave.  

Margie

Linked to:  Boogie Board Cottage, Alderberry Hill, Dwellings, Rain on a Tin Roof, The Chicken Chick, A Stroll thru Life, My uncommon Slice of Suburia, Savvy Southern Style, Gingerly Made, Live laugh Rowe, Farm House Porch, Domestic Super Hero, Jennifer Rizzo, Costal Charm, Cedar Hill Ranch, Lamberts Lately, Textured Tuesday, Friday Finds, Quotography

Shamrock

This was created for my 76/365 photography challenge prompt.  It was a fun week with St. Patrick Day themed prompts such as Irish, Cheers and Shamrock.  Stop by my Flickr and see my progress.  

Today I'm sharing with Kim Klassen's Textured Tuesday by adding KK_rest as my texture at about 50% soft light.  It gave it just right right softness.  

Enjoy the rest of your week.  

Margie

Linked to:  Boogie Board Cottage, Alderberry Hill, Dwellings, Rain on a Tin Roof, The Chicken Chick, A Stroll thru Life, My uncommon Slice of Suburia, Savvy Southern Style, Gingerly Made, Live laugh Rowe, Farm House Porch, Domestic Super Hero, Jennifer Rizzo, Costal Charm, Cedar Hill Ranch, Lamberts Lately, Textured Tuesday, Friday Finds, Quotography

Happy March

Happy March.  We were missed by the storm that hit NJ on Monday….not one snowflake.  Can't say the same for southern NJ.  It almost makes me enjoy the single digit temperatures this evening.  

Found these luscious berries at the Fairway on Sunday.  Must admit I solely purchased them for creative purposes, but will enjoy them on my oatmeal tomorrow.  

Textured this photo with Kim Klassen's KK_unexpected and used Photoshop's pen tool to create a path - a trick from the Beyond Layers class -  then added Sweetly Broken type.  Yes, life is berry berry good.  

Have a great week.  

Margie

Stop by Kim Klassen's Texture Tuesday to see more textured fun.




Linked to:  Boogie Board Cottage, Alderberry Hill, Dwellings, Rain on a Tin Roof, The Chicken Chick, A Stroll thru Life, My uncommon Slice of Suburia, Savvy Southern Style, Gingerly Made, Live laugh Rowe, Farm House Porch, Domestic Super Hero, Jennifer Rizzo, Costal Charm, Cedar Hill Ranch, Lamberts Lately, Textured Tuesday, Friday Finds, Quotography

Pink Ranunculus

This week I'm sharing some lovely pink Ranunculus with Kim Klassen's Texture Tuesday.  Must say these could be my favorite flowers with their multiple paper-like layers.  They could lift anyone spirits this time of year.  I added KK_the veil two times at soft light.

Hope everyone had a good weekend.  I had a busy but my kind of fun weekend.  Dinner out with friends on Friday night, shopping with a mani/pedi and a birthday party on Saturday.  Sunday a train ride to the city and brunch with my daughter and friends.  Who could ask for more from a weekend.  

Margie



Linked to:  Boogie Board Cottage, Alderberry Hill, Dwellings, Rain on a Tin Roof, The Chicken Chick, A Stroll thru Life, My uncommon Slice of Suburia, Savvy Southern Style, Gingerly Made, Live laugh Rowe, Farm House Porch, Domestic Super Hero, Jennifer Rizzo, Costal Charm, Cedar Hill Ranch, Lamberts Lately, Textured Tuesday, Friday Finds, Quotography

Texture Tuesday - Morning Light

Today's Texture Tuesdays theme is light.  My favorite light of the day is morning light.  It's a treat on days off not to wake up in the dark and see the beautiful soft morning light.  This was taken at 8 a.m. with the sun reflecting off the snow outside.  I textured this capture with KK_Auroraweakedweak at 11%  soft light.  As you can see, I'm still enjoying the color red for February.

Sharing with Kim Klassen's Texture Tuesdays.  Stop by and see the light.

Margie




Linked to:  Boogie Board Cottage, Alderberry Hill, Dwellings, Rain on a Tin Roof, The Chicken Chick, A Stroll thru Life, My uncommon Slice of Suburia, Savvy Southern Style, Gingerly Made, Live laugh Rowe, Farm House Porch, Domestic Super Hero, Jennifer Rizzo, Costal Charm, Cedar Hill Ranch, Lamberts Lately, Textured Tuesday, Friday Finds, Quotography

Texture Tuesday - LOVE

This week's Texture Tuesday theme is love.  Need I say more.

Sharing with Kim Klassen's Texture Tuesdays - used KK_plastered at soft light.

Have a great week.

Margie


Linked to:  Boogie Board Cottage, Alderberry Hill, Dwellings, Rain on a Tin Roof, The Chicken Chick, A Stroll thru Life, My uncommon Slice of Suburia, Savvy Southern Style, Gingerly Made, Live laugh Rowe, Farm House Porch, Domestic Super Hero, Jennifer Rizzo, Costal Charm, Cedar Hill Ranch, Lamberts Lately, Textured Tuesday, Friday Finds, Quotography,

Texture Tuesday - Soft

Yesterday was an unexpected snow day... was shocked when I got the call at 5:30 a.m., but was so excited at the thought of all possibilities of the day - I couldn't go back to sleep.  We ended up with about 10 inches and enjoyed every minute of my free day.  I sewed, cooked, snapped pictures, and took a nap.  

The daily prompt for my 365 photography challenge was "soft" and the light was perfect all day.  These were my white tulips from last week and they turned a beautiful soft pink so I added a layer of KK_perfectlypink at soft light and I"m joining Kim Klassen's Texture Tuesday.  

Happy Tuesday  - they are calling for two more snow storms this week.  :)  Margie

Linked to:  Boogie Board Cottage, Alderberry Hill, Dwellings, Rain on a Tin Roof, The Chicken Chick, A Stroll thru Life, My uncommon Slice of Suburia, Savvy Southern Style, Gingerly Made, Live laugh Rowe, Farm House Porch, Domestic Super Hero, Jennifer Rizzo, Costal Charm, Cedar Hill Ranch, Lamberts Lately, Textured Tuesday, Friday Finds, Quotography, Simple Things Sunday

Texture Tuesday - Abandoned House

This picture was taken in North Carolina this weekend.  In northern NC where my in-laws live there are many abandoned homes like this one on people's properties.  They hold a family's history and are not torn down out of respect for the past.  Enjoyed photographing this old relic.

Today I'm sharing with Kim Klassen's Texture Tuesday, stop by and see what it's all about.  I used Kim's kk_abstract and KK_aurora textures on the first image.

Enjoy your week.

Margie


Linked to:  Boogie Board Cottage, Alderberry Hill, Dwellings, Rain on a Tin Roof, The Chicken Chick, A Stroll thru Life, My uncommon Slice of Suburia, Savvy Southern Style, Gingerly Made, Live laugh Rowe, Farm House Porch, Domestic Super Hero, Jennifer Rizzo, Costal Charm, Cedar Hill Ranch, Lamberts Lately, Textured Tuesday, Friday Finds, Quotography, Simple Things Sunday

Texture Tuesday - Hyacinth

Hi everyone!  Happy Tuesday.  Created this on Saturday morning when the lighting from the snow was perfect and the scent from the Hyacinth was intoxicating.   Used a few new tricks from the Beyond Layers class and had fun.  Since it was snowing and the roads weren't the best, stayed in and just  enjoyed the morning.  I think the quote sums it up.  

Sharing today with Kim Klassen's Texture Tuesday.  Used Kim's kk_unexpected, kk_thewall, and kk_sienna, and of course her Love brush.  

Thanks for stopping by.

Margie

Linked to:  Boogie Board Cottage, Alderberry Hill, Dwellings, Rain on a Tin Roof, The Chicken Chick, A Stroll thru Life, My uncommon Slice of Suburia, Savvy Southern Style, Gingerly Made, Live laugh Rowe, Farm House Porch, Domestic Super Hero, Jennifer Rizzo, Costal Charm, Cedar Hill Ranch, Lamberts Lately, Textured Tuesday, Friday Finds, Quotography, Simple Things Sunday

Texture Tuesday - Tulips

Created for Kim Klassen's Texture Tuesday - using KK_aurora and one Kim's brushes for the quote -which I love.  

Been waiting for tulips to hit the market and today was the day….thought this still life would brighten any January day.  

The capture below is for day 13 of my 365 photography challenge on Flickr.  Been taking this project one day at a time, not stressing over what subject I'm going to photograph each day yet……..     

13/365

Linked to:  Boogie Board Cottage, Alderberry Hill, Dwellings, Rain on a Tin Roof, The Chicken Chick, A Stroll thru Life, My uncommon Slice of Suburia, Savvy Southern Style, Gingerly Made, Live laugh Rowe, Farm House Porch, Domestic Super Hero, Jennifer Rizzo, Costal Charm, Cedar Hill Ranch, Lamberts Lately, Textured Tuesday, Friday Finds, Quotography, Simple Things Sunday

Texture Tuesday - Simple Pleasures

Burr it's cold in NJ - 7 degrees this morning (-16 with wind chill).  Hope this lovely purple spool can warm our spirits.  It was created using kk_shine texture for my Kim Klassen Beyond Layers online class and I'm sharing it on Kim's Texture Tuesday.  I'm including a picture of the original capture, which is the true color purple.  Think I like the softer muted tones best.

Part of my New Year's plan is to participate in a 365 Day Challenge Project - taking a photo every day and uploading it to Flickr.  So far I'm on day six…wish me luck.  Stop by and check out my progress.

Stay warm.

Margie

Linked to:  Boogie Board Cottage, Alderberry Hill, Dwellings, Rain on a Tin Roof, The Chicken Chick, A Stroll thru Life, My uncommon Slice of Suburia, Savvy Southern Style, Gingerly Made, Live laugh Rowe, Farm House Porch, Domestic Super Hero, Jennifer Rizzo, Costal Charm, Cedar Hill Ranch, Lamberts Lately, Textured Tuesday, Friday Finds, Quotography, Simple Things Sunday

Texture Tuesday - Christmas Eve

Sending you all peaceful holiday wishes and celebrate with gratitude and good fortune to have crossed paths with each of you throughout the year.  I thank you for sharing in my creative journey and hope you will continue to join me next year for more new discoveries in art, photography, and recipes. I appreciate every comment and word of encouragement you leave - it positively keeps me moving forward.  

I'm sharing today with Kim Klassen's Texture Tuesday by using KK_Chill.  Thank you Kim for your online classes that have opened the door to a whole new creative editing world for me!  Hoping the New Year will bring John back his health and you all get to go home.  

Happy holidays.  

Margie



Linked to:  Boogie Board Cottage, Alderberry Hill, Dwellings, Rain on a Tin Roof, The Chicken Chick, A Stroll thru Life, My uncommon Slice of Suburia, Savvy Southern Style, Gingerly Made, Live laugh Rowe, Farm House Porch, Domestic Super Hero, Jennifer Rizzo, Costal Charm, Cedar Hill Ranch, Lamberts Lately, Textured Tuesday, Friday Finds, Quotography, Simple Things Sunday

Texture Tuesday - Holly Jolly Christmas

Winter has arrived and it looks like it could to be a white Christmas this year with a third snow storm arriving today.  Hoping for a snow day so I can do some baking for the holidays.   Love a snow day!   

The frozen holly picture was taken on Sunday morning after the second storm from my window.  Burrr… way to icy to venture out so early.  I used two of Kim Klassen's textures - KK_more magic and KK_chill. Stop by Kim's Cafe for Texture Tuesday.  

Saturday night we went to dinner locally and the town was all lit up for the holidays, but as you can see there wasn't a soul out that night but us.  I took this one with my iPhone.  

Linked to:  Boogie Board Cottage, Alderberry Hill, Dwellings, Rain on a Tin Roof, The Chicken Chick, A Stroll thru Life, My uncommon Slice of Suburia, Savvy Southern Style, Gingerly Made, Live laugh Rowe, Farm House Porch, Domestic Super Hero, Jennifer Rizzo, Costal Charm, Cedar Hill Ranch, Lamberts Lately, Textured Tuesday, Friday Finds, Quotography, Simple Things Sunday

Texture Tuesday - Ornament

Every year I look forward to picking one special ornament that has a significant memory attached to it.  This year's ornament is the Pottery Barn Woody Car Glass Ornament.  It reminds me the 1991 "Woody" Jeep Grande Wagoneer we had when the kids were young.  We had purchased the Jeep used around the holidays from a lovely older couple and on the way home it broke down… one of the many hilarious memories connected to this car and now to this ornament.

I'm sharing today with Kim Klassen's Texture Tuesday.  I used KK_moremagic texture and the etched words are appropriate for the car and the holiday season.   

Happy Tuesday.  

Margie

Linked to:  Boogie Board Cottage, Alderberry Hill, Dwellings, Rain on a Tin Roof, The Chicken Chick, A Stroll thru Life, My uncommon Slice of Suburia, Savvy Southern Style, Gingerly Made, Live laugh Rowe, Farm House Porch, Domestic Super Hero, Jennifer Rizzo, Costal Charm, Cedar Hill Ranch, Lamberts Lately, Textured Tuesday, Friday Finds, Quotography, Simple Things Sunday

Texture Tuesday - Create

This textured photo was taken in my studio.  This time of year it's hard to find the time to paint and get ready for the holidays.  My brushes will have to wait until January when I'll have plenty of time to hibernate and create.

I'm sharing today with Kim Klassen's Texture Tuesday and using her KK_mixed texture, which I love the messy feel it gives.  Stop by and check out the amazing textured photos.



Linked to:  Boogie Board Cottage, Alderberry Hill, Dwellings, Rain on a Tin Roof, The Chicken Chick, A Stroll thru Life, My uncommon Slice of Suburia, Savvy Southern Style, Gingerly Made, Live laugh Rowe, Farm House Porch, Domestic Super Hero, Jennifer Rizzo, Costal Charm, Cedar Hill Ranch, Lamberts Lately, Textured Tuesday, Friday Finds, Quotography

Texture Tuesdays - Gratitude

Thought this John F. Kennedy gratitude quote was appropriate for this last week in November. When President Kennedy was assassinated I was just five years old and in Kindergarten and remember most of the details and feelings of that day even at such a young age.  What I remember most was how upset my parents were over losing their first Irish Catholic President.   

I'm sharing today with Kim Klassen's Texture Tuesdays.  Today I used Kim's new Benjamin Franklin texture, which could be my new favorite.  

Linked to:  Boogie Board Cottage, Alderberry Hill, Dwellings, Rain on a Tin Roof, The Chicken Chick, A Stroll thru Life, My uncommon Slice of Suburia, Savvy Southern Style, Gingerly Made, Live laugh Rowe, Farm House Porch, Domestic Super Hero, Jennifer Rizzo, Costal Charm, Cedar Hill Ranch, Lamberts Lately, Textured Tuesday, Friday Finds, Quotography

Texture Tuesday - Autumn Quote

While in Hoboken this Sunday for brunch, I passed these dying flowers in a window box in front of the window and captured their beauty.  Thought this quote by Robert Browning was fitting.  

Sharing with Kim Klassen's Texture Tuesday.




Linked to:  Boogie Board Cottage, Alderberry Hill, Dwellings, Rain on a Tin Roof, The Chicken Chick, A Stroll thru Life, My uncommon Slice of Suburia, Savvy Southern Style, Gingerly Made, Live laugh Rowe, Farm House Porch, Domestic Super Hero, Jennifer Rizzo, Costal Charm, Cedar Hill Ranch, Lamberts Lately, Textured Tuesday, Friday Finds, Quotography

Texture Tuesday - Sunday Walk

Sunday was a gorgeous day in Northern New Jersey with the trees starting to peak.  My daughter and I took a walk, hit the farmers market, chatted with an assortment of dog owners, and ended it with a late lunch at our favorite Bistro.  The St. Bernard puppy is just a few months old and stole our hearts.  

Today I'm joining Kim Klassen's Texture Tuesday by adding my favorite fall texture KK_pumpkingrunge to the above photo. 

Linked to:  Boogie Board Cottage, Alderberry Hill, Dwellings, Rain on a Tin Roof, The Chicken Chick, A Stroll thru Life, My uncommon Slice of Suburia, Savvy Southern Style, Gingerly Made, Live laugh Rowe, Farm House Porch, Domestic Super Hero, Jennifer Rizzo, Costal Charm, Cedar Hill Ranch, Lamberts Lately, Textured Tuesday, Friday Finds, Quotography