This photo is a scan of the house that I grew up in. I used a technique with a gradient to fade the colour from left to right.
For ‘5 on Friday’ I decided to list 5 things that I want to get accomplished today, or at least get a start on….
- Make my Christmas wreath–I have a great new idea this year. You’d think a person would run out of wreath ideas – but not so with Pinterest at their fingertips!
- Sort and organize my Christmas stuff before I go out and buy new stuff which is the same as the old stuff that I already have.
- Make Nuts and Bolts–my fav treat of the season.
- Link up to ‘Beyond Layers’ day 85. I used ‘Kristin’ on this photo of the house where I grew up. I also practiced the technique that Kim taught this week. I have to say I love the results of this one.
- Visit our country store–if, for nothing else, the drive.
ugh! christmas!
#2 is what I’m doing. I have resisted buying any decorations when out shopping lately because I don’t want to duplicate or buy anything unnecessary. Your childhood home is charming and the Kristin texture works well here. Enjoy your drive to the country store! :)
I love the results of your photo as well!
This year we are having a very low key Christmas, as I get older I find that simple is best, the mass consumerism has really got to me this year. Love your shot already Kristn is becoming a firm favourite…..
Hope you got some great stuff like the stuff you already have ;) too funny! Beautiful top shot there, and your food pics in the sidebar are very good!
GASP…. oh my gosh… i ADORE this photo… sooo sooo much!!! oh my….
love nuts and bolts… my hubby makes them… so yummy…
wonderful post… xo
I went through all my Christmas stuff last year and I am so glad that I did, it made the decorating so much easier.
Hi Barb,
The photograph is beautiful! I haven’t seen Kim’s tutorial yet, I am lagging behind as usual :)
Thank you for your lovely comment today. You made me smile the whole day :)
Sending you a big hug
xo
I really like how you did the composition of this. Happy Thanksgiving.
Lovely photo, Barb, this golden recipe turned out great, what a lovely house !
I’m not going to buy new Christmas stuff this year, I have too much
already :-)
Nice weekend,
Sylvia
I like item number two…that’s what I need to do too. I actually think I need to get rid of some Christmas stuff. I love the photo :)
What a great list…I might need to borrow some of it!
Love that texture on your old homestead…and can hardly wait to see your new wreath…you are so talented!!
Gorgeous photo! I love it so much – it’s so pretty and nostalgic!
And I LOVE the new header! So pretty!
Jo
Love your processing on this… Beautiful, and what a great subject!