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October 30, 2013 by Barb 11 Comments

I found the most wonderful book; “a life less ordinary” by Zoe Ellison and Alex Legendre.

I tried not to buy it, really I did… but as I walked around Anthropologie attempting to talk myself out of it, I knew it was futile.

This book is bursting with inspiration. There are hundreds of photos of everyday objects; string, rocks, old photos, plants; just bits and pieces of stuff, but it all looks so interesting. I don’t completely understand why the images are so compelling but they are. Even a photo of the book is inspiring…

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This metal butterfly clings to a framed piece of rust which is hanging in the hall of our condo.

We bought it at a flea market, came home, hung it up, time passed, and now I hardly see it anymore. So I thought I’d honour it by making it my TT submission for this week. Clearly, I need practice!

metal-butterfly

 

For some reason, this post took me forrreeever to write, and I’m late to the party, again!!

Texture Tuesday at Kim Klassen dot com

iPhone image with one layer of kk_postale

 

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Comments

  1. Patricia says

    October 30, 2013 at 9:32 am

    Beautiful, i love this sepia tones !

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  2. TexWisGirl says

    October 30, 2013 at 9:33 am

    nice to take notice of something ‘ordinary’ to you.

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  3. Beverly says

    October 30, 2013 at 10:09 am

    Barb that book DOES look so compelling! Some books are just like that and I end up buying them for that reason too. Just need the time to pull out all the inspiration they have to offer, and do something with it. Lovely photos today and your words! Have a wonderful week!

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  4. Gail says

    October 30, 2013 at 3:23 pm

    The book does look inspirational. I know that feeling of trying to resist the tug to buy something…not easy and I usually give in!

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  5. Dotti says

    October 30, 2013 at 4:05 pm

    Uh-oh! That book has my name all over it! I shall have to visit Anthropologie first chance I get. {Always dangerous!}

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  6. jeanne stone says

    October 30, 2013 at 6:22 pm

    Thanks for sharing about that book, and will have to check it out. Your butterfly and processing is lovely!

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  7. Lisa RedWillow says

    October 30, 2013 at 7:42 pm

    So glad you shared this. I havent been into that store in ages. Maybe this winter sometime and I too will have a look. Thanks for posting.

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  8. Margie says

    October 30, 2013 at 7:42 pm

    Now I have to go to Anthropology :( ! Also love the sepia tone to your butterfly pix.

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  9. nicki says

    October 31, 2013 at 6:42 am

    Inspiration is an individual thing and can come from anything from a magazine, book, store ad. (I love American Eagle for ideas for senior pictures). Anthropology always inspires me with their displays as well as merchandise.I’m glad to read that I’m not the only one who tries to talk herself out of purchases.

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  10. Roxi says

    October 31, 2013 at 11:28 am

    I joined the late club too. LOL Love the look of both shots.

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  11. Rosie Grey says

    November 2, 2013 at 3:20 pm

    This looks wonderful, Barb! And thanks so much for sharing the inspiration – I guess I have to take a look into that book :-)

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