Oh my gosh, I found so many things this week! First of all, I found some time!
With a winter storm raging outside, I’ve been forced to hunker down inside, and I’ve made the most of it.
After organizing and cleaning house, I sat down and finished writing my tutorial for Digital Scrapper, and then I recorded the first version! Woot! I still have lots to do, but I should be finished it this weekend, which means I won’t be stressing about it before Christmas … so.very.good.
I’ve been able to catch up on a few Be Still lessons, and today I present my “butter and eggs” … what a lovely relaxing afternoon … (hazelnut and cream cheese cookies are coming soon to a blog near you).
I found brown eggs, which I feel guilty buying, but the photographer in me can’t help it …
An earlier find would be my chippy white bead board mirror/coat rack which I’ve been using in almost all my shots lately. I am so glad I didn’t let this one go …
I also found that I can’t decide what type of processing I like best … I like the natural true-to-life versions, and then I see this one processed with Kim’s kk_gentle … oh, my …
And here are five more finds for me this week:
- a new MacBook Pro (squeeeee)
- the realization that that was just the start … next comes a new external drive, a backup drive, what about a mouse … keyboard … yikes …
- it was an easy, no-hassle experience to download Creative Cloud, CC2014, LR5, and Bridge CC for the Mac (easier than it was for my PC)
- my IG photo was a “pick” for the new #mystillsundaycompetition by Kim (so honoured!)
- that I’m fortunate to have enough food to eat, and a warm place to stay (going to be making donations to the food bank and Salvation Army right now) (done)
Today I’m going to find some time to go out and capture the beautiful winter wonderland that we’ve suddenly found ourselves in. We’re literally buried under more than 30cm …
Thanks for stopping by, and have a wonderful weekend!
congrats on the new macbook!
let me add one thing to that list. : )
a thunderbolt display… lol… just to top it all off…… sorry..but you would love it…
just saying.
and skip the mouse and get a tablet….(much better for your wrist)…..
so happy all the installs went smoothly!! woo hoo….
I’m so happy for you…. I can’t imagine your work getting any lovelier….but the mac changed my life…… You will love how pretty things look on it….
now as for these photos!! are you kidding me? FREAKING fabulous…..
love seeing the magic that comes from the take aways.
emailing you soon… I have some thoughts to run past you.
xo
Thank you, Kim! :)
Such lovely shots, Barb. I love your white wooden board background. It looks really rustic and honest. And I’ll be watching out for that recipe for hazlenut and cream cheese cookies. They sound wicked! All the best, Bonny
Thank you, Bonny!
Your images are gorgeous, Barb !
I so love the one with Kim’s preset ‘gentle’, one of my favorites … wow, the tones are amazing !
And what a great background !
Have a nice weekend,
Sylvia
Making me tired just reading….
What a lot you accomplished on your indoor day.
I keep on waiting for that one egg to drop off the plate :-)
BTW, what is wrong with brown eggs? Politically incorrect? Ecologically ditto?
Oh, there’s nothing wrong with brown eggs, girl friday! just expensive! ;)
Oh, I do love each and every one of these! And that white chipboard? Perfect! As for the presets, it has to be just the right kind of photo for them to make their magic, don’t you think? I’m like you, really a bit of a purist about my photos. Unless some preset works it’s magic ….
I hope to get through some Bestill lessons this winter!! Congrats on the pick and enjoy your new Macbook pro!!
Such a pretty post Barb…love all the photo’s and headboard table…I have one also and love using it…
I to, am wondering what is wrong with brown eggs…Just curious…LOL
Hi Cheryl! Oh, there’s nothing wrong with brown eggs – just expensive! ;)
Such beauty. I have a hard time deciding between the real and the presets sometimes. It’s perfectly good to show both and your photo was perfect for that one. I’ve loved your pics on IG of all the snow. Glad you had a productive day. I haven’t forgotten about Wednesday. I’ll something to you by Monday for sure. Thanks for your encouragement the past couple weeks.
Those photos are lovely – and I look forward to the recipe as well (and pictures of the snowy landscape :)
Congrats on your Mac Book – It’s lovely that the software installation went smoothly … And you photo of the tiny pine cones and the bowl on #mystillsunday – so delightful and light feeling – congratulations!
Enjoy the walks in the snow :)
Lovely photos!! Are brown eggs really that expensive?
You are going to love the MacBook, Barb.
Congratulations!
So happy for you getting the MacBook!! You’ll love, love it!! Love your series of butter and eggs, and how you stirred the conversation about brown eggs, which I love. Actually, any colored shell eggs. Enjoy your week Barb, and I hope you aren’t too snowed in.
I am totally loving everyone’s takes on the Be Still lessons. Who-da-thunk that eggs and butter could look so good.!