Friday, July 22, 2011

Wedding Photo 2010 or 1910?

Having a little fun in Photoshop today. Here is my all-time favorite photo from my wedding taken by my fabulous photographer Heather Z.


Now, I can make it appear vintage!!!

A Photo of Adrienne.

For my birthday (months ago), I got a group together to hike Ka'ena Point, the most Northern part of the island. I snapped this picture while walking and its one of my favorites. I'm not really sure why, I don't think the composition is that wonderful, it probably has more to do with the memory. However, add a few filters and you can find something a little more interesting to view.

I will add more photos later from that hike. For now, enjoy this photo. What is your favorite variation?

 Original.

One.
 
Two.

Friday, July 8, 2011

Being Crafty.

While JJ was on deployment, I decided to take on a refurbishing project. I really wanted an area on my lanai to drink my coffee and enjoy a book. However, the space is not that deep and most lounge sets were too big or if they fit they were super expensive. So after some searching on craigslist, I gathered some second hand pieces for a DIY project.

 The couch came with an ugly green cushion and pillow, thank goodness for a sewing machine!

 This old peeling chair is real wicker that I needed to strip first, but it is a rocker. 

I was able to still keep our table out on the lanai. 

After hours or sanding, priming, painting, sealing and several blisters I finally turned the white chair and beige couch into beautiful "cappuccino" furniture. I managed to only get a little paint in the building ;) and the light headed-ness to a minimum.  While the paint dried and my blisters recovered I slaved away at my sewing machine recovering cushions and making new pillows. The end result, a place for me to enjoy my morning coffee and to enjoy the view. 

The side tables are the next DIY project, but they are the perfect size for a cup of coffee and a book. 


Here is my attempt at an herb garden. The sun is a bit intense in the afternoon, but I am trying to have a green thumb! 


Thursday, July 7, 2011

A Little Bit-o-Sunshine.


As I was passing through the produce section at the commissary this week, these little beauties caught my eye. Its amazing how flowers can make a person smile, so I decided to get myself a little treat!

Wednesday, July 6, 2011

Fence Cups.

Have you ever seen a message on the highway spelled out with solo cups? Maybe a boy asking a girl to prom or a good ol' "God Bless USA." Well the Navy has taken that concept to a whole new level. When a submarine returns from deployment the wives and girlfriends of the crew put up an impressive display. Two days before JJ's return a group of Charlotte women slaved away putting up a design.




Don't let it fool you, this is a dangerous task; nail breakage, crapping hands and sore fingers are a few of the side-effects.
Not the greatest picture, but this was the end result!

Tuesday, July 5, 2011

hi·a·tus.

hi·a·tus

–noun, plural -tus·es, -tus.
1. a break or interruption in the continuity of a work, series, action, etc.
 
For reasons unknown even to myself, the word hiatus has always been a favorite of mine.  As it has literally been months since my last blog, I would like to apologize for the hiatus. I could give you a million excuses, my design business picked up, visitors, travel, a new kitten or the most significant news lately, the return of my husband from deployment, etc. However, the truth is I just pushed the blog to the back burner and as the ideas piled up in my head I was overwhelmed by the task of updating. I have procrastinated enough and am ready to return to the world of blogging. So I vow that this week I will blog everyday. By next week I'll probably be back to a normal schedule, but I hope not to have such a drastic lag again between blogs. 
 
 For now, check out the newest photos on Ginger Snaps