A mini model.

This past week I had a photo shoot with my friend, Joy, and her two-week old baby. Meet Ella! 

Oh, Hello autumn.
Ella is the perfect pumpkin babe.

Thank you to Joy and Ella. What a blast!

An assistant.

Today's challenge was to clean up my dresser area in my bedroom. I hate laundry. I really do, and I dont know why. I usually can get the motivation to fold the clothes, but they more often then not sit of the dresser for days or weeks before I get them put away. So it takes a big pep-talk before I can tackle the clothes and jewelry and whatever else has taken up residency on my dresser.  Everything was going smoothly and I was feeling motivated until I had a little visitor.

Miss Friday had to be in the center of the action. She didn't quite get that she was not invited into my dresser.

In fact a few months ago, I unknowingly trapped her in my dresser when she climbed in to take a nap. I found in hours later after realizing the kitten was missing outside of her napping hours. Luckily she forgave me.

Updated Photo Blog. Ginger Snaps.

Hello all! It's been awhile, again! I keep hoping something magical will happen and I will be able to keep up on my blog. Oh well, I try my best. I do have an update though. You need to check out my photo blog I have with my Big Sister, Ginger Snaps. Here are our two latest post:

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.

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! 

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!