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Category: Photography
In-House Photographer vs Commercial Photographer By Guest Blogger Prasenjeet Gautam Photography Blogs
Prasenjeet is a excellent photographer and what I love about his post is he often breaks down the technical aspects of the photo. I’ve learned so much from him. Please stop by his blog and say hello.
In-House Photographer vs Commercial Photographer
📌 Introduction In today’s digital era, visuals are not just photographs — they represent brand identity, customer trust, and the foundation of sales. This is why companies face a crucial decision: Should they rely on an in-house photographer or hire an expert commercial photographer? Many brands assume that in-house photographers are a cost-saving option. However, when growth, … Continue reading
Melinda
Daily Writing Prompt
It’s hard to pick one because each day brings a new curiosity. Photography has been a passion since I was a teenager, there is always something new to learn. If you counted the 30ish houseplants I have you would see my dedication and pride which requires daily attention, getting lost in time caring for them is a stress reliever.
The closest to my heart is looking at old photos of me with bad haircuts, celebrating birthdays with my Grandparents, Granny always made my favorite German Chocolate Cake with decorative candle holders. Photos of my Grandparents through the years always bring a smile and the 100+ year old photos of ancestors I never met is cool. I try to imagine what life was like at the time, what was the occasion of the photo and what their names are, not to mention what type of camera set up was used.
Everyone has a different interest and that is what makes people so interesting to talk to.
Melinda
Daily Writing Prompt
There are many activities I can lose myself into, like photography, ancestry, looking at old photos of my family and ancestors, working in my garden, watching birds and researching topics of interest.
Melinda
Wordless Wednesday-Mandaville Critter
I’m glad you joined me on Wordless Wednesday and I hope to see you soon.
Soon to be Mandaville flower, it’s a cool looking critter to me.
Melinda
#Wordless Wednesday: Nature’s Beauty
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Repost from 2019
Blogger Highlight-Awakening Wonders
Thank you for all the great feedback on the Blogger Highlight series. I’ve enjoyed meeting each blogger and sharing their site with you. This week, we highlight Awakening Wonders. Mary is a fellow Texan, where everything is bigger. HAHA. I’m sure you’ve heard the saying. Mary is multi-talented, from her smooth writing to her photography and other creative endeavors. I look forward to each post; she leaves me with a feeling of warmth.
Awakening Wonders
Since early childhood I have had an obsession with the creative process, which always took me on new, enchanted pathways. As a result, there were some stumbles and tumbles along the way, but I always managed to land on my feet! I grew up in southern Minnesota with the magnificent countryside as my creative playground. As a results, I was free to wander, ponder, and dream.
Questions I Asked Mary
M. What are your favorite types of posts?
M. I enjoy posts that are uplifting and positive based while inspiring a reader to have a better day! And I connected to your blog with that in mind!!
M. When you left corporate life behind, what was your goal?
M. Well, I didn’t retire, I just rewired and am enjoying the good life!
My favorite post from 2024
Legacy of Love . . .
The post reminisces while looking at old photos of family members and our memories of them. It reminded me of my grandparents and the love we share.
Be sure to stop by, tell Mary hello, and read through her archives. You’ll be glad you did.
Melinda
Wordless Wednesday-Pink
I’m glad you joined me on Wordless Wednesday and I hope to see you soon.
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Wordless Wednesday-Gothic
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St. Petersburg, Russia
I love the Gothic architecture. This is an apartment I walked by. What a cool apartment to live in.
Melinda
The Art and Pitfalls of Image Manipulation By Guest Blogger Prasenjeet Gautam
As a beginner photographer, the allure of image manipulation can be hard to resist. With powerful editing software at your fingertips, it’s tempting to transform your photos dramatically. However, without understanding the potential side effects, excessive manipulation can do more harm than good. It often takes years of practice to master the subtlety and restraint needed to enhance images effectively without compromising their integrity.
Understanding Image Manipulation
Image manipulation involves altering or enhancing a photograph using various techniques and tools. This can range from basic adjustments like brightness and contrast to more complex edits like retouching, compositing, and adding special effects. While these tools can significantly improve a photo, they can also lead to over-manipulation if not used judiciously.
The Allure of Excessive Editing
For beginners, the excitement of discovering what editing software can do often leads to over-manipulation. Bright colors, extreme contrasts, and flawless skin retouching might initially seem appealing. However, these edits can quickly turn a natural-looking photograph into an unrealistic image that loses its original essence and authenticity.
Side Effects of Over-Manipulation
Loss of Authenticity: Over-editing can make photos look artificial. The charm of a photograph often lies in its natural imperfections, and excessive manipulation can strip away the authenticity that makes an image relatable and engaging.
Reduced Image Quality: Excessive editing, especially when applying filters and effects, can degrade the quality of the image. Overuse of sharpening tools can introduce noise, while aggressive color adjustments can lead to unnatural hues and tonal imbalances.
Viewer Distrust: In an era where authenticity is highly valued, overly manipulated images can lead to viewer distrust. Audiences today are more aware of photo editing techniques and can easily spot when an image has been excessively altered.
Time-Consuming: Spending too much time on editing can be counterproductive. While post-processing is important, it’s essential to strike a balance to ensure you’re not spending more time editing than shooting.
Skill Dependency: Relying heavily on editing software can hinder the development of essential photography skills. It’s crucial to learn how to capture well-composed, properly exposed images in-camera to minimize the need for extensive post-processing.
Finding the Right Balance
Learn the Basics: Start with basic adjustments like exposure, contrast, and color correction. Mastering these foundational edits will help you understand how to enhance your photos without overdoing it.
Preserve Natural Elements: Aim to retain the natural elements of your photographs. Enhance features that draw attention to your subject without overshadowing the overall composition.
Seek Feedback: Share your edited photos with more experienced photographers and ask for their feedback. Constructive criticism can help you recognize when you’ve gone too far with your edits.
Practice Restraint: Less is often more in photo editing. Use a light touch and make incremental changes. Step away from your work and return with fresh eyes to evaluate your edits before finalizing them.
Develop Your Style: Over time, you’ll develop a unique editing style that enhances your work without compromising its integrity. Experiment with different techniques, but always prioritize the story and emotion you want your photo to convey.
Conclusion
Image manipulation is a powerful tool in a photographer’s arsenal, but it requires skill and restraint to use effectively. As a beginner, it’s crucial to understand the potential pitfalls of over-manipulation and strive to find a balance that enhances your images without detracting from their authenticity. With time, practice, and a focus on developing your photography skills, you’ll learn to create stunning images that resonate with viewers and stand the test of time.
Keep experimenting! May your photographic journey be filled with endless discoveries and captivating narratives. If you’re curious to explore more captivating images and the stories behind them,
Please feel free to visit Photographer & Blogger Prasenjeet Gautam’s portfolio at http://www.prasenjeetgautam.com
Happy shooting!
Be sure to visit Prasenjeet’s blog, and engulf yourself in his photos and wealth of knowledge.
Melinda
Wordless Wednesday-Spiky
I’m glad you joined me on Wordless Wednesday and I hope to see you soon.
The last photo looked great in the Editor but it’s blury here, I included so you could see the entire arrangement.
Melinda
Blogger Highlight-Bridgette Tales #2
Thank you for all the great feedback on the Blogger Highlight series. I’ve enjoyed meeting each blogger and sharing their site with you. This week, we highlight Bridgette Tales. Bridgette was one of the first people I wrote about in the Blogger Highlight series on 11/14/2022, you can read the post here. Her photography blows my mind, she can capture every feeling of every subject.
Bridgette Tales
Everybody has a story. Here’s a little of mine.
I started this blog in 2013 with the words: “Once upon a time there was a mother who wanted to do something other than dishes and laundry.”
This version of myself feels sort of familiar.
It ended with the words: “She took a deep breath and just went for it.”
This I recognize.
I’ve spent the last nearly decade breathing in and plunging forward.
I’ve been as transparent as I can, exploring motherhood, depression, and body image. There are things I withhold to protect my friends and family, and I’m attempting to explore new territory with my fiction writing. The blog, like me, is a work in progress.
If you are new here, you may want to read my top blog posts:
- Exposed by my children for what I really look like
- Top 10 reasons I hate Costco OR sometimes people suck
- This mom wants her kids to keep fighting
- The hardest dance of my life
- Top 5 ways to make your minivan stand out
- Love lessons from my girl
- What to do when your tires hit the dirt
- Home, broken, home
Questions I Asked
M. Who drew the picture on your blog’s banner and what is the story behind it?
B. The header banner on the blog was drawn by my son when he was 8-years-old. He’s 20 now. It’s me as “Super Mom.”
M. Tell me more about the word show Listen to Your Mother. and how it sparked your creativity.
B. Listen to Your Mother is a spoken-word show on Mother’s Day which features women telling their stories. The audition process itself was a big leap forward for me and made me consider myself a writer/performer more seriously.
All of Brigette’s content and photography are copyrighted and not available for use unless you’ve been given permission.
One of my favorite posts is Photography: Mountain Retreat Like many of her posts, there is a collection of photographs and you’ll find beauties like these in this post.
As always, all photos were taken by me with an Olympus OM-D and edited with ON1 Photo RAW. Let me know if you have a favorite and have a wonderful week.
Be sure to say hello and while you’re there check out her archives.
Melinda
Wordless Wednesday-Pink Lilly
I’m glad you joined me on Wordless Wednesday and I hope to see you soon.
They bring a smile to my face each Spring and they last all Summer.
Melinda
Blogger Highlight-Leanne Cole
Thank you for all the great feedback on the Blogger Highlight series over the past two years. I’ve enjoyed meeting each blogger and sharing their site with you. This week, we highlight Leanne Cole’s blog. I have followed Leanne for a long time and am amazed by every photo she posts. I’m drawn to her infrared photos; they are like no other I’ve seen. She lives to take photos and challenges herself to get the best of each one.
Leanne Cole
Trying to live a creative life
This is about me and this blog is about my photography and what I’m trying to achieve with my photography.
Ultimately I am a middle-aged woman who loves making the world into my vision.
I’ve been taking photos for over 25 years. That’s if you count from first SLR, though I have been taking photos all my life and got my first camera when I was around 10.
Photography was expensive and I wasn’t allowed to do a lot. We didn’t have a lot of money for that sort of thing.
While doing that I was also drawing as much as I could. Being an artist was something I really wanted. I was born to be an artist.
All photos are copyrighted to Leanne Cole, she was generous enough to allow me to include a few photos.
Questions I asked LeAnne
M. Is there a type of photography you would like to improve on?
L. Most definitely, I want to get a lot better at still-life photography. I really think I suck at it, and I love paintings of still life, so I want to get better at it.
M. What is your favorite type of photo and why?
L. I love architecture and macro flowers. Why, I don’t really know why. I love macro because I can do it in my garden. I’ve spent a few years trying to get my garden to a stage where I have flowers in it and can take photos out in it.
I think I like architecture because I can do a lot of work to the images in Photoshop. I love working an image and taking it from what the camera sees to what I want to see.
A recent favorite post is Looking at the Mallee through the lens of an Infrared Camera. Leanne’s infrared camera captures more than light can ever express. Be sure to check the entire collection of photos in the post.
Leanne also participates in several photo challenges each week, and it’s so interesting to see how she tackles the prompts.
Pull up and chair and browse her archives, you’ll be amazed.
Melinda
Wordless Wednesday-Plummer Building In Rochestor, Minnesota
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The second photo was taken from their website; the majestic building shines through. David took the first photo through a window in the Mayo Clinic buildings.
Highlights of the building include:
- Bas relief caricatures – These images provide visual variety on the lower levels of the building’s exterior and represent themes ranging from St. George, the patron saint of England, slaying the dragon (honoring the Mayo family’s English ancestry) to a happy elephant and sad donkey (reflecting the presidential election of 1928, the year the building opened, when Republican Herbert Hoover defeated Democrat Al Smith).
- Bronze doors – Standing 16 feet high and weighing 4,000 lbs. each, they are always open, closing only for great solemn events such as the death of Mayo Clinic leaders and national tragedies. In earlier years, Joe Fritsch, nicknamed “Joe Clinic” served as doorman and unofficial goodwill ambassador.
- Carillon – Mounted in the tower of the Plummer Building, the 56-bell carillon brings the gift of music to downtown Rochester. Learn more about the Carillon.
- Lobby – Marble from around the world adds beauty to this area. A mosaic of inlaid marble highlights the large registration counter. Note the bronze tablet on the wall near the lobby entrance. On August 8, 1934, President Franklin D. Roosevelt presented the plaque to the Mayo brothers on behalf of the American Legion.
- Elevators – The elevators were originally run by an operator whose job it was to safely bring patients and staff to the various floors. Now automatic, the elevators still retain their vintage charm.
- Historical Suite – The third floor of the Plummer Building contains the offices of Dr. Will and Dr. Charlie Mayo, in addition to the elegant Board of Governors Room with the brothers’ diplomas and awards. Other artifacts in the Historical Suite include the 1950 Nobel Prize for discovery of cortisone. Formally named the W. Bruce Fye Center for the History of Medicine in 2015, this area Historical Suite is open for self-guided tours Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Read More »
Melinda
Blogger Highlight-etikser
Thank you for all the great feedback on the Blogger Highlight series, I’ve enjoyed meeting each blogger and sharing their site with you. This week we highlight the blog of etikser. I have followed both blogs for a long time and truly enjoy the poetry as much as the photography.
etikser
My story is a simple one. About five years ago, I decided to start a blog where I could post things I write, as well as some of the photos I take. I found etikser one day when I was shopping for plants. The stone sculpture was sitting on a wood crate, surrounded by outdoor pottery, green plants in plastic pots, and tables and tables of colorful flowers. Something about its friendly face caught my eye, and I named it etikser, and made it the representative of my blog. The word ‘etikser’ started out with the words, ‘red kite’, which is to me a visual symbol for freedom. It ended up etikser, just because I liked the way it sounded.
I post at etikser whenever I have something I want to share (approximately once or twice a month), although I host another blog at clover and ivy, where I post mostly nature photos and ‘a flower for your friday’ each week.
Questions I asked
M. Why did you not use a capital letter in each blog’s name?
E. I believe I started the blog with the lowercase ‘e’ in ‘etikser’ because it seemed more simple and more unpretentious, and I liked the way it looked, as opposed to ‘Etikser’. My blog design was rather simplistic and ‘Etikser’ just doesn’t feel or look right to me. Once I designed the blog with the lowercase ‘e’, it felt natural to me, including with ‘clover and ivy’. The bottom line is it was simply a style thing, and I didn’t give it much thought.
M. What is your favorite post and why?
E. My favorite post? That’s a more difficult question than it should be. “Ferns” is perhaps my favorite. I love fern pictures, and the writing in that post represents how I feel about nature, how we experience nature, and its charm, with our senses and emotions. I always try
to write the way I think, and “Ferns” represents to me the way we think and interact with the most basic elements of nature.
He loves nature and this is one of his favorite posts is fern.
A post that resonated with me is grounded.
Be sure to pull up a chair with a nice warm drink and enjoy reading through the archives, and before you know it, hours will have passed. No doubt, you will want to follow.
Melinda
Why does the post look correct when I’m writing yet when I proofread the last sentences are way down the page? Oh yeah, it’s WordPress.
Wordless Wednesday-White & Burgandy With A Twist
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I was treated to a large arrangement from Costco last weekend. They are larger than Kroger’s, so I’m always happy when he makes the monthly trip. The white pumpkin says it all and I’ve left it in the arrangement because it matches my Fall decorations.
Melinda
Blogger Highlight-The Rusty Ruin Journal
Thank you for all the great feedback on the Blogger Highlight series, I’ve enjoyed meeting each blogger and sharing their site with you. This week we highlight the blog The Rusty Ruin Journal. Steve’s blog is addictive if you’re into photography and learning about the cameras he uses. His posts are informative and I appreciate him for often taking several photos of the same item in another view. Steve’s use of color grabs you and pulls you right in.
The Rusty Ruin Journal
My name is Steve and I and my family live in South Australia. Yes, it’s a long way from many places and there’s so much beautiful scenery to photograph. We like to travel, hike, and see the sights. I have too many cameras to mention, both digital and film; also, too many books on the shelf; and boardgames aplenty that are often played with friends. In between work and family, I try to squeeze in a range of other interests apart from photography, including making music, painting, and writing. Honestly, I never thought I could do any of those things until I decided to stop telling the same self-limiting stories about myself. It was then that I picked up a big camera and taught myself how to use it. I decided that being creative wasn’t about being the best, but about expressing oneself without judgment, ego, or fear. It’s wise to remind myself of that as often as I can.
I asked Steve three questions you will find interesting.
M. How old were you when you took your first photo and what was the photo of?
S. Hmmm, that’s a tough question! I grew up with film but I never had the money for big and expensive cameras. My family were never into photography and our little cheap cameras only came out on special occasions. I’d have made a few casual photos back then, I’m sure, but the first photo I remember making where I was really interested in the framing and composition was of the Pink Sand Dunes in California. I think I was 26 or 27 at the time.
M. Do you display your photos in the house, or elsewhere and what does your family think about your hobby?
S. Actually, most of the things on our walls are my paintings! Of course, we have family photos framed and on display too. I’ve sold a few paintings and photos over the years but I’ve not had any photos framed properly and on display. I should probably fix that, but I never put my ego into my photos so it doesn’t bother me not to see them everywhere. I think my family are likely a bit jaded by all the camera gear I have spilling out from shelves and boxes…haha! There’s a bit of a running joke amongst family and friends that I tend to stop at every patch of rust and get the camera out because I find it interesting, hence the name of the blog. I can’t deny that I like texture, colour, and abstraction!
M. What are your favorite posts and why?
S.
https://rustyruin.blog/2024/08/10/rubble-and-ruin-on-the-side-of-the-road/ – Apart from the fact that I really like ruins, this post also includes one of my favourite ever poems.
https://rustyruin.blog/2024/08/27/ruins-marketing-and-megapixels/ – I think that sometimes people get too obsessed with gear and the latest and greatest and I question that idea in this post. The post also contains photos of lovely rust…haha! 🙂
I enjoyed this recent post called Red paint and contemplation.
For me, photography is about connection with the subject, the environment, and why it caught my eye in the first place. I take plenty of photos of flowers and plants but that is not the type of photography I’m talking about. Like the most recent photos of art from The Mayo Clinic, there was a connection, and they pulled me in. Steve also has connections by being in the moment outside of taking photos. He takes in the environment and appreciates the scenery around him.
Be sure to stop by Steve’s blog, The Rust Ruin Journal, say hello, pull up a chair, and dig into his posts. You will get hooked as I did.
Melinda
Blogger Highlight-Peerless Cynic
Thank you for all the great feedback on the Blogger Highlight series. I’ve enjoyed meeting each blogger and sharing their site with you. This week, we highlight the blog of Peerless Cynic. I have followed Charlie for some time now and thoroughly enjoy his posts. I’m not usually one for poetry but his is short, makes total sense, is seamless, and not to mention the photos he adds photos that are a perfect fit.
Peerless Cynic
Where derision meets concision.
From the serious to the satirical, modest musings on topics ranging from politics to culture to nature, with a side dish of photography. Or, an ill-defined adventure destined for great pings. In any case, how can we avoid being cynical?
My name is Charlie and I hail from Nova Scotia, Canada. I’m a semi-retired IT consultant who has traveled throughout the U.S. and Canada and also a nature photography, a hobby I started PeerlessCynic mostly as a way to express political commentary and satire, always with a good dose of humor. While I still write about those topics the blog itself increasingly became mostly about nature. Over time my love of nature photography expanded to include little vignettes or stories about the pictures themselves, a kind of attempt, for better or worse, to capture that peaceful sensibility of the woods.
My hobbies include playing guitar, reading and hiking. I am most definitely a hobby writer rather than a published writer, but I do enjoy it and hope from time-to-time others do as well.
All my photos are from my travels around Nova Scotia, the many lakes and hidden gems. I have so many favorites and each one has its own story. But a few stand out for sure. One photo under the title of ‘Faraway Woods’ is special, as that trip was one of the last I took with my father before he passed. As I took the shot, he was nearby enjoying that beautiful vista. Fishing and being in the woods were his favorite things, and I guess some of that rubbed off on me.
And probably one of the most visited spots for me is a well travelled place called Triplet Lake, one in a series of lakes not too far outside Halifax, which inspired the poem ‘By the Lake’, a piece that in a way sums up my love of the woods.
I asked Charlie a couple of questions that you will find interesting.
M. How and when did you get into writing poetry?
C. I’ve always had a special affinity to nature even when I was very young, in fact as far back as I can remember. When I began the nature photography, I just suddenly had all these ideas in my mind that I had to get down on paper, which began probably around 2013. I was imaging the forest and the rivers and so on in conversation with each other, the connectivity of the natural world. So I suddenly created an interesting outlet for myself with the poetry to try and express those connections, as well as the harmony of nature. The results are mixed as you can see, but I do enjoy the challenge of creating these little stories, of recreating that feeling of peace that I’ve always had while in nature.
M. Your photography skills are breathtaking, when did you pick up photography?
C. I’ve always had a fascination with expression mainly through writing but also nature photography, a hobby I developed rather late in life.
Here is a recent post I truly enjoyed.
The Autumn Light
The words of the poem and the photo are symbiotic, I love how the beautiful colors unfold around me.
Stop by Charlie’s blog, say hello, pull up a chair, and stay a while. You’ll be so glad you did.
Melinda
I’ve Tweeked My About Me Page, Please Have a Look And Let Me Know Your Thoughts
I get bored easily so I work hard at keeping my content fresh and up-to-date. Most of the changes are esthetic but I think they add some flair into who the person behind the words are. Please check out the updated page and share the good, bad, and ugly, I can take it.
About Me
I want to take one minute to thank all that have stopped by my blog over the years, left comments, the good conversations we’ve had, what we’ve learned from each other, and most importantly your friendship. The past 24 years of my life has been a learning journey, full of ups and downs but many of you have been there throughout the years and I send a special hug to you.
If you think something is missing in my description of my blog or about myself, please let me know that as well, that’s important information to have.
Thanks for coming along for the ride. What a ride it’s been.
Melinda
Huge Glass Art Installation At The Mayo Clinic
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Beautiful Art From The Mayo
Mind-blowing! I can’t even fathom the hours spent making the installation and the hours and people if took to install it. It’s breathtaking.
Melinda
Wordless Wednesday-Vibrant Orange
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I shop at a store on Amazon and sometimes they run off-the-cuff crazy steals, I bought this ceramic vase for $5! The fake flowers cost more. I love the bright and dark orange color combination.
Melinda
Wordless Wednesday-Pink & Green With A Touch Of Purple
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I was so happy to see two of my favorite flowers, Roses and a Hydrangea.
Melinda
Blogger Highlight-Everyday Lillie
Thank you for all the great feedback on the Blogger Highlight series, I’ve enjoyed meeting each blogger and sharing their site with you. This week we highlight Everyday Lillie. We have followed each other for some time now and her posts never disappoint. Her posts with recipes are carefully explained and photos are taken along the process of making. Her travel posts are a deep dive accompanied by great photos and they make me want to visit. Lillie enjoys living life to the fullest and it shows through in her blog.
Everyday Lillie
Everyday Lillie is my platform to share my passion for family, cooking, travel, and DIY projects, and to inspire others to embrace these aspects of life. As a wife and mom of many young adults and a Canadian, I’m passionate about exploring the unique experiences and issues that come with family life, retirement and living in Canada.
My content is always authentic, relatable, and honest. I believe in sharing my struggles and successes to help others on their own journey. From easy-to-follow recipes to easy DIY projects, my goal is to provide you with inspiration and ideas that you can use in your everyday life.
My family shares a passion for preparing and enjoying food together. Our recipes range from my husband’s authentic and classic meals, our chef daughter’s beautifully plated vegan preparations, to preserves, and home made pasta – all fit to please a large family.
We are also avid travelers. My husband and I just like to get in the car and go! I believe that travel is an essential aspect of life, and I’m dedicated to sharing my experiences and tips to help you plan your own adventures.
Clearing Brush and Eating an Elephant is a recent favorite post, sounds like way too much work yet the payoff is tenfold.
I asked Lillie for two of her favorite posts.
My favourite post is about our Cottage Memories: https://everydaylillie.com/2024/05/16/cottage-memories/ because it’s about memories of going to summer cottages growing up – it brings out warm emotions in me!
My favourite travel picture is from our trip across Canada – https://everydaylillie.com/2020/07/25/canadian-road-trip-day-3-regina-to-calgary/ – I loved the scenery of Dinosaur Provincial Park – but there is one photo of my children in the distance misbehaving at the Dinosaur Park.
Please stop by and tell Lillie hello, pull up a chair, and enjoy reading through her archives, you’ll be glad you did.
Melinda
Wordless Wednesday-Flowerama
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My husband went to Costco and bought flowers as usual but I had fresh flowers already. Then I went to a store across town to get my almond milk and I could not pass up the mini arrangement for my office. I am overjoyed this week with all the fresh flowers, this rarely happens.
Melinda
Wordless Wednesday-Burst Of Color In White Vase
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Melinda
Wordless Wednesday-White & Orange Floral Surprise
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I don’t know what type of flower the are but the color combo is perfect. On Sunday they will have lasted two weeks. I do change the water and add a nutrient packet every three days. It makes flowers last so much longer. Oh, I also trim a small amount off each flower.
Melinda
Wordless Wednesday-Philadendrons
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This one is called Philodredon Brasil, I love the two-tone leaves and the dash of yellow. It will eventually spread out with trails.
This one is called Philodendron Micans and is already spreading its limbs. It has lightly reddish, green, and line-green leaves. It looks perfect in the bunny planter.
Have a great day.
Melinda
Apricot Fruit and Chamomile Infused Custard Clafoutis By Guest Blogger The Sifted Field
Yummy!
A summertime indulgence, filled with fresh fruit and flavors of fragrant vanilla and calming chamomile, this clafoutis dessert is a French country classic! Bake this up tonight for a simple and sweet ending to a summer meal. Click thru to try this inspired dessert tonight….
Melinda
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