New Cowboy Boots in Austin
While we were in Austin, Texas, we went into Allen’s boots, just to look, gawk, take some photos and enjoy the amazing smell. Well, it turns out that’s dangerous, folks.
Photography
Houston’s Menil Museum (& Rothko Chapel) Photos
I really liked the Menil Museum in Houston. This one family’s very impressive collection; the daughter to the Schlumberger fortune (who made their money in the oil business), collected 17,000 pieces of early to mid 20th century artwork and artifacts.
Rebecca and Landan’s Wedding
In the ton of photos below you can see the trajectory of the wedding and its aftermath. These are terrific people. They are full of love, and enjoy being together.
Rebecca and Landan’s Rehearsal Dinner
Here are the photos from Rebecca and Landan’s rehearsal dinner, as well as hanging around in the hotel lobby afterwards, and at breakfast the morning before the wedding.
The Amazing Mosaics at Smither Park
Here are many photos of the incredible mosaics at Smither Park in Houston. Check out this fabulous display of color and form and fun!
Recent Food Around Here
These photos are just two months in on my 6 month promise to myself, and I’m loving it. A lot of cooking has been going on!
Abstract Patterns in Snow (Photos)
I encourage you to find joy in the little things that are so easy to overlook, but are around us all the time.
My Birthday 2018
Thank you for all the lovely birthday wishes via email, text, social media, and snail mail! I’m so grateful you are all in my life!
Photos of our Re-blooming Orchid
My husband, with help of the divine, makes these amazing flowers re-bloom from dead looking sticks, and I take pictures of them in the changing light.
Recent Black and White Photographs
Images in black and white are an interesting challenge because they are so dependent on value range and contrast, as well as composition
Photos of Our January Thaw
After weeks of sub zero and single digit temperatures, the “January thaw” has occurred, when temperatures in the 30’s seem as balmy as spring. Here are some photos taken last weekend just south of here.
Christmas Photos 2017
All around, it was a good holiday, and we are now poised to jump into the New Year with vigor. I hope you had a great time too!
Merry Christmas!
I’m sending you all holiday hugs and the warmest wishes for a meaningful, joyful, love-filled day.
First Snow of the Season (Photos)
I love how the snow lands on the tree limbs, defining them singularly by contrast. I also love how blue the shadows on the snow can look in some angles of light. And I love the shapes of the snow on grillwork, twigs, and rock walls…
Photos of Decorative Kale
I’ve found the decorative kale around to be quite striking this season. The one above is right outside our front door. I’ve made the collection of those photographed below…