In the spirit of New Year’s resolutions, I thought I would mention that one of my resolutions EVERY. SINGLE. YEAR. is to get organized. And the reason it is on every year’s list? Because I have organizational issues, people. Serious issues. I blame ADD. Did you guys see Julie & Julia? Remember when she is talking about how she never finishes anything … she says it’s because she has ADD – and that is also why she is so bad at housework. My husband looked at me and said “is this a movie about you?” ANYWAYS. This year I have broken down “get organized” into a few smaller more specific goals … but I really think that I must have one of these camera bags to help organize my photography gear. But … which one? While I decide, take a look at these super duper cute totes and drool along with me …
- So, first is the shootsac, designed by Jessica Claire. They are slim and light, designed to be used while you shoot. Love it! You can buy all sorts of cute covers for them …
(I totally stole that picture from the shootsac website, so it is of course not my photo).
- And another new discovery is Epiphanie Bags. These look just like super cute purses, but inside are padded compartments for your photo equipment. So cool! (I couldn’t figure out how to get a picture from their website, so you’ll have to go visit and check it out!)
(again a stolen picture … )
And of course Etsy is full of fabulous finds … I love this camera bag from seller gypsyrosehandbags. She’s got lots of other colors in her shop – check it out!
(again – stole this pictures from gypsyrosehandbags’ shop!)
I’m positive that if I had one of these great bags, I would be all over that organizational resolution of mine. At least as far as camera gear is concerned. Now, the office … that’s a whole other story.
This week I start a new feature – Tuesdays I will list fun, creative, interesting content that I found interesting from the week before.
- The picture above is new this week in my portfolio at Dreamstime.
- Have you seen the couture de jour features on lillyella? Every day she features a complete outfit (with shopping links!) including accessories – submitted by readers. Many of the items are handmade or indie artists as well. Fabulous for those of us who are fashion impaired!
- Trent at The Simple Dollar gives tips for handling all those extra garden veggies many people end up with around this time of year. There are some pretty typical ones on there – canning your extras, for example – but he also offers some other really fun ideas. What about having a harvest party? What a great idea! Or make your own salsa and give it away as Christmas presents … some creative and frugal ideas for you!
- I recently discovered the blog Simply Hue – I can’t remember how I stumbled upon it, but I have been following for a month or so now, and it is filled with lovely, inspiring finds! Last week she ran a series on inspiring designers, and a few weeks ago she ran a series on lovely photographers. Go visit!
- The White Hot Truth – a fascinating blog that I just discovered this week. Written by Danielle LaPorte – writer, blogger, spiritual diva, business guru. Very thought-provoking.
PS – don’t forget to go enter the photo giveaway at Akane Designs! Only three days left!
I was listening to a little Ingrid Michaelson
today … a song
came on that I have never really paid much attention to, but for some reason it really caught my attention today. These lines are my favorite:
Far away, far away, I want to go far away
To a new life on a new shore line
Where the water is blue and the people are new
To another island, in another life
I want to go away too … do you ever feel like that? This week I wish I could pack up my kids and my husband and run far far away … we would go to some beach somewhere where the ocean and the sand and the clouds would be sunny and warm. Lots of blues and greens and misty grays … and there would be no laundry or work or phone calls or doctor’s appointments or bills to pay. There would just be the five of us and lots of sand and water and sunshine.
I think a virtual beach vacation is in order, no? Since that pile of laundry isn’t going anywhere …
1. Untitled, 2. { the end }, 3. The rule of thirds, 4. Quiet time, 5. Untitled, 6. foggy beach, 7. pretty beach chairs, 8. Some faraway beach, 9. throw your dreams into space, 10. B’s beach, 11. Sing a Song of Distant Shores, 12. Childhood revisited
Have I mentioned in the last 24 hours how much I love etsy?
I do. I love it.
The newest thing that I think I must have are these twig picture holders? Aren’t they fun?
Available here from this shop.
I cannot understand a word of this blog, but the images are breathtaking. Prints available on Etsy…
