Week 46 || Project 52

This week is a bit different...week 46 is a video! After filming this I realized how much I would love a Macro lens. I had tons of fun editing and playing with this one. Check it out & tell me what you think!

Light Leaks || Film Friday

Light leak :: a hole or gap in the body of a camera where light is able to "leak" into the normally light-tight chamber, exposing the film or sensor with extra light.

Light leaks are my absolute favorite.One of the most dreamy and addicting things about film. There is just so much you can do with film that just isn't the same with digital photography. 

Happy Friday!

Alison

Ogden Family || Portraits

After a week of rain and no sunshine, I was delighted to wake up to a beautiful fall day full of sunshine for a mini-session with the Ogden family. Flynn lead us through the woods and was such a little model. This little man had tons of energy and stories to tell. Mister Flynn was a natural, don't you think?

Week 45 || Project 52

I love roasted pumpkin seeds. I love them even more when they are so simple to make. I have loved this recipe for years...you should try it!

You need:

1.5 cups pumpkin seeds

2 tsp. melted butter or olive oil

sea salt

seasoning salt

garlic powder

cayenne pepper

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 300 degrees fahrenheit.

2. Clean off any major chunks from the seeds and rinse in running water.

3. Toss seeds in bowl with ingredients. You can really use any seasoning you'd like.

4. Spread seeds evenly on a  baking sheet. 

5. Bake for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown.

I was majorly late on my pumpkin carving and didn't get this guy out until Friday...oh well! Happy Monday!

P.S. Cannot believe there are only 7 weeks left of Project 52 & 7 weeks left in 2012...WHAT?!

Friday Favorites || November

Taking a little break from Film Fridays for Friday Favorites today ;) 

This month was booked to the brim so my favorites are filled with a lot of necessities. 

1. I visited this lovely blog almost every day this month. A beautiful mess is seriously beautiful. They have something new posted every single day...from DIYs to recipes to inspiring ideas. 

2. October was super busy for me. The only way I kept up was by putting every single thing on my calendar. Simple but so key for me. 

3. C.S. Lewis is full of wisdom. He is definitely on my "I'd like to have dinner with them" list.

4. I know a lot of talented graphic designers and they can definitely teach me a thing or two about the art but I had a little fun doing some typography this month. Did you see this piece I created? 

5. I always love the music that Bethel Church puts out there. This album has found a home in my car this month and it's not leaving any time soon. Pick it up!

What have you been loving this month & what are you looking forward to in November?

Happy Friday & get ready for Film Friday next week!

Alison

October in Instagrams || Personal

October treated me well; with lots of road trips, adventures and cider. November is here now [one of my favorite months!! :)] Is it appropriate to start listening to Christmas music yet?!

1. My dear friend Masha has been in the hospital and her faith journey has started a movement. Read about it here. 2. Kari Jobe & All Sons & Daughters in one night. Such a cool time spent with friends. 3. My new home :) So excited to move to the city next year! 4. Just one of the many photos from my time up north this month. 5. Sunsets in the wilderness...nothing like it. 6. It's boot season and I couldn't be more happy about that. 7. Last night in the woods : pumpkin tea, pumpkin bread and Ephesians, fireside. 8. Walks by the lake. 9. God is the best artist. I love rainbows. 10. I voted today! Have you voted yet? 11. Lunch breaks on the path are my favorite. 12. Who says that sunsets in Illinois aren't any good?! I literally gasped at this one.

So that's my October. How was yours?! Are you ready for November?

Alison

Week 44 || Project 52

"I love Your voice,

singing over me every morning.

I love Your voice,

calling out my name every morning."

-Your Voice || The Royal Royal

There's something about waking up before the sun even rises to spend some time with the Lord. Nothing like it. I woke up at 4:30AM this morning. Thankful for a pot of coffee, deer sightings in the suburbs, a warm home, another day. It's so easy to get stuck in the daily grind and take life for granted. But when you think that we are not even worthy of one day, it puts everything back in perspective. Whether the world seems quite and still or loud and busy, the Lord is always there.