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It's Monday and I normally have photos from the weekend to share, but that's not the case today...I did snap a few over the past two days, but can't share them yet (one reason being that many are on film that's still in cameras).  So, here's an older photo from probably back in January...I'm calling it appropriate because I did load my Yashica with a new roll of film yesterday.  Coming soon!

t.i.l.t

• Jose Villa--I'm stating the obvious, and I'm pretty sure ANYONE who has seen his work will agree--but I just love what he does.  Just look at this post...those colors and subjects make for the happiest combination I've seen all week.
• dreaming about Ireland...we booked our tickets the other day (see post) and I'm writing down any and all things in preparation for the trip, even getting suggestions from Irish Twitter accounts...awesome!
• Horse Feathers...perfect spring music if I do say so myself
• warm weather and gaining an hour of daylight this weekend!
• cupcakes on film...I saw this photo earlier this week and it's making me crazy about shooting color film, and of course there's this photo by abbytrysagain with the dreamiest colors, and then that Jose Villa link above features tons of lovely cupcake photos on film..........(originally, this bullet point was just going to be the first photo, but it turns out I really do LOVE cupcakes)

the wine kitchen

photographing the emerald isle

Yesterday we booked our plane tickets for our June trip to Ireland. I am SO excited...and already writing lists in preparation for the trip. What to pack, what to do before we leave, and what to do while we're there. Predictably, at the top of my list is photo gear! Friends, followers, and travel photogs...I'd love your input!

overdeveloped at home: part 2

things i love thursday

• tiny daisy sprouts on the windowsill...from one of those little $1 "grow a plant!" things in the dollar section at Target.  It's just so adorable and I can't wait to have tiny little daisies!
• Nutella crepes...sometimes I just crave them. Now is one of those times. 
• Ikea...wanted to buy just about everything there this weekend.  Especially wanted every picture frame.  Can't wait to have plenty of walls to fill with photos and art!
• the fact that days keep getting longer and colors are reappearing outside...brb making a list of all the beautiful gardens to visit this spring.
• Dear Stranger by Shizuka Yokomizo.  Photo series are usually really interesting to me, and this one is no different. 
• 90s nostalgia all week long.  I've made three friendship bracelets since Tuesday (two of which became camera straps, an idea I love and totally stole from Emily Burtner) 
• My tumblr devoted to plants...not intended to be a self-promo, I just enjoy aggregating beautiful photos of plants and plant-related things.