things that made my day.

2 january. christmas lights. I will really be sad when I walk into my room and don't see the glow of the lights on our house and the neighbors' anymore. it's such a nice part of this time of year.


3 january. there are a couple of photos of this, but my favorite part of break has been being by this fireplace and tree. I think I might be a fireplace junkie.




5 january. little notes like these that show up in my room.


6 january. some fun goals I have for the next couple months. (also where my new blog banner came from) =)


year in review: august

creative endeavors

I was very excited when I found this tutorial because I've been fascinated by custom bokeh for so long. it's so much fun and when I can finally get my 50mm it'll be even better! here are the pictures that resulted from my experiments with it. I tried a heart and a bird. some have the custom bokeh, some just have a bit of a frame and some almost have a fish-eye effect. it's funny what it did with a 18-55mm instead.


















and here is my attempt at a retro finish. I think it looks kind of fun.


year in review: july

things that made my day

28 november. going to the messiah, dressing up, these people.


29 november. thanksgiving flowers.


twinkling lights above my window.


1 december. plaid shoes. (taking photos of plaid shoes while ignoring homework)



christmas lights.


year in review: march and april.