It seems everyone loves to photograph and post pictures of food. While I enjoy doing that too, I also love to photograph fruit, veggies and other items at the market. Many grocery stores have taken a cue from Whole Foods and display their food beautifully arranged in baskets or overflowing in containers. Sometimes the color … More Fabulous Food Photos
I do my own flower arrangements for my clients but I get my inspiration from a variety of florists across the Bay Area. One of my favorites is Anne Rizoulis. Anne and I are old friends from our corporate days in specialty retail. Anne branched out to do flowers several years ago and makes the … More Supporting Friends
Today was the annual Tour de MALT (Marin Agricultural Land Trust) bike ride. The 40 or 60 mile loops start in Nicasio and travel north through beautiful protected farmland. I took these pictures today during the ride which was spectacular. Rest stops included produce, cheeses and meats from local farms. And at the end, there is … More Bicycling through Farmland
As I progress in the Developing Your Eye photography class offered by Blogging U, I’m paying much more attention to light, light sources and how light adds drama. These pictures are from a trip to Hawaii several years ago and I think they are great examples of how dramatic light can be!
The Hivery, a new collaborative work space in Mill Valley, is a beautiful environment and community where people like me can explore what’s next in their lives. Founded by Grace Kraaijvanger, a former ballerina, The Hivery is a membership where you can escape from your home office, work in a beautiful, fully appointed space, meet and exchange ideas … More Spotlight on… The Hivery
Yesterday afternoon I experimented with some new watercolor techniques. I had a few scraps of unused watercolor paper that I didn’t want to throw away. The green grasses in the featured image happened when I added more and more water to my green as I applied it on the paper. I love how the darker grasses … More Watercolors
One of my morning rituals is enjoying a delicious cup of coffee out on a warm and sunny deck. I took this picture at a neighbor’s house on a beautiful clear day. It reads “warmth” to me which is today’s Developing Your Eye photo challenge. The sunlight, reflecting through the glass table, creates an interesting graphic … More Sunny Deck
In my event planning and design business, I gain inspiration from everything around me. The Bay Area is full of amazing sights including many beautiful bridges with the cityscapes they connect. In my quest for a photo that fits the architecture and monochrome theme of today’s Developing Your Eye photography class, I landed on this picture of the … More Architecture
When I’m gathering ideas for an event or a party, I like to scope out the environment and check out what equipment or props are already in place. I was visiting a new business in my neighborhood this week and took this picture of their outdoor deck. The yellow chairs provide a cheerful pop of color in … More A Pop of Color
Today’s task in my Developing Your Eye photography class is to zoom in on your subject. I picked this photo from my most recent trip to Paris. I was there on May 1st which is celebrated by giving your mother lilies of the valley. I love these flowers and indeed you need to zoom in … More Treasures
Entertaining Beautifully 