Estate Shopping

Every morning, my hubby and I talk about the goals for the day.   I had three goals for this day.  The top goal was to go to an estate sale and get the green, vintage, industrial lamp   I am excited to say CHECK that box, that goal is done!  Second and third on the list is to clean out the two cars that I have filled with things from Jonathan's house and yard sales along the way.    

I can hardly wait to clean up that lamp.  What I thought was rust is a small piece of glue putty that has no business being there.  The shade is 16 inches across and will be amazing in my rustic kitchen.

I need to go work on the rest of the goals.  Happy shopping friends!

Finding order and more goodies

Today, I needed to go pick up and drop off some things at my son's house.  On my way, I went by Sears to exchange a broken shovel and do a few other errands.

When I go to town, I try to always drop in a thrift store or two.  It is a bit like therapy or an addiction.
Either way, today I found this beautiful doll bed that I cannot wait to use for another photo shoot with my Darcy girl.

It is made of oak and has rockers on the bottom.  

Another find was this laundry organizer that I figured to use in a future flea market booth to hang clothes to sell.  When I got home and thought of my own laundry room, I changed my mind.

BEFORE 

 AFTER

While I was at the store, we joked about the this cover that was tucked down inside which I thought was a zippered enclosure that allowed you to hide all the laundry in one big cover bag.  I WAS WRONG.  I pulled it out and found three things down inside the hanging bags.

This is what I thought was the organizer cover.

It is a canopy cover that says Georgia Tech on 4 sides.  

Under that, I found a Christmas wreath, new with tags.

Under the wreath, there was a cool book bag, new with tons of pockets.  

I did joke about not pulling everything out at the store because you never know when you will find $20.  Honestly, April, I had no clue.  No money, but definitely some treasures.

Log Shaving

And we begin the cleaning of the logs with our draw knife.  I love decorative pieces that I can just pull off the wall and use.

Log furniture

About two weeks ago, I started the process of my first piece of log furniture.  I said, "Honey, this is what I want."

So began the wall unit that will be built for our living room.  Custom, rustic, and what should have been built a long time ago.  

Today, we cut the logs out of our own woods and put the on the porch to dry.  It will be a couple of months for the drying to happen.  Meanwhile, we will shave the bark off and design the piece.

Framed White Burlap

Once again, I see a project and love the idea.  Implementation is another story.  I would rather take pictures and dream than put the FINALity to an item.  

When I stopped by a thrift store, on my way home, I spotted some white burlap pieces, silver play cups, napkins, table cloth, and tulle ribbon stuff.

I have been sitting on these awesome canvas stretchers and knew the white burlap would have a purpose.

Another one of my projects is painting the two frames white with interior chalkboard paint.

What makes a good image?

Often, my attention is directed towards a photo and I am asked, "Do you think this is good?"

My number one, first response is, "What is the purpose of the image, what do you hope to accomplish with the image?"

Photography really is about purpose.

Example:  Photo 1 could be used several ways.  Focus on the plant while maintaining a morning soft feel.  Photo 1 has no value if the purpose was to get details of the farm.

Photo 1

Photo 2 is only valuable if this is the only picture of the farm that exists.  It would be remarkably better if I had moved over two feet and avoided the blurred plant blocking the view of the farm.

Photo 2

Focus plays a major role in developing purpose.  I took both of these images on purpose to demonstrate how focus helps to see your purpose and accomplish your own intentions next time you are out shooting.

Color Preference?

Sometimes, I capture an image that strikes me so well I dare to play with several edits.  Photographers are constantly pulled between color and black and white.  We live in a world of fun, creative ideas to enhance our lives.  One lesson in my photography class was to examine the work of others and find out what we like,  what part of the image speaks to us, what does it say, why do you see that, and do you like it?  Below are some examples of edits that may or may not do anything for you.   The image was taken on an early morning bike ride in Georgia (U.S.).  I love the color

And thought immediately of this scripture and edited below.

Just for my own curiosity, I used a black and white filter.

LOVE!!!

Then, I thought of different purposes and ideas which brought on the below edits.

I love them all.

Even the green!!!   

All images are the property of Sharon Brewer.  I hope you enjoy this post.