As pretty as this Lemon-Blueberry Bundt cake is, my attention is more on the vintage window in the background. I added that element to introduce an old fashioned vibe to the image and throughout this post, I’m sharing a closer... View the Post
My Vintage French Bowl and a Bit of Styling Process
I’m a prop collector, through and through. Often, when faced with a beautiful, unusual prop, “resistance is futile” (to quote The Bork in Star Trek, Next Generation). Such is the case with this terra cotta bowl which is now, my... View the Post
Blueberry Crumble and Styling Evolution
I love crumble. Apple, peach, you name it. Crumbles are easy, rustic, oh-so delicious and this blueberry crumble is all of that and more. But this post is about more than this rustic dessert recipe (which I’ve included below). Today,... View the Post
Crumbs and Food Around the Plate
For years I’ve prodded, encouraged and even begged my kids to keep their food on their plate. The sight of crumbs all over the table (and sometimes the floor) dropped by over-anxious and/or careless eaters, used to drive me crazy.... View the Post
Rustic and Vintage Props Galore
I’ve got a thing for photography props. Often, the well-placed prop makes can make all the difference between a plain photo and one that truly evokes a mood or feeling. In fact, props are such an essential element in most... View the Post
Practice Makes Perfect
There is probably not a single day that I don’t pick up my camera and snap a picture or two…. or three… or even more. That’s what I do to try to become a better photographer. It may sound cliche... View the Post
Chocolate Ganache
I imagine you’re landing here and saying to yourself… “Oh, no… not another cake post”. OK, bear with me. I promise I’m not going to turn this into a cake blog… but cake is sort of what my head is... View the Post
Pavlova Photo Shoot
If you missed my Pavlova mini-dessert last week, I hope you check it out. It’s oh-so pretty. I used the same recipe for this Pavlova too but instead of making multiple minis… I made one big one. As delicious as... View the Post
GET THE SHOT
Ice Cream Cone Cookies
R egular readers of this blog know that I’m always working on ways to improve and enhance my photos for this site whether it’s with the use of props or just plain lighting techniques. With that in mind, I’ve decided... View the Post
BASIC BACKDROP BOARDS
Props for Photography
Part 1
W hen it comes to photography, I’m always searching for ways to improve my skills and presentation for this blog. I’m no expert but perhaps my amatuer methods will still benefit your photographic efforts in some way. With that in... View the Post