Lately

Hello!  It snowed this week, and we went sledding today with Dad.  It was soooo much fun.  Anyway, here's some pictures of what's going on lately.

I got glasses!  They're nerdy, and I love it.  My mom said they look like glasses her mom wore.  ;)

My brother's perfect looking dough from his most recent baking escapade – croissants! 

My angelic brothers.  Yeah, right.  Ha!  You should've seen another picture I took of them.  I think they were pretending to be tigers... :D

I recently took down the little Christmas trees from my room.  Sad day.  But hey, we've still got February!  I just hope it keeps snowing.  xo, Ella

Snapshots

Hey there!  Just a photo dump today!  I've been taking lots of pictures of everyday things as we get ready for Christmas around here.   Christmas makes me feel sooo warm and fuzzy!

 

Part of my collection of vintage bottlebrush trees.  I love them to death!

 Getting gift tags ready! (post coming up)

 My Creme Brulee latte from Starbucks and my J.Crew magazine.  Two awesome things.

 Air plants and ornaments.

In the crafting mood!  I love those.

xo, Ella

Snapshots

Hi there!  It's time for a photo dump, so here you are.  Just some random pictures from life lately.

 My lovely air plants.  I love them so much!

 A pretty building on the way to supper a couple weeks ago.  Isn't that color pretty?

 My new hanging planter from AM Radio on Etsy.  It's handmade by natural wood beads.  

 A beautiful old home in Madison, Indiana.  Isn't that lovely? 

 This is an old photograph of a couple family members.  Old black + white photos just can't be beat. 

An old wedding card.  The fonts are awesome!

Have a good week!  xo, Ella

Snapshots

Hello!  I am currently adoring fall in all of its leafy, colorful, latte-y awesome-ness.  I don't understand why anyone couldn't.  It makes me all warm and fuzzy waking up in the morning and it's still dark out.  I'm taking pictures of my my Pumpkin Lattes every Saturday morning like they're going out of style (which they aren't and won't).  I'm oohing over sweaters and mustard cords on my computer screen until I have imagined them into my closet.  I'm taking photographs of the scenery because I love it sooo much.  I love fall like a dork.  Obviously. 

xo, Ella

Adventures in Photography

Hello!   I recently got a point + shoot camera for my b-day from mom and dad, and I've been photographing everything from shoes to clouds since.  My practice has ranged from taking self-portraits in front of mirrors to experimenting with backlighting.  Backlighting has been super successful, as I recently discovered how to get that "bokeh" effect with my photographs.  You can believe my excitement.  I about died.  Every week or so, I'll document my progress in learning more about photography.  For school right now, I'm researching for a paper about portrait photography.  Yes, I picked the subject.  :)  Natural lighting is obviously the best for portraits (or anything else for that matter).  Overcast days, soft window light, and open shade are the best conditions for photographs of any sort. 

 xo, Ella

Snapshots

Hey, there!  Just sharing some snaps of my life lately.  I'll be back later!

 Pretty plants on my desk.

 My blog ideas notebook.

 My sister.

Me.  Have a good week!  xo, Ella