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imke klee

I so love the work of photographer/stylist Imke Klee ...
Being a ballet/dance fan, I love the ballet-themed photography....well, actually, I love all her work.  More lovely photos on her flickr.

[thanks Chelsea for introducing us to her]

back tomorrow

I have a very sick husband home from work today. Let's all hope for a speedy recovery! Back tomorrow.

Very lovely images from photographer Melissa Kaseman.

[and a big thanks for your kind words about my vintage goodies + photography!]

vintage shopping

I stopped by my local [and favorite] antique store yesterday to see if I could find a few props for photographing my new shop products.  I came away with a few goodies ...

A perfect cake stand, a wire paper holder, a mini chalkboard [from 1917!] + a fab red metal schoolhouse table [going back to pick that one up].  I originally went looking for a vintage camera but was happy with what I scored.

As for the photography goes, it needs some work ... but I'm definitely enjoying this process.

sign polaroids

I always love the combination of photography + typography.  So, when I came across this Flickr user's collection of Polaroids, I couldn't get enough ...

happy friday!

Peonies from a few weeks ago.  I'm so sad peony season came + went so fast.Hope everyone has a great weekend!  I'll be letterpressing much of this weekend - have already got a lot of great projects going - can't wait to share!   And don't forget to enter my little giveaway.  I'll choose someone on Monday. 

Happy weekend!

new flickr fav: spaghetti*

I came across this Flickr user the other day + instantly became smitten with her style ... So bright, cheery, simple, calming.  And even though a lot of her photos don't show any faces, there's still lots of emotion.  Lovely.   She has a pretty blog too.

lara robby photography

I thought I'd leave you with another photographer's work I recently came across +  really like ... And I just love that bicycle print in the upper left [if anyone knows where that's from...I'd love to know!]

Here are a few other things I've been admiring + keep going back to: Mary's Words+Pictures post, Karey's writing/blog in its entirety, You Are Beautiful, the Cox&Cox sale, these prints, and all of these letterpress type blocks. :]

[Lara Robby found via the fabulous Design is Mine]

patrick kline photography

It seems I'm coming upon loads of lovely photography lately.  Patrick Kline's work is one of those + has quickly become another favorite ...These photos are so fresh + summery.  Love it.

[via MA Belle]

photographer angie cao

I discovered the photography of Angie Cao via Bliss [one of my new favorite blogs] + instantly fell in love with her style ... I've always been interested in photography but ever since I started blogging + got my new camera, I can't get enough!  So, I love finding inspiring photographers like Angie Cao. 

On another note, its a very happy day for me today.  I finally found a printing press!  Ever since my letterpress class, I've been searching high + low + scouring the internet.  I finally found + purchased the perfect one this morning.  Now, my sister + I are driving to Chicago next weekend to pick it up.  Crazy, I know.   Really crazy, actually.  But I'm beyond excited. 

chalkboards on flickr

As you know, I've got a thing for chalkboards.  And to feed my obsession, I found this lovely Flickr group ...
Don't you love these images?  Images from here, here + here.   [The second photo is from fellow Kirtsy editor Heather who also has an uber cool chalkboard wall in her home]