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emma lee

Amazing + rich photography by Emma Lee ...

I'm just realizing that for the last several Fridays my final post of the week features lovely photography ... I think I'll continue this as a regular feature as I like the idea of leaving my little space on the internet with pretty images for the weekend.

Happy Friday!

[via design is mine]

the product gallery

I came across The Product Gallery via Ruby Press [love that blog, btw] + just love the styling + photography of their products ...

cynthia perez

Really sweet + peaceful kid photography by Cynthia Perez ...

Have a great weekend!

max wanger

The photographer Max Wanger is all over the blogosphere ... and rightfully so, his work is so fresh + lovely ...

I saw this engagement session posted on his blog the other day + just love it.  Happy weekend!

pretty inspiration by guest blogger mary

  {randi brusokas!}

{elseachelsea}

 

{roboppy}

 

{loou}

 

{*Cinnamon}

decorating with old photos by guest blogger kate headley

Sometimes guests think it's a little odd that I have photos of strangers hanging on my walls, but I love finding unique black and white images at flea markets + vintage shops.  They're elegant, yet quirky.  Maybe you even have some of your family that you aren't sure what to do with.

In the photo above (left) is a group shot or a "yard long photograph" of a knitting club I got for $15, which is in my entry way. The other (right) is a graduating class from 1915 I found in a little shop in Fredericksburg, Virginia called Visual Treats (I'm not going to mention the cost of that one in case my husband is reading, but let's say they range from $15 to into the hundreds depending on how special they are. And you can tell how special they are by the frame, age of photo, size, significance, condition and overall feel of the photo. That one really spoke to me.)

This spread in Country Living magazine confirms I'm not alone in my love for decorating with strangers, here's a few highlights:

I will be guest blogging again next week, thanks to Suann for having me while she's on vacation!

pretty photos

Love all of Kate's favorite photos posted over at Ritzy Bee.  And how cute is the photo shoot Kate did for Maria [of Ritzy Bee + local event planner] ...

Kate has such an amazing eye + love her use of props.

mari eriksson

I love the fresh, clean style of this photographer ...

Happy Monday + happy 2009!  I'm really looking forward to starting new + getting back into the swing of things.

laurie frankel photography

I'm loving the still life work of Laurie Frankel ...


Kate sent over the link to me [thank you - I love it too!]. 

mickey on flickr

I just spotted this over on Flickr + love the it.  The colors are great ...