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august month twelve - year two polaroid collaboration :: NOSTALGIA ::

It is with mixed emotions that I compost this post.  The twenty-fourth and final post for the W O R D collaboration with Jen of Painted Fish Studio.  This project has been so many things for me.  A creative lifeline,  a godsend, a welcome distraction yet at times a creative challenge and a lesson in discipline and accountability.  I am so thankful to Jen for her constant support, her amazing talent and most of all her friendship.  With all that being said and while I am sad this will conclude the collaboration on our blogs, I am so excited to announce that W O R D :: a polaroid collaboration will be available in book form very soon.  We have decided to self-publish our collaboration.  We have established a website and a blog and will have updates about the book, the creative process and release date there and of course I will keep you updated here as well.  A most sincere thank you to all who commented and were inspired by our collaboration.

Sooo on that note...

Here is Jen's photo ::

 

caption ::   the park & lake car wash sign hasn't changed much in the  last 30+ years -- the colored balls were there when i was a child. driving by is bittersweet...

Here is my photo ::

   
 
 Caption :: My absolute favorite toys from childhood

connecting the dots

A moss heart my son found.  He is always looking out for his mama.

:: Connecting the dots of my life ::

 My son found this moss heart for me while we were camping at Laurence Lake.

My friend Cori Kindred who has an etsy shop called Mushrooms and Moss and I opened a combined space at an antique shop called Found on Fremont in NE Portland.

If you live in the Portland area you should come by the shop as  Fremont Fest is happening on Saturday.  It will be tons of fun for the whole family.

Have a good weekend!

 

july month eleven - year two polaroid collaboration :: FAVORITE ::

It is time for Jen of Painted Fish Studio and my monthly polaroid collaboration. Every month we take turns selecting a word. We then each take a polaroid interpretation of the that word and share both pictures on our blogs.

This  month our word is :: FAVORITE :: 

Here is Jen's photo:

Jen's caption :: My favorite summer activity...dining alfresco.

Here is my photo ::

my caption :: My favorite summer shoes 

us

photo by cori kindred (she took my wedding polaroids also) 

june month ten - year two polaroid collaboration :: DREAM ::

It is time for Jen of Painted Fish Studio and my monthly polaroid collaboration. Every month we take turns selecting a word. We then each take a polaroid interpretation of the that word and share both pictures on our blogs.

This  month our word is :: DREAM :: 

Here is Jen's photo:

Jen's caption :: Someday, a real studio.

Here is my photo:

My caption ::   new dreams to replace the old.

you know you want one

My very good friend Mary Ann made me a very cute necklace.

 

You can have one made especially for your very self.  Go here to order a custom one.  Or just get this one.
 

may month nine - year two polaroid collaboration :: HANDMADE::

It is time for Jen of Painted Fish Studio and my monthly polaroid collaboration. Every month we take turns selecting a word. We then each take a polaroid interpretation of the that word and share both pictures on our blogs.

This  month our word is :: HANDMADE :: 

Here is Jen's photo:

 

caption: butterfly garland handmade by cindy, gifted to me in new york

Here is my photo:

My caption:  ring pillow :: handmade by kristin for my wedding xoxo 

april month eight - year two polaroid collaboration :: CAKE ::

It is time for Jen of Painted Fish Studio and my monthly polaroid collaboration. Every month we take turns selecting a word. We then each take a polaroid interpretation of the that word and share both pictures on our blogs.

This  month our word is :: CAKE:: 

Fitting as we both celebrate our birthdays in April.

Here is Jen's  photo::

Caption :: cafe latte turtle cake, 36th birthday. i need to have more birthdays!

Here is my photo ::

 

Caption :: it was easier with cake!

happy birthday...

to my polaroid partner in crime.

  (this is my favorite pic of jen. i stole this off her blog)

march month seven - year two polaroid collaboration :: GREEN ::

It is time for Jen of Painted Fish Studio and my monthly polaroid collaboration. Every month we take turns selecting a word. We then each take a polaroid interpretation of the that word and share both pictures on our blogs.

This  month our word is :: GREEN::

Here is Jen's  photo::

Caption: i've been waiting for months to open this grüner veltliner.

Here is my photo::

Caption: Now I know it is spring!

We already have next month's word.  I love it!  I am soooo excited.  April is gonna be one wonderful and crazy month for me!