Stepping Out {of your comfort zone}

Katie from Katie Lloyd Photography challenged us to go out of our comfort zone. She said this would be really easy or really hard. I love stepping out of my comfort zone to create artistic shots. I immediately thought of this particular picture to share.

I, in no way, consider myself an expert, barely even knowledgeable at times, in the technical aspects of photography. What I do think I am good at is the creative side of photography.

These two shots were taken at the same time by two different photographers. (Hint…one was me, one wasn’t.)

Knowing how important their home is to them, I wanted to showcase the home in the shot too.

Did I get weird looks from passengers in passing cars and walkers while I was lying stomach down on the grass? Yes, I did.

Was it worth it to get such a cool shot? Yes, it was!

  Sarah:)

How to Make a Rag Rug

I first saw a rag rug tutorial using a hula hoop on familyfun.com. I tried it with old t-shirts and didn’t turn out so well.

I then saw a rag rug on Pinterest (by the way, I can’t get enough of that site) and had a renewed interested in the rag rug.

I found a video on youtube.com to learn how to make one without using a big ol’ hula hoop.

I tried making a pot holder first using this method. It worked!

So I went on to a small rug. It worked!

Then I pulled out the big guns and bought fabric I liked to make a rag rug. It worked!

The rug is complete! It looks great in my kitchen!

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Sarah:)

Scavenger Hunt Sunday

Inspired by a Book or Movie

Forgive me, but my memory is less than stellar. I know this shot reminds me of a Southern movie mansion, but I don’t recall which movie. I even tried googling my thoughts on what it could be, but to no avail.

Brown

My hair is brown. So are my freckles. So is the lining around my lips. Isn’t that so weird. I swear I got it after being pregnant with Charlie.

Hazy

Tea

If you could see just to the right of this chandelier, you would see a fancy tea room.

I didn’t dare starting shooting in the tea room. Would’ve been down right impolite of me!

Linger

This little guy lingered on our window for what seemed like forever.

We kept rapping the glass to get him off but it didn’t seem to bother him at all.

Have a great week!

Sarah:)