Photo of the Day: Swing, Swing, Swing

On August 14, 2013 By LindyIn photography

Playing around a few nights ago when my nephew came to visit…

My nephew and me (photo taken by my husband)

Photo of the Day: Reception Nightlife

On August 13, 2013August 13, 2013 By LindyIn photography

Here’s an abstract photo from this weekend’s wedding. If I could change one thing, I’d zoom out just a little so the groom’s hand isn’t cut off. But there’s nothing I can do about it now! As you can see, the bride and groom, along with the other guests, had a great time at the reception!

Photo of the Day: Presenting a Wedding Extravaganza

On August 12, 2013August 12, 2013 By LindyIn night photography, photography, wedding2 Comments

Saturday night we had the pleasure of attending a friend’s wedding at the historic Granada Theater. I’ve seen some awesome photos of weddings at theaters, and my husband and I actually looked at theater for our own reception venue, but this is the first time I’ve ever attended a wedding at a theater. It was great! We sat at tables for the both the wedding and the reception. No long span of time between the two, no leaving so they can change the set-up from wedding to reception, no distant drive between venues. It was a beautiful wedding and I wish the couple nothing but the best.

*Note, the last name has been blacked out for privacy.

Photo of the Day: Wildflower

On August 10, 2013August 9, 2013 By LindyIn nature, photography1 Comment

A purple wildflower on our walk the other evening.

Photo of the Day: Funner than Fun Triathlon

On August 9, 2013 By LindyIn photography2 Comments

My nephew came to visit for a couple of days, and we spent quite a few hours making up this really cool board game called the “Funner than Fun Triathlon.” It consists of trivia cards, exercise cards, and carnival games. Pretty creative, if you ask me.

Photo of the Day: Brown Eyed Girl

On August 7, 2013August 7, 2013 By LindyIn baby, photography

This is my cousin’s gorgeous little girl, sporting her big sister’s dance tutu.

Photo of the Day: Favorites

On August 6, 2013August 6, 2013 By LindyIn photography

One of my favorite people and one of my favorite kitties at one of my favorite places.

(My parents’ kitten loves my cousin Clare, who drove from Iowa to stay with my parents for a few days. As you can see, we all bonded.)

Photo of the Day: We Bought A Hutch

On August 5, 2013August 5, 2013 By LindyIn photography

About a month ago, my husband and I purchased a hutch from an antique market. We’d been searching for one since we moved into our house in March, because we knew we’d quickly run out of kitchen cabinet space if we didn’t have a place to store our nicer dishes. We found this beauty for $230. It’s truly an antique – it has a note stapled to the top dating it to the early 1900s and purchased in Chicago. I wish I knew its entire history.

Because our dining room has wood floors and our dining room table is black and cherry wood toned, we made the tough decision to paint it. Yes, the wood was beautiful and could have been stained to look like new. But for our space, the paint looks perfect. (To prove that point … dining room reno photos coming soon!)

I apologize for the poor quality – this photo was taken on a cell phone in the antique store. I forgot to take a “before” photo at home.

7-25_IMG_4999 — Midway through the several coats of paint.

Our finished hutch – black exterior, white interior, and a stained table-top. It matches perfectly with our dining room table.

Photo of the Day: Charlie the Cavalier King Charles

On August 3, 2013August 2, 2013 By LindyIn photography6 Comments

Ok, little Charlie may be the sweetest. dog. ever. If we ever get a dog, I may have to get a rescue Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. Just look at those eyes!