Category Archives: photography

Tea Rose

Posted on August 27, 2013 by pearlsandprose

I just picked the first lemon off my semi-dwarf Meyer Lemon tree. I’m kind of amazed, because I put the tree in a container, and wasn’t sure if lemons would really grow on it. In the spring there were wonderful-smelling … Continue reading →

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Travel Scan: Chipping Camden Windows

Posted on August 23, 2013 by pearlsandprose

Another shot of the lovely Cotswold village of Chipping Camden. See my other photo of Chipping Camden here. Great weekend, everyone! {carole}

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Controlled Chaos

Posted on August 20, 2013 by pearlsandprose

I can’t think of any other way to describe the place called Uncommon Objects in Austin, Texas. There are so many things in every inch of space you can’t even take it all in. Looking at the photos now, I’m … Continue reading →

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A Barrel Full of Summer

Posted on August 13, 2013 by pearlsandprose

“Annette looked at the geraniums, very red against the blue sky. ‘No matter how I try, I cannot find any thread of such a red. My bleeding hearts drip stuff muddy in comparison.’” ~Amy Lowell, “The Basket” in Sword Blades … Continue reading →

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Hey Cupcake!

Posted on August 9, 2013 by pearlsandprose

When we went to Austin before, there was a long line of food trucks on South Congress with a cupcake trailer at the end. This time, the Hey Cupcake! airstream had moved to its very own space on a corner … Continue reading →

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When You’re Least Expecting It. . . .

Posted on August 6, 2013 by pearlsandprose

. . .something good happens. Flickr made some big changes recently, and several photographers left because of them. My views had gone way down and I had kind of given up on making Explore again. (The top 500 photos each … Continue reading →

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Cutest Dog Bowl Ever?

Posted on August 2, 2013 by pearlsandprose

Since Rocky can no longer go downstairs by himself (he’s nearly blind and afraid) I’ve put a little dish of water in our upstairs bathroom for him to drink from. It’s actually his “travel bowl,” and not real great-looking. Recently, … Continue reading →

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Spin the Bottle

Posted on July 30, 2013 by pearlsandprose

You can find the best stuff at grocery stores out here. This hibiscus plant was fairly begging me to put it in the cart. How could I resist? When I lived in California before, I got some of my best … Continue reading →

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Swingin’ at the Del Mar Fair

Posted on July 26, 2013 by pearlsandprose

It’s actually the San Diego County Fair, but for decades it was Del Mar Fair, so that’s what I call it. Anyway, I’ve always wanted to photograph those pastel swing carousel things and decided to give it a go with … Continue reading →

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Back in Fredericksburg

Posted on July 23, 2013 by pearlsandprose

Meahwhile, back in Fredericksburg, Texas. . . . This photo kind of says it all. Fredericksburg is a mix of vintage, cowboy, great architecture and style. The only thing missing is the German influence: The stuff in the boutiques pretty … Continue reading →

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