Tag Archives: vintage

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 →

Posted in photography | Tagged antiques, Austin, iPhoneography, Texas, Uncommon Objects, vintage | 12 Comments

Random Florida, part I

Posted on December 3, 2010 by pearlsandprose

Mel’s Diner, Cape Coral, Florida Display in Edison Museum, Fort Myers, Florida Meyer lemons, Thomas Edison summer home Verandah, Edison summer house Part II on Monday. Great weekend, everyone!

Posted in photography, Travel | Tagged Cape Coral, chrome, Edison Museum, Fla., Florida, Fort Myers, Mel's Diner, Meyer lemons, neon, Thomas Edison summer home, verandah, vintage | 8 Comments

“Vintage” photos

Posted on August 5, 2010 by pearlsandprose

This is a shot of a vintage sailor shirt in an old store in Lititz, PA. They specialize in old military garb and materiel. I like the stripes in the background–very World War II Americana. Just for fun, I turned … Continue reading →

Posted in photography | Tagged American flag, black-and-white photo, Lititz, Navy, PA, sailor shirt, sepia, vintage, window display | 2 Comments

Cross processing

Posted on July 27, 2010 by pearlsandprose

Cross processing refers to the procedure of deliberately processing photographic film in a chemical solution intended for a different type of film, such as slides. Now you can achieve the same effect in the digital world with photo editing programs … Continue reading →

Posted in photography | Tagged bicycle, bistro, cross processing, ginger, Photoscape, table & chairs, vintage, xPro | 4 Comments

After and befores

Posted on July 21, 2010 by pearlsandprose

Thought I’d switch things up a bit with some textures and Photoscape effects. I used at least three textures on this until I got it to look the way I wanted. Found this little “flowerbox” on a stroll through Strasburg, … Continue reading →

Posted in photography | Tagged door, flag, flowerpots, geraniums, peeling paint, Photoscape, textures, umbrella stand, vintage, wooden box, wooden wheelbarrow | 3 Comments

More SoCo

Posted on December 1, 2009 by pearlsandprose

As promised, more pics of that fabulous store Uncommon Objects. It’s a good thing I don’t live in Austin, or I’d be broke. Can you believe the blues in this vignette?? Oh la la, I wish I had a … Continue reading →

Posted in Austin, photography, shabby chic | Tagged antiques, SoCo, South Congress St., Texas, vintage, window display | Leave a comment