I’ve been away from Ohio this week, to be in the wedding of a dear friend who I’ve known since junior high school. I’ve had planned for some time to roll this trip into a visit with my sister and her husband, who live in Columbia, SC. It has been a much needed break, a…
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On Friday, I got up at 3 a.m. (!) to go to Filene’s Basement’s “Running of the Brides” in Columbus with my friend Melissa, who is getting married next year. If you’ve never heard of the event, there is more information (plus a schedule, and tips, if you ever decide to go) here. Basically, its a…
My sweet baby nephew tasting some olives for the first time… I think the smile is a little deceptive–he didn’t actually like the olives at all, he just noticed me, and loves to smile for the camera :)
I love playing with “toy” film cameras. In fact, I generally have as many “toys” in my bag as lenses. So, of course, when I came across the Pop Cam – Point & Shoot camera at a thrift store (new! upopened! for .99!) I couldn’t resist. This little camera takes 4 wonderfully horrible images in 4 different hues per…
Be still my heart. Remember when I said I’m always on the look out for vintage party supplies? Well, I saw these babies sitting on the shelf of my favorite thrift store yesterday, and could have squealed. The manager of the store (where they have all, apparently, come to know me by name) said that she was…
Hi Briana — Pat, here, from Filene’s Basement. I remember seeing you guys in line–what a great group. These photos really capture the experience. I love your final advice to brides-to-be — most people do find a gown, but even if they don’t, they’ll have some fun memories of the day as part of their wedding planning experience. Pat