photograph by Melissa Placzek “Are you going to Scarborough fair? Parsley, sage, rosemary and thyme. Remember me to one who lives there. She once was a true love of mine.” ~Simon and Garfunkel Happy Friday friends! Today I woke from a strange, delightful dream still fresh in my memory. I was painting with oils on…
RE: Photography on ChinDeep
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Hello lovelies! I just wanted to write a quick note to all of you who’ve been sending emails regarding the photography on the ChinDeep blog. The photographs that have my name under them were all taken by me and posted to the blog recently. Eventually I’ll go back and put my name under each picture…
Repurposing Ideas
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little glass bottle or perfume bottle as ~Hanging Bud Vase~ wine corks and a secondhand frame as ~Rustic Cork Board~ stacked teacups and saucers as ~Whimsical Jewelry Display~ photographs by Melissa Placzek Have you turned a recycled find into a repurposed treasure lately? I’d love to hear your ideas! ~Melissa
Current Crush ~ Pinhole Cameras & Pinhole Camera Photography
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As I explore the art of photography I am enjoying how creative of a medium it can be. I’m currently loving all of the pinhole cameras and photography I’ve come across. GREAT stuff! So beautiful and dreamy. It’s cool because when you take a picture with a pinhole camera you never really know what you’re…
Truffle Pommes Frites
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~Truffle Pommes Frites~ Have you fallen in love with truffles and truffle oil yet? If not, these salty little bits of potatoey goodness should do the trick! You’ll need: 6 large russet potatoes, skins on 1 quart peanut oil coarse kosher or sea salt black or white truffle oil Cut potatoes into strips the length…