Chasing the Sun

Back in the spring of 2009, I took a four month long road trip with a partner from California to Alaska. As often as we could we parked the truck and put on our packs to venture out into the wilderness. On this occasion we set off toward Bedwell Lake having no clue the trail would be covered in snow. Unprepared and a bit daunted by the steep, snowy and very often slippery ascent, we refused to be deterred and trudged up anyway. To our delight, we were stunned by this awe-inspiring view and despite our exhaustion we delighted in setting up a cozy camp in this wonderful spot full of serenity and solitude.

Bedwell Lake, Strathcona Provincial Park, Vancouver Island, Canada. Shot at f/8.0, 1/200 sec., ISO 80

White

Pixie Cut

1949

52B

The Stuff Dreams Are Made Of

With Bells On

Chasing the Sun

Some buildings have never been rebuilt from their destruction in WWII. This church in Bristol, England, is one such building left as a memorial and testament to the destruction. But Bristol isn't a city like so many others in Europe stuck in the past, the community has chosen to build a better future and revitalize the gardens to grow herbs and produce, creating beauty and spiritual growth among the rubble.

Shot handheld at f/13, 1/80 sec, ISO 200 on August 16, 2010

Lush and Green

Farouche Giveaway!

For a little while now our wonderful customers have asked us to extend the color choices of our popular "you are here now" prints. So many people asked that we thought we had better listen. Since they are now available in four new bold colors we realized that there isn't a better way to celebrate than with a giveaway from our shop, Farouche!

We are pleased to be giving away one of our prints to two lucky winners! The best part is that you even get to pick which of the colors you want for your wall. For your chance to win you must either be a follower of this blog -or- a fan of our Facebook page. To enter please leave us a comment below. Contest ends Monday, October 17th. The winner will be announced Tuesday, October 18th so make sure and check back to see if you have won!

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I would be curious to know if there is anyone out there that doesn't have even the smallest bit of affection for Pyrex. Truthfully, I am not sure if I have ever come across a person who doesn't appreciate at least one piece... even if they are not aware of it. The bright colors and playful patterns are certainly a joy, but it is the durability, function, and let's not forget affordability, that has made them a mainstay in American kitchens for decades.

These pieces were regulars at every holiday dinner, barbecue, pot luck, and probably the making of more birthday cakes and batches of chocolate chip cookie than most of us would care to count. More than once I have been told a nostalgic story by someone who may not even realize their love for a piece of Pyrex until I pulled it out of the back of the cabinet to whisk some eggs and they begin to say with a smile, "oh yeah, be careful with that one, it was Mema's brownie bowl." It is because these pieces were made so well that they have stayed in our kitchens and have now found there way into our hearts.

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