My sleeping schedule is totally whack and always has been. I don't typically go to bed until about 4am. I get off work about 8-9pm and go home to do homework and photography stuff. Since school has ended this past Friday, I've had a bit of free time during these late hours that I stay up. I couldn't really think of anything to write my blog post about, so I thought I'd share some links that have been keeping me occupied!
Here's what my hearts been searching on the web:
1. Love making something beautiful on a budget? Here's an amazing idea and little tutorial video on how to make something incredible with only a canvas, old books around the house, some paint, stamps, and mod podge!
2. I love this idea on how to display photos. Instead of using that cheap looking photo frame you buy at Walmart or Target, why not get your butt to your local thrift store and buy some old frames! Attach a wire from one side to the other... either with a staple gun or maybe even a nail, then clothes pin some photos!
3. I read all these sweet stories the other night. So cute, and it gives you some hope for the world. Sometimes it seems as if the number of good people is slowing fading, but these little stories make you feel better!
4. I stumbled upon this website the other day, and I said to myself .."you've got to be kidding me." Yes, for the slightest second I thought it may actually be real. But then I continued to look at the site and laughed at myself. I then googled articles about any controversy that this site may have caused. It was sort of interesting. I love giraffes so much, I sure wish this was real. But then again, the main reason I love giraffes is because they are so tall and amazing, the tiny ones kind of take that amazingness away.
5. One thing I love about being so passionate and in love with photography and art, is that when I come across an amazingly beautiful image, I can stare at it for hours. I love how the light and curtain casts a patterned shadowed on her soft skin. Simply beautiful. This photo is done by Jey Photography.
6. Here are some other beautiful images done by Sarah Loven Photography. I love the soft tones so much. Not too long ago I started having this fascination with soft skin, natural beauty, and self portraits taken while in your own bedroom, using window light only. I really want to work more on self portraits, but I need to find some more confidence first.
7. I love this little video done by Alex Beadon, to show how to use harsh sunlight to the best of your ability. Like she says, it all depends on your style as a photographer/artist... but I've always wondered exactly how she got her soft and hazy looking light. Light and I are just recently starting to get along better, and this video def helps me! I can't wait to try it out, and maybe discover new beautiful light!
8. This website has been a great help for me to find creative gifts for my family and friends! I didn't discover this site until just a week or two ago, so I wasn't able to really use it too much this year. But I am def going to be using it next year and for birthdays or other holidays!
9. I love looking at jewelry. Sometimes I fantasize about working in a huge and fabulous jewelry store in New York City. I don't know what it is, just something about working with men coming into to shop for their honey, mother, daughter, etc makes me smile. Lately though, I am amazed at how beautiful these antique style engagement rings are. Also, the price on them seem to be quite amazing compared to other jewelry stores. Really beautiful stuff!!
10. Lastly, this flask shop on etsy, Liquid Courage, is awesome. All of their flasks can be customize! How cool is that. Apparently it only is one extra dollar to customize any flask. Affordable and really unique flasks!
Welp, the internet is an icredible thing. Hope you enjoy my links that I have shared :] I'm sure I'll be doing this more often, it was kinda fun!!
Happy Holidays to everyone!
-Ali Bee
Ali, I love posts like these!! :) Thanks so much for sharing these awesome links and thanks even more for featuring me :)!!! Big hugs xxx
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