the details

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Did I mention that I ♥ details? I guess you know that by now!

New diptych posted today on One Inspiration, Two Perspectives.  Also, thanks so much to Christy who designed a free, downloadable 2010 calendar, which includes one of my images.

Have a wonderful day, friends!

day dreaming in blue

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gabriellekaiphotography_tableRevisiting images that I captured over a year ago that bring me back to this very time and place ~  day dreaming in blue….

the road is life

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“All of life is a journey~ which paths we take, what we look back on, and what we look forward to is up to us.

We determine our destination, what kind of road we will take to get there, and how happy we are when we get there.

morning tea

gabriellekaiphotography_mugHow I start my mornings….. green tea is my favorite.  Here’s to the start of a (hopefully) wonderful week!

sunday morning

gabriellekaiphotography_fanEasy Sunday mornings might just be my  favorite time of the week – all days should be this relaxing!

weekend thoughts

gabriellekaiphotography_swingI’m looking forward to working on a special project this weekend for little shop – so excited, and I will definitely share with you soon ♥

Do you have any plans for this weekend?  Make sure to do a little something for yourself!  Come and visit me here for inspiration….

Have a wonderful weekend, dear friends.

vintage letters

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I simply wanted to share a closer view of these vintage letters – I find that they are so nostalgic!

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Don’t forget to head over to One Inspiration, Two Perspectives today – a new diptych for this week!

write from your heart

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To send a letter is a good way to go somewhere without moving anything but your heart.

~ Phyllis Theroux

more fall goodness

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Acorns my daughter and I gathered on our walk this past weekend in the park.  Another reason why I love this season so much!  ♥

autumn is here

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The mornings are cooler, the days are shorter, the sweaters are cozy, and color is amazing!  Autumn is here.  I truly love this time of year…..

in my little shop

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mini prints on linen copy

I recently had a custom order for “mini-prints” from my shop.  They are 2.5 inches x 3.5 inches with rounded edges and absolutely adorable!  I have 3 left over from the custom order (2 of “collect your thoughts” and 1 of “morning cup of beauty“), and I thought they might be perfect for your  inspiration wall to bring a little joy to your day!

These are priced to sell – collect your thoughts and morning cup of beauty.

I hope you had a wonderful weekend ♥

happy friday

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I’m looking forward to spending the weekend with my favorite little girl in the world and my camera….

Have a wonderful weekend, my friends – I’ll see you on Monday!

jar collection

gabriellekaiphotography_jarsInstead of traditional vases, I love to put fresh flowers around the house in jars.  Old jars, new jars, it doesn’t matter – there is just something about flowers in jars that I like.  I think it has to do with the fact that I love for my home to feel comfy, and not stuffy or formal.

When friends and family come over, they don’t seem scared to touch, smell, or even take a flower for themselves.  Something makes me think that this would be different if my flowers were in a vase.

And so, I have amassed a collection of sorts – one that I hold dear!

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A couple of links for you today:

  • Karina has a little interview with me, along with some of my work, on her lovely blog, El beso.  Thanks, Karina!
  • A lovely new diptych is up on One Inspiration, Two Perspectives.
  • A totally inspiring blog.
  • Thanks to everyone who has signed up for my newsletter!  The October edition will be published this weekend.  Interested?  You can sign up here.

bookshop

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Before our flight to Italy, we spent a wonderful day in London.  I cannot believe our luck with the weather – it was gorgeous!

I fell in love with this little bookshop in an area known as Blackheath – so quaint and full of charm ~

flows from heaven to the soul

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“Music speaks what cannot be expressed,

Soothes the mind and gives it rest,

Heals the heart and makes it whole,

Flows from heaven to the soul.”