Lonny, Issue 2 is Up

I didn't want you to miss it. I'm off to delve into that bad boy right now!

December Issue

Don't forget the Pets.

I wouldn't be surprised if we spoiled Buster (even more) and bought him a new collar. That little rascal has been chewing on his because he is conniving and wants his independence. Although he wreaks havoc on my home, he continues to entertain me with new forms of deviousness.

Anyways, etsy has some options that look sturdy and masculine.

My 1st pick would be this Ralph Lauren-Esq collar:

from California's Collar Co

This next collar would make a cute picture & I like the uniqueness but I don't really see my 80 lb dog sporting it.

poochy couture

This might be the winner. I wanted to name Buster, Roscoe, but Tony would not succumb. (because I was naming him after my favorite Miami Hurricane player, Roscoe Parrish. Tony is a die hard Seminole... you get the point) And this is a great price.

Dog Gone Nice

Also Nina Ottosson's Interactive Dog toys look like Buster would enjoy them:

Would you not have a hard time spoiling this guy?


What will your pets receive for Christmas?

Wrap it up, wrap it up.

My loved ones will be receiving their gifts this year in wrapping similar to this, but with red and white striped ribbon. I love to cross items of my mental checklist.

via searching for sporadic surprises.

Ruffles. Pleates. Scallops. Oh my!

Thank you for the camera feedback. I will do some practice this weekend. I truly appreciate the advice and want to learn how to take the kind of pictures I admire so much.

Now, to wrap up the longest week ever, I leave you with some feminine images.

I hope I never grow immune to enjoying the beauty of a good ruffle.

Simply delightful. Have a splendid weekend.

images via: cote de texas, miles redd, chic coles, wandering of a wannabe

Watch your step.

It might be more fun to watch where we walk if stairs were this snazzy. I like the creativity.

Camera Help.

I need help. I want to take pictures like the one below with my Rebel. Sometimes it happens on accident but if I was required to achieve this look I could not duplicate it for you.

I have the standard lens that came with my camera and my talented wedding photographer friend Lindsay says...you're going to have to stage your items so they are forefront in the photo, or invest in a new lens. (Linds- did I get that right?)
I know it comes down to ISO, aperture and shutter speed but I still don't know what those terms mean practically. Any advice out there?

Look, I did it on this photo I took but I don't know how!!!

All advice is appreciated. Thanks!

Christmas Present Ideas.

I apologize in advance for the teeny bopper nature of this post...

Musically, not much has changed about my preference in the past 5-6 years. My favorites still bounce between Michael Buble and John Mayer.

If you are searching for a stand out Christmas present for your loved one, you cannot go wrong with taking your sweetheart to a Buble concert. It's magical. Buble promises an entertaining evening with his suave stage presence. The night will make you want to travel back in time to hang out with the Rat Pack.

There's a lot to be said for Mr. Mayer as well. His music is my definition of easy listening. I can, and do, put his cd on repeat. I think you love an artist when you can listen their entire cd over and over and never tire of them.

Lucky for us consumers, they are both on tour. Check Buble's here and John's here. If I were you I would not act long to purchase a ticket.

Edward, how'd you get here? You can stay you little cutie.

A deal.

What's not to love about creating a little nook as featured in Caroline Scheeler's home. Anthropologie has this love seat for $3, 000

Or you could bid on this one for $350.00, I'm just saying...