Snowy Dawn

Three year old peeks out the window at the blue-white world. She asks to make a snowman. Quietly we go downstairs and put her snow pants on right over the nightgown. Our front yard friend is built and accessorized before anyone else wakes up.

Tags: Child, Snow

Home Sweet Home

Gingerbread House, originally uploaded by jdl2005.

I must confess we bought a kit this year, but we brainstormed and broke out all our other candy/decor options.M made the leap from simply eating/watching/playing to selecting candies and designing the Gingerbread House. It was a true team effort this year.

Happy Holidays

2011-12-18 Reichmans 005, originally uploaded by jdl2005.

One of my favorite tricks, making the tree into everyone’s tree.

Sunrise Saugerties

2011-11-19 009, originally uploaded by jdl2005.

Been quiet around here on the blog. So much to feel, little to say. I shot this a month ago looking over Saugerties just hours after my mother passed away. This time may be a blur when I look back, but I am reassured daily by the gestures big and small of the people in my life. I know these are the things that will stay with me. Even the possibility of a great holiday comes to light with a friend saying “have a very special Christmas this year, honor yer Mama, celebrate her, and each other.”

Halloween 2011

2011-10-31 Halloween 006., originally uploaded by jdl2005.

Oh, how we love Halloween in our family. It’s quick and such big fun. We go to town and get to see hundreds of people in costume while the kids trick or treat at the stores. Traffic is stopped and I am reminded constantly how much I love people because of how they make me laugh.

“Way Past Wonderful”

I heard this expression today and thought it so fitting for the beautiful foliage on a dark rainy day.

Also refreshing: pretty interiors on Head Over Heels

Tags: Autumn, Leaves, Rain, Rainy Day, Trees

The Chocolate

2011-10-03 flourless chocolate cake B.web, originally uploaded by jdl2005.

Here’s the flourless chocolate cake I mentioned. It can be made and baked in half an hour. I cut the baking time by a few minutes after experimenting…it truly hits the chocolate spot if you’ve got a craving.

Tags: Cake, Chocolate, Chocolate Birthday Cake, Dessert, Flourless Chocolate Cake

Drop Off

2011-09-28 091.A.R.R., originally uploaded by jdl2005.

How to make an ordinary part of your day a little more fun. Squeeze in a photo shoot!

(Thinking about making this dessert to celebrate with husband tomorrow night.)

Tags: Black and White, Portrait

People

2011-09-26 Juliet , originally uploaded by jdl2005.

I was talking with my mom about friendships she’s had for fifty years and more. Imagine. She set a fine example of staying connected to those I’ve had the most fun with. I’m inspired to be back into portrait mode, documenting the people who inspire me to be great.

Here’s a new favorite blog for design eye candy.

Tags: Portrait

Back to Normal

2011-09-20 Fallen Tree in Graveyard, originally uploaded by jdl2005.

Still amazed by Hurricane Irene’s destruction almost a month later here in Albany County.

Tags: Cemetery, Mother Nature, Tree