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I enjoyed tea this weekend with a dear friend and our girls.  And although it rained outside, we were nice and cozy inside, enjoying our tea.

A little preview for you ~ I took film images as well, which I hope to share with you later this week!

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On the first day of winter, I hosted a winter photo swap.  I thought it would be an excellent way to get through these cold months, by finding beauty in winter and exchanging a photo with someone else around the world.

I asked the participants to send me captures of the photos they received.  The results were beautiful!  Here are some of the winter images that were exchanged:

 

Gorgeous right? Thanks to all who participated!

 

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  • GayleV - March 5, 2011 - 5:08 pm

    These are gorgeous. Thanks for making this possible!! It was so fun to exchange files! Any chance you are considering a Spring Swap?! I sure love visiting here and seeing all your lovely images. Thanks for sharing!ReplyCancel

  • Line - March 5, 2011 - 8:58 pm

    hello that picture on the top right looks like Montreal in Canada is it, what a fun project!

    Let’s do a spring swap!ReplyCancel

  • Sharon - March 6, 2011 - 9:06 pm

    Very nice Azzari. So glad I participated. And I’m so glad winter is over! LOL!ReplyCancel

  • Jackie - March 6, 2011 - 11:10 pm

    Line: yes, it’s the Plateau, Montreal :)
    Thank you Azzari for organizing the Swap. It was so much fun!ReplyCancel

  • summerbl4ck - March 7, 2011 - 11:14 am

    The swap was so fun! I was waiting for a post like this to see what others had shared. Thank you!ReplyCancel

    • A. Jarrett - March 7, 2011 - 8:26 pm

      I’m so happy you all enjoyed it so much ♥

      Still deciding about a Spring swap….ReplyCancel

  • tracey k in ohio - March 8, 2011 - 3:29 pm

    WOW!!! Those are beautiful! I see mine, I see mine!!! (LOL!) Thanks so much for doing that – it really did make me see the beauty in the winter instead of always complaining, plus it introduced me to a really cool friend :-). A spring swap would be a great idea.ReplyCancel

  • tracey k in ohio - March 8, 2011 - 3:47 pm

    PS: I am loving the colorful row houses. Beautiful.ReplyCancel

  • Lucent Imagery - March 8, 2011 - 9:51 pm

    Thank you for allowing me to be a part of this swap. It was great fun and very inspirational. Count me in if there’s a spring swap! As our autumn starts beautifully down here in Australia… :) I love a coolness in the breezes.ReplyCancel

  • christina - March 9, 2011 - 8:15 pm

    i so loved being a part of this!! all so beautiful!ReplyCancel

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More captures from this day, all taken at my mother’s home – hence, the paint brushes!  The grain is courtesy of ISO 800 film, which should have been ISO 400 based on my lighting, but I like the results nonetheless.

I’m learning how to create different effects in my work.  Blue tones, clear vivid colors, grain – it’s amazing the different moods in film photography that I can create simply by my choice of film.

Today I’m picking up some I dropped off film at the lab and I have no clue what’s on it.  I love that.

I have a few links that I enjoyed this week that I would like to share with you ~

+ 9 things Irene’s son’s have taught her on their 9th birthday

+ Elisabelle’s beautiful portraits.

+ This photo from Dottie.

+ Our new post on One Inspiration, Two Perspectives

+ 5 questions for Chrystine

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Thanks so much for your kind comments on the “what’s in my bag” post!  As you can see, I can’t take may shots without one (or both) girls nearby.

Happy weekend to you!

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  • Nori - March 4, 2011 - 9:03 am

    Such beautiful work. I absolutely love film, and when I see your images, I remember why I love it so much- the honesty in each image. Thank you for sharing.ReplyCancel

  • Kristina - March 4, 2011 - 9:51 am

    Love the pictures, especially the second one – the drawing is beautiful, who did that? Your mom?
    Have a wonderful weekend, KristinaReplyCancel

    • A. Jarrett - March 4, 2011 - 10:17 am

      Thanks so much, ladies!

      And yes, Kristina – the drawing is from one of my mother’s art journals.ReplyCancel

  • Meli♥ - March 4, 2011 - 10:08 am

    You know you always surprise me xD
    The first and second shots are the best. I love the peace they give and… beautiful brushes <3ReplyCancel

  • Elisabelle - March 7, 2011 - 5:37 am

    oh thank you!!!!
    beautiful shots.ReplyCancel

  • Kristina - March 10, 2011 - 2:42 pm

    beautiful pictures. i hope i can learn to use my film camera and get so beautiful moody pictures. thank you for your sweet comment today.ReplyCancel

 

In all honesty, it’s “what’s in your diaper bag” since that’s what I am carrying these days!  I thought it would be fitting to do one of these posts since I enjoyed looking at what people tote around (i.e. Alice, Hannah, Brian, Elisabelle and countless others).  As an added bonus, I found out yesterday that I won an *emera bag by entering a giveaway on Kim’s blog.  So I will soon transfer all of these goods to my first official camera bag!

+ I carry everything in a Skip-Hop Duo diaper bag.  I like it, but the flap gets in my way most of the time.  It holds everything though, with a little spare room.

+ My Pentax film camera and spare film.  I should mention that I either carry this camera or my DSLR since they are both pretty hefty.  These days, it’s mostly the Pentax.

+ The only Canon I own – a SD1300 IS point and shoot, a gift from my mom.  I use this for quick captures of my girls during the day.

+ Baby  goods – change of clothes, diapers, wipes, toys.

+ My wallet, iphone, and chap stick.

And there you have it ~

I’d love to see what you carry!

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  • natalyn - March 2, 2011 - 9:28 am

    Wow! We are so similar. I carried a Skip Hop bag too with my middle son. I love those bags. And he had the same little baby keychain! Just a different color. And that little tube of baby Aquaphor was also a mainstay in my bag. Annnd the Emera bag was the first camera bag that I put on my wish list after I started researching bags! (I carry an Epiphanie bag now.)

    I also did a small series of what’s-in-my-bag photos, with one photo of my bag and the others were photos of some of my students’ bags. It’s always so interesting to see someone’s personality through the things that they carry with them on a daily basis.

    Now all I need is a film camera (I can’t wait!) and we will practically be twins! hahahaReplyCancel

  • natalyn - March 2, 2011 - 9:34 am

    Oh! And here is the post with my students’ bags.
    http://nattysfamily.blogspot.com/2010/04/day-228p.html

    And here is what was in my bag almost a year ago:
    http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=395109977180&set=a.390838532180.174633.712827180&theater

    Maybe I should do another one… seeing as how there’s different stuff in my different bag now. hahaReplyCancel

  • Lucent Imagery - March 2, 2011 - 4:48 pm

    Congratulations on winning the emera bag!! I love these posts. I smiled when I saw bub’s feet in the photo. xReplyCancel

  • Katyha - March 3, 2011 - 4:40 am

    I also entered that giveaway but I seldom win anything…congratulations though, the bag looks amazing.

    I wish my bag was that empty, I end up carrying far too much and my poor shoulders suffer a lot. Gorgeous bubby feet!ReplyCancel

  • Karen - March 3, 2011 - 8:29 am

    I’m so glad you came by coz I get to visit you now, you have a lovely blog.ReplyCancel

  • marisa - March 3, 2011 - 10:43 am

    Hi Gabrielle !!
    I’ve been reading your blog for a while now and i must say it’s pretty awesome+inspirational.:)

    congratulations for the camera….

    Have a nice dayReplyCancel

  • Vintage Simple - March 3, 2011 - 1:21 pm

    So nice to visit here today..! And those sweet little feet..!

    Loved getting a peek into your life today. Sounds like you’ve been busy and well, Azzari – and it makes me happy.

    xoox,
    -mariaReplyCancel

  • Shokoofeh - March 4, 2011 - 7:12 am

    The most adorable “in my bag” photo!!! :-)ReplyCancel

  • tracey k in ohio - March 4, 2011 - 10:44 am

    I tell ya – even though I love any & everything you photograph, i love NOTHING more than seeing those little feet! (LOL!) Babies’ feet are one of my most favorite things on earth so I thank you for always including them :-)

    Would love to show you what I have in my bag; problem is – which bag? (LOL!) My Sig.Other says I look like a bag lady when I leave for work. I have my “regular” purse (usual junk + point-n-shoot camera, cell & iPod), THEN I have my ‘big bag’ w/DSLR camera, cards (to send out to sick/shut-ins/pen pals, AND two bags of rubber stamps & ink pads (laughing!) Yes – it’s a mess, but I never know what I will need during the day :-)ReplyCancel

  • Elisabelle - March 7, 2011 - 5:38 am

    I love your mum bag:)
    and this shot is wonderful.ReplyCancel

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I am leaning more and more on coffee these days.  And loving the blue tones of these film captures……

Is it March already?

 

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  • Felicia - March 1, 2011 - 7:30 am

    I can’t believe it’s march already too. Beautiful photos! I’m been addicted to tea lately.ReplyCancel

  • Maegan - March 1, 2011 - 9:05 am

    I adore both coffee and film…so naturally I adore this post! Great shots! I have a new film camera coming today and I’m super excited!!! Happy March!ReplyCancel

  • Samantha - March 1, 2011 - 9:12 am

    Amazing shots! And March sure did creep up on me too!!ReplyCancel

  • Alice - March 1, 2011 - 9:22 am

    it’s march… crazy!
    can’t wait for longer days though.

    love the blue tones as well.ReplyCancel

  • Sara - March 1, 2011 - 12:40 pm

    I think March sneaked up behind all of us. (But spring is on the way!)ReplyCancel

  • Lucent Imagery - March 1, 2011 - 6:29 pm

    yes that was my first thought too – the blue tones are divine. We will all be happy to see the back of this summer – it’s just been too heartbreaking and destructive. Bring on Autumn!ReplyCancel

  • ashley - March 1, 2011 - 10:40 pm

    these blue tones are perfect.
    and thanks for your comment today. cheers!ReplyCancel

  • Marcie - March 2, 2011 - 8:02 am

    Gorgeous color in this. There’s nothing like ‘film’ – is there?!?!ReplyCancel

  • marisa - March 3, 2011 - 10:47 am

    Wonderful shots, and yes march is here !!:)ReplyCancel

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  • Kristi - February 28, 2011 - 11:59 pm

    I love this quote…perfect!ReplyCancel

  • Elisabelle - March 1, 2011 - 5:03 am

    such a great quote!ReplyCancel

  • Marcie - March 2, 2011 - 8:03 am

    Love this quote. One I should copy and post somewhere where I can be reminded of it everyday.ReplyCancel

  • GayleV - March 3, 2011 - 12:42 pm

    Thanks for sharing this. I needed it the day you posted it! And I am sure I will need it again in the future ;)!ReplyCancel

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In keeping with my theme of simplicity for this year, these are a few captures from my weekend.  Very relaxed as you can see!   I even enjoyed a little breakfast in bed.   It’s safe to say that I have given up on trying to keep socks on my baby girl’s feet.  Apparently, they are too tempting and must be taken off at all costs!

And the white outside the window?  Yes, that would be snow, my friends.   To say that I am ready for spring is an understatement.  I’m ready to venture out with my camera and capture all of the springtime goodness.

I hope you had a wonderful weekend as well~

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  • Shokoofeh - February 28, 2011 - 7:43 am

    Wonderful! :-)ReplyCancel

  • Tabitha Blue - February 28, 2011 - 10:09 am

    Oh this weekend looks absolutely divine!! :)ReplyCancel

  • Maegan - February 28, 2011 - 1:04 pm

    These are beautiful, Azzari! I love all the very simple places in which you find amazing beauty!ReplyCancel

  • Whitnee - February 28, 2011 - 2:27 pm

    I know, it snowed again here too!!! Ugh. I am so over it. Lovely shots!ReplyCancel

  • Lucent Imagery - February 28, 2011 - 4:00 pm

    I love simplicity in life and in photos. These are stunning. I had a craving for croissants on the weekend, must rectify that next weekend! I do love that snow gives of a white glow to photos, but I haven’t lived in snow so that is easy for me to say!ReplyCancel

  • GayleV - February 28, 2011 - 5:08 pm

    I am so excited for spring and very tired of the cold. If only snow (which I do think is beautiful) could co-exist with some warmth. The problem–where I live we have between 30 and 60 days before spring or warmth will happen. Hoping to see nature’s signs of life soon, though.ReplyCancel

  • Shirley - March 1, 2011 - 2:54 am

    These are putting a big smile on my face, I love simple things.ReplyCancel

  • Kristin - March 2, 2011 - 1:08 am

    your weekend looks comfortable and relaxed.ReplyCancel

So happy to share with you a little project I’ve been working on! Blue is the very first postcard set available in my little print shop.

It includes a set of postcards featuring 4 of my favorite blue images you see above:

+ comfort

+ on my way

+ rest

+ sip

Each postcard measures 4.5″ x 5.7″ and they are printed on fine art linen paper – you’ll *love* the texture of each card.

Mail them off, or keep them for yourself – your choice! You can find them in my little shop.

Have a wonderful weekend.

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  • Alice - February 25, 2011 - 9:32 am

    aw they are dreamy and beautiful. love the bike of course. :)ReplyCancel

  • christina - February 25, 2011 - 12:01 pm

    they are just gorgeous.
    xoReplyCancel

  • christina - February 25, 2011 - 12:02 pm

    they are just gorgeous!
    xoReplyCancel

  • Kristina - February 25, 2011 - 1:14 pm

    Wonderful job and choice!
    I love the set, soooo beautiful!
    Have a lovely weekend, KristinaReplyCancel

  • jeanine - February 25, 2011 - 2:52 pm

    stunning set. absolutely stunning.ReplyCancel

  • Lucent Imagery - February 25, 2011 - 7:16 pm

    This is such a gorgeous set of postcards! Really beautiful. I just opened my own print shop this week which gave me butterflies as I published the announcing post. So satisfying to achieve. I hope you have a lovely weekend. xReplyCancel

  • suzie - February 26, 2011 - 12:33 pm

    these are beautiful! thank you coming by my blog and sharing your inspiration with me!ReplyCancel

  • Kristin - February 27, 2011 - 1:59 pm

    loveley set.ReplyCancel

In an attempt to escape the cold, I visited my local botanical gardens armed with my new Kodak Portra 400 NC film.  I wish someone had taken a photo of me manually focusing while holding a baby and running after a 4 year old!

It really is true about the quality of film (and also the fact that I am more comfortable with my light meter) – these film shots captured my heart.  More soon….

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  • Felicia - February 23, 2011 - 5:12 pm

    orchids are possibly my favorite flowers. they remind me of my grandfather who brought a bunch of orchids from taiwan to our home in the u.s.ReplyCancel

  • Lucent Imagery - February 23, 2011 - 6:46 pm

    Oh my gosh, thanks for the dreamy virtual escape! I want to sneak under that magic archway. And you are a super mama, taking such gorgeous photos with two kids!ReplyCancel

  • Meli♥ - February 24, 2011 - 1:03 am

    Omg… your shots captured my heart too ♥
    Such a wonderful placeReplyCancel

  • Kristina - February 24, 2011 - 7:59 am

    They have captured mine too! Beautiful, looking forward to see more! Have a lovely day, KristinaReplyCancel

    • A. Jarrett - February 25, 2011 - 8:13 am

      Thanks so much for your kind words, ladies!ReplyCancel

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