Historical Trails

A hiatus to Chicago paired with research for a submission to the Genealogical Society of Palm Beach County stunted the professional schedule this week.  While the center of my attention right now is focused on building my Photography, Calligraphy and Interior Design business, writing is still a core interest.  When I found myself carrying on a most interesting conversation that a docent at the Historical Society of Palm Beach County a few months back, I decided that the day couldn't have been filled with anything more inspiring.  My expectations were taken aback by pleasant surprise when I was asked by Linnie to contribute an article to their publication.  Engaging in the multi-level conversation turned into a wonderful opportunity that has put the writer in me to work!

Visiting Chi-town with family to curtail the workweek couldn't have been planned out any better!  Then again, who wouldn't appreciate a ball game in one of America's oldest parks?  Wrigley Field certainly has it's charm! 

Beachin' It!

The most stimulating aspect of Photography for me is literally the act of engaging in picture-taking: thinking, assessment, approach, composition, etcetera.  But the job isn't complete until the uploading, editing and mailing has been fulfilled!  That being said, I saw a lot of United States Post Office employees this week!

A great way to cap the week was with a family photo session at Juno Beach.  The Griggs were the cutest of families at the beach that morning with their smiling faces and happy energy.  I couldn't help but to greet them with a "Well, you're the most dapper family on the beach!" exclamation as they showed up having their boys match in blue seersucker slacks.  They don't know this, but I am a sucker for seersucker and it has made me swoon for years now!

North Ocean Boulevard

Walking down the quaint little Reef Road and onto the beach sand certainly made for a lovely outing.  Factor in a cute, newly engaged couple (Congratulations Kim and Tony!) and the afternoon couldn't have been better!  It was the sweetest thing to be introduced to the inlet pier where the proposal happened.

"Pier"ing into the Future

The start of this week was spent searching out mailing options and fulfilling software needs as the photography aspect of WP inks has more and more prospects on the horizons (exciting!).  Now that the bulk investments and ps download have been made there has been a lot of editing fun!  It was wrapped up with a lovely Chalf Family photography session in Juno.

Tail endings

Riley, our house cat, was in the most perfect of mood's while I finished up my calligraphy job.  He stepped up onto the loveseat, twirled in a tight circle once and nestled into a ball on the corner beside me.  How pleasant is that?  It was a day spent writing out all of the inner envelopes for wedding invitations (Again, Congratulations Christina!). 

Wedding Invitations and Sandy Beach Shots

This week has been gleefully filled with the addressing of wedding invitations.  While they all look great, I can't help but say that the names beginning with the letter Z were spectacular.  Is it silly that additional time was actually spent reviewing those pieces and just gazing at the pretty letters?  Probably.  But it was enjoyable!  Congratulations Christina and Chris, I'm sure that the wedding will be beautiful! 

Taking the first Huynh Family Pictures were such a nice way to wrap up the week.  We drove to the beach, walked down the sand, found a shady spot and started snapping the pleasantries.  Little Girl couldn't have been cuter with her oversized floppy hat even though she seemed to enjoy removing it more than letting all of us see her sweet face in it.  It was wonderful to see the endearing interactions between father and daughter while the calm "momma bear" relaxed and looked on with approval.  The shoot produced many good images.  Surprisingly, time spent on the stairs away from the sea ended up being of more quality than the ones with toes in the water.  It's a funny thing that one can plan and anticipate over and over but "life" will move you along in the way that is meant to be.

Weddings, Birthdays and a Beach Break!

Calligraphy filled in the gaps of the week nicely.  Working on invitations for both a wedding (Congratulations Katie!) and an 80th Birthday (shhh, it's a surprise!) kept me on my toes with busy writing.  My ring finger has finally given in and will hopefully toughen up and allow a callous soon.  I suppose that wishing for a hardened patch of skin on one's hand isn't the dream of most people, let alone women in their 20's, but as a Calligrapher I'm deeming it a necessity.

Also on this entry are some lovely beach photographs.  I must be honest and fess-up to the timeframe of the beach shots.  They are in fact from last weekend.  Time seems to slip away quicker and quicker.  Thank goodness for work being the distraction!  I hope that you enjoy looking at the images as much as I enjoyed being captivated by the real life scenes as they unfolded:

Luck of the Irish

The Luck of the Irish seemed to be passing goodness my way this week.  Time was spent documenting an 83rd birthday celebration through pictures (Happy Birthday Colleen!  Much love!), being asked to photograph a wedding, being invited to a friend's art exhibit (Congratulations Veronica!) that will showcased at an Antique Row gallery (life list item now checked off), a calligraphy job for an 80th Birthday (Happy Birthday Jerry!) and being asked to contribute to an up-and-coming online magazine.  Add a wonderful Saint Patrick's Day outing to the equation and it's a sum of giddy excitement!  This entry boasts some images from Colleen's Birthday and a picture of the Bridal Shower Invitation calligraphy from last week:

A true "Hallmark Moment"

'Twas a Delray Affair...

Meet Pierce!  Isn't he the cutest?  I'm sure that his parents might chuckle that this is his introductory picture but I just couldn't help myself as this is just the most notable Pierce expression!  We set off onto the beach of Delray canopied under a calming afternoon sky.  The beach was dotted with the brilliant blue cabana chaises and so was instantly enticing!  We put our stuff down and the picture taking began.  Please enjoy some of the candid shots from the day:

From Left- Pierce being silly for the camera, Pierce showing amusement from watching an iPhone video of himself;  Mom, Dad and son together on the beach;Pierce liking the beach but not enjoying being stopped from munching on bites of the sand as shown in his expression; Pierce along the shoreline looking like quite the walking machine;        First experience of sand in his toes with Daddy's help.

Starting of March the "Write" Way

This week was busy and so fun!  All of Tuesday was spent using the "Duke Blue" on both place cards and table cards for a Duke University event.  The pretty blue contrasted nicely on the Crane White cards.  The end of the week entailed the addressing of envelopes for a business announcement.  Congratulations to Jack!  A small perk was coming across an address in the lovely town of Tallahassee.  This weekend's project will be to address some less formal invitations for a Bridal Shower.  They should turn out looking quite nice so hopefully there will be a picture or two from it to display!