This, my friends, is the Tuscany that you’ve gotta see. I feel like if you don’t drive through the Val D’Orcia region, you miss this altogether!!! It’s just so beautiful and I’m so happy that I have hundreds more to share. :)
Happy halloween! Gotta go give out candy now!
I’m here and alive. It. has. just. been. so. busy. Renovations have made our lives extremely chaotic lately!! We’ve been working non-stop, around the clock. If we’re not working away at work, then we’re working away here at home. We have not had time to do anything else at all and have made a ton of sacrifices the last few months to get the house perfected and beautiful. That means I have not had a chance to enjoy the awesome fall weather :(.
I’m definitely missing taking pictures, blogging, and posting! All I’ve been able to squeeze in are order fulfillments during renovation breaks throughout our evenings and weekends. Having said that, I do see the light at the end of the tunnel! The truly great things never come easy and this is one of those great things. :) We are just powering through and I’m hopeful that all will be in order soon! My studio is relatively set up at least. :) Pictures to come soon! Here’s a quick one of the streets of Paris!
Never have I been so captivated by the “dark”. Reynisdrangar, the black sand beach in southern Iceland was truly stunning. The sand and rocks were black, the water a mix of silver and white, the clouds a thick fog, the waves fierce and all I could think was “wow”. I stood there for hours just admiring. Sometimes I can’t decide between two shots, so I post both. :)
Helen Keller once said: “There is beauty in everything; even in silence and darkness.” I would have to agree. :)
We’re all moved in! We have not unpacked nor do we have internet set up. It was actually a bit of a nightmare to think I’d have to go a week without internet. But thanks to tethering, that nightmare never materialized. :) I decided to post something quick tonight as I reminisce to those beautiful days in Iceland.
Most shots of this church in Vik is typically quite bright and cheerful, but the couple of days that we were in Vik, it was raining. But rain in many cases is a blessing in photographs. It brings a completely different touch and creates a whole new image that I like to describe as haunting and beautiful. :)
One of the coolest things I’ve ever seen. Glaciers in Iceland during the summer…! Left me absolutely in awe.
I’m posting in the middle of the week, that’s progress. :) It actually helps me relax and I should make a point to do it. It’s Wednesday tomorrow and our brand new floors and stairs will be ALL DONE. Can’t wait to see them!!! Back again soon.
We’re extremely excited to announce our newest stockist, Chapters Indigo Canada, who now carries our art prints! My husband and I are huge fans and can literally spend hours in the store every time we go. They’re one of our favourite retailers in Canada and it just so happens that they’re also the perfect match for our art prints, so we’re simply thrilled. We’ve collaborated with them to create our Canadian Wanderlust Collection intended to celebrate the beauty and hidden gems in this country. The Canadian Wanderlust prints below are now available at the Chapters-Indigo Canada online store – each print is exclusively produced on extra luxurious, matte-finish, archival paper, so be sure to check them out! :)
NEVER BROKEN
Photographed in Prince Edward County, Ontario, this abandoned barn house stands in the middle of a vast field looking hauntingly beautiful.
GLIMPSE OF HEAVEN
Photographed in Banff, Alberta, this majestic view of the great Canadian North is a little glimpse of heaven.
BARNHOUSE SOLITUDE
Photographed on an Autumn day in Milton, Ontario, this red barn house rests in solitude in the middle of golden corn stalks.
GOLDEN COUNTRYSIDE
Photographed on a perfect summer day in Hamilton, Ontario, these haystacks sit perfectly on a farmer’s haven, glistening under the sun.
FISHERMAN’S HAVEN
Photographed at the Toronto Harbourfront, this one’s for the fishermen whose second home is the deep blue sea.
CLIMB EVERY MOUNTAIN
Photographed in Banff, Alberta, this is a glimpse of Canada’s awe-inspiring, beautiful, ever-majestic rocky mountains.
SUNFLOWERS BLOOM
Photographed in Burlington, Ontario, these sunflowers in full bloom are as bright and cheerful as can be on a sweet summer day.
VANCOUVER MARINA
Photographed in Vancouver, British Columbia, the marina sits still and peaceful in the West coast sunset.
WINDMILL WANDERER
Photographed in Bayfield, Ontario, this old Dutch windmill gives us a little taste of Holland in the Canadian countryside.
At the root of it all, I love photography because it forces me to see something beautiful in almost all ordinary things that most would just ignore or pass right by. You see it, you capture it, it’s yours, and now you’re in full control of bringing out that beauty for others to see.
More selfies to share – these were taken in beautiful Tuscany, in the Val D’Orcia region. Words cannot describe. It was as if we were in a picture perfect children’s storybook. :)
You always need selfies in beautiful places. Taken by my wonderful husband. :) I think it was right after this that I got stung by a bee, which embarrassingly drove me to tears. It really, really hurt, but it was worth it. Happy Saturday – today is the wedding day of dear friends and it’s going to be wonderful.
