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Windy Days

Shannon Shirley — Wed, 27 Oct 2010 16:38:31 +0000

It’s been quite windy here in the Windy City and I’ve been trying my best to remain indoors [wouldn't want Ava to blow away -wink]. Here is some blustery inspiration so you can enjoy the beauty of the wind without it mussing up your hair. :-)

Sarah Pigeon

Photos Around Town

Shannon Shirley — Sat, 18 Sep 2010 01:31:25 +0000

I like to take pictures of things I find strangely beautiful. Like this building renovation …

… and graffiti, the carwash, bus stop stencils, and a hair salon …

… jeremiah’s love nest and a bug eaten leaf …

Pretty things are everywhere.

All photos taken by me. Please give credit if you’re using. See more here.

Ridiculously Cute Baby Blog

Shannon Shirley — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 13:38:31 +0000

I have to give the credit to Michael for finding this. Adele, a mom in Helsinki, waits until her baby is napping and sets up the cutest little scenes and posts them in a blog titled, “Mila’s Daydreams“. So cute that it made me feel a little better [awful summer cold]. Also so cute that I almost want another baby just so I can do this. Almost.

Ava never would have slept through this.

My Latest Obsession

Shannon Shirley — Fri, 07 May 2010 18:43:32 +0000

I love Piccsy. It’s a new image bookmarking site. Instead of having a list of bookmarks in my drop box, now I can bookmark images that link to the site they are from. Pretty cool. Not sure when it will be open to everyone, but probably soon.

Spring Fever – Art Roundup Inspired by My Longing for Spring

Shannon Shirley — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 19:10:53 +0000

It may be snowing outside, but I can hear the sweet song of the birds luring spring to come.

You know when you start hearing that chirping that spring MUST be coming soon [please, mother nature, please!]. I am so tired of the color gray – I cannot remember the last time I saw the sunshine or the color green. I do love the snow – especially untouched snow, blanketed over the streets and yards – no footprints, no tire tracks, but I’ve had enough of it and I’m ready for the melting and awakening to begin.

These beautiful and colorful prints are reproductions of artist, Yangyang Pan’s original “Blossom” watercolor series. Originals are also available at the artist’s Etsy shop, Siiso Visual Art.

These prints remind me of these lines from Emily Dickinson’s “A Light Exists in Spring”:

A Color stands abroad
On Solitary Fields
That Science cannot overtake
But Human Nature feels.

This gorgeous photographic print is the work of Jennifer Simpson. Her work is airy and has a daydream quality to it – makes me feel like running through a meadow with the scent of blooming flowers at my nose and warm sunshine all around me.

This is a photo of one of Marie Antoinette’s hamlets at Versailles. So romantic and enchanting … like a little secret garden or something. I want to run away to France … ahhhhhhhh. Find this print and more at A La Parisienne on Etsy.

I thought I would finish this roundup with a burst of color and this “Las Guitarras” print almost jumps off of the page! So bright and bold! I love it. Taken by the great eye of M. Campbell – Zurek.

Underwater Dreams

Shannon Shirley — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 03:23:38 +0000

I am finally taking a few moments to sit down … no unpacking, no cleaning, no hanging curtains … just me on the couch with the internet. Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh.

I’m not sure if I found these photos or if they found me … just what I was in the mood for – tranquil, mysterious, and completely captivating. Born in Moscow and now living in the Bahamas [so jealous], Elena Kalis has been shooting these underwater scenes [with fairytale inspiration/interpretation] for the past year with her children and friends. Spellbinding … beautiful … I love them! Go ahead and hold your breath … happy endings are all around you.