Sun, Nests, Picnics
During the lifespan of Violet Folklore I have, from time to time, posed as Amber. Posting on the VF Facebook, Tweeting, and even replying to a few Etsy conversations. At the time, I thought I was helping – not having internet at the house, makes internet time an errand, rather than a household luxury. Amber, however, wasn’t happy with this. And she’s right, it should be her that is updating her status regardless of who is the boss around here. Sarcasm aside, I was certainly surprised when Amber asked me to blog about the photos I took yesterday with the new camera (nikon d60, thank you very much). So here I am, with permission from yours truly. Also, I, over use commas, so please, try, not to get bothered, too much, as you read.
Amber had gone out yesterday, which means I am supposed to act like the grown-up. But this doesn’t work, actually. I’ve found the day works best, when juggling a toddler, if we avoid all responsibility, pack a lunch, and go and lay in a field somewhere outside drinking sunlight. So Mycie played the mom, I played the daughter and we did just that.
Locked in the house all day can be torturous playing the same game for hours. But we spent a good three hours building a nest for an ever so fortunate bird who doesn’t have one already. The bird got it plush too, Mycelia procured a pillow, a bed, a blanket, and even filled the fridge with an assortment of food, including a soup that she made. The soup made with celery, oranges, and stock would, according to mycelia, “be gross and slobby” if I added onions. But I’m the daughter, she’s the momma, so…
The camera. The camera, is amazing. I have only started to fiddle with the settings, and upon optimizing them for the web, I still have so much to learn. Pretty good for a first photo shoot though, and minimal settings understood. Amber is, right now, at home with tripod in hand, taking photos of her lovely self. Let’s hope we can see those tomorrow.
Till, I have my own blog,
Graham
Hi Graham, what a lovely post! I wish I could get my hubby to go anywhere near a blog. You and Amber should definitely do some sort of family blogging. Sometimes blogland needs a hefty dose of the male influence and it’s fun to see and hear the families of your internets friends. Like this little girl for instance, boy is she adorable. Hope you return soon!
Sincerely,
Your fellow comma over-user
Ps. My husband is very jealous of Mycelia’s name. He’s a serious mycology-nerd. Also, he often finds my outfits way too chaotic.
This is awesome, and the photos are SO SO SO beautiful. Post more!!!
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What a beautiful little lady she is. I have been following your amazing family from “nourished mother” onward…& am continuously intrigued by your lifestyle & creativity. Keep on keepin’ on!
graham! beautiful photos and it’s nice to hear your voice even if it is merely blogging. hope to see more of your posts.
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love it! thank you for sharing!
Ugh, I hate it when my soup gets all gross and slobby, that’s the worst ;)
It sounds like the two of you had such a sweet father/daughter (or should I say daughter/mother?) day and the pictures are precious. I can’t wait to get really nice camera one day.
Oh and by the way, I was thinking of starting a support group for perfectionist commaphiles. So far, I’m the only member, but perhaps you’d like to join, perhaps?
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Mycie is the cutest little sprite! I love that your blog is so varied, so many Etsy bloggers just write about clothes and neglect the other wonderful things in life.. would love to hear more about food on here too. I love your herb blogs, and its clear you have a great attitude to nourishment in general.. some recipes to try maybe?
Love Graham’s commas.. so very 19th century of him.. ;)
J. xx
i love this graham (and it explains for all the updates living in the internet-less cottage). these photos are awesome and your subject, sweet mycie is the perfect muse. i am not going to lye though, i covet your camera!! well, and the fact that you guys live so close to beautiful wilderness (coming from suburbia southern california). i do hope you start a blog soon too, it would be awesome!
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p.s. your custom-blog-style-format-html codes-whatever skills are awesome. this site looks GREAT!
p.p.s and apparently, i don’t know how to spell ‘lie’ in the correct context. my bad ;)
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She is soo cute!