Thoughts on VSCO Grid

So I've had VSCO Grid for a few months now but I've only recently started using it a lot. I love how the photos are displayed and I love the fact that you can't save the photos! I could definitely see this being an alternate way of displaying your portfolio. It's so great to peruse through and it looks so clean and professional!  

How about you? Do you use VSCO Grid? If so, leave a link! I'd love to check yours out. :)

Tulips: Flowers and Light

From my tulip experience, I was under the impression that these would leave in a couple of days. By surprise, it stuck around for a whole week! I didn't feel too rushed this time since they looked healthy a majority of the time.

The marble board makes yet another appearance. I've grown really fond of it and only see it getting more popular. So what's been going on lately? I've been waking up extra early these days to do things that I otherwise wouldn't have "time" to do. Which includes artsy things, home things, and cooking! Just last week I cooked 2 new dishes that were edible and delicious! woo-hoo! I'm looking forward to making more dishes now. :)

I've never been a "morning" person so this is a HUGE change for me. It's like I'm changing my DNA to be an early bird and I'm really really excited for it. What about you? Are you an early bird or a night owl?

Dahlia Instaxes

Do you call the film used in Instax cameras "instaxes" or "polaroids"? I'm not sure which one to call them but for the past year I've referred to them as the former. Recently, I've acquired a lot of photo props that I'm just too excited about. Pictured above is a tiny porcelain vase. I wasn't expecting it to be so tiny but it's been quite the object of my affection.

I used the macro attachment on top of the camera to get some close shots of the dahlia. They worked extraordinarily well for the calla lilies but I've been having trouble focusing on them with these. I think I need to continue practicing and shooting in better light maybe?

Coffee and Epiphanies

While I was driving last week, I had an epiphany. It was the kind of moment where two seemingly separate points connected together so well that I had to pull over and jot all of it down. It was in this moment that I declared to my husband "I love coffee because I get epiphanies like this!" Is there such a thing as a controlled environment to get epiphanies? If so, this kind of moment just might be it!

Pictured above is a beignet from Bottega Louie, a restaurant and bakery in Downtown LA. It was my first time trying out both the pastry and the place! I heated mine up for 15 seconds which helped the nutella inside melt a little. Just typing these words makes me want to drive out 30 minutes to get another one.

A Spot of Gold

I've always been a fan of delicate jewelry, whether in gold or silver. But recently, I've been drawn towards more gold pieces.I picked up a set of these rings at the outlet right before heading to Las Vegas. I thought I'd stack them together for a "cocktail ring" look while I play a hand of roulette or two.

And then I was gifted this beautiful and delicate camera necklace which I'll basically be outfitting everyday. Isn't it just dainty enough for daily wear?



What about you? Do you prefer gold over silver? Brass, nickel, or rosegold?

Baby Roses: Flowers and Light

I just finished eating a bowl of noodle soup when I noticed the light was slowly leaving. I had a queue of various little trinkets and flowers I wanted to photograph but with very limited time.

I'm always in a state of urgency after work to rush through dinner, to rush through errands so that I can finally have the time to sit, photograph, document and experiment with things like these roses before the sun sets.

However, I've noticed that making the time is always worth it. There's a certain joy that's reserved for things like blogging, taking photos, documenting, sharing and relating to other bloggers online. :)

Would you agree? Feel the same way?

Henna Cupcakes

I'm not sure if I've ever mentioned this but my mom and I are henna artists! Well my mom is more so than me but she taught me the ins and outs and all the techniques. Henna is essentially designs on the body that are temporary. It's a tradition to apply henna for celebratory events like a wedding! :) One day, my mom and I designed cupcakes with henna designs using buttercream frosting. Here's a little stop motion video I made while guest posting on Margaret's blog last year:

Henna Cupcakes Stop Motion Video from Tana Gandhi on Vimeo.

I was just thinking of how long it's been since I last applied henna and started missing it! Have you ever had henna done?