Our good bloggy friend, VEE, that lives with her beloved in a small town,
is having the BEST party and I wanted to join her in ....
Choosing ONLY FOUR favorites was MUCH harder than I thought it would be
but I loved going back thru my olden photos......lots of fun....lots of memories...
THANKS, VEE, for thinking of this fun PARTY....
I had two of my grandgirls helping me and we had such a great time that day.
I was very proud of this photo and even prouder when FIFI painted it.
I bought the painting, had it framed and gave it to son and family for Christmas.
Fifi's painting is on my sidebar.
The above photo was taken for my VALENTINE'S DAY MANTEL post this year and just takes my breath away every time I see it. ♥
I think I love it especially because the olden books belonged to my mother, HELEN.
I am unsure just where she got them but I feel pretty sure that it was from either
a garage sale or an Estate sale.
I inherited my love for thrifting from her......
along with many, MANY other things....
like....
when we smile very big, our top gums show....so does my daughter's.
and like....
we both have a thin upper lip and a big, honkin' lower lip....
NOTHING like Angelina Jolee's......bummer.
I love this photo because, other than being just really pretty,
MR. SWEET said it was so lifelike that if he stuck his finger in that flame, it would burn him.
I am always thrilled to death to get such a good photo when all I have is a little
Point and Shoot camera.
and, I HAD to add THIS PHOTO...
THREE DIMENSIONAL looking and.....
POWDERED SUGAR, WOMAN....
it just HAD to be here.
Thanks so much for the fun....!!
MR. SWEET said it was so lifelike that if he stuck his finger in that flame, it would burn him.
I am always thrilled to death to get such a good photo when all I have is a little
Point and Shoot camera.
and, I HAD to add THIS PHOTO...
THREE DIMENSIONAL looking and.....
POWDERED SUGAR, WOMAN....
it just HAD to be here.
Thanks so much for the fun....!!
also joining in the fun at:
WHITE WEDNESDAY (that sugah is WHITE)
I love your four photos Vee...The vineyard one is so lovely!
ReplyDeleteSuch pretty pictures! My favorite is the candle but boy that powdered sugar looks very delicious!
ReplyDeleteBTW, you are cordially invited to enter my Spring drawing.
Blessings
you're too cute. once again, luring us in with lovely photography, then BAM with the sweets! :)
ReplyDeleteLove, love the books BJ. Point and shoot cameras take really good close up images and you take wonderful photos. You have awesome composition.
ReplyDeleteIn case my other message shows up just delete this one.
ReplyDeleteI love all the photos. What kind of Cannon do you have. It takes such good pictures......but alot has to do with who is taking them.
Fabulous photos, BJ. The vineyard & the pastry have touched me in beauty. All are gorgeous, good eye, my friend.
ReplyDeleteHave a lovely eve ~
TTFN ~
Marydon
I like all you choices, but the candle is the best. I have a painting that Fifi did for me. The one she did for you, is an excellent piece of work.
ReplyDeleteCome link it up! Ignore my name being first because I didn't know if it would work and had to test it. I'm such a novice at this kind of thing.
ReplyDeleteWowser! Now I just knew that you'd have four great photos to show. I don't think I've ever heard that vineyard story before and that Fifi painted a picture from that photo. That is so cool. Mr. Sweet is right. That flame would burn and if he kissed the last photo...he'd come back with sugar lips. :D
Lovely photos. I especially like the one taken in your sons vineyard. Have a blessed evening. Madeline
ReplyDeleteGorgeous and so fun to know it's just point and shoot! Love the vineyard picture especially.
ReplyDeleteOh I can see why these were your favs. They are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteYour photos are gorgeous yummy! The one of the books captures my heart, lovely vignette!
ReplyDeleteHI BJ. Your photo choices are nice and very interesting. Isn't this fun? Blessings, Pamela
ReplyDeleteI notice that you managed to select photos that have shades of red in them! :)
ReplyDeleteBrilliant Red Flowers
Wow to your photos...the vineyard is spectacular but I may love the books the best because I do love old books and roses. And, my moms name is Helen!
ReplyDeleteYour photos are really great. Love the old books. Just beautiful!
ReplyDeleteWHAT NICE PHOTOS. DO TELL ME WHAT KIND OF CAMERA YOU HAVE. MR SWEET IS RIGHT ABOUT THE CANDLE.
ReplyDeleteWHAT NICE PHOTOS. DO TELL ME WHAT KIND OF CAMERA YOU HAVE. MR SWEET IS RIGHT ABOUT THE CANDLE.
ReplyDeleteWell what a great job. I love that first one and the painting on the sidebar. The candle is beautiful. Would all make great cards.
ReplyDeleteQMM
I enjoyed your favorite photos, great photography. It was a little hard for me to choose mine.Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteSue
They're all beautiful...the last one looks good enough to eat!!
ReplyDeleteSandi
Holy Cow! Well, I knew you were a good photographer but having only followed you for a while now- I had NO idea that you were THIS good- GREAT photos! Love them. I think I inhaled that sugar in the last one and you KNOW I am OFF sugar-so please stop tempting me! (said she who posted a sweet treat on her blog today) xo Diana
ReplyDeleteHi BJ, I found your blog through my friend Diana at NanaDiana. I really love your pictures and I have enjoyed reading your blog. I don't know which one would be my favorite, but I do like the one with the candle. Have a great week. A Missouri Friend.
ReplyDeleteI love this post! Jeepers I could taste all that powdered sugar just looking at it. I'm drooling. Would go well with my cup of tea.
ReplyDeleteJoyce M
bj,
ReplyDeleteYou got just about the right amount of powdered sugar on those pastries. :D
I really liked the photo of the books a lot, but I liked all of them a whole lot, but that one is my favorite.
Have fun and yes, the vineyard one is fab!
I LOVE your photo selection, bj! I cna see why you love the one of your son's vineyard, and yes, the powdered sugar is a fun one!
ReplyDeleteCan you tell us what HEPOPADU has to do with TED TURNER?
ReplyDeleteWe have heardsomething about TEDIDIT- TED SEA- TEDEDICA- DISATEDA- THATDEA na snow we hear this blog is about the IRA with " HEATU"?
Is this with UTAH and DONSUPPE- CARTE in DODONGO?
With SUMAR SUMANDO?
Because they are talking about UCCUMB - MRALL- MICULL .
What are POPERS?
What are POPPINDA?
BEAUtiful photos! I found it difficult to choose as well!
ReplyDeleteThis is such a great idea for a party and post. I don't know how you chose 4, since I tend to love the shots you put on here.
ReplyDeleteAs for the four you chose, well, as they say around here, "Ya done good."
Don't tell my former (English) students that I said that though. Pretend I said something like, "Splendid photos!"
i love your valentine's day mantle decor. just lovely. i love how so many are picking different photos from their blog for the note card link up party. so cool. happy to find you. take care. (:
ReplyDeleteThey are all soooooo gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteI think I can taste the powdered sugar. Seriously. That is yummy looking.
Your photos are all beautiful and I especially enjoyed the stories behind them. The one taken in your son's vineyard is extra special!
ReplyDeleteThose are all so wonderful! And one got turned into a painting! I think my favorite is the flower with the books. So sweet.
ReplyDeleteAnd isn't Miz Vee sweet for hosting this party and letting us make new friends?
Beautiful pictures! I love them all and JUST can't pick a favorite:) Have a blessed day, HUGS!
ReplyDeleteGreat choices BJ! Of course I'm lovin the last one with all that powdered sugar....pure yummyness!
ReplyDeletegood morning bj ... the books and rose picture takes my breath away too. That would be great enlarged and framed. Awesome candle shot too. You are GOOD. Always love your daily blogs.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Audrey Z. @ Timeless Treasures
Gorgeous photos! The last one was a killer! This was such a fun party. I hope she does it again. It reminded me to take more pictures of the details.
ReplyDeleteGREAT PICS!!!
ReplyDelete:-)))
"There is a monsterous deal of stupid quizzing, & common-place
nonsense talked, but scarcely any wit." ~J.A.
Beautiful photos and great choices.
ReplyDeleteHi BJ,
ReplyDeleteWhat fun, I am going over to visit Vee right now. I love the photo's that you have chosen.
Have a sweet day, Elizabeth
Gorgeous photos -- I love that one has been made into a painting! Your mantel vignette is also lovely.
ReplyDeleteNice photos!!
ReplyDeleteBautiful! I'm not sure which I like best. It's between the Vineyard Picnic and the Flaming Candle, though. Both are stunning!
ReplyDeleteBJ, These are beautiful! My favorite is the vineyard!
ReplyDeleteHugs, Beth
Oh, my these are so beautiful! Love all of them!
ReplyDeleteDeanna
Wowsa! Love, love, love your pics!!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Susan and Bentley
Oh, these are so gorgeous! If I had to choose a favorite, I couldn't pick one, because your photography is excellent and your subjects are so interesting. You are wonderful at photographing tablescapes too.
ReplyDeleteSo happy that Vee introduced us.
Have a lovely day,
Karen
I have always your skill on photography. These are really Picture Perfect and i love them all since they each have their own story.
ReplyDeleteRita
With all of your beautiful photo choosing only four was a challenge I'm sure. I do love the first one!
ReplyDelete~Emily
the French Hutch
Oh BJ...those are great photos. This is a fun party. I gotta think more about it when I take pictures!
ReplyDeleteHave a great rest of the week!!
Beautiful selection... lovely!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! I especially love the vineyard photo, I see FiFi did a sketch of that one for you! Darling
ReplyDeleteHappy Rednesday! Very nice photos! All I have is a point and shoot as well, but sometimes, they take very lovely photographs. Like yours!
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Susie
All your pics are lovely, but I am partial to the books. Such sweet simplicity. :o)
ReplyDeleteThat last photo looks delicious!
ReplyDeleteGreat choices, BJ. And, I always think you have gorgeous photos. You have a great eye for composition and style.
ReplyDeleteFantastic photos, I particularly liked the photograph in the vineyard.
ReplyDeleteThe last one really does look 3D too. Clever. :)
These are fantastic photos, B.J.! Your son's vineyard is truly impressive. We have lots of vineyards in North Carolina, and they're fun to visit. I wonder how many people licked their screen when they saw the powdered sugar pic?
ReplyDeleteVisiting from Vee's Note Card Party. Have a great day!
Denise
Everyone has such lovely photos. I especially like the books and roses.
ReplyDeletebj, you are just the BEST blogger ever!! :) *sigh*
ReplyDeleteWOW Great Photos!!!! They would look great hanging on the wall.
ReplyDeleteThey are all terrific. But I do love the lit candle and oh my goodness your goodies always look divine! Yum!
ReplyDeleteI love all of these, but the powdered sugar one really got me! I am on only clear liquids prepping for a test tomorrow :( xo
ReplyDeleteThe lit candle is my favorite so far of all the photos I've seen! WOW! ♥
ReplyDeleteLove the photos, but the vineyard one is amazing!
ReplyDeleteThats a great party--love your images
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pics and ba-zowwie on the powdered sugar girl-Stop! I'm on a diet!!
ReplyDeleteGreat choices for Vee's note card party.
Such pretty pictures you have! They are all so good that I had a hard time deciding which ones I like the best. I really like the one of your Valentine's Day mantel and of candle flame. So neat!
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful! My favorite is the flame, too, but that powdered sugar...oh, my!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Anne
four fabulous photos. Hugs and happy weekend wishes!
ReplyDeleteHow'd I miss this??? Your pics are beautiful BJ! I remember the vineyard post and agree with Mr., that candle is really cool:@)
ReplyDeleteAwesome Pictures but that last left me drooling. I want some. LOL
ReplyDeleteYou have a great eye for taking photos.