Loving/Missing Snow

Posted by Vienna on Jan 30, 2012 in Featured, Snowscapes | 20 comments

We’ve got very little snow this season and we’re hoping for more. It was a usual school day, took the kids to school, went about my daily routines and picked them up again…I had to shoot and did very few but I’m glad I still did because I’m not so sure if we’re still  having snow this season. *sigh*

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What Type of Photo Frame Are You?

Posted by Vienna on Jan 27, 2012 in Photo Frames | 0 comments

Photo frames are obviously for framing photos, but they are also an extension of you! If you are an outgoing extrovert-type of person, chances are that you have brightly colored digital picture frames for your pictures – red, blue, silver or with designs on the frames. An ‘artsy’ type person will have unusual frames that complement each photo. An organized person will try to have the same type of frame for all photos. The work-aholic business person tends to gravitate to black frames. Really laid-back person? Doesn’t matter – this personality type will have antique wood, plastic, metal, modern wood, what ever! And, they will all somehow hang together in harmony.

No matter what type of personality you are, at some point in time you will have a ‘special’ photo, print or project that simply has to have the ‘perfect’ photo frame. The search is on. There are literally thousands of ready-made photo frames out there, but you cannot find one that is right for your special photo. Guess you’ll just have to settle for second best. WRONG!

There is still an option or two out there. Have your photo professionally framed. You would get to choose the frame material and color, mat, no mat, oddly shaped mat, whatever you desire. I guarantee you will be pleased with the outcome. But, there is another way to get the perfect photo frame, much less expensive than using a professional. Find a frame shop that allows you to make your own frame; most cities have them. You will have the same exact options as you would having it done professionally. The shop personnel will train you: how to measure your photo to get a good frame fit, how to put the frame together, how to clean the glass, how to apply the paper on the back, and what type of hanging mechanism to have. The shop cuts and miters your frame material and mat.

Now you have your prize photo in the perfect photo frame, and you have the self satisfaction of having made the frame yourself. Congratulations!

Wednesday Windows #2

Posted by Vienna on Jan 25, 2012 in Windows of the World | 3 comments

Mr. Linky has chose our winner from last week’s Wednesday Window giveaway. Please click here to see our winner. Congratulations! and Thank you everyone for joining in.

Here’s our second post.

Vienna’s 7th District

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I am pretty sure I’ve shared this photo here before. I just can’t help posting this again as I’ve always seen this spot nostalgic in a way. This was taken at Vienna’s 7th district…would you believe that it’s at a McDonald’s shop?

What window are you sharing today? link up!

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Butchart Gardens and a Vancouver Hotel

Posted by Vienna on Jan 24, 2012 in Canada | 2 comments

When visiting Vancouver, the Butchart Gardens is a must-see! It’s such a wonderful sight especially for shutter-happy people like me, a large park of many beautiful things. Beautiful flowers of different types abound in various colors could be snapped…the scenery and landscape are picturesque, details as statues, fountains, flower pots and all combine harmoniously into a lovely picture.

The Butchart Gardens feature different garden cultures within. I mean you’d see Japanese art, a red bridge, a welcome shrine that’s every inch a Tokyo characteristic. There’s an Italian garden featuring Victorian architect and influence. There’s a sunken garden, a rose garden displaying a thousand roses. Pure bliss! You won’t get tired moving about and savoring, smelling the flowers.

In case you do get tired, just s few steps away from the garden is this wonderful Vancouver Hotel that is every inch Victorian. Wouldn’t you be indulged to get in and take a peek? Let’s see next week!

Empress Hotel

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50$ Fridays now up!

Posted by Vienna on Jan 19, 2012 in Giveaway | 2 comments