bokeh fun

# Spring flowers for a bridal shower #

# Breadsticks and water #

# Rows of macarons #

# Swirls of beads #

I'm disappointed in myself--I've already started to slack off on my commitment to taking pictures every week.  I recently helped throw a bridal shower, which gave me an opportunity to do a little catch up, but in the end I chose to post a few pictures that highlighted the fun of bokeh--that out of focus area which can give a picture character.  I sometimes wonder if it's a way of cheating, to make an otherwise uninteresting photo more compelling and mysterious.  Either way, it has its time and place, whether my pictures are technically good or not, I still like the effect.

street music on a saturday morning

# Bach by the bay #

# Rockin' wheelchair #

# Ensemble (couldn't get the cone out of the way) #

This was my first trip to the Ferry Building for the Saturday morning Farmer's Market.  I realized I should come up here more often.  The produce seemed hidden among the various food stands, but it was still full of life with the myriad of treats (I bought myself an ice cream sandwich from Miette and it wasn't even lunchtime!) and the crowds there to enjoy a leisurely weekend morning.

douceur de vivre (the sweetness of life)

# Madeleines wrapped in hearts #

# Vicariously experiencing the sweet life in Paris #

# Bistro-ware for when you're not at a bistro #

# Almond tea cakes #

# Cafe fare #

retail therapy

I love fashion, if you can't tell already.  Is it cheating if my models are mannequins?

 # Vintage lace - quite possibly the Downton Abbey effect #

 

# Spring is in the air #

 # Details #

# The LBD is so yesterday #

through the looking glass

Window shopping (and window peeping) before meeting a friend for dinner.