“Opposites are not contradictory but complementary.” — Niels Bohr
Capture 52
Week 52 - Christmas: "Wonderful"
“Opposites are not contradictory but complementary.” — Niels Bohr
“An enchanting harmony of fuchsia, purple, and pink undertones, radiant orchid inspires confidence and emanates great joy, love and health. It is a captivating purple, one that draws you in with its beguiling charm.” — Leatrice Eiseman
“Lilacs are May in essence.” - Jean Hersey
Here are the links that caught my eye this month:
Thoughts on Blogging Burn-Out - For 6 years, I posted everyday (usually just a photo and a quote), but although I was committed and loved the process, keeping up that pace sometimes felt overwhelming. This year, I’m taking my time…
I’ve completed a Project 365 (six times) and am working on my second year of the Dogwood 52 Photo Challenge, but here are some interesting photography projects I might try this summer.
I have printed just a few of my photos, but I’m thinking about creating some themed photo books. Have you done this? What are your favorite printing options. I’m looking into Artifact Uprising.
Three great articles featuring my favorite book:
Tips for shopping in Paris (and at home):
40 Years of Gorgeous Parisian Typography (Here is my take from years ago. Note to self: Redo this post with updated photos.)
Following the death of Karl Lagerfeld earlier this year, Chanel’s new creative director, Virginie Viard, debuts her first runway show
10 Outrageous Proposals for the Restoration of Notre Dame Cathedral - Just make it like it was, only safer!
There Will Never Be an ‘Amélie’ Sequel Because the Director Thinks “Paris is Ugly Now” - I love Amélie and I don’t think a sequel would ever do justice to the original, but Paris is always beautiful.
The 12 Best Unknown Monuments in Paris - I only knew of two!
Paris is Removing its Iconic Kiosks. So What Will Become of Them? The new ones look great and I’m sure are more functional, but this makes me sad.
Last week I did a French Friday feature on the steps of Saint-Étienne-du-Mont. Here’s a more comprehensive tour of the movie locations of Midnight in Paris
“The splendor of the rose and the whiteness of the lily do not rob the little violet of its scent nor the daisy of its simple charm. If every tiny flower wanted to be a rose, spring would lose its loveliness.”
― St. Therese of Lisieux, “The Little Flower”
“Be different. Be original. Nobody will remember a specific flower in a garden filled with thousands of the same yellow flower, BUT they will remember the one that managed to change its color to purple.” - Suzy Kassem
“It was our favorite part of the day, this in-between time, and it always seemed to last longer than it should--a magic and lavender space unpinned from the hours around it, between worlds.” - Paula McLain, The Paris Wife
Have I mentioned that I received a pound of lavender for Christmas? I do love the color, fragrance, and taste of lavender, but I’m wondering what I will do with all of it. So far, I’ve filled decorative dishes with the dried buds to perfume the air in the living room and bedroom. I was thinking of filling some sachets for my drawers and closets. I already have lavender simple syrup for tea, lemonade, and cocktails. Any suggestions? Merci en avance!