Rock n’ Roll Christmas Lights
Frost Star
Finally some of the pieces for Christmas are falling into place. After many attempts, I found the right bulb for the new Advent star, it turns out it’s the same type that you use in an oven! Who would have guessed…
Advent star with window reflection.
If you’ve heard my laments about the lack of sunlight this winter, you can probably imagine how poor the lighting conditions are for photography. So I gave up on waiting for sunshine, and I also wanted to show you some of my Christmas lights, so I reminded myself of how much I love the spontaneity of lo-fi photography . The gritty grain, the distortion, the overload and the pastels. Like playing rock ‘n’ roll, like feeding the distortion of your electric guitar back into the amp, like feeling the base in your body before you let your guitar play the sweetest song. Raw emotions with a minimum of editing and styling.
Christmas lights on the balcony.
I’m so grateful for all the new online friends and acquaintances I’ve met this year. Carla, the creator of the wonderful iPhone app Gratitude Journal. The many brave soul seekers I met in the Unravelling course, and the inspiring, talented artists I got to know in Marisa’s fish bowl. Tracy, the artist and crafter of the Pink Purl. Jamie who created the Full Moon Dreamboards that it’s been so magical for me to participate in. Just to mention a few. You’ve all brought so much light to my life!
A pale pink amaryllis
Tags: dreamboard, ease, gratitude, imperfection, iPhone, lo-fi, Photography, serendipity, simplicity, winter
Beautiful pictures – whatever the light is like! :)
Thank you for the very lovely mention, Kate! I has been such a JOY to meet you in recent weeks, share creative pursuits and dreams. I look forward to more conversation and sharing. :o) This post has such lovely glow…the photos have a wonderful abstract quality–I love it! Be cozy and enjoy the glow this week… It snowed here today! :o) ((HUGS))
I adore your Advent star!! It’s soo pretty! I am a fan of marisa and tracy too! :) Your photos are always soo gorgeous as always! Have a lovely merry happy week and love to you!
Oh dear kate i forgot to mention that i really adore the couple’s monogram of your sewdish crown princess Victoria and Daniel!! Sooo gorgeous and very inspirational!! Thank you so much for sharing it with me!! Love to you!
I love your star. So pretty! I love the lights at this time of the year. We are taking the kids around the town soon to see all of the displays!