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Learn the 5 C’s to taking better product photos. Turn your love of stuff into a love of life. Can you judge a bottle of alcohol by the design of its label? I’ve always had a slight obsession with stacking rings. Never thought I’d love fake flowers. Eleven rules for living an uncluttered life. Have… Continue reading link up | Somewhere in Middle America

Learn the 5 C’s to taking better product photos. Turn your love of stuff into a love of life. Can you judge a bottle of alcohol by the design of its label? I’ve always had a slight obsession with stacking rings. Never thought I’d love fake flowers. Eleven rules for living an uncluttered life. Have… Continue reading link up | Somewhere in Middle America

Learn the 5 C’s to taking better product photos. Turn your love of stuff into a love of life. Can you judge a bottle of alcohol by the design of its label? I’ve always had a slight obsession with stacking rings. Never thought I’d love fake flowers. Eleven rules for living an uncluttered life. Have… Continue reading link up | Somewhere in Middle America

During an interview with Marie Claire, Stephen Moyer, who plays Bill Compton on HBO’s “True Blood,” said this about Robert Pattinson of “Twilight” fame: “He’s a pussy! He’s the Slim-Fast, Diet Coke of vampires.” Hmm… Would you prefer to be bitten by Bill or Edward? I still think I’m Team Edward. (image source)

This morning I’m drinking tea instead of my usual cup of coffee. Why, you ask? It’s simple: I have no creamer. But the reason why I don’t have any creamer is a bit more complicated. It all started yesterday afternoon when I returned home after being out of the house for a couple of hours.… Continue reading a warming trend | Somewhere in Middle America

This morning I’m drinking tea instead of my usual cup of coffee. Why, you ask? It’s simple: I have no creamer. But the reason why I don’t have any creamer is a bit more complicated. It all started yesterday afternoon when I returned home after being out of the house for a couple of hours.… Continue reading a warming trend | Somewhere in Middle America

Here’s a confession: I am plagued by worry thoughts. I worry about my husband’s job. I worry about my career. I worry about my misbehaving dog, about our finances, about when we will start a family, about the health and happiness of my family back East, about the strength of my friendships and more. Only… Continue reading worry thoughts | Somewhere in Middle America

This is an example page. It’s different from a blog post because it will stay in one place and will show up in your site navigation (in most themes). Most people start with an About page that introduces them to potential site visitors. It might say something like this: Hi there! I’m a bike messenger… Continue reading Sample Page | Somewhere in Middle America

I’m so inspired by the still life photography of Decor8‘s Holly Becker She makes everyday objects look so ethereal. Recently I decided to put my still life skills to the test and photograph some white flowers that were originally part of a larger bouquet that my mother bought me for my birthday. As I’ve learned… Continue reading my still life photography attempt | Somewhere in Middle America

One of my favorite things to do while on vacation is to eat. I love checking out the local hot spots. So while we were in St. Louis this past weekend for a wedding, J and I made sure to carve out some time to visit some of the city’s best known restaurants. I updated… Continue reading chowing down in st. louis | Somewhere in Middle America