tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-75379835796098339452024-03-12T20:04:56.040-07:00redlovinpixie INTERIORS | FOOD | CRAFT | FROM LONDON TO LA Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger121125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7537983579609833945.post-80952409673328106322013-10-07T00:30:00.000-07:002013-10-07T00:30:04.729-07:00Photo Styling Challenge | Part 4 Morning<div style="text-align: justify;">
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I honestly cannot believe it is already month 4 of the <a href="http://redlovinpixie.blogspot.com/2013/06/photography-styling-challenge.html" target="_blank">challenge</a>. I remember having a skype chat with <a href="http://redesignedbym.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">RedesignedbyM</a> and planning out the rules and categories... Times flies and I'm getting old (less than 3 months to go until the big 3-0!!!). What I also can't believe is how long it is since I last <a href="http://www.redlovinpixie.blogspot.com/2013/09/things-i-love-thursday.html" target="_blank">blogged</a>, I think I said that last time, but seriously, some people blog <i>every</i>day!!! Truth is, I'm probably going to switch over to wordpress (ssssssshhhh, don't tell blogger) as it seems much more flexible for what I need. I am also looking to change my name and pretty much everything about my blog making it a bit more pro. I originally started this for people back home to keep up with my travels but now I want something more work related with 'lifestyle' attached. ANYway, I've gone on major tangent here so I present to you this month's Photo Styling Challenge... Morning !<br />
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I'm dedicating this post to the love of coffee. I LOVE breakfast time more than any other meal time in the day and I often start off my weekend with a big breakfast and cup of coffee. I try to limit myself to drinking coffee only at the weekend at fear that I will get addicted to it if I drink it during the week (weird I know but it's my thing).<br />
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I have my London favourite coffee from <a href="http://www.fortnumandmason.com/" target="_blank">Fortnum and Mason</a>: <a href="http://www.fortnumandmason.com/p-5001-kings-blend-coffee-south-america-coffee.aspx" target="_blank">Kings Blend</a> and I also have my US favourite: <a href="http://www.handsomecoffee.com/" target="_blank">Handsome Coffee Roasters</a>.<br />
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Anyway, these photos are the best pick of the bunch and as my own worst critic... they could be better. Although as I write this post the night before it's set to launch I am finding myself craving coffee so I mustn't have done that bad of a job right?!? I think if I'd had more time I'd have done things differently (like everyone). </div>
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My weekends (and weekdays) also consist of waking up next to two puppies of which I could have totally photographed but I would have had to style them, and they aren't the most stylish looking pup's that's for sure (don't tell them I said that though). I had already done posts about breakfast food <a href="http://redlovinpixie.blogspot.com/2013/06/brunch-recipe-courgette-and-gorgonzola.html" target="_blank">here</a> and <a href="http://redlovinpixie.blogspot.com/2013/06/brunch-recipe-pancakes.html" target="_blank">here</a> so I had to feature coffee it is for this months theme. I do wish I'd tried out various angles but hey, we live and learn and this challenge is for fun so I'm not trying to be too precious about it. However, I would love to know your thoughts...</div>
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You can also check out other participants:</div>
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<a href="http://redesignedbym.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">RedesignedbyM</a></div>
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<a href="http://happyandharried.wordpress.com/2013/10/07/photography-styling-challenge-4-morning/" target="_blank">Happy and Harried</a></div>
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<a href="http://myfoodtapestry.wordpress.com/2013/10/07/photography-styling-challenge-4-morning/" target="_blank">My Food Tapestry</a></div>
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<a href="http://redlovinpixie.blogspot.com/2013/07/photo-styling-challenge-part-1-food.html" target="_blank">Week 1 | Food</a></div>
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<a href="http://redlovinpixie.blogspot.com/2013/08/photo-styling-challenge-part-2-table.html" target="_blank">Week 2 | Table Setting</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.redlovinpixie.blogspot.com/2013/09/photo-styling-challenge-part-3-vignette.html" target="_blank">Week 3 | Vignette</a></div>
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Next month Bedroom!</div>
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Gosh I just realised <i>how</i> much I miss blogging, more to come soon...</div>
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I'm quite ashamed to say that it's now September and my last blog post was August 19th! Apologies people I have been somewhat busy of late. No excuses I know but I'm back, and returning for the third instalment of the <a href="http://redlovinpixie.blogspot.com/2013/08/photo-styling-challenge-part-2-table.html" target="_blank">Photo Styling Challenge</a>! And here it is, this month is... 'Vignette'.</div>
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If you can't tell from looking through these photos, we have a Shakespeare nerd in our family. No it's not <a href="http://redlovinpixie.blogspot.com/2013/01/so-far-so-good.html" target="_blank">Thelonious</a>, although I think he also has a passion for the English playwright. It is in fact PC who has a fond appreciation for the talented creator of Romeo and Juliet. We literally have shelves upon shelves stacked with books by ole Billy Shakes, with Hamlet appearing more than once, twice even three times over. So this month's Photo Styling is dedicated to all things that PC loves...</div>
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... except for my painted rabbit skull, Pepsi. He<i> HATES </i>this with an absolute passion. I think he finds him a wee bit creepy and it also makes him a wee bit sad. But to me it's taxidermy perfection in its true form. My friend Little James found Pepsi as collects rabbit skulls from his back garden, and when I say back garden I mean acres of farmland. He picks them up, cleans them off and them paints them black. I really would like on in gold (of course), so maybe he'll send me one... Ok I'm off on a tangent here but for reals I just had to get Pepsi into this scene... Say hello to Pepsi everyone! It's also a play on the skull in Hamlet:<br />
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<i><span style="color: #999999;">"Alas, poor Yorick! I knew him, Horatio; a fellow of infinite jest, of most excellent fancy; he hath borne me on his back a thousand times; and now, how abhorred in my imagination it is! My gorge rises at it. Here hung those lips that I have kissed I know not how oft. Where be your gibes now? Your gambols? Your songs? Your flashes of merriment, that were wont to set the table on a roar?"</span></i><br />
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So here we have at least three of the Hamlet books... and some brass charms from Thailand that are said to ward off evil. These are something that PC picked up on his travels...</div>
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The map is of Galway which is where PC's family are from in Ireland. We have that framed in our office. I kinda like it because it reminds me of home (even though I've never actually visited Ireland yet!) And here is PC's head of Billy Shakes. This is a very special piece because it was given to him by a one of his tutors Jane, who also became a dear friend of his and sadly passed away a few years ago. They both shared a great love for our dear William and she kindly gave him this as a gift when he graduated Uni. He and Pepsi get on really well. The rock in the middle is a part of the <a href="http://www.getty.edu/" target="_blank">Getty Museum</a> which he won in a competition.</div>
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The weird bulb-shaped thing is a sun catcher that I got here in LA. The black and white squares at the top rotate when the sun shines directly on them. Pointless but I love it!</div>
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I've waffled on enough about my objects but let me know what you think of my images, this time I focused more on my... well... focus, I hope you can tell that from the images. Would love to know what you think.<br />
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Also check out the other people participating in the challenge:</div>
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<a href="http://redesignedbym.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">Redesigned by M</a></div>
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You can also see my first two challenges here: <a href="http://redlovinpixie.blogspot.com/2013/07/photo-styling-challenge-part-1-food.html" target="_blank">Challenge #1 | Food</a> and <a href="http://redlovinpixie.blogspot.com/2013/08/photo-styling-challenge-part-2-table.html" target="_blank">Challenge #2 | Table Setting</a></div>
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There is still plenty time to join in with the <a href="http://redlovinpixie.blogspot.com/2013/06/photography-styling-challenge.html" target="_blank">challenge</a>. Just comment below leaving your blog link so we can find and add you to next month. Happy September everyone, I'm so excited for Autumn to be upon us :)<br />
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Over the last week I've not had as much chance to get out with my Nikon DSLR but managed to grab a few snaps with my iPhone 5. We were house-sitting the past couple of weekends in Silver Lake which is an area of East LA and set up in the hills. We spent most of our time on long walks with the dogs, and cooking. We are hoping to move this way in the near future so it was great to spend a weekend here living like a local.<br />
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The view from the top deck in the back garden<i> {Taken with iPhone5}</i><br />
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Flowers on a walk up in the residential neighbourhood of Silver Lake <i>{Taken with iPhone5}</i><br />
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A hidden door to one of the houses up in the Silver Lake hills <i>{Taken with iPhone5}</i><br />
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If you haven't already got bored of my brunch foods, here is another frittata. This time I made it with white onions, potatoes, parsley and feta cheese.<br />
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It was a really great way to test out the camera in full daylight. I mainly took photos of the exterior building and the flowers in the <a href="http://www.getty.edu/visit/see_do/gardens.html" target="_blank">Central Garden</a>. I'm quite obsessed with trying to photograph bees whenever I can so there are a few of those that you might be able to spot. I didn't do any touch-ups on these as I felt they didn't really need it. The hard part just like with the <a href="http://redlovinpixie.blogspot.com/2013/08/photo-styling-challenge-part-2-table.html" target="_blank">Photo Styling Challenge</a> is being able to see the shot in the viewfinder screen... that is<i> so</i> hard especially when working in broad daylight. But I'm pretty pleased with these images. I'd <i>really</i> to go on a course or be able to spend more time with a photography who knows what they are doing. </div>
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On Sunday we went to the <a href="http://www.hollywoodbowl.com/" target="_blank">Hollywood Bowl</a> to watch <a href="http://edwardsharpeandthemagneticzeros.com/" target="_blank">Edward Sharpe</a> which was pretty spectacular. I have been to lots of outdoor festivals back home but more than often not it's raining. It was really cool to be able to take a picnic, drink a bottle of wine listening to an awesome band whilst the sun is going down. I tried to have a go at taking some night shots here and just like the day shots, they are pretty hard to get right. </div>
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It seems like such a long time since the first posting of the <a href="http://redlovinpixie.blogspot.com/2013/07/photo-styling-challenge-part-1-food.html" target="_blank">Photo Styling Challenge</a> but here it is, Part 2 Table Setting. Unlike last time where I shot the scones the day before posting (hungover might I add), I shot this challenge over two weeks ago. I did however avoid looking at them on screen until just yesterday. I think I had this innate fear that they would be terrible, I am after all my own worst critic. I'll be totally honest and without sounding negative, I am not 100% feeling good about this shoot. The positives I can take from this are that it is a challenge therefore I am not expected to be 100% amazing. I am learning as I go for sure!</div>
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I decided to shoot an outdoor lunch for two. I sourced a lot of vintage/thrifted pieces for this which again is another positive to this challenge. I now love rummaging through old plate-ware and finding little gems hidden amidst the dust. I pretty much love all the pieces I found for this shoot, in particular the two Royal Albert teacups and I can happily say my collection is growing.<br />
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I would have definitely changed the lighting or tried to beef it up a bit, that is a big one to learn and I haven't gotten into reflectors just yet. The other thing is the way I styled the table, I would have definitely moved a few things around in the shots but I only realised that once reviewing them on the computer screen. It makes me think how difficult it would have been back in the days before digital... (that thought blows my mind in fact). I do however wish I'd had a tall enough ladder so I could get some overhead shots. That is def my next investment for future challenges.<br />
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Whilst reviewing the images I came across this gem above: a little flying insect that ended up featuring in one of my images. I'd love to say that this was on purpose but I really can't lay claim to it. I think he just saw his internet debut opportunity and took it with all his might. Good for him I say and thank you because this really did make me smile when I spotted it.</div>
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Please head over to <a href="http://redesignedbym.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">Redesigned by M</a>, <a href="http://happyandharried.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">Happy and Harried</a>, <a href="http://myfoodtapestry.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">My Food Tapestry</a> and <a href="http://www.ingekathleen.com/blog/2013/08/05/photography-styling-challenge-2-table-setting/" target="_blank">Inge Kathleen Photography</a></div>
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Make sure to look out for next months posting for the theme Morning'. </div>
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It's week 2 of <a href="http://redlovinpixie.blogspot.com/2013/07/the-weekly-dozen-vol1.html" target="_blank">The Weekly Dozen</a> and this week I have included a few of my Instagram and iPhone5 photos. Mainly because I didn't get to go out with my Nikon D80 as much this week, therefore it's more of a 'my week in photos' post :)</div>
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I have a friend in town from the UK staying with us this week which has been awesome. It's always so great seeing friends from back home. He brought us a lovely egg cup each from <a href="http://www.liberty.co.uk/" target="_blank">Liberty</a>, which is one of my favourite stores in London! I bought the little woven matt from my favourite thrift store here. <i>{Taken with Nikon D80}</i></div>
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In an effort to use my 'big' camera I headed out into Culver to do a bit of exploring. Whilst on route I spotted this super bright green door. This photo is by no means earth shatteringly good but I just liked the colour. One thing I will note about this pic is that having shot most of my pics last week indoors, outdoor photography is WAY harder! I'm hoping to head out this weekend to the beach to get more practise in. <i>{Taken with Nikon D80}</i></div>
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I also managed to fit in a bit of thrifting again this week and stumbled across this cute kid's wicker chair. I almost got it for <a href="http://redlovinpixie.blogspot.com/2013/07/the-weekly-dozen-vol1.html" target="_blank">Mr Theo Curran</a> but I decided against that one... I did however buy the floral glass. I love it because it's pretty tacky but also has gold on it and I love pretty much most things that are gold. It has now quickly become my new favourite water glass. <i>{Taken with iPhone5}</i></div>
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I realise that I'm clutching at straws with this one but it was breakfast time and I like the look of the beans so what the heck here is No.9 of The Weekly Dozen. <i>{Taken with Nikon D80}</i></div>
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These two were taken today on a fabric shopping trip for <a href="http://www.fighousela.com/" target="_blank">The Fig House</a> with <a href="http://stylebyemilyhenderson.com/" target="_blank">Emily</a>. The flamingo fabric didn't make the shortlist but I just had to take a pic of it. I'd love to use it somewhere someday. And the other fabrics did make it into the shortlist. It's pretty evident that we are hooked on velvet. <i>{Taken with iPhone5}</i></div>
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I couldn't do this challenge without getting at least one pic of these two knuckleheads in here... Mr Theo Curran and Mr Laertes von Vonderson Stinky Banana aka Bubba <i>{Taken with Nikon D80}</i></div>
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I go through phases of loving floral. I often dream that my life should be similar to something you'd see in Country Living Magazine, where I'd work from my converted 'chic shed' over looking the veg patch and rose garden . And on weekends I'd meet with the locals for a bake off and exchange preserves and pickles. Granted, I'm sounding like I'm turning 60 and not 30 this year but countryside living has always been a dream of mine. That being said, most people know me as a city loving gal and when I moved out of the big smoke and into LA's urban sprawl, I somewhat freaked out. I feel my life/interior should be some form of weird hybrid between traditional county cottage and modern/urban/Scandinavian. SO in other words... I-haven't-got-a-bloody-clue!</div>
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Right on I'm rambling but this week is floral... all kinds of inspirational weird and wonderful floral.</div>
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<a href="http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/a-design-lovers-guide-to-florence-apartment-therapys-design-destination-guide-192842" target="_blank">1</a> | <a href="http://www.paleandinteresting.com/products/vintage-red-sprig-floral-spray-cushion-cover" target="_blank">2</a> | <a href="http://urbanic.bigcartel.com/product/i-love-you-floral-card" target="_blank">3</a> | <a href="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/product/home-glassware-mugs/873682.jsp" target="_blank">4</a> | <a href="http://www.cathkidstonusa.com/p-28556-cath-kidston-woodstock-rose-digital-wallpaper.aspx" target="_blank">5</a> | <a href="http://clareelsaesser.com/artwork/1" target="_blank">6</a> | <a href="http://www.designlovefest.com/2013/06/flower-bomb-01/" target="_blank">7</a></div>
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- 225g | 8oz | 2 cups | Self-raising flour<br />
- 225g | 8oz | 1 cup | Brown cane sugar<br />
- 225g | 8oz | 1 cup | 2 sticks | Butter<br />
- 3 Eggs<br />
- 2 Lemons | Zest and juice<br />
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- 1 Lemon | Zest and juice<br />
- 150g | 5oz | 2/3 cup | Brown cane sugar<br />
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As if one <a href="http://redlovinpixie.blogspot.com/2013/07/photo-styling-challenge-part-1-food.html" target="_blank">photography challenge</a> a month wasn't enough to take on, I've decided to participate in another. Cyd from <a href="http://www.thesweetestoccasion.com/2013/07/photography-challenge/" target="_blank">The Sweetest Occasion</a> has set herself a challenge after she recently upgraded her camera. I'm a big fan of Cyd's blog so when I saw that she was doing a photography challenge called <a href="http://www.thesweetestoccasion.com/2013/07/photography-challenge/" target="_blank">The Weekly Dozen</a> I thought I'd give it a go myself. </div>
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I got a few tips last week from my <a href="https://www.facebook.com/togatherdtla" target="_blank">yarnista</a> friend <a href="http://www.evitbolt.com/" target="_blank">Evi</a> who is also a professional photographer, so I'm carrying my camera around a lot more and practising whenever I get the chance. The challenge only runs until September 15th but I may end up continuing as my photography interest is rapidly increasing.</div>
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I'm hoping that as the challenge progresses so will my photography skills. I'll be the first to admit that my confidence levels can be pretty low when showing people my work. But what I like about putting a challenge like this on my blog is the fact that I (and you) can see how my skills develop.</div>
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Don't expect <a href="http://maxwanger.com/" target="_blank">Max Wanger</a> or <a href="http://www.bonnietsangblog.com/" target="_blank">Bonnie Tsang</a> levels of work, I have a very, very, very long way to go before reaching their incredible ability. But since this is the first time of shooting without just using 'auto' I'm kinda happy with the results. </div>
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Here is the first instalment of my Weekly Dozen...</div>
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The first image is an ode to <a href="https://www.facebook.com/togatherdtla" target="_blank">Evi</a> as this was taken in her urban knitting store Gather. The crocheted hat was designed by Renaissance who is the owner of <a href="http://raghouseinternational.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Raghouse International</a>. The pattern will be available to purchase on <a href="http://raghouseinternational.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Ravelry</a> in the next few weeks. The second image is my current yarn-a-long project: the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/medano-beach" target="_blank">Medano Beach Bag</a>. I think the photo really captures the true colours of the bag. More images of the finished product coming soon!</div>
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I love to make a fuss over weekend brunch in our house, and it most often involves eggs in some way like a <a href="http://redlovinpixie.blogspot.com/2013/06/brunch-recipe-courgette-and-gorgonzola.html" target="_blank">frittata</a> or <a href="http://redlovinpixie.blogspot.com/2013/06/brunch-recipe-pancakes.html" target="_blank">pancakes</a>. Last weekend, I was gutted because we only had one egg left (bad planning) so instead I rustled up a quick pasta using Farmer's Market ingredients. </div>
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We took Mr Theo Curran and his brother out to a BBQ las weekend. We don't have a back garden yet so when we go somewhere that does, he really likes to takes advantage. You can see more pics of Theo on <a href="http://instagram.com/redlovinpixie" target="_blank">Instagram</a> search for #theocurran.</div>
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PC and I have a weekly ritual that developed pretty much as soon as I arrived here in November. Where every Tuesday we take a trip the local Farmers' Market. We often stop by the fish stall to pick up some clams for linguine vongole but this week I made an East Coast special... New England Clam Chowder. Now this dish is particularly tricky because PC is originally from New England so he has had some of the best chowders you can possibly get your hands on. As it happens the East Coast boy was pretty happy with the results, especially because it was served in a sourdough bread bowl.</div>
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I'm in a bit of a baking stint at the moment too on Sunday I made a blueberry pie. It's ages since I've made my own pastry but I have a good recipe from one of my Mum's books that never fails her. It tasted like flakey buttery shortbread, clearly super bad for you but comforting on a dull Sunday.</div>
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I don't often do fashion posts but this seemed fitting after my visit to <a href="http://stateofunique.com/unique-la/" target="_blank">Unique Summer Show</a> the other weekend. <a href="http://stateofunique.com/unique-la/" target="_blank">Unique LA</a> is "<span style="text-align: -webkit-auto;"><i>The largest independent design show in the country, attendees get the rare chance to meet and shop directly from over 150 hand-selected designers and artists. The exciting two-day shopping event makes it easy for you to buy local and support LA’s economy, discover great design and deals, join in community, and have a blast. The products at the show are proudly made right here in the USA so you’re putting your dollars right back into our economy and local community!"</i></span></div>
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See my visit to the last <a href="http://redlovinpixie.blogspot.com/2013/05/collection-11-unique-la-and-echo-park.html" target="_blank">Unique LA</a>.<br />
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Since working on <a href="http://www.fighousela.com/" target="_blank">The Fig House</a> I have been introduced to the wonderful world of thrifting. I now have a new found love for rummaging through thrift stores, antique shops and charity parking lots (no joke). But seriously though, there are some awesome pieces out there that are about to go to the tip | dump and if rescued could be re-upholsted | re-finished into something new and original. I do have to thank <a href="http://stylebyemilyhenderson.com/" target="_blank">Emily</a> and <a href="http://southsocialandhome.com/" target="_blank">Dean</a> for introducing me though, they have the knack of seeing the potential in what others would see only as trash (me included, up until now). I think I'm lucky in that L.A. does have some really good stores and ones that don't try to make you pay an arm and a leg for their goods.</div>
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It has always said in my horoscope that Capricorn's are into antiquing and I never have been. I have never had the eye for it and the idea of trolling through dusty stores that probably came from someones dead Grandmother really didn't appeal (sorry too much info there I know). Now I'm not saying that I have an eye for it now that I like doing it but I did have a great experience the other week and saved myself over $1000, YES $1000!!!</div>
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I went thrifting today with <a href="http://queenandcrumpet.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Dana</a> and picked up a cute little green vase for my next photo <a href="http://redlovinpixie.blogspot.com/2013/07/photo-styling-challenge-part-1-food.html" target="_blank">styling challenge</a> and some more <a href="http://www.royalalbert.com/" target="_blank">Royal Albert</a> china. This time I got a few pieces from the Lavender Rose collection.</div>
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I have still yet to visit the <a href="http://www.rgcshows.com/RoseBowl.aspx" target="_blank">Rose Bowl</a> and <a href="http://www.longbeachantiquemarket.com/" target="_blank">Long Beach</a> flea market but we have it on out list of places to visit soon! Speaking of which, the Long Beach market is this coming Sunday... :)</div>
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I'm having a super busy spell of working right now which is why I have ended up neglecting my beloved blog. I am hoping to spend some QT on it this weekend but for now please don't think I've given up... I'll bee right back soon. In the meantime I was introduced to a wonderful <a href="http://thatkindofwoman.tumblr.com/" target="_blank">tumblr</a> blog today by my good friend Evi from <a href="https://www.facebook.com/togatherdtla" target="_blank">Gather</a>. It has some wonderful imagery on there so I've shared the <a href="http://thatkindofwoman.tumblr.com/post/55594832601" target="_blank">image</a> above. It makes me even more eager to learn photography! Thanks for the inspiration <a href="http://thatkindofwoman.tumblr.com/" target="_blank">'That Kind of Woman'</a></div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7537983579609833945.post-1172858206426089532013-07-08T20:00:00.000-07:002013-07-08T20:15:33.757-07:004th July 2013 and Recipes<div style="text-align: justify;">
It seems like such a long time since I sat at my computer to do some blogging. The good news is that I've been knee deep in work so I just haven't had the time (totally breaking all blogging rules I know). I thought I'd share some of my cooking photos from my first Independence Day which we celebrated here last Thursday. We had a few friends over including my lovely friend Dana who I met at <a href="http://redlovinpixie.blogspot.com/2013/06/blogshop-la.html" target="_blank">Blogshop LA</a> and who blogs at <a href="http://queenandcrumpet.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Queen and Crumpets</a>. We had a BBQ and I made some festive cupcakes for the occasion. I also made some coleslaw which I love to make and haven't done so in a while. Recipes below.</div>
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1/2 Small white cabbage | finely shredded</div>
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1/4 Small red cabbage | finely shredded</div>
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2 Medium sized carrots | peeled and grated</div>
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1 Lemon</div>
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1 tbsp red wine vinegar</div>
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5 dessert spoons of mayonnaise</div>
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I sometimes add a handful of mixed seeds (sesame, sunflower and pumpkin) or chopped walnuts but this time I kept it super easy and simple.</div>
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For the cupcakes I used a good old <a href="http://www.deliaonline.com/" target="_blank">Delia Smith</a> recipe for <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/cupcakes_93722" target="_blank">Vanilla Cupcakes</a>. I have converted the recipe into cups below.<br />
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110g | 4oz | 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened at room temperature<br />
110g | 4oz | 1/2 cup caster sugar (I used brown cane sugar)<br />
2 free-range eggs, lightly beaten<br />
1 tsp vanilla extract<br />
110g | 4oz | 1 cup self-raising flour<br />
1-2 tbsp milk
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Preheat oven to 180C/350F/Gas 4 and line a 12 hole muffin tin with cases. I used silver foil ones for the occasion.<br />
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Cream the butter and sugar together in a bowl until combined into a paste. You shouldn't be able to see any lumps of butter.<br />
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Bake in the oven for 10-15 minutes or until golden-brown on top and a skewer inserted into one of the cakes comes out clean. Set aside to cool.<br />
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I made the first batch this way but felt that the mixture should have been doubled to suit the size of my cake cases. So for the second batch I doubled the mixture but added 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder to make these into chocolate cupcakes. These needed a little longer in the oven (approx 20 mins).<br />
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8oz | 2 sticks | 16 tbsp Unsalted butter at room temp</div>
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12oz cream cheese (I used two packets) at room temp</div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7537983579609833945.post-69258506648501370032013-07-02T07:00:00.000-07:002013-07-02T07:00:03.799-07:00Collection 16 | Picnic Essentials<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7537983579609833945.post-59166667207176296642013-07-01T08:00:00.000-07:002013-07-01T09:40:16.865-07:00Photo Styling Challenge | Part 1 Food<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-v_smOX4wWFA/UdEWYn4vmHI/AAAAAAAAD1I/6XZH9s4dC2A/s595/DSC_0362+595+PIX.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; display: inline !important; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-v_smOX4wWFA/UdEWYn4vmHI/AAAAAAAAD1I/6XZH9s4dC2A/s1600/DSC_0362+595+PIX.jpg" /></a><br />
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So the day is finally here where I share my photographs for Part 1 of the <a href="http://redlovinpixie.blogspot.com/2013/06/photography-styling-challenge.html" target="_blank">Photo Styling Challenge</a> that I'm doing with M from <a href="http://redesignedbym.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">Redesigned by M</a> and Anjana from <a href="http://happyandharried.wordpress.com/2013/07/01/photography-styling-challenge-1-food/" target="_blank">At the Corner of Happy and Harried</a>. In my true fashion I left this until the <i>very</i> last minute to do... i.e. yesterday morning, whilst hungover, mid June gloom heatwave (97 degrees) and before I had to leave to go to a Luau party. The subject matter is super close to my heart as I love to eat and love to cook and love any excuse to try a new recipe. So for this challenge I just had to make the food myself. I chose to make <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/roasted_strawberry_and_82071" target="_blank">roasted strawberry and black pepper scones</a> from the <a href="http://www.hairybikers.com/" target="_blank">Hairy Bikers</a>. </div>
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- 500g | 1lb 2oz | 4 cups self-raising flour, plus extra for rolling<br />
- 50g | 2oz | 1/4 cup caster sugar
½ tsp fine sea salt<br />
- 100g | 3½oz | 1/2 cup cold butter, cubed<br />
- 300ml | 10fl oz full-fat milk<br />
- 1 egg, beaten<br />
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So back to the challenge... I'll be totally honest, my head was suffering from hangover hell that not even an everything bagel and veggie cream cheese with bacon could fix, so my mind was super not into the challenge. Would much rather have been vegging out on the sofa with PC and the puppies watching The Killing. Not one to be defeated I ploughed on through to make the scones. This was a new recipe for me and it's always tricky knowing whether it'll work out or not. Luckily for me they actually turned out <i>really</i> well. The roasted strawberries alone would be an amazing topping for cake or ice cream. <br />
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In preparation for the challenge I went out on Saturday to a few thrift stores to gather up some props for the shoot. I picked up a few plates, teacups and fabrics for super cheap, some of which originally came from the UK so that was fun!<br />
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Throughout June, I did a couple of practice photo shoots for some brunch recipes | <a href="http://redlovinpixie.blogspot.com/2013/06/brunch-recipe-pancakes.html" target="_blank">Pancakes</a> and <a href="http://redlovinpixie.blogspot.com/2013/06/brunch-recipe-courgette-and-gorgonzola.html" target="_blank">Courgette and Gorgonzola Frittata</a>. It was definitely good to have a go with the camera prior to this shoot and get a feel for the lighting and angles. One of the main conditions of the challenge is to not touch up any of the photographs, so getting the lighting right is the key. For me, I found that natural daylight gives me the best results for my photographs and I'm lucky that our apartment has double height windows and roof lights. I'm not saying that I got the lighting spot-on at all but certainly for this shoot I felt it turned out well.<br />
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Our aim was to show a maximum of 5 images and even though I took around 400 photographs there really was only about 10 images out of them that I would have wanted to use. I think the more I do this the pickier I get which can only be a good thing. One thing this challenge is doing is making me appreciate the talent of all the many photographers out there. This really is a tough thing to do especially when you don't really know what you are doing :) I'd love to take a photography course to gain a better understanding of the science behind it. But for now I'll continue to do the challenge to help try to build my skills.<br />
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Next month, Table Setting. I'm making a pact with myself not to leave it until the day before when I'll most likely be hungover again. :)<br />
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All comments on the photographs are welcome and please check out <a href="http://redesignedbym.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">Redesigned by M</a> and <a href="http://happyandharried.wordpress.com/2013/07/01/photography-styling-challenge-1-food/" target="_blank">At the Corner of Happy and Harried</a> posts too.<br />
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It's weekend time again and here's another <a href="http://redlovinpixie.blogspot.com/2013/06/brunch-recipe-courgette-and-gorgonzola.html" target="_blank">brunch recipe</a> to try. We (us Brits) usually have pancakes on <a href="http://redlovinpixie.blogspot.com/2013/02/happy-pancake-day.html" target="_blank">Shrove Tuesday</a> (aka Fat Tuesday) but I don't think it should be saved for just once a year. It's quick, simple and easy and a change from the usual eggs and bacon. </div>
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<i>{Recipe adapted from <a href="http://www.deliaonline.com/recipes/type-of-dish/desserts/pancakes/basic-pancakes-with-sugar-and-lemon.html" target="_blank">Delia Smith</a> online}</i><br />
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This post was also aimed to work on photography skills in preparation for the <a href="http://redlovinpixie.blogspot.com/2013/06/photography-styling-challenge.html" target="_blank">photography styling challenge</a>. If you don't know about it already you should check it out <a href="http://redlovinpixie.blogspot.com/2013/06/photography-styling-challenge.html" target="_blank">here</a>. The first post is going up on Monday. (I'll let you into a secret... I've not even started it! Ooops. A busy weekend ahead for me!)</div>
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