A couple of weeks ago, the sun was finally shining enough in the livingroom window so I whipped out my camera, a little dress-up dress and a compliant Dahlia (ok....there may have been some chocolate involved) and snapped a few pics.
I thought they would convert well to black and white for Lisa's Wednesday exercise and I like the way they turned out. Of course, I have about 200 from that shoot (yeah....I'm a little crazy) but I just chose two.
And so as not to break with tradition - here are 2 snaps from our China trip last August. We happened upon a little sidewalk sales stall, selling these sweet little parasols. I didn't end up buying any there as I waited till Beijing to spend all my money (!#$??!) but they were so cute all lined up like that. I feel kind of quilty not buying any from the little stand but only taking a picture. (My bad.)
And this is an upwards shot of our hotel in Hangzhou. These tiered parasols were bright red but look kind of cool in black and white too. ( I remember thinking that if my foyer was large enough (haha) this would really look great.)
And so as not to break with tradition - here are 2 snaps from our China trip last August. We happened upon a little sidewalk sales stall, selling these sweet little parasols. I didn't end up buying any there as I waited till Beijing to spend all my money (!#$??!) but they were so cute all lined up like that. I feel kind of quilty not buying any from the little stand but only taking a picture. (My bad.)
And this is an upwards shot of our hotel in Hangzhou. These tiered parasols were bright red but look kind of cool in black and white too. ( I remember thinking that if my foyer was large enough (haha) this would really look great.)
That's all for today. I'm hitting the hay early 'cause tomorrow I'm packing up the library (soon to be our family room).
Yah, groan, puff, yah!!
Hi, I'm Wanda. I am a happy woman, wife to Danny for...oh....lots a years and finally Mom to THE most adorable little girl from Hunan, China - Dahlia. And now we have been blessed again with another daughter, Milana, from Zhejiang, China. (The 2 best things I've ever done!)
We live in the Montreal area. After a loooonnngg wait for Dahlia's little sister Milana (pronounced - Mee-lana, like banana), we finally brought her home in August 2009. Dahlia came to us in Nov 2004 (at 20 months of age)and a year later we began the application for another baby - at the time the waiting period was around 8 months. Almost 4 years later (say what!?!)we, at last, brought Milana home.
This began as the story of our journey to bring Milana home and life with her big sister, Dahlia. It now continues as we live as a family of four!
God.
My (growing) family.
Hangin' out with my girlies.
My wonderful friends (you know who you are!).
To laugh (out loud and a lot!).
Music.
Painting. Hugs.
Long chats with my buds.
My garden.
To read (ha...when I can!).
Sunshine.
Spring, Spring and more Spring.
Building things.
Cooking.
Decorating.
Parties (ahem).
The internet.
Life.
Movies. A.I.
Dancing with the stars.
So you think you can dance.
Travel. Umm..did I say laughing my head off.
Oh Gee...everything actually!!
39 comments:
Hola Chica!!!
Love the photo of Dahlia!!!
BTW, I feel like I KNOW you!
Where in Canada do you live?
My family is in New England and my maternal grandmother was from Nova Scotia.
You have inspired me to go for the China theme net week for B+W Wednesday.
Stay warm up there!!!!
Laureen in FLorida
I don't know what the other 200 looked like but these two are beautiful. I love that you captured Dahlia's reflection in the table. She is quite the little model...exactly what type fo chocolate did you use for this? I must take notes!
Her hair is so lovely in the second shot...I love the cut you can see the gorgeous texture against that alabaster skin of hers.
China...you make me want to go there with all these amazing images. I would need a steamer trunk to come home though with all the finds there!
Good luck with the library tomorrow...can't wait to hear how it goes!
xoxoxo
Dita
I love the second pic of Dahlia... with her hair curling just a bit. :)
Those parasols are lovely!!
I just love your first picture with Dahlia's reflection in the table. It's truly a perfect pic to have blown up and framed. I am also inspired by you to go through my China pics and pick one or two for next week. I have a few in mind that I know will look spectacular in B&W!
I Love the first photo so much! The focus is just perfect and the reflection - ooh la la! Gorgeous in b&w!
It is fun seeing your China photos - maybe some of West Lake next?? I'm missing Hangzhou!
Oh Wanda! I love the pictures of your (compliant) model : ) What a sweetie! I love your pictures from your visit to China as well! How awesome is that umbrella picture? I can't imagine how many lovely images you got when you were there! : ) Good luck with the packing of the library... : )
Beautiful pictures and I love the parasol picture I bet it is beautiful in color as well.
You are such a great photographer! I love the reflection in the first picture!
What great pictures. The first one is so neat, with part of her reflection in the glass top of the table. Your girls are adorable!!
Blessings, Ashley
Salut Wanda!
As usual, totally stunning shots! I just love your eye!
I love these shots! Amazing! I really love the first one, Dahlia looks so sassy and beautiful!
I love the way the light shines on Dahlia's hair. She is gorgeous!
Beautiful as usual, Wanda.
BTW, I work for chocolate, too!
Blessings~
Lisa
Beautiful photos. I especially like the second one with Dahlia's profile. It's really precious. And that parasol stand...I've been looking for a parasol for spring photos for awhile and I cannot find any. This makes me a bit envious :)
Oh wow- beautiful photos! Love the reflection in the first one and your girl is simply gorgeous! Cool photos from China too!
Janet
Beautiful photos, absolutely both of them! The first shot is so whimsical and I imagined a breezy Spring day.....see, you accomplished the impossible with your artistry! And the second is pure innocence!
AND of course I simply adore the peek back at your incredible China journey ~ the parasols are sooooo darling and there is some art right there in the arrangement too!
Happy Wednesday my friend!! You were my very first stop, right after linking up with Lisa!!
Hugs!!
I, too, am loving the reflection in the first photo! I also really love the first China picture.
I love the first picture of dailia with her refection on the table. the sun light perfectly catures her natural elegance.
How can you only choose two. Those darling faces are too precious for just 2 pictures. Hopefully you will post more.
I love the picture of the parasols. Stunning
BEAUTIFUL! And oh my goodness how I love the parasols!
I love those parasols... and I wish I had been a better photographer during our china trip five years ago. You are inspiring me, however, to do better on our next trip.
I love your pictures! Your little girl is too cute! Makes me want to visit China too, so cool!
As always beautiful beyond words.
luv u
me
Beautiful as always Wanda...the last one is shot at an incredible angle!!! Love it girl!!!!
These are stunning B&Ws of your daughter!! I love the reflection in the table too.
Great pics from China, love the first one a lot!!
Thanks for your kind words!
These are all amazing as always Wanda, you have a great eye. I never tire of China pics...love the parasol one but the last one is my fav. LOVE the perspective you shot this from!!!
Happy Wednesday!
Oh my, those are gorgy! I love the reflection of your daughter on your coffee table. And those China photos are stunning.
I love the textures in these photos! Especially the top one with the reflection in the table top and the contrast of that fun face sculpture. Perfect for black and white!
Donna
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What beautiful photos ~ love them!
Jo
I love these images of your beautiful girl...... they are perfect black and whites:)
...and I love that you are adding pictures of your trip to china each wednesday...... The parisol shot is so cool!!! I can only imagine the shopping you did there:)
Good luck with the renovation.....and thank you, thank you for your support!!
xoxo,
Lisa
Don't ya love when you get some good natural light? They turned out great!
The first thing I noticed were her eyes in the 1st pic, they just shine! Beautiful, simply beautiful!
LOL @ 200 shots, you sound like me!!!! LOL!!!! Love all the parasols too, so lovely in b&w. Not sure if I've ever told you or not, but I LOVE your girls' names! So pretty and unique, just like them. :)
I always love your B&W Wednesdays.... As always, your pics are simply gorgeous! What a beautiful collection you must have!
I love these pictures. The lighting in the first one is perfection!!
Love your pictures as usual...you have such a talent!!!!!!!!!!!!
Once again I LOVE your beautiful pictures!
A little chocolate is always a good thing:)
Stunning!!
Amazing images. Thanks for sharing!
HI Wanda,
These are amazing photos! I love the parasols. Very creative compositions.
Ivy
Such beautiful parasols! Bribary is everything when it comes to picture taking and cooperative kiddies! I'm loving your blog, we so have to meet one day! I can't wait to see the renovations, we did our whole house last year. I haen't really posted many pics but you may be inspiring me to do so, I just didn't want to relive the whole thing!! Good luck!
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