Spooning

Earlier this year, when we were working on a food shoot,  I needed a small spoon to use with some honey.  The ones I had weren't small enough… so we opted for an espresso spoon.  

This was a start to my new pursuit.

I started scouring antique stores and flea markets.  I am pretty quick to see a design I like and I have been finding some interesting patterns making my new collection an eclectic mix.  

I now have some super cool small spoons, shapely forks and various serving pieces.  Well... and a couple of full sets of silverware.  I am trying to slow down.  

I also, have a new appreciation for a well designed fork.

Here are my favorites.

Merry Christmas!

This goes out to all of my Photo friends who are gearing up for the Holidays.

I know that I am jumping ahead a bit because most of my catalog friends are finishing up Halloween or working on Thanksgiving.

Soon the gift wrapping and tree decorating will begin.  I have many fond memories of Christmas Photo shoots and the people who taught me the strategies of keeping a drooping tree looking good in the East Coast humidity.  Many days we left set covered in glitter from all the decorations. I also have honed my skills as a master gift wrapper.

All of this has prepared me for my first "Holiday" styling job.  It has been fun and I will post photos someday… before Christmas time.

What I will share now is my June inspiration.

I wasn't sure I was going to get to use this handsome fellow and beautiful carved wood trees but for the last two months they kept me inspired and excited for this job. 

I have now finished my three day shoot with Lotus Bakeries and their team.  It was not as crazy as days gone past but thanks to all of YOU who were in the trenches with me for so many years (and you know who you are) it went smoothly and was a good time.  Thank you, always.

Stay tuned for more.  

French Fried

May has been a crazy, busy month.  I had to spend some time contemplating what has been inspiring me so I could write something for the blog.

So, what is inspiring me this month?  Breakfast!

Most mornings I make time for making a good breakfast.  I have an easy recipe that I call a "French fried egg".  Toast with dijon mustard and a lightly fried egg with red chili flakes and salt.  Yum!

I top it off by serving it (to myself) on a cute plate.

Here is todays breakfast on a plate I bought this weekend at the Marin Flea Market.

Bon appétit.