Project 365: Day 278 - 284

Welcome to my new weekly feature: Project 365! Project 365 is a year-long challenge I initially began on March 24, 2010. I briefly mentioned Project 365 in my blog here & here, but to give you a breakdown, the challenge consists of taking one picture everyday for one year, creatively chronicling your life in photographs for 365 days. I took the challenge almost nine months ago and I cannot believe I am already on day 284! So much has happened this year. Here is just a brief recap:

* College Graduation

* Wedding Day

* First Home

* Jon & I started our first full-time jobs

* First little pet, Kaito

It has been a huge year, full of change and excitement, and I am out-of-my-mind excited for 2011! I keep my main Project 365 photo album on my personal Facebook page, but this weekly feature will collage the week of photographs every Sunday. Enjoy!

Project 365: Day 278 (12.26.10) - Day 284 (1.1.11)

Project 365: Day 362-365 - la fin

This week has really been wonderful. I wrapped up my work week, then Jonathon and I packed our bags for a thirty minute trip to his parents' house where we stayed for the weekend. We threw a wedding shower for some good friends of ours, spent time with the family, took a little break from our everyday happenings, and ate lots of yummy food! Now, I am refreshed and relaxed for this week to start. :)

On another note, I am so excited to announce that I have officially completed my first year of Project 365! For those of you who may not be familiar with project 365, you can read more info about it here, but in short, it's one photo, everyday for a year. I am so thankful that I decided to capture this particular year. To give you just a little idea of what the year entailed, here is a brief wrap-up: senior year of college, graduation, wedding showers, wedding day, honeymoon, first home, first little kitten, jobs, first holidays together as a married couple, the start of MaieDae!! -- and so much more. I started 365 before I began this blog, so most of you have just jumped into the tail-end of my project, but keep on the lookout this week for a special post (image heavy) of all 365 photos! Here are the final four photos:

5 FAVORITE POSTS THIS WEEK

* March Sponsor Giveaway by My Girl Thursday (psst! there's a surprise from me!)

* Tic Tac Toe - Stamp Set by Design*Sponge

* Flashlight Fun by Tea Talk

* Get Organized with Manostiles Boxes by Decor8

* Spring Shop Update: VLOG Style by MaieDae

3 THINGS ABOUT YOURS TRULY

* Last week, Jon and I built a two-story house out of boxes for our kitty Kaito

* I REALLY enjoy finances and keeping up with bills and our house-hold budget

* I enjoy roller staking, ice skating, and snow skiing -- and I'm not horrible at them either!

Don't forget! Here are a couple things on the blog to check out:

* Have a random question for me?? Ask me here and I'll answer on the blog soon. 

* Did you win the March Sponsor Giveaway? Check here!

* Want to win a special goodie from my shop? Enter here to win. 

* Last chance to sponsor MaieDae in April! Click here for more info.

Wishing you all the very best!

2 FAVORITE PHOTO APPS FOR YOUR SMART PHONE

March 24, 2010 is the day I started Project 365. The project is simple: one photograph, everyday for one year. I began keeping my Project 365 in an album on my Facebook page. In the midst of trying to think of creative ways to keep my project interesting, I began the search of photo applications for my current iPhone in order to give my photographs an interesting look.

Just a little background on camera status: I currently have a basic digital camera, but I mostly depend on my phone for my Project 365 photographs. However, I am crossing my fingers that the hubs will wrap me up a Nikon D40 beauty for under the Christmas tree this year...

I am also a huge fan of the Holga, Fisheye, Lomography look that plastic film cameras can offer, but going through the process of developing the film can set you back; specially if you are after a quick result for a project like 365. By the way, check out urban outfitters amazing selection of plastic cameras. While searching, I came across two great photo applications-- one for the iPhone and another for the Android.

1. Hipstamatic for the iPhone: "Digital photography never looked so analog." I love this application. It costs $1.99 and you can add additional cameras, lenses, and flashes to your library on the Hipstamatic for $.99. You end up with a huge variety of photographs you can produce at the quick touch of a button that have the same charm and life of the ones by plastic cameras of the past. Bonus: by using the Hipstamatic web site you also have the option of getting your photos printed!

2. Retro Camera for the Android: "Instant Nostalgia." While the Hipstamtic has tons to offer for the iPhone, Retro Camera does the same for the Android. It is an excellent alternative for the Android phones, plus it is FREE. Cannot beat that. You have a choice of five cameras and five settings of vintage vignetting as well as film scratch and cross processing effects. 

Doesn't this just make you want to find an old downtown area and go all hipstamatic-retro all over the place? Wishing everyone a happy weekend!

Project 365: Day 285 - 291

First of all, thank you so much for all of the responses and entries for the Sponsor Love giveaway!! It has been an amazing giveaway so far and I cannot wait to see who wins! The giveaway will run until Friday morning, so do not forget to enter!

Welcome to week two of my new weekly feature: Project 365. If you would like, feel free to check out week one here. Enjoy!

Project 365: Day 285 (1.2.11) - Day 291 (1.8.11)

To learn more about Project 365, click here! Happy Sunday to you!

Project 365: The Full Collection Part 1

To celebrate the end of my Project 365, I wanted to share all 365 pictures with you in 4 parts. Here is the very beginning: March 24, 2010 - July 1, 2010:

A Few Things I learned from Project 365:

* Disciplining myself to commit to a project

* Proving to myself that I could do it!

* Journaling through photography gave me more memories//clarity of my year

Thanks for taking a peek! Be on the lookout for parts 2-4 coming soon!

Project 365: The Full Collection Part 4

To wrap up my Project 365 officially, here is the last round of photos! January 18, 2011 - March 23, 2011:

A few facts about my 365:

* Our kitty Kaito makes 27 appearances

* I'm in 52 photos 

* Husby makes it in 33 

* 72 different people

* 18 photos with food

* Used a total of 4 different cameras to complete

I'm so proud of this accomplishment and I really loved doing this challenge. I'm usually horrible at any kind of journaling, so to have a year documented in photographs triggers so many amazing memories that might have been forgotten otherwise. I'm in the process of developing a new 365 project to be started soon and I can't wait to share when I have my final decision. :) If you have been working on any type of 365 project, or completed one, feel free to share your link! I'd love to take a peek.

A happy weekend to you!

Project 365: Day 299 - 305

Welcome to my week in photographs! Jon and I had birthday celebrations, I did some decorating, crafting, and helped my little sister get ready for her homecoming. It has been a productive week, but I will admit...I am ready for the cold to hibernate. Give me some warmth!!

Project 365: Day 299 (1.16.11) - Day 305 (1.22.11)

I am loving this feature each week and I decided it would be fun to give it a little expansion. Each week, you can not only expect a weekly wrap-up of my 365, but I will also start sharing with you my top 5 favorite blog posts of the week and add in a little information about yours truly with three fun facts!

• i love....this love bed by The Happy Home
• Wanted This Week - Kelly Anne's Edition by Pennyweight
• DIY with Brittni by Oh, Hello Friend you are Loved
• Making a Custom Day Planner Part One by Kyla Roma
• MaieDae Handmades presents Geology by MaieDae

• My vice and all time favorite comfort drink is a Peach Smoothie. If my stomach feels queasy or I just want a snack, I could never get tired of a delicious fluffy smoothie. Yum!
• In 10th grade I played a nun in the Sound of Music.
• My first pet was a guinea pig named Emily. Emily turned out to be pregnant and had four babies in the middle of the night. I kept one of the babies and named her Curly. Two dancing, stinky guinea pigs. 

Project 365: Day 292 - 298

This week, Atlanta got snowed in and, naturally, mostly closed down. So, Jon and I spent the week working from home, keeping warm, playing with our kitten, and using our imagination with the left-over groceries. Luckily, the snow cleared up just in time for our trip to the Fox on Saturday. I love home. 

Project 365: Day 292 (1.9.11) - Day 298 (1.15.11)

Project 365: The Full Collection Part 3

Part 3 of my Project 365 collection. October 10, 2010 - January 17, 2011:

During this time-frame, (toward the end) I received a new camera from my husband and got extra inspiration to improve my photographs. :)

Keep a lookout for that last part of my collection coming soon! And now, I'm going to rest -- I think I might be coming down with a bug, which stinks because this weekend is supposed to be gorgeous...

I hope you have a happy April!

Project 365: Day 355-361

This week, I have been playing catch up on some design projects and having my wonderful father-in-law "papa" help Jon and I file our taxes. I'm so thankful for helpful parents! AND I finally decided on bedding for our room (see this post.) Can't wait to show you! -- Only four days left on Project 365. Bittersweet. :)

   

* Jewelry Display DIY by Paper Sparrow

* Homemade Iced Caramel Latte by Yellow Songbird

* A Photo an Hour by Dainty Squid

* The Story of My First Dress Collection by A Beautiful Mess

* Guess What?! - Exciting Announcement by MaieDae

* I have an unnatural collection of eyeshadows.

* Current show I'm watching with Jon: "Community". LOVE Abed and señor Chang!

* I won't wear shirts or shorts without tights. I get too cold! 

Happy Sunday!

Project 365: The Full Collection Part 2

And here is round 2 of the complete collection! See part 1 here. :) July 2, 2010 - October 9, 2010:

More things I learned from doing Project 365:

* Keeping your camera on you at all times gives you the opportunity to capture really important, fun, exciting, and inspiring moments.

* It's really easy to take a horrible photograph...but with a little effort and thinking, (and a new perspective) you can capture something that's really very beautiful.

* I have really improved in my photography skills. The first batch and this one compared to my last photographs is SO different. 

AND I'm out for a coffee break...hope your day is wonderful and cozy!

Project 365: Day 306 - 312

This week, we had lots of house guests. Jon and I love the fellowship, but our home is due for some major cleaning! 


Project 365: Day 306 (1.23.11) - Day 312 (1.29.11)

• Makeup Monday: Red Lips by Keiko Lynn
• Indie Business 3.0 Announcement by Freckled Nest
• Uncommon by Decor 8
• Another Public Service Announcement by Smile & Wave
• I Love My JoTote by MaieDae

• I completely dislike E.T.. I always had nightmare after nightmare of that creature when I was little. Uh, those eyes...
• Jon and I would one day like to have two little bambino's. Our current favorite names are Darci & Soren. 
• I always save room for dessert. 

Project 365: Day 348-354

Ten days away from completing my Project 365 (including today)! Here is a peek into my week:

* Home Ec e-course by Freckled Nest

* My Favorite iPhone Photo Apps by A Beautiful Mess

* Five Dolla Art by Young House Love

* DIY Flower Crown by Bleubird

* C3 Stylehouse by MaieDae

    

* I LOVE Mountain Dew...in a glass....with a bendy straw.

* I'm 5'3'' -- I topped out in height at 13.

* My natural hair color is diiirrrrtttyyy blonde.