It's quiet as I write this. The clock is tick-tocking past ten as the crickets hum their symphony in the smooth, still night. My sisters are tucked in bed; the sheets I pulled over them earlier are now lightly rising and falling with their sweet little girl breaths. I love watching them sleep. In the glow of the hall light casting a thin puddle of warmth on the floor, there is something so peaceful about watching their tiny bodies rest.
I was tempted to skip the ten on ten project this month, what with the craziness that has made up the past few days, but I'm glad I went through with it. Having a challenge is good for me--it stretches me both creatively and mentally. And as of this afternoon, my family is reunited and it couldn't be sweeter. Tonight we sat in the front yard as the sun set, filling each other in on the past week and laughing, the deep belly kind that leaves you giddy and gasping for breath. This is the present and I wouldn't trade it for anything. It's good to let the past lie and the future do what it may and let now soak in deep.
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beeeeautiful! just love this. as always, girl. :) and that last photo is so perfect. light makes me so happy. can't wait to join in again next month! love your photos and YOU.
ReplyDeleteBEAUTIFUL. Sort of made my heart ache. Love all the lights and shadows.
ReplyDeleteawesome pictures! Oh, and that outfit is awesomely adorable! LOVE it... :)
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this is beautiful, and I have a weird question, do you know what the name of your bedroom's paint is, i love that brown color!
ReplyDeletethanks! my room color is called Coral Gable Biltmore Mediterranean Mocha, which can be found at lowe's in the valspar paint section. :)
Deletethanks so much!
DeleteGorgeous photo's - I'm glad you have such a happy and close family. I hope to raise my kids to be the same!
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful Carlotta! :)
ReplyDeleteI love that fan picture. You always bring a fresh perspective on things
ReplyDeletethis is soo beautiful! lovely pictures too, dear, i loove the last one, the light and reflections are just so lovely. :)
ReplyDeleteoh so beautiful. I love them all! I especially like the ivy trellis. The lighting is just perfect.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty!
ReplyDeleteI'm just wondering, would it be okay if I did 10 on 10?
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Rachel Nicole @ Summer Breeze
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sure thing! :)
Deletei l-o-v-e that one of your ceiling fan. don't know why, i just do.
ReplyDeleteI love the picture of the outfit.. It's a really cute outfit! Also, I've seen the pictures that Ellie has taken of you and you are an amazing model :)
ReplyDeletei can't decide which one should be my favorite because they're all beautiful! and i may or may not be obsessed with taking pictures of ceiling fans. i'm not sure what's wrong with me.
ReplyDeletethinking about doing this today. lovely post!
I love your Fernweh schedule. That would probably be a good idea for someone as disorganized as me... Also, the lighting in the last picture is so gorgeous. Favorite.
ReplyDeletegreat pictures! (and that outfit is very cute!)
ReplyDeleteI just plain adore your photography, girl. And the picture of your dog is so sweet!! What's his name?
ReplyDeletehis name is sarge :)
DeleteLove the ten on ten project that y'all do. I like seeing a glimpse into your life - and that outfit? So cute, by the way.
ReplyDeleteyour blog is beautiful! i'm truly glad i found it :)
ReplyDeleteaw, what a pretty doggie!! (sorry, dog person here :p)
ReplyDeleteoh, I'm glad you did, too. =) love the outfit and the frosted flakes. of course.
ReplyDeleteThis is a beautiful post! You inspire me so much and I love what you wrote...I thought it was so thoughtful and poetic. Also I love what you said about letting today soak in...we have to make the most of each day instead of living in the past or fretting over the future. Thanks for sharing! :)
ReplyDeleteI especially love the first and second photos! I can't wait to have my camera back so I can have the real effect of the challenge. :) I'm so glad you didn't not do 10 for 10. I'd love to chat sometime, girl! :)
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kiley
thanks lady! and yes, chat sometime for sure! :)
DeleteHey, Carlotta! Amazingness again!
ReplyDeleteLove the fan shot, the simplicity of it. And I love the outfit, especially the shorts! And the cereal- one of my favorite kinds. And also, the deep, joyous laughter is the best. :)
ReplyDeletei love everything about this. can't wait to join you girls for ten on ten this summer.
ReplyDeleteps. so glad i'm not the only one who lays out my outfits like that. ;)
pps. you're more stellar.
beautiful pictures darlin! love the outfit...so summery and lovely. if only it were warm enough here for that kind of clothing! england is so mean to me ;-) lol
ReplyDeletethese are beautiful. :)
ReplyDeleteGirlie, these are so good! The one of sweet Sarge is way cute. We have a dog as well and love her to death! I'm head over heels for the photo of your outfit too. You're so good at combining just the write prints and making a masterpiece out of them. So pretty! :)
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DeleteThe shadow, the cactus, the outfit, the wall with glasses, the ivy... All of it, amazing. <3
ReplyDeleteGorgeous photos, Carlotta! You're pretty stinkin' amazing. ;)
ReplyDeleteso simple and beautiful. :)
ReplyDeletethese are so gorgeous, carlotta! I'm loving all the light and shadows.
ReplyDeleteI found this online and it reminded me of your ballerina shoot :)
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