A moment of thanks || OM [one moment] meet up

It's been a nutty week and looks as if next week it will get even nuttier.  I do need to get cracking on production as I am scheduled to be a holiday sale December 3.  So, hopefully, I will have some new items to show you very soon.

I do want to take a moment to thank my contributors Lindy and Diana.  Lindy shares handmade Fab Finds on Thursdays and Diana brings us amazing photos via Captured on Mondays.  They both have a great eye for art and bring something new to each post.

As the holidays approach, I encourage you to visit their shops.  You will find something for everyone as well as yourself.  I personally use one of Lindy's calendars and have a photo print by Diana resting on my family room mantel.

Crafted by Lindy - handmade cards and art prints

D.S. Brennan Photography

What was your moment this week?

Get to know Diana Brennan's Photography

Monday blog posts are less stressful to me since Diana Brennan curates the photo feature, Captured.  I'm as eager as anyone to see what beautiful photo she'll find to share from the internet.  Her choices never disappoint.  As a photographer herself, Diana has a keen eye for beautiful composition and muted colors.  Her love for nature and science is evidenced in all of her work.

I met Diana when I was on the Arts in Rhode Island Etsy team.  She and I have participated in several local shows together and have supported each other in our artistic endeavors.   I asked her to share with us her current projects and upcoming shows.  This is what she said:

"I'm really focusing on large format photography this year" such as this Albino Blue Jay below.

Also new to her collection is a series called Wavelets.

If you are local, you can see Diana's work in person at the following shows this summer:

June 11
Garden City Center Festival Fete, Cranston, RI
map/directions -- website

July 9, July 16, Aug 6, Aug 13, Sept 10
Providence Open Market, Providence, RI
map/directions -- website

Visit her website here, blog here and be sure to see what she posts each Monday in Captured.

My photo of the week: a cupcake in a cup

photo taken at Dylan's Candy Bar, NYC - 4/09

I'm not sure what possessed my to take this photo but I'm glad I did. Yes, it was as good as it looks. Any cupcake in a cup is a great find.

Maybe my friend, Diana Brennan of D.S. Brennan Photography, will stop by and let us know why this photo turned out nicely. I'm sure it helped being by a window on an overcast day. Or perhaps it was simply the contrast in colors. Someday, I hope to harness the powers of my camera to consistently take pictures like this one...on purpose.