Saturday, January 21, 2012

Good morning!




Forgot to tell you ...
I got a new camera for Christmas.
Haven't really had a chance
to sit down with the manual and 
figure it all out. 

Might have to take some classes 
to really learn how to use it, 
but that's not happening any time soon. 
No extra time!

So here are some pictures
of a breakfast vignette.
Pecan granola, skim milk,
and fresh blueberries,
mixed with vintage pieces.




Trader Joe's Pecan Maple Granola with huge clusters..... just yummy!



Old gathering box with a leather strap handle.








Have had this African violet for almost ten years!



Old hotel silver lipped soup bowl and Tiffany spoons my mother-in-law gave to me. 







Have a great weekend!

xox~
Alison

27 comments:

savvycityfarmer said...

you're welcome to come over and practice shooting ... I could help a little


hehehe

ℳartina @ Northern Nesting said...

Beautiful shots Alison! I love granola cereal. I'll have to make a trip to Trader Joe's!

Anonymous said...

Hi Alison! On congratulations on your new camera! Looks like you're doing great with it. Your snaps are gorgeous! Oh, I wish we had a Trader Joe's around here. My daughter lived in California and just loved them.
be a sweetie,
Shelia ;)

Robin@DecoratingTennisGirl said...

Looks all too yummy! Good luck with the camera. What did you get?
xoxo

Ann@A Sentimental Life said...

I am hungry now...so I guess the close ups are good!

Andrea said...

looking great, and I'm coming over for breaky...yum!

Cottage and Broome said...

Love the blueberries in the bowl! Have fun playing with your new camera , Laura

Karena said...

Alison I know you will love using your new camera, I don't think I have read my instruction book yet! ha!

Lovely images of a delish breakfast!

xoxo
Karena
Art by Karena

Kelly said...

What a beautiful combination. I love that little silver dish holding the blueberries. The rustic wood and the white dishes mixed with the silver is such a beautiful combination. Wish I had a Trader Joes near me!

Kim @ Savvy Southern Style said...

Great pictures and what a good looking breakfast. What camera did you get?

Blondie's Journal said...

It looks like you got the hang of it, Alison! Your shots are beautiful! I just got a new camera as well and I need a lot of practice. You are right...just no time.

How about all this snow! I wonder if we are through for awhile!

XO,
Jane

White Ironstone Cottage said...

Love Trader Joes too and all of your vintage silver Oh My
Your pics are beautful
xxoo
Pam

FABBY'S LIVING said...

Great shots dear Alyson, I can see you got a super camera, wow! I'd like a new Nikkon one too, but I have a semi-pro that's great only it's big, not easy to take her every where. I love granola cereal, I make great cookies too, I posted a while back. Do you know if there's a T. Joe's in Miami? Lots of hugs, loved your post. Hugs,
FABBY

Pamela Gordon said...

What a healthy and nutricious breakfast! It looks so nice in that sweet carrying box. Have fun 'playing with your camera'! :) Pamela

michele said...

photography is lookin great, alison!

michele

Shirley@Housepitality Designs said...

Love your breakfast vignette...Congrats on your new camera..I am in the midst of taking lessons on my new camera. Have fun with yours! Looks like you are off to a great start!

Olive said...

The blueberries are wonderful and the images are too. We drive 90 miles to Trader Joe's and it is worth it.

Linda said...

A new camera sure makes a big difference. I'm a fan of granola,
I make my own. Love the dishes.

The French Hutch said...

Cameras take time. You made some lovely snaps, new or old! Love Trader Joes, always stock up when we go to Atlanta. Sweet African violet plant, wow ten years, what's your secret. Beautiful bowl and spoons from you MIL.
Hope you are having a great weekend. Hope you're not snowed in………

~Emily
The French Hutch

Karen thisoldhouse2.com said...

Your pictures are terrific! ... and I wish we had a Trader Joe's closer. I only go a few times a year because of the hike to get there.

Ceekay-THINKIN of HOME said...

Very pretty pictures! and I have to find that granola...I love cereal!!

Unknown said...

Hi Alison, Looks like you camera is wonderful, sorry I haven't been over it just so hard to keep up with all the blogs I love, love all the shots. And as for Trader Joe's gotta love that store.Yummy have a great weekend

Pattie

Tartan Terrace said...

As usual, Alison, your pics are wonderful! Please tell us what kind of camera you got from Santa.

Pinky at Designs by Pinky said...

Alison, what is your camera??? I need a new one too and also need some lessons!!! Beautiful photos. I had cereal with babanas and blueberries this morning! XO, Pinky

Tracy F. said...

Beautiful photography. And, breakfast looks delish!

countrycharisma said...

We'll I'm hungry now! Great photos. I'm an ironstone collector, so that with the lovely silver and great breakfast yummies is so very appealing. Great job!

Sarah said...

Have fun with the new camera. ~ Sarah