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February 21, 2012

Mixology

These days, Seth is all about the mixed drinks.  We have stocked up the bar and acquired all the assorted accoutrements that are required to mix drinks.  Now we are on the lookout for antique cordial and champagne glasses, the collection is still small. But, the fun is in the hunt and search. Seth likes to practice mixing and I’m his guinea pig, so to speak.  Below are a series of photos from Sunday afternoon, where Seth is trying to perfect one of our favorite drinks, Laughing Water. I think it’s getting close to perfection.

If you are interested, the drink consists of rye, vermouth, pineapple juice, lemon and a dusting of nutmeg.

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  • Janice says:

    I love these so much :) So perfect. The light from your window is amazing, as always!

     (February 21, 2012 at 5:54 am)
  • Anna says:

    My husband is all about this as well recently
    For his wedding anniversary this year I got him an antique grandmother clock with shelving built into the middle section and a tiny cupboard underneath and filled it with various things to make drinks as well as several vintage cocktail books. It makes me so happy to see other people enjoying mixed drinks like this :)

     (February 21, 2012 at 7:44 am)
  • David says:

    When my daughter gets married, I know who to ask. After shooting the wedding, Seth can tend bar. :)

     (February 21, 2012 at 6:13 pm)
  • cindy says:

    David…talk about multitasking. LOL.

     (February 21, 2012 at 9:23 pm)
  • Jade Sheldon says:

    One of the only times in life when being a guinea pig is fun. I love the simple elegance of this cocktail. So beautiful.

     (February 22, 2012 at 2:56 am)
February 15, 2012

Spectra Film

I’ve been getting back into shooting more instant film, especially with my Polaroid Spectra AF camera. Cannot tell you all how in love I am with the original Spectra film, which is no longer readily available, unless you want to pay with an arm and a leg for what’s available on eBay.

Recently, I shot my last couple of frames with the expired Spectra film.  Wow. The tones are to die for. I love the dreamy quality of the expired film.

For the next post, I will share photos from my first few shots with the Impossible Project’s version of Spectra Film, the PZ 680 Color Shade.  It’s quite lovely too, but finicky while developing.

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  • Kim says:

    Beautiful stuff, Cindy! I’m dying to jump on the Pola train but the price of it is a little scary! I’ve been thinking… Since you don’t have to pay for processing, do you feel the cost of shooting instant vs ‘regular’ film evens out a bit in that regard?

     (February 15, 2012 at 9:45 pm)
  • cindy says:

    The price is a little steep, just shoot one pack at a time, but do it mindfully. Just saw a One Step SX_70 on Etsy the other day for a song….$30. ;)

     (February 15, 2012 at 10:42 pm)
  • Kathryn says:

    gorgeous shots. I’ll be interested to see the differences.
    I love the jars and bottles you use for vases.

     (February 18, 2012 at 7:01 am)
  • David says:

    Love it. It really looks like a painting.

    Sadly, I sold my One Step Pola camera a few weeks ago on eBay. The film price was a bit too steep for me.

     (February 19, 2012 at 5:02 pm)