fun | smallwoods guest post

thank you for all the nice words about the last post & our charlie boy. if you get a chance, please join me over at tamara's place for a guest post about some of my favorite things. i'm not sure you'll find any surprises, but you will see a photo of me, sort of :).

xo, cindy

guest : simply hue

i'm very excited to invite you to please join me over at beautiful simply hue as i'm a part of vicki's spotlight on photographers, today. there are incredible photographers in her series and some very nice giveaways. thank you, vicki!

guest : reading my tea leaves

we're very excited to invite you to please join us over at erin's place for our downtown view of the high line park. thank you, erin!

xo, cindy & scott

life : why moms matter

Marie made Italian food from scratch : Helen made reservations

Hi Everyone -

A few weeks ago, dear Suzanne of S*HOPtalk asked me to submit an image for the Why Moms Matter project she was collaborating on with momfaves. In celebration of Mother's Day, photographers + me were to capture an image that reflected motherhood. The focus was to be on the simple things Mom's do because those are the experiences that often go unrecognized and yet are so important.

Although it has been difficult recently and I was short on time, I jumped at the opportunity. I wanted to create an image that represented both of our Moms, even though they were very different. My Mom, Marie, was quite the homemaker and a great cook. Scott's Mom, Helen, loved to read and socialize. They both shared a love for Italian food. Marie was Italian and would eat spaghetti for breakfast, while Helen simply loved the flavors. The main difference was in the source of the food. Marie would make it from scratch, while Helen would make reservations. Either way, we love it, too.

Here's the video (Suzanne's lovely image of her beautiful daughter is no. 4 and her post is here).



Thank you so much, Suzanne. I am really honored to be included in such a group of photographers. It means more than ever this year.

xo, Cindy

blog : pecannoot

Hi Everyone -

Jess has created a wonderful place for inspiration and love through her Pecannoot project. I was so happy when she agreed to post a photo of Scott's collection of Corgi cars, which remind us of childhood innocence and carefree fun. In light of recent events, the timing couldn't be better.

Thanks for all of your well wishes, especially for Scott's Mom. She's doing better each day and wants to go home. Sounds good to us. There's no place like it.

Have a wonderful day!

xo, Cindy

blog : houseguest @ heart handmade

Ravenhill Vintage Doily Needlebook & Image

Hi Everyone -

I was ecstatic when Marichelle asked me to be a houseguest over on Heart Handmade and invite you to please join us for some favorite Scandinavian treasures.

xo, Cindy

PS I love how Marichelle pulls all of the images together!

blog : guest post @ destiny

Hi Everyone -

I was thrilled when Deb asked me to be a guest blogger over on Your Destiny Is Stone Golden while she is in Paris & Marrakesh. Please join us for a quick trip to the City of Light just in time for breakfast and some pretty pictures from Anne Vallayer-Coster, painter to the Court of Marie-Antoinette. Merci beaucoup!

xo, Cindy

PS If you haven't already done so, please leave a comment here by March 15th for the Fifi + Quaint giveaway.

giveaway : fifi flowers + quaint

Hi Everyone -

I'm so excited to show you the wonderful paintings Fifi Flowers created using my recent photos from the New York Botanical Garden. It's thrilling to think that my work inspired another artist and one that I admire so much. I love Fifi's work as it is so creative, lively and colorful.



Fifi suggested that we do a giveaway of 8 frameable note cards from her shop, which sounded great! As as added bonus, I'll include a 5" x 7"photo of each one, too. All you have to do is leave a comment by Sunday, March 15th and we'll announce the winner on Monday, March 16th.




If you haven't been to Fifi's place before, please have a visit and enjoy her trips to far off places in the most elegant-style and all things fashionable. You can also purchase the original paintings and others in her Painting Gallery and Etsy shop, which also includes wonderful stationery.



Good Luck! Thank you Fifi!



xo, Cindy

blog : guest post @ tartelette

Hi Everyone -

I was over the moon when Helen asked me to be a guest blogger over on Tartelette while she finishes up her first book on baking. Please join us for an English Sweet Tea just in time for Valentine's Day, or whenever you feel the need for a nice cup of tea. Cheers!

xo, Cindy

PS Hello to our new friends from Tartelette. I'm looking forward to getting to know you and visiting your blogs.