An Inspiring Shop Tour Revealed

Hey there, my friends.  How are you?

How was your weekend? 

Mine was okay.  But you know how it goes...some weekends are better than others. 

I'm not sure if it was the weather?  the overload of work?  or perhaps the sinus issue finding it's way back to me. 

Or maybe it was the fact that I dropped my blackberry and stepped on it while on the trail yesterday?  ugh.

I felt a slight sense of panic, thinking about being without it.  I know, that's completely ridiculous.  But, hey I'm just being honest... Anyhow, John is once again, my hero.  He fixed Brett's old Blackberry up using a part from my destroyed one, and I am up and running again. :)  'happy sigh'... 

Okay enough of that.  Let's talk 'shop'...  Shop as in the beautiful shop I visited a week ago.  It's called Lady of the Lake.  It 's full of amazing inspiration.  I wanted to share a few pics with you and then a couple of announcements. 

And by the way, I was a little nervous about asking them if I could take  pics of the shop.  But I did it, and they didn't even hesitate.  :)  They said, 'absolutely, anything you like...'  So i say, GO FOR IT..  if you wanna do the same at a shop you love.

The bicycle above is outside the shop....along with this old piano...  I'd love an old piano on my front porch... that'd be pretty cool, don't ya think?

Check out the title of the book in this pic.  How perfect!!

And these dishes seemed to be a one only set.  I'm not sure if they are a vintage collection?  I meant to ask.  But I think they are so very pretty!

And another shot of the precious dresses I shared during recipe week. 'sigh' Love these dresses.

  And I had to share this image with you.  Check out the framed print 'nothing is impossible with a willing heart'. It's my design.  It's really cool when you see your licensed art in a shop. You kind of want to tell people, 'hey that's my art'.... You know like a random shopper... haha... I didn't though.  But I had to tell you all. :)  I have the original hanging in our bedroom.  I love the quote. 

I think this chair is loveliness.  So inviting!

And I love this vintage typewriter... LOVE!!

And this little corner would fit in pretty darn perfect in our old country home.  Love the warm, autumn feeling.

thanks so much for allowing me to share a little tour of Lady of the Lake. 

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And I promised some good news.  I actually have a few exciting things to share.

I've been cooking up recipes.  Photoshop recipes that is.  I even used several on today's images.  And I'm creating an exciting Photoshop eCookbook.  I'm hoping to have it available very soon.  It's going to be in digital format with lots of extra goodies.  I guarantee it'll have your photoshop juices going all kinds of crazy!!  So stay tune... 

Oh I have a new site in the works as well.  It's going to be so much easier to get around, find stuff, access info.  And PRETTIER too.  I can't wait!!

And finally it's time to share the winners of the inspiration-Staycation eBook.  Thanks to all of you who commented and took part.  I so appreciate it!

The 3 winners are:

Deb (clicks of my shutter)

Privet & Holly

Joyelle Brandt.

Please send me an email so I can get your eBook delivered.

Congrats Ladies!

xxo,

second.gear photoshop 'the art of texture' promo video

mouse over to see the before image

2 things i LOVE... textures and antiques...

.... so on that note... i invite you to check out my kim klassen second.gear photoshop 'the art of texture' video  
i would be so thrilled to have you in class. :)insert 'smile' and another 'sigh' of gratitude....

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class begins may 28th. click HERE for further details.

or if you are already convinced.... click HERE to register. 

see you soon...

  

make over monday...texture give away

happiest makeover monday!

oops, i think it's been about a month since i did the last one....

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for today's eDition...

i used a sweet geranium from the greenhouse.

added my newest texture

'crackle love'

here it is.

 

and guess what!

you can download it free...

HERE.

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have a most fabulous day!

back soon.

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p.s.

i'd love to see what you do with my textures.

you can share your images in my kim klassen texturized group if you like.

p.s.s.

 please do not redistribute as your own.... you know the scoop....

play nice. :)

p.s.s.s.
have you heard about my newest eCourse 'the art of texture'?
click HERE for more info.

a little before and after.... and sunday at the lake

hi there,

a little before and after after action.....

mouse over to see the before.

used distress from my texture collection on this image.

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hope you are enjoying your weekend.

it's been super quiet on here this past few days...

i'm guessing most are enjoying some sun and fun...

we are off to the lake for a wiener roast today.

it's going to be so nice!

brett is picking up the s'more ingredients as i type...

yummmmmm...

hoping to capture some nice family pics too....

they aren't overly cooperative with the camera...grrrr...

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happy sunday....

xxo,

friday night by the lake

happiest friday...

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took a walk by the lake after dinner.

me, andy and my nikon.

the weather is amazing.

it's starting to feel like summer...

in fact, tomorrow, it's supposed to be HOT.

i wanted to find a fence shot for the fence friday flickr group.

if you haven't already...do check it out...

there's some crazy awesome images over there.

i didn't really find a 'fence, fence'.... but i found this.

and then were these wild blossoms growing everywhere....

no idea what they are?

and over on my right....

the train trestle in the distance...

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a perfect walk

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much love for the sweetness on my posting yesterday....

truly appreciated... truly.

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have a most fabulous weekend.

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p.s.

i've had serveral inquiries about my header...wondering what texture i used.

i used the history texture from my collection.

i also used it on my fence image above...

you can order it here. 

out of focus

thursday

how is it even possible? 

i don't mean to go on about time flying...but gosh, does it fly!

i suppose when you do what you love, it's going to zip by...

right?

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but, i admit, today i am a little O.O.F. (photography term - short for out of focus)

i need to get my sign painted for a magazine deadline that has come and gone.

this sinus infection has really hit me hard.

and sucked several hours a day out of me.

i feel a little out of focus... a little foggy.

i realize now, that i take my good health for granted.

when you feel terrible, it really

SUCKS.

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my youngest son, struggles desperately with an anxiety disorder.

everyday is a fight to get up and out of bed.

he says he doesn't feel human til around 3 in the afternoon.

he tells me that he often wishes he had a physical illness that he would not have to explain.

people are much more understanding when they can see the illness.

this little round of sickness has allowed me to find even more compassion for my son

and for all for those who struggle daily, just wanting to feel 'okay'. 

do you know someone struggling?

or someone who is always late, or behind, or not that reliable...

maybe they have a hidden struggle... 

just a thought....

perhaps you could share a little sunshine with that certain someone that comes to mind.

i know my son, always, always appreciates when someone takes a moment and offers him encouragement.

i suppose we all do...

right.

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i'm off to paint my sign...

and i'm going to share the video with you once i'm done...

wishing you a day filled with light and happy moments....

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back soon....xxo, kim

bleach bottle and sharing a new nexture.

happy wednesday.....

hope you are well.

i'm on a mission to photograph my antiques and collectibles.

treasures that have found their way into my heart and our home......

most have a little story to go with.

don't you love....

when something seems to find you?

like the amazing old scale i shared on monday.  'sigh'

this little gem, is a vintage 'old dutch' bleach bottle.

love, love, love...

john found it at a fabulous local shop, carol's time again treasures.

carol's shop is simply full to the brim with old treasures.

we have a little collection of brown bleach bottles... but this is my fav.

 just so unique.

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i created this new texture, just for this bottle images...

i wanted burnt brown edge to match the bottle.

would you like to give this texture a try?

click HERE to download it.

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have you checked out my new eCourse.

kim klassen second.gear photoshop 'the art of texture"?

class is filling in quickly.

thanks to all who have signed up.

if you are interested in further info, click HERE.

if you have questions, please feel free to email me.

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have a most perfect day...xxo, kim