envelope one.
by two after twenty
My very good friend Senaa (a very familiar face around this blog) never fails to surprise. Firstly, let me say this: I, like many other bloggers, like to keep my blog a “happy place”. I never like to touch on personal issues and frustrations, etc. – this is strictly a stress-free zone. But this is a post where my real world sort of sneaks into my happy place, because below is a mini surprise Senaa made me one day, and part of it was to cheer me up. The other part was just for fun!
She gave me one big envelope with five envelopes inside. I’m not allowed to open envelope two until I finish envelope one, and so on. The first envelope’s instructions: take a photo of my current 5 favourite things. This was hard – I really wanted a steak to snap (hahaa), but I narrowed my choices down to what you see below.
001. The camera pendant you’ll usually find me wearing. I found this guy for $8 at a vintage store! 002. Haha, this is kind of a preview for my next post. Since I don’t have any lights, sometimes I have to succumb to the classic push-your-subjects-next-to-a-window-and-shoot technique. I love it. 003. My 35mm Ricoh Singlex TLS. It used to belong to my dad … he used it a lot back in the day. I love this camera for so many reasons. 004. My piano, named Lucy. Always a favourite. Been my girl since I was 9, and has gotten me through a lot. 005. Read more about why I love magic hour here.
And I’m off to open envelope number two! Love ya, Senaa.
… I feel like I recognise that piano somehow ;)
Hahaha! Kendra’s piano ;)
Your friend is so sweet :) I love the photo taken by the window and I think its so cute that you named your piano. I never gave mine a name but giving objects names just makes them that much more meaningful!
She is! And thanks! I tend to name most of my things, hahaa. It’s a strange habit, but I definitely agree with you about the meaningfulness!
this is such a cool idea. I’m going to keep it in mind for my best friend’s birthday this year :)
Thanks Rachel :) yeah, it’s a really great idea, and a lot of fun.
This is a great idea! I love the last picture.
Thank you, Kristin!
I love all of your pictures and the beautiful font type! *MUAH* love you!
Aw, thanks Cheryl :) Love you too!
Such a great idea! Looking forward to see what the other envelops have inside them.
Thanks Krysta! :)
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I love the idea!
Yay to you for sticking to the game plan =)
Aw, thanks Tru :)
love, love, love these! especially the 2nd shot :) oh wow what a thoughtful thing for your friend to do, such a wonderful creative dose of inspiration :)
Ah, thanks Hien! :) Definitely a creative dose of inspiration. The second envelope is much harder than the first, though, so it may take a while to upload it here hahaa!
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