If you can’t tell, I’ve been loving my new camera. I think this is the most consistent I’ve been at making posts for over a year! I’ve also been inspired by so many photo projects out there and can’t stop looking at flickr. Since February is the shortest month of the year I thought I could try my hand at my own project– a photo a day for the whole month. But, these won’t just be any photos. Though I love finding beauty in the everyday, I really want to put my collections of bird’s nests, seedpods, rocks, shells and sticks to use. It’s been a long time since I’ve made anything like this or this, and I really love arranging my little treasures. So, what I’m going to do is set up a still life every day and take its picture. The one rule is that one object in each little set-up has to carry over to the next day. I’m excited to see how things evolve, and hopefully I learn a bit more about all those buttons on the back of my camera.

Now, guess what else! I got and award! Lynne and Melissa decided gave me a “you make my day” award. They are two fun mamas who make beautiful paintings, sew darling clothes for their little girls, and take very fun photos of kids jumping on beds. I just discovered their blog through said flickr addiction and made some friends! Thanks girls for the gold star.

Now, I need to pass the award on. There are two blog friends that definitely deserve this award. Gittersmama and Jill always leave me comments, which really makes my day all the time. I also have to give it to my current favorites Eren and Stephani of Six One Way. Stephani is homeschooling and Eren’s husband is in the military– so I feel like I have some kind of cyber bond with each of them. Meg needs it too because I just ordered my fabric to make an apron! That’s definitely a day-maker. There could be more. I love getting sucked into little glimpses of other people’s worlds. This whole blogging thing is so cool.

Now, award winners, if you feel so inclined, pass it on to five blogs that made your day.