August Photo a Day Challenge Day 5: Logo

The photo a day prompt was "logo" yesterday. I meant to take a picture of the 300 East logo when I worked last night, but didn't remember until I arrived home. I scoured the house searching for interesting logos. How is it I could find so few? Certainly not many of interest. Eventually I settled the Farrah's Harrogate Toffee tin, emblazoned with John Farrah's signature. Harrogate Toffee is a tasty treat, designed in 1840 to clear the palate of Harrogate's sulfurous "healing" water (which was what made Harrogate famous as a spa town in the 19th century).

Photo a Day - Logo:

Taken with my Samsung Dart

While searching for a history of Farrah's Harrogate Toffee and of Harrogate's healing waters, I came across these interesting posters:

Today I suppose I'm enjoying all things British - fitting with the Olympics once again being in London!

The photo prompt for today is "writing," so I'll be back later to post more. Cheerio!

30 Day Photo Challenge, Day 24

My assignment for yesterday was a photo of anything I wanted. Honestly, the next time I do a photo challenge like this I will probably weed out assignments like yesterday's that aren't really much of a challenge. Anyway, this is a pumpkin's-eye-view from our front door at 300 East.

Photo taken with the Canon PowerShot A520

"Five little pumpkins sitting on a gate,

The first one said, 'Oh, my, it's getting late!'

The second one said, 'There are witches in the air!'

The third one said, 'But I don't care.'

The fourth one said, 'I'm ready for some fun!'

The fifth one said, 'Let's run, and run, and run.'

'Wooooooo!' went the wind.

And OUT went the light!

And the five little pumpkins rolled out of sight."

30 Day Photo Challenge, Day 17

Today's photo assignment: a photo of my legs. Hmm, looks like it's time to vacuum my car:

Photo taken with the Canon PowerShot A520

I worked both the lunch and dinner shifts today, AND it was Payday, which combined with getting birthday money means I feel rich right now (not really, but I can pretend). After a trip to the bank, I stopped by Pasta & Provisions to pick up some fresh-made pasta. Now I can't wait to try the basil fettuccine! I think that will be dinner on Wednesday, along with homemade San Marzano tomato sauce.

And a bonus image - Princess (foreground) & Baby-Friend (background):

Photo taken with the Canon PowerShot A520

Mahogany Returns!

Hi! I'm back!

Having taken such a long detour from my Project 365, I won't be getting back to that right away. So what have I been doing all these months? I've been working as a hostess at a hip restaurant in the Dilworth neighbourhood of Charlotte (300 East), making new friends, enjoying the arts & entertainment that Charlotte has to offer, and, of course, taking lots of photographs.

Over the course of the last few months, I've enjoyed art sales (Carolina Claymatters Pottery Festival - Spring Barn Sale in May, May All Arts Market at the Neighborhood Theatre in NoDa, Terra4m Summer Art Sale in June), art exhibits (The Bechtler Museum, Mint Hill Arts), the Clayworks Open House in August, music (Ramblin' Man Piano Tour for Charlotte Chamber Music in August, Tosco Music Party this past weekend), and more with friends & family. Charlotte really does have a lot to offer once you know where to look!

If you haven't seen the installation of Niki de Saint Phalle's artwork in the "Creation of a New Mythology" exhibit yet (http://www.bechtler.org/Collection/Niki-de-saint-phalle) you should visit The Bechtler Museum of Modern Art and The Green (across from the Bechtler) to see it before the end of the month, as the collection will only be in Charlotte through 3 October.

With that, I leave you with my photo of "La Cabeza Ou Tête de Mort (Grande)" by Niki de Saint Phalle, taken on The Green this April.

"La Cabeza Ou Tête de Mort (Grande)" by Niki de Saint Phalle - taken with my Samsung Rogue Phone