make it pretty: quiet place

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tip: Grab a pretty pebble from each beach or calming place you've visited. Display them in holders with lots of compartments (vintage knobs, egg holders, etc.) to remind yourself to relax and stay calm. 

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make it pretty: travel

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Tips and my side of the challenge coming soon. As soon as I buy a new CompactFlash card, take the photos and figure out a tip. 

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make it pretty: urbanscape

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make it pretty: books

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I'm hoping to update these posts with some of my photos. Once I get a new CompactFlash card. And actually take the photo. 

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make it pretty: bubbly

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make it pretty: something sweet

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You'll notice I don't have a contribution for these next few challenges. This is because I'm an idiot and corrupted my CompactFlash card for my camera and have to buy a new one.

Moral of the story: It is no urban myth CompactFlash cards can become corrupt by not properly ejecting them from your computer. The warning is true and you should listen to it very carefully.

See the rest of the challenges here.

make it pretty: celebration

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photography and styling by change of scenery

tip: I think a celebration can be found in anything that has positive energy. Whether it's by wrapping paper masks around some ordinary vases or framing snapshots of your travels and fondest memories, make sure to surround yourself with things that make you smile. 

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make it pretty: ingredients

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photography and styling by change of scenery

tip: I can't believe I'm saying this but ... embrace "white space". Not every single corner of every single space needs to be occupied. This draws the eye in toward the subject and creates a natural landscape that makes compositions so interesting. 

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make it pretty: little people

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artwork by jen and change of scenery

curtains by sara at mila's mama

painting done by adrea, leslie and change of scenery

photography and styling done by amie

modeling by Xavi

TEAMWORK.

tip: With little kids, animals are your best friend. They look cute, are great learning tools and provide hours of fun. The alphabet was done with stencils and acrylic paint on canvas. The animals were done with stencils, scrapbooking paper and decoupage on canvas. The initials were done with buttons and hot glue on canvases.

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make it pretty: shoes

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photography and styling by change of scenery

tip: Ok, I need help with organizing my shoes, guys. They're in mounds, in this ugly thing attached to my door, just everywhere! Condensing is not an option but I'm not sure what else to do. I kind of like the idea of putting shoes in a drawer - maybe flip flops or something - which would hide some of the catastrophe I call my shoe collection. 


But as far as styling, I wouldn't discount displaying shoes - your good shoes - as a room's accessory. I've seen photos on pinterest that had shoes displayed on a shelf, in a bookcase, wherever there was space. I might just have to take a cue from this idea as well.

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make it pretty: medicine cabinet

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photo and styling by change of scenery

tip: This is more of an organization tip vs. a styling tip. When organizing your medicine cabinet, sort by like products first, routine second. Starting in the top left corner, place objects based on what you do first, second, third and last. For example, I wash my face, apply deodorant, take my vitamins and then brush my teeth. 

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make it pretty: fabric

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photo and styling by change of scenery

tip: Try snapping shots at all angles. You never know what great composition you may create. 

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make it pretty: furry friends

logo, photography and styling by Corrin Acome. Modeling by Lola. 

photography and styling by change of scenery

tip: I personally love the way Lola blends into the background. The photo looks really crisp and clean with the focus on her face and expression. I mean, she is the absolute cutest. 

For mine, I tried to create a landscape with still objects. I worked with the horizontal stripes, using the toys to extend the line from one side of the photo to the other. 

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make it pretty: bedtime

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photography and styling by change of scenery

tip: Follow the rule of threes. Anytime your displaying items, try clustering in three. It will fill the space without seeming too formal or cluttered.

Want to follow along? Start from the beginning.

make it pretty: sparkle

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photography and styling by change of scenery

tip: Use sparkle to add some drama to any composition. To keep from being too feminine, pair with more rustic objects to balance out textures. 

More styling adventures found here. 

make it pretty: dinner

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styling and photography by change of scenery

tip: You can make even the most mundane, boring things can look pretty with a little TLC. Take a second look at that stack of plates, glass full of water or even takeout box and figure out a way to make it shine.

All styling work can be found here. 

make it pretty: light

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styling and photography by change of scenery

tip: Be cognizant of what your light will be shining off of. Brighten up a space with white canvases and metallic paint. Or add depth and movement to a space with plants. Mix textures to see what kind of shadows light will cast to finish the look.

All other styling adventures can be found here. 

make it pretty: clean up

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photo and styling by change of scenery

tip: Use light to make your subject pop. Figure out where your focal point is and play with the light being in front of or behind your subject. You'll be surprised on the different tones that come out.

All styling challenges can be found here.