The Book Fair Giveaway {CLOSED}
I know most people in my generation have one thing in common that will never be questioned- a love for books and reading. Nostalgia can bring a sense of joy and sweet memories, and The Book Fair does this. When I first saw the photos to The Book Fair, a new shop run by the renaissance woman Kate Gabrielle, I am 10 years old, carrying way too many books in my Radio Flyer, never wanting Summer to end so I can read forever. The shop contains vintage books and items we grew up with and loved. Kate carefully chose an item laced with sentimental feelings- even looking at the retro pencils, I suddenly had a visual chronicle of my LA Gears with sparkly laces.
Kate is offering a giveaway of one kit to one lucky winner! To enter, be sure to “love” the shop. Good luck! Winner will be chosen Monday April 30th.
All photos by Kate Gabrielle.
Welcome to the Weekend
This Sunday is Downtown Anaheim’s second flea market. Most of the vendors from Pasadena Rose Bowl Flea Market will be there, so you’ll know it’ll be good! Here is more info and the Heirloomology page. If you’re in OC, stop by for great antique shopping. Come support local shopping!
What are you up to this weekend? Are there any local shops you love supporting?
Sunday is the only day I have filled with a relaxing stroll through Downtown but other than that, it’s work work work as usual. I’ll be taking breaks for scheduled blogging next week. Enjoy your weekend <3
To Diana
I’m really happy for Scott’s success- in case you don’t know, he’s a McSweeney’s writer and a published author. I’m also secretly overjoyed he can get major literary hookups. My birthday was in March and this is one of the best gifts I’ve had, a personalized signed first edition and print from Mr. Eugenides himself.
Thank you, Scotty!
{Here is another perk I got a few years back, I love this one, too!}
Paris on Film: Lomography Earl Grey
I realize film is so much more easier to work with. It can be unpredictable, but compared to digital photos, it saves me a ton of time. Instead of going through each picture to edit, crop and make it just as how I want it, film doesn’t need any of this. I just ask my lab developer to add it on CD (or scan if you have the time) and pop it in my computer, upload and it tells the stories for me. Another reason I love film- lazy blogging 
I tried out the Earl Grey film from Lomography. I bought this last year but my wine fridge kept it for me. I liked how the film came out but I don’t think it came out as a strong contrast like black and white does. I won’t disregard the film, but I do want to try it one more time in another camera. I wanted sharper images but I’m not sure if this is my camera or the film. I do however, really want to try the Lady Grey from Lomography.
The images below are from room service, to the red light district.
Paris on Film: B&W Film
Enjoy your weekend! Here are some pics from Paris. I used generic black and white film from Amazon. Not all the photos came out on this roll, but a reader emailed asking where I put my film when they went through the xray machines in the airport security. I did have it packed in my checked bag both bags (which I wasn’t expecting to check even when I spent weeks researching what to bring, but that’s another ranty blog post on airports) but she sent me this link that was really helpful for future travels. This explains the Spectra film I packed after I tested it at home, it came out beautifully but when I tried after I arrived, it was blank. The TSA also suggests you can have a hand inspection of the film rather than having your film go through the machine.
This was our hotel, I loved how modern it was but it still looks vintage even with the film, and I barely caught a man running through the streets of Montmartre, and a small cafe I tried to snap but was pushed by other tourists. The last one is an accidental double exposure of the The Dali exhibit. I know not every picture taken is gold, but I also know each shot is a lesson learned to something better. I can’t wait to keep shooting!
