Peace, Love and Hippie Vans

As promised, I wanted to post about the awesomely cool hippie vans I saw last weekend in Medicine Park, Okla. As fun as it was, it only more than doubled my obsession/love/want for one I can call my very own. I have been searching and scouring Craigslist, eBay, want ads, etc. all week trying to find the perfect one. It is still a work in progress. It would probably help if I knew something about motors and other mechanicy type things, but I do not. Daddy's gonna have to take the reign on this one for sure! ;) 

I have an idea in my head of how I want it to look. And, by that I mean I want it to run. No just kidding, I do have some standards. Like the ability to be painted vintage light pink. I don't really want the sink and stove. However, I can take that out. Back seats would be a plus ... air conditioner would also be a plus, but the only ones I have found with a/c have been a little newer. I am not opposed to newer though, again ... as long as it runs! 

The ones in Medicine Park were all different. Some vans were restored really nice and some were still used to live in/camp in. The orange one pictured below was actually restored recently and most of the outside and interior is original. I love the color. It would have to be made into the official game day cruiser to all OSU games, of course. 

Until my little heart finds a van, I guess I will just look at these beauties and wait for my ship van to come in. 

Whoops!

Apparently my mind took a break from blogging this week because I didn't post a thing allll week! I can't actually be sure that my "weekly" post even crossed my mind until today when I was driving home.

However, I am happy to report a few new happenings from this week including:

• b.davis photography and design blog (Yay! Finally)
• b.davis photography and design flickr account (I haven't figured out what it is, but I am still working on it!)
• Approved to be a network photographer for "Welcome Them Home" (post on this coming soon)
• business cards for Frilly Farm Designs arrived
• b.davis photography is getting new business cards

Frilly Farm Girl will be back in action starting Monday with new updates including a cute baby, a sweet 16 birthday party and a one really really cute puppy.

The weather here looks a little dreary for today, so I am going to be knocking some editing out and completing a few Frilly Farm Design orders. And, drinking something warm, obviously.

Enjoy the weather no matter what kind you are having right now. If it is sunny where you are... spend some time outside. If it is cold where you are ... spend some time cuddled in your happy place. Just enjoy the moment(s) you have-- you only live this day once!

Be well, blog friends!
--b

Sunshine, Sunshine, Sunshine

I am imagining you singing this like off Remember the Titans ... know what I am talking about?

Right after Ronnie Bass joins the team and cuts his "golden locks" off ... Petey sings to him in the locker room ... "sunshine, sunshine, sunshine ..." 

{It is one of my personal favorite movies and I reference it quite often in casual conversation.}

It was quite a beautiful afternoon in rural Oklahoma. Sunshine all around. 

Brother and Brando spent a little time training outside, so I thought I would snap a few shots of the two in action while I had the chance. 

Brother should find out if Brando gets his bullet proof vest soon! Fingers crossed! 

Let the countdown begin ...

Last week, I was blog stalking my good friend, Shae. She is getting married in May (YAY) and her wedding photographer is L. Lanae Photography. I have heard of Lindsey before and wanted to check out her blog. (She is great.)

**Disclaimer-- I don't really usually read blogs unless the picture below or above catch my eye. Which is why I find it funny that I even read this post.**  

I found a post where she talked about how her photography business changed when she found Pursuit 31. Thinking this "Pursuit 31" she talked of was a book, I clicked on the link and found the most awesome thing I have ever seen.

Pursuit 31 is a four day conference in Rome ... Georgia. It is mainly for creative Christian women ... photographers, bloggers, graphic designers, etc. While I was reading through the website, I felt like God was talking directly to my heart.

"Hey Brenna, you neeeeeeeed to go to this!" 

After a little deliberation ... I knew this was something I should and needed to go to! And, wouldn't you know I found this conference one day before registration opened. One day. What? When I read that I was like "whoa, that is weird." Tomorrow. Registration opens tomorrow. Valentines Day.  If before wasn't enough of a sign for me, this one was.

So, I say all of that to now say ... I leave for Georgia in September! I can't wait to meet other bloggers like ... Hannah Brencher, who is the founder of More Love Letters and Karen Stott, who is the a photographer and founder of the Pursuit 31 ministry. Not only am I so excited to learn from others in the industry and hopefully meet other Oklahoma photographer friends, but I am excited to see how Christ shows uses this conference in my life. I think it is going to be life changing and business changing.







I have decided to develop a few Proverb 31:25 items to add to my ETSY shop! I am excited to share these with you soon. I have made a couple frames to see how I like them, but will be coming up with more things soon!

Cant wait to be Rome bound this fall!

She is clothed in strength and dignity and laughs without fear of the future. 

Proverbs 31:25

Wordless Wednesday: Psalms 19:1

The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands. Psalms 19:1

Wordless Wednesday:: It's That Time of the Year

Arkansas State Fair- Oct. 2013 {photo by brenna of b.davis photography}

Brando's Snow Photo Shoot

My brother bear is a deputy for the GCSO. Last year, my brother was selected to be a K-9 handler. Therefore, Brando came into our lives. He is a Belgian Malinois. If you haven't heard of them, you are not alone ... I hadn't either!

They are kind of like a German Shepherd, but a little smaller. But, still as smart and sweet. Brando is 20-months-old and eligible for a grant that will give him a bullet proof vest. The grant application called for two photos. One with his handler in uniform and one of Brando "enjoying his day off." Since Brando's activities primarily include listening to nature sounds on the iPad to soothe his sleeping and tracking drugs, we had to get creative. Brando hails from Belgrade, Germany and since we currently have snow on the ground, I figured he might like some real playtime in the snow. My brother and I braved the frigid temps to get a few pictures of Brando "enjoying his day off" and I think he did indeed enjoy it!

After the photo shoot, we had to measure the ole boy for his vest. That was much easier said than done. Sewing tape measures can officially be added to the list of things Brando dislikes.

Cross your fingers Brando gets a grant! The grant he is applying for comes from Vested Interest in K-9's, Inc. Check them out on Facebook if you are interested in learning more or donating to the cause! They have many Groupon campaigns to help fund K-9's and their handlers with gear.

No Words Wednesdays

Today, I thought I would try something new to do every Wednesday ... It shall be called "No Words Wednesday!" Basically, I am going to post a picture that needs no caption. Could be a funny e-card, a pretty landscape, my dog (probably a lot will be that little gal), rainbows, babies, porcupines, etc.

I am hoping to take all of the pictures my self (besides the e-cards obviously). I think this will challenge me creatively to find interesting things to capture. I forget how much I enjoy take landscape photos and pictures of flowers, clouds, sunsets, etc. 

So, here we go! The first No Words Wednesday post! 

Enjoy and stay warm today!! 

--b

It's a GIRL!

The best part about being sick on a Tuesday (and Monday) is being able to catch up on some editing from the weekend! With that being said, check out this little cutie. I got to spend some time with him and his parents ... and their new addition ... a baby sister! I can tell he is excited and I think he is going to be a great big brother!  

I am planning to work on my bucket list this week... including a dinner date with a friend from high school and her baby! Meanwhile, this week it is suppose to be colder than normal ... so it looks like working on new designs for my ETSY shop is in order! Hope you have a wonderful and productive week!

Stay warm, blog friends!

--b

Iced In

Ice days are kinda like snow days but not as fun because no one wants an "ice" ball thrown at them... Or make "ice" angels or basically anything fun outside. You can't even go for a walk because its all ice. Poor Lucy is definitely not a fan of this ice. I am typically not a fan either. However, today I didn't mind it too much. I spent my day sleeping in, editing photos, making new jewelry, dinner and Christmas candy and drinking apple cider.

I even ventured outside to take a few pictures of the ice. It is kinda pretty, if you like that sort of thing!

My mom first made this Christmas candy last year. I'm not usually a candy-eater, which is why when she told me what was in this candy I was sure I would haaaaate it! But, she convinced me to try it and I almost regret trying it now. Just kidding. I don't regret it at all! This recipe is one that my great-grandma made my mom when she was little! If you like chow mien noodles, butterscotch and peanut butter then you will love this candy! Look for the recipe tomorrow on the blog!