what if i told you that you could eat something that was so similar to cous cous that you wouldn’t know the difference, but didn’t have any of the processed carbs AND had all the nutrition of cauliflower? are you saying you’d want to marry me? i don’t blame you, not one bit. recipe and more after the jump!
hi sarah,
the photographs on a house in the hills are beautiful and I’m wondering if you have any advice for a fellow blogger looking for a good digital camera. any advice would be appreciated. thank you! – carmine {answer after the jump}
hi carmine,
this is a question i get asked a lot so i think it’s about time i answer it! since i require the best of the best for the work i do with birds of a feather, i use the canon 5d mark III and love it more than any other. but i think it’s overkill for a blogger camera, unless you’re shooting all the time and making a pretty penny off your blog. the camera i would recommend for any beginner photographer or blogger is the canon rebel. it’s the camera my students used when i taught photography at a local art college and i saw some really amazing work produced with it.
there is however a caveat – image quality is hugely dependant on the quality of the lens you’re using. i prefer to use prime lenses (meaning, no zoom!) but that’s expensive and not what i’d recommend for someone looking for a blogging camera. instead i’d recommend the canon 24-70 mm for any professional blogger who wants to invest in their equipment. this lens is super high quality (i know you probably died a little inside when you saw the price) and also extremely versatile. you can shoot food, landscapes, people and still life’s without having to think about swapping it out for another. for those reasons i think it’s a brilliant pick and can’t be beat. but if you can’t afford the lens don’t sweat it, use the one it comes with and you’ll still be ahead of the game! happy snapping carmine! xx- sarah
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mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm, noodles! they’re my happy food. noodles with a sweet and spicy ginger scallion sauce? in the eloquent words of rachel zoe: i die. that’s right, i love these noodles like zoe loves chanel! it’s huge. and i think you will too, especially on those nights when you barely have the energy to make toast but want something totally yummy and satisfying. guaranteed to please and just a tiny bit more work than spaghetti, i promise. lastly: this dish is healthy. I KNOW!!!!! {more after the jump}
this is the kind of skirt that’s made for dancing and twirling and strutting your stuff down a city sidewalk. so if you’re into that kind of thing, this skirt is for you. and this levi’s denim vest has become such a staple in my closet it’s reminscent of mc hammer and those pants. like maybe one day lou is going to say “remember that year when you wore that denim vest every other day”? and naturally, i’ll tell him i have no idea what he’s talking about. happy monday! xx -sarah
skirt: finders keeps, vest: levi’s (also seen here), shoes: bcbg (old), black beaded bracelet: deepa gurnani, black and gold ring: charles albert via shopbop (sold out), gold cuff: jcrew (old), nail polish: orly “passion fruit” and butter “the full monty” (my loyalty to these colors knows no bounds)
photos by my amazing husband lou
happy friday all! just a reminder that Fancy Paws is THIS SUNDAY! more details here. help spread the word if you will and i hope to see you there!
below are some of my discoveries from the interweb at large this week. xx- sarah
let’s start with something yummy that’s calling my name for a lazy sunday morning
these are the perfect add to your summer wardrobe, and at such a good price!
it boggles my mind that places like this exist. i must go.
a little something i keep repeating to myself as i start to move in new directions
will be adding this to my ever-growing font collection
i’m curious to hear what you think of this idea
i always recommend a trip here, it’s pretty awe inspiring
a lovely spot if you’re looking for home decor ideas
we’re considering this coffee table to keep our living room feeling open and light
i picked up this skirt and i am so in love
this is a DIY i can get behind….CATS!
have you been here? i think you might like it.
lastly, i think we could all use this advice from 1917
chocolate and i are like bella and edward- meant to be, but constantly facing obstacles in our love affair. and yes, that was a twilight reference for the three of you that have been strong enough to resist the series (HOW?!). the obstacle is this: chocolate is always teaming up with my frenemies dairy and sugar. but not here my pals, here it teams up with my BFF’S avocado and coconut milk to make a completely healthy and amazingly rich dessert! i bow down in reverence to this sweet treat, after i’ve devoured it like i’m on day 38 of survivor, of course. please, please make this. it’s easy. it’s healthy. it’s amazing. DO IT! recipe and more after the jump.
