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hira comments on The Hint, the Heart, and the Handmade Gift

hira — Thu, 22 Jan 2026 16:28:28 +0000

nice

Pat Milland comments on Dorval Days

Pat Milland — Fri, 31 Jul 2015 18:18:43 +0000

I love how the Universe Unfolds! :) There is no such thing as coincidence. What a wonderful story! It only makes sense that you finally met. Like attracts like...

Kat van Rooyen comments on Isn't it Time to Liberate Your Art?

Kat van Rooyen — Sat, 04 Apr 2015 17:51:07 +0000

Hi Elena! I received your postcard! All the way to the Central Appalachian Mountains in SW Virginia! I'm an artist and photographer so I really can appreciate the work you put into your cards. They would make a great marketing tool - maybe it is already in use? I LOVE the name of your business, btw.

Thanks for participating! I've been a part of LYA for about 5 years and love it!

S Pride comments on Birthday Dinner - with Icewine

S Pride — Thu, 05 Feb 2015 12:35:04 +0000

It was soooooooooooooo good. Got to have this one again! Thanks Bunk

Sherry comments on Birthday Dinner - with Icewine

Sherry — Wed, 04 Feb 2015 16:26:40 +0000

Well done!

Sherry comments on Isn't it Time to Liberate Your Art?

Sherry — Tue, 03 Feb 2015 23:04:41 +0000

Love your wine-themed postcards. Mine are New York black and white themed.

Sherry comments on 2013 in white and black

Sherry — Fri, 10 Jan 2014 18:10:53 +0000

I love ALL your black and white faves from this year Elena. I love that you are so into black and white. It is so classic and elegant. Your work is truly inspiring.

In 2013 I was inspired by the word DISCOVER. I learned a lot about how to express my vision through my camera, I played a lot, I tried a lot of things, and I have many, many images that I am happy with as a result. 2014 is starting off to be more about simplicity, but I also want to continue along the experimentation track and see what happens there.

My wish for 2014 is for more opportunities to make images together!

Kim comments on 2013 in white and black

Kim — Fri, 10 Jan 2014 14:12:56 +0000

Oh, Elena, these are all fabulous. You have such an amazing eye. I'm glad I didn't see this until today and that I was able to hear you and Stan tell the story last night. What a memory! Here's to photographic inspiration in 2014.

valerie makin comments on Inspired by Chardonnay

valerie makin — Sun, 29 Dec 2013 06:25:20 +0000

The chicken variation of these medallions sounds like my dream dish. I will be searching out The Whimsy! "Sirugue" chardonnay as an accompaniment. Thanks for the wonderful gastronomical suggestion!!

Sherry comments on "Fall has always been my favourite season ..."

Sherry — Sat, 19 Oct 2013 00:54:36 +0000

You and me both, kiddo! Beautifully said. I love your autumn images.

Sherry comments on Inspired by Chardonnay

Sherry — Sat, 29 Jun 2013 11:27:20 +0000

Sounds heavenly!

Stan Pride comments on Inspired by Chardonnay

Stan Pride — Sat, 29 Jun 2013 11:05:08 +0000

My taste buds thought it was delicious! But finding that wine in our cellar was a tough job LOL

Blink Of An Eye Wedding Photographer comments on Photography Tip or Life Lesson?

Blink Of An Eye Wedding Photographer — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 03:05:07 +0000

This story about your dad is really great. Love the idea of looking behind you to see the shot that you might miss.

Erin Wilson comments on Photography Tip or Life Lesson?

Erin Wilson — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 11:28:08 +0000

He clearly taught you well. That's one of the most important lessons... for photography and life!

Cathy Berkhout-Bosse comments on Photography Tip or Life Lesson?

Cathy Berkhout-Bosse — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 12:48:37 +0000

Visions of you and your father will now join the full cast of the many memories that this magnificent tree evoke for me. It has the most incredible aura. How lucky for us that it is in our Pelham backyard!

Thank you for sharing this wonderful experience and heart-felt life lesson. It not only brought tears to my eyes, it also helped me find renewed openness to the possibility that surrounds us. I so appreciate you allowing us to share your article on MyPelham.com and your continued support of our community platform.

http://mypelham.com/articles.php?id=10791

Carolyn Price comments on Photography Tip or Life Lesson?

Carolyn Price — Sun, 10 Feb 2013 20:57:02 +0000

I remember your Dad's love of photography and being with him when he took a picture of a pathway lined with trees on both sides. It was a truly beautiful and perfect pic. I remember turning around as we walked away, as I had to see the beauty one more time and to this day this memory is very vivid in my mind. He actually let me hold the camera and snap a picture after he set the shot up perfectly in the viewfinder.

Sherry comments on Photography Tip or Life Lesson?

Sherry — Sat, 09 Feb 2013 17:50:35 +0000

So many lessons from our times taking pictures with Dad...This was one of the best! Beautiful and poignant. So well written. Thank you. I will treasure this.

Erin Wilson comments on Digital Breadcrumbs

Erin Wilson — Sun, 03 Feb 2013 00:17:53 +0000

That is brilliant! I've lost my luggage at the airport in Istanbul, and had such a hard time describing it to the staff... who were happy to help, but a little frustrated at my inability to be clear. I'm definitely doing this!

Winestains comments on Digital Breadcrumbs

Winestains — Sat, 02 Feb 2013 21:29:36 +0000

Erin, I think we have the makings of a handy travel guide here! Another useful tip for people flying is to take a photo of each of your luggage pieces. Then if they are lost (!) you can make an accurate report. Surprisingly perhaps, most people don't know the manufacturer of their luggage, and sometimes, not even the colour! Because your camera/phone is usually in your carry-on, you are likely to still have that!

Erin Wilson comments on Digital Breadcrumbs

Erin Wilson — Sat, 02 Feb 2013 20:32:32 +0000

This is such a great idea. As you say, even if you don't need to use it, the peace of mind it gives you makes the entire experience so much more enjoyable!

It occurred to me as I read your post, that I imagine you could have a little visual dictionary on your camera too, if you were travelling where you didn't speak the language. A bottle of water. A toilet (!) A plate of food. Then you could just show the picture, and and save yourself a lot of gesturing (though travel theatrics can sometimes be fun!).

I've also seen folks keep an image of their postal address as the first image on their camera, in case it gets lost.

I think you could make an ebook... XX Great Ways to Use Your Camera on Vacation... Other Than Taking Vacation Photos. lol. :)

Tammy Kruck comments on Digital Breadcrumbs

Tammy Kruck — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 17:20:50 +0000

You are so smart! Yes, travelling with the digital devices that everyone seems to have now, makes this super easy to do too! Your phone is your hand-held memory back up. Great idea.

Winestains comments on Digital Breadcrumbs

Winestains — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 16:19:13 +0000

Sherry, Mum feels the same way!

Sherry comments on Digital Breadcrumbs

Sherry — Sun, 27 Jan 2013 17:25:49 +0000

This is another fantastic idea from the woman who exudes them! I am glad that you came up with it originally in an effort not to lose our mother in Barcelona. If you had come home without her you would have had some 'splainin to do!

Sherry comments on Get the H back in the Holidays!

Sherry — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 04:46:29 +0000

Just thrilled to see how your 5H Giving is striking a chord. I was inspired to write a blog post about it. It's a wonderful lens through which to view giving.

http://sherrygaley.wordpress.com/2012/12/11/5-hs-that-make-the-holidays-more-meaningful/

Winestains comments on Get the H back in the Holidays!

Winestains — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 17:29:27 +0000

Thanks Bev and Kathie. It's always such a treat to "meet" new people this way!

I really appreciate all the support that this concept has been getting. Thought you might like to know that I've started a Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/5HGiving

A very talented graphic designer friend is working on some neat graphics for us (to replace my very amateur ones). I hope that people will "like" and share the page to keep the message front and centre - especially at this time of year.

Your continued support is most appreciated. I look forward to meeting you in person soon.

Kathie comments on Get the H back in the Holidays!

Kathie — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 17:09:04 +0000

As a Niagara artisan, I'm so happy to read your spotlight on our local offerings. There is no doubt that if we stop and look around there is a wonderful and rich assortment of choices we can make to support our local 'hidden gems'. Thank you for an interesting read!

Bev Hogue comments on Get the H back in the Holidays!

Bev Hogue — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 16:50:33 +0000

I enjoyed reading your post about One of a Kind. I thought this would interest you. I exhibit my Blue or Nothing art every year at the Christmas show. You may have seen my blue portraits on your recent visit. The show allows me to feature my new art, and also to provide an update on the various other associated products. In addition to a fashion line with L.A.'s Iron Fist, I have partnered with Legends winery in Beamsville to release a white and red "Diva" wine that features two of my images on the label. It is my contribution to the effort to raise money for Women's Place of South Niagara. I hope you have a chance to look in on the wine, which is distributed through the LCBO. If you are touring wine country, please feel free to drop into my studio/gallery in Fonthill at 26 Canboro Road. You can get more info from www.beluxe.com ... Bev

Winestains comments on Get the H back in the Holidays!

Winestains — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 15:28:21 +0000

Thanks for the comments and support, Lauren, Sherry and Tammy. You certainly are three of the people who inspired the concept and I am proud and pleased to be able to support your efforts too.

Tammy comments on Get the H back in the Holidays!

Tammy — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 20:24:41 +0000

Whatever you do is always so well thought out - your gift giving is no exception. Wonderful ideas and so well written. Thanks for the mention too!

Winestains comments on Get the H back in the Holidays!

Winestains — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 20:05:31 +0000

Thanks so much Bob. I really enjoyed writing this. I'm afraid my other posts have been few and far between, but I will try harder now that I know you are out there! ;-)