Monday, January 10, 2011

Well, hello.

I'd like to introduce you to my new BFF, she does not have
a name yet...but, I'm open to suggestions. For now, I just
call her pretty. She was an Christmas present from Santa.
It's been so much fun playing with her. I bought her a super
cute camera strap from Etsy, she like's it. I can't wait to show
you what we have been up to.



66 comments:

  1. The Tuscan HomeJanuary 10, 2011 at 6:46 AM

    Don't you just LOVE that camera? I got the Canon 60D, there is so much to learn, isn't there? Congrats! I can't wait to see what you've been up too!

    XOXO ~Liz

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  2. Abby M. InteriorsJanuary 10, 2011 at 6:46 AM

    oooh! So fun--and I'm so jealous! ;-) I can't wait to see your new pictures AND her new strap.
    xo,
    abby

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  3. UnknownJanuary 10, 2011 at 6:48 AM

    OHHH' Jealous! ENJOY cutie! hugs, and have a good day. Jen

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  4. Karen thisoldhouse2.comJanuary 10, 2011 at 6:51 AM

    Congratulations!!! I ABSOLUTELY LOVE MINE!!!!

    Really, they are such a great camera, you'll love your photos - so much capability!

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  5. KaraJanuary 10, 2011 at 6:56 AM

    You are going to love EVERY moment you capture with your new camera. YAY!!

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  6. Clements FamilyJanuary 10, 2011 at 6:56 AM

    Yeah for a new camera!!! I am jealous!

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  7. ValJanuary 10, 2011 at 6:56 AM

    I can't believe how much I love this camera....I have a couple camera's but, this one is my true love!! It's such a learning process.

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  8. TriciaJanuary 10, 2011 at 7:15 AM

    Hmmm...your BFF looks a lot like mine, who is coming this week...finally. I'm glad to hear you love it :)

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  9. Jamie KubeczkaJanuary 10, 2011 at 7:20 AM

    How fun! I can't wait to see what she can do!

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  10. Penny from Enjoying The Simple ThingsJanuary 10, 2011 at 7:32 AM

    I just did a post about my Canon too!! I think I need to name mine too....cute idea.
    Hugs,
    Penny

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  11. VanessaJanuary 10, 2011 at 7:39 AM

    Ok Val....I am soooo jealous! Our camera broke and we weren't ready to buy the dream one yet so we had to get a point and click but your 'pretty' looks like she will be a very good friend to you! :-)
    Vanessa

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  12. amanda persingerJanuary 10, 2011 at 7:42 AM

    Oh...you are going to loooove it! I got my camera 3 Christmas's ago and am still learning new things with it!! That camera strap is too cute...where did you get it? So happy for you! xx,Amanda

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  13. ~*~ saskia ~*~January 10, 2011 at 7:50 AM

    Wishing you tons of fun with your new friend ^_^
    I like your idea of a strap via Etsy, off for some Etsy looking...
    Have a happy Monday! xx

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  14. EricaJanuary 10, 2011 at 8:07 AM

    I am so jealous! What a great gift!!!

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  15. UnknownJanuary 10, 2011 at 8:11 AM

    I bet you're loving your new camera. =) What a wonderful Christmas gift. Have fun learning!

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  16. coolkidsJanuary 10, 2011 at 8:21 AM

    J is for JEALOUS! P is for PRETTY! Can't wait to see your food pictures!!!

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  17. UnknownJanuary 10, 2011 at 8:21 AM

    I got a Canon myself, on to a "real" camera. Just posted my first pictures from it. Lots to learn.

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  18. KristenJanuary 10, 2011 at 8:33 AM

    LUCKY Girl!! I'd call her Penelope.. but that's just me. :0) Have fun.

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  19. UnknownJanuary 10, 2011 at 8:37 AM

    I have the SAME one!!! I'm playing with it now! LOVE IT w/a passion! Might take a class soon :) Thanks for visiting my blog!

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  20. michelleJanuary 10, 2011 at 8:57 AM

    She is very pretty and she knows how accessorize!!! Have fun!!!

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  21. Julie HarwardJanuary 10, 2011 at 9:04 AM

    That is pretty awesome! Nothing like a gift that goes on giving! ;D

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  22. Allison {A Glimpse Inside}January 10, 2011 at 9:06 AM

    Nice! Have fun playing with it! :)

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  23. AnonymousJanuary 10, 2011 at 9:42 AM

    Lucky girl! Have fun with your new BFF!

    xo,
    ~Michelle

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  24. UnknownJanuary 10, 2011 at 9:43 AM

    *sigh*, so jealous. Could you talk to Santa and have him send me one next year??

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  25. DeniseJanuary 10, 2011 at 9:44 AM

    Hi Val, I actually like the name Pretty, I think you should keep it ;) Can't wait to see your pics.

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  26. DawnJanuary 10, 2011 at 11:00 AM

    Yes....J IS for Jealous:)))
    (I have my phone camera....does that count?)
    YAY!!!!! I think you should just name it your new Best Friend.
    Happy Capture-taking...cannot wait to see what you do together:))))

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  27. CarolJanuary 10, 2011 at 11:29 AM

    You are going to have so much fun with your new BFF. Santa was so nice!

    I'd stick with calling her Pretty! and her second name could be Spectacular! Pretty Spectacular :)
    Enjoy!

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  28. Sam W.January 10, 2011 at 11:57 AM

    ahhh! totally jealous. your blog is super cute :). excited to follow along!

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  29. melifaifJanuary 10, 2011 at 12:05 PM

    Fun, fun! I have terrific friends with fancy cameras to lend me, so I have been toying around too. Can't wait to make a big splurge of my own soon...have fun! Can't wait to see your lovelies.

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  30. TraciJanuary 10, 2011 at 12:10 PM

    What a great gift!!! Have fun with it!

    The shrimp dip would be AWESOME for a Super Bowl Party!

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  31. La Bella CooksJanuary 10, 2011 at 12:32 PM

    Your new girl is a beauty! Santa brought me a new Nikon D90 so it seems like he is trying to please us deserving girls this year. Have fun learning more about your new baby!

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  32. JocelynJanuary 10, 2011 at 12:56 PM

    oh the fun you are going to have:-) Can't wait to see pics from her!

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  33. DionneJanuary 10, 2011 at 1:55 PM

    Oooh, I love it!

    How about Gaga? As in Lady Gaga? She's wild, she's adventurous, just like a camera - and on top of that, she sings Paparazzi!

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  34. SharstinJanuary 10, 2011 at 3:03 PM

    you will have so much fun with this baby! love the camera strap too!

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  35. VickiJanuary 10, 2011 at 3:44 PM

    How fun! Which Cannon is that Val?

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  36. GigiJanuary 10, 2011 at 4:47 PM

    I just got the Canon T1I at Costco and am still trying to learn how to use it. I hope my pictures improve, but so far I'm struggling!

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  37. AshleyJanuary 10, 2011 at 5:12 PM

    WOW! you must have been super good this year! that is awesome!

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  38. From Beyond My Kitchen WindowJanuary 10, 2011 at 5:56 PM

    How lucky are you? Can't wait to see how the new photos come out.

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  39. AntiqueChaseJanuary 10, 2011 at 5:58 PM

    Ohhhhh... what a great way to start the year!!

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  40. Sarah, The Ohana MamaJanuary 10, 2011 at 6:12 PM

    Ooh! I am so jealous! Her strap is lovely too (and I love that she is a "she". She is pretty!)

    Have fun!

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  41. UnknownJanuary 10, 2011 at 6:54 PM

    Val you lucky girl!!! I am crossing my fingers I will finally get me one this year : ) My pics need big help! lol

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  42. teresaJanuary 10, 2011 at 7:03 PM

    fun! i can't wait to see what you have in store!

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  43. Jesse {GoodGirlGoneGlad}January 10, 2011 at 8:34 PM

    oh oh oh!! Do tell! Can't wait to hear all about your camera fun!
    Hugs!!

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  44. this free birdJanuary 10, 2011 at 10:08 PM

    Val I'm so glad you got that camera!! Now tell me...do you have camera skills? The parents are going to get me a camera, and I'd like a DSLR - but are they somewhat easy to catch on to?

    Fill me in and let's see your skills, too!!

    xo,
    Carrie

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  45. Courtney ~ French Country CottageJanuary 10, 2011 at 10:23 PM

    Hi Val~ sooo much fun to get a new camera! Lucky you! I am using my iphone for my pictures~which I love and it does a great job, but a new digital camera would be amazing! Can't wait to hear more about it!

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  46. Brownieville GirlJanuary 11, 2011 at 5:37 AM

    Well done Santa - she's beautiful.

    Looking forward to seeing how well you get along!

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  47. Suzanne Anas JurichJanuary 11, 2011 at 8:19 AM

    Ooh how awesome!!! Santa is awesome!! :)

    I need a replacement for my piece of crap camera. :D Looking forward to your photos!!

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  48. Diane SchmidtJanuary 11, 2011 at 8:47 AM

    Santa was good to you! Enjoy-you are going to love it!

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  49. ValJanuary 11, 2011 at 9:04 AM

    My blogging friends are so amazing!! I wish I could make you all dinner! Maybe someday??? = ) Vicki, the camera is a Canon - EOS Rebel T2i 18.0-Megapixel Digital SLR. Carrie, I'm still learning but getting better everyday! I think by the end of the year...hopefully I will know my way around "pretty". Thinking about taking some photo classes. I'm very happy with this camera.

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  50. AnonymousJanuary 11, 2011 at 10:53 AM

    Well hello there beautiful! I am LOVING this strap! LOVE IT!
    This is a fantastic camera Val! I wanted to take a photo class too but learned just getting out in different surroundings, (mountains, downtown, etc) and shooting, shooting is the best way to learn!

    xoxo
    jenn

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  51. Designing DomesticityJanuary 11, 2011 at 12:08 PM

    Oh yes, I am contimplating a new camera as well. Can't wait to hear your review. Thanks for stopping by my blog the other day! liz

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  52. Dreaming of Palm TreesJanuary 11, 2011 at 2:53 PM

    What a great gift! Good luck and have fun getting to know your new BFF. :)

    xoxo,
    Dreaming of Palm Trees

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  53. Get Off Your Butt and BAKE!January 11, 2011 at 4:12 PM

    Hi Val,

    Thanks for visiting my blog:
    Get Off Your Butt and BAKE!

    I've also enjoyed reading about you & your site as well. Looks like your bff is similar to mine. I have a Canon EOS 5D MarkII. I love it, but there is certainly a lot of learning required to use them. Make sure that you learn Manual...NO flash! It makes all the difference in the world.

    Read. Read. Read.
    Forget. Forget. Forget.
    Read again!

    I look forward to trying some of those delicious recipes soon.

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  54. NicoleJanuary 11, 2011 at 6:23 PM

    Call her... Arbor Mist. Or Arbor for short. Or nicole is nice. :P

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  55. dulciJanuary 11, 2011 at 7:56 PM

    JEALOUS!

    http://ladulcivida.blogspot.com/

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  56. DebbiedoosJanuary 12, 2011 at 8:47 AM

    Very exciting, I have been having a blast with my new BFF! She is so much fun to hang out with, we have a lot in common, she even has coffee with me, while we read together. Have a good day!

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  57. ValerieJanuary 12, 2011 at 9:49 AM

    How exciting, she's a beauty! I can't wait to see all the great pictures you'll take with it.

    xo
    Valerie

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  58. The Code is the Code!January 12, 2011 at 9:56 AM

    How about Linzy? Or has some one already said that?

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  59. claireJanuary 12, 2011 at 11:54 AM

    LUCKY DUCK!

    I wish I had a new camera~!

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  60. Noble VintageJanuary 12, 2011 at 3:10 PM

    can I just say that I am so happy for you and so incredibly jealous as well?? :) have fun!
    P.S. sometime I'd love a tutorial on how you take such great shots of your food- it really isn't easy to do!
    Check out my post tomorrow- you're in it! ;)

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  61. donna.burtonJanuary 13, 2011 at 6:43 AM

    Can't wait to see pictures with that awesome camera!

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  62. AshleighJanuary 13, 2011 at 12:15 PM

    How fun is that?! I 'stole' hubby's DSLR and am trying to teach myself the skills - so much to do and I have no idea how to do it! Enjoy!

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  63. DeborahJanuary 16, 2011 at 8:51 AM

    Oh me goodness, that is the camera I just got too!!! With the 70-300 mm zoom! So much to learn, yes??? I seriously NEED the macro lens too. Keep me posted on what you learn. **blows kisses** Deb

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  64. FoodiewifeJanuary 16, 2011 at 12:05 PM

    I bought the very same camera in early November and I'm loving it! There's so much to learn. Please share any tips, if you can!

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  65. MelanieJanuary 16, 2011 at 2:35 PM

    You will love it! Congrats on getting her.

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  66. BridgetJanuary 17, 2011 at 10:24 AM

    ohhhh lovely lovely!

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