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Happiness is…a Jar of Candy Canes

So this past week, a couple of my uber-talented photography friends recently shared some of the most insanely cool shots of candy canes in a Mason jar.  And now, thanks to them, I am obsessed with candy canes. 

Photography has that affect on me.

Unfortunately, I am sad to say that it does not inspire me to be obsessed with any of the following:

  • folding clothes
  • grocery shopping
  • cleaning the kitchen
  • dusting the living room furniture
  • changing the cat litter

Anyway, I thought I might share with you a few of my favorite candy cane shots.  And I know you’re dying to see them because, like me, I’m sure you don’t have anything else better to do this first week of December.candy cane 1web

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See.  Aren’t they so delightful? Don’t they just make you smile??  So much more fun than say, vacuuming the floor.

Please, I’m begging.  Say yes. Winking smile

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I know it’s the holidays.  And I bet your to-do list looks a lot like mine.  Even so, I highly encourage you to take just a minute (or five) to breathe.  Have a laugh.  Find something merry.  Smile. 

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It does a body good.

Peace, Kelly

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  1. Deanna@Snippets from Springdale says

    December 7, 2012 at 3:57 pm

    What is it about candy canes & mason jars…they just create such a delightful image and yours are a delight!!

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  2. Carol says

    December 7, 2012 at 4:50 pm

    Hey you! I was considering candy canes for my post on Monday. Guess ill have to put my thinking cap back on! Lol! I love your shots!

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  3. Cathy H. says

    December 7, 2012 at 7:42 pm

    Beautiful candy cane shots! I love the bokeh in the first one and the last! Thanks for reminding us to slow down! I want to take more time next week with just me and my camera!

    Reply
  4. Pam says

    December 8, 2012 at 7:18 am

    NEVER let the vacuum interupt with your art. Ever. Never ever. Lovely shots, Kelly. Happy to have time to visit today with you.
    oxoxo Pam

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