It's been a while since I did a "favorite things" post, so it's time. If nothing else it helps keep a focus on the positive while we wait for spring to arrive here in snow-buried Boston. Here's this month's run-down:
1. My new camera, a Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5. I bought a new camera because my old one went for a swim in the ocean and was not fixable. Can't say I'm sad because that old Sony was pretty bad at picture taking, and the new Lumix is worlds better! I got it for a steal ($169 on a regular price of $278) because I happened to be shopping right before the new line of cameras rolled out. The store was trying to clear out its old models, so I got a camera with high end features like 12x optical zoom and manual controls that I can use if I decide to take that photography class I keep talking about.
1. My new camera, a Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5. I bought a new camera because my old one went for a swim in the ocean and was not fixable. Can't say I'm sad because that old Sony was pretty bad at picture taking, and the new Lumix is worlds better! I got it for a steal ($169 on a regular price of $278) because I happened to be shopping right before the new line of cameras rolled out. The store was trying to clear out its old models, so I got a camera with high end features like 12x optical zoom and manual controls that I can use if I decide to take that photography class I keep talking about.
2. San Jose del Cabo, Mexico. I needed a new camera because I was heading out on vacation to Cabo with two friends. And I quickly fell in love with our location. It's about 19 miles away from Cabo San Lucas and is the slightly quieter cousin to that Cabo's party reputation (they're called "Los Cabos" because they're so close to one another). Here are just a few of the reasons I fell in love with this beautiful spot (thanks to #1 above!):
3. My new spice rack. I know I already posted about this, but I can't help it. I just smile every time I see it!
4. The perfect nude strappy sandals. These were a complete impulse purchase at Nordstrom's yesterday. But they're the perfect color, just the right combination of casual and dressy, a nice heel height without being painful, and so, so, so comfortable. I had a bit of sticker shock, but the comfort and quality construction convinced me that these were an investment that I would have for a long, long time. (Make: Via Spiga, Model: "Horizon")
5. Daffodils. I saw someone carrying a bunch of daffodils last week and smiled, because to me these scream "spring is here!". I remember them most from the Daffodil Days fundraiser that someone in my small child's circle did when I was young (don't recall who). That association still comes back each year, plus they're just pretty and yellow and after all that dirty, dingy snow a little pop of bright yellow will cheer anyone up.
So there you have it...five things I'm loving right now. And now that I've got a camera back stay tuned for more updates on decor, spring fashion, and other domestic pursuits!
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