one|january 2014

We’re baaaaaaack! It’s a new year, and I am so happy to be continuing the “one” blog circle with some of my favorite people. A circle of friends posting one shot each month. Maybe it’s one that was overlooked, maybe it’s one we loved from the second we saw it on our viewfinder, maybe it almost went into the delete pile – but there was something about it that we couldn’t let it go. Maybe technically imperfect, maybe out of the normal realm of our own style, maybe shot on an iPhone, “one” was made to be a place to post one from the heart, imperfections and all.

This project started in January 2013, you can read more about it’s origins by clicking here. Follow all around the links to complete the circle and visit some talented photographers from all over the country 🙂  We post our “one” shots at the beginning of each month. We’d love to have you along for the ride! If you click the “subscribe” tab on my website, you can receive automatic blog updates by email.

This month, for me…can best be described as living in Antarctica. The “polar vortex” has hit Chicago hard. Around here, we’re used to a decent amount of harsh weather, and lots of snow. But this is unusual even by Chicago’s wacky weather standards. Even my very furry, snow-loving dog doesn’t want to go outside anymore. Let’s just say we are all a little tired of being stuck inside right now. You can find a lot of really cool (and some funny) shots of frozen Chicago by looking through the #Chiberia hashtag on Instagram.

So back to #Chiberia, here is a shot from New Year’s Day, snowstorm #124:  the starting lineup at our local little sledding hill in La Grange Park. My boys are getting set up in the middle in the gray jackets…and after your visit with me, please continue around the circle by clicking the link below my picture.

Click here and follow me to beautiful (and also snowy and cold) Golden, CO, to see what my talented friend Sarah has been up to in January. I’ve seen a few sneak peeks of her work lately, and she’s definitely taking advantage of her picturesque surroundings!