Photographic background gold that is!
I present Exhibit A:
If you have been reading my blog of late, you're well aware of the cosmetic improvements happening at Chez Zielske (and yes, I will do a complete remodel post when all work is completed). But you have seen how this lovely shade of green is now part of my neighborhood's landscape, yes?
Well who knew it would be a photographic goldmine of a background?
Okay, maybe I did. I present the resulting scrapbook page of said background as Exhibit B, which also happens to officially be my new favorite scrapbook page of all time, for this week.
Oh for stinkin' cute. Seriously? Get out! No, I'm serious. Please leave and compose yourself because the cuteness and overall design tightness is too glorious to behold.
(See, a little positive self talk goes a LONG way for us scrapbookers, who may or may not get out much.)
I couldn't help calling it the Green Monster (Hello, any Red Sox fans in the hizzouse?), and yet it is not an intimidating force preventing all but the hardest hit of homerun balls, but rather one that inexplicably draws the scrapbooker nearer to pose her more willing children for photographic moments of glee.
Cue the choir of angels here.
I just had to share how my new affinity for green stucco inspired a page…about my affinity for green stucco.
Amen.
SUPPLIES: background paper (Just Linens No. 1 by Michelle Martin) • Interstate Extra Light and Thin fonts. Note: this template will be available next weekend in my Designer Digitals collection.
madeline St onge says
Red Sox fan here but your green monster is a prettier color. Love it Cathy
Beth R says
Green just happens to be my 2nd favorite color, with aqua/turq being my first. Since I dont think you or your neighbors are ready for that I think you made a fantastic choice! And besides you can’t go wrong with Martha?
KathleenB says
Love your Green Monster! From NH and a die-hard Boston Red Sox fan!!
Tanya says
Your green monster looks better than our green monster! Love the new look!
Kendra B says
Love it!!!!
judy in huntsville - al says
LOVE THIS! – DOn’t be surprised if neighbors [or strangers] stop by for a photo op too! – Like we did with the turquoise fence a few blocks from us – [
http://bepresentbereal.blogspot.com/2011/04/ten-on-tuesday_19.html ] – Hey! At least we took our own glider! – LOL Seriously – LOVE THE WALL – wish I could do family photos next to it!!
dawn says
You are one funny lady, I’m laughing so hard on this Tuesday morning. Thank you Cathy for always having the perfect post to get me going. I love love this layout, the wall ( so jealous) and the story. Aidan is looking so cute here.
Rachel B. says
Oh, yes, this is why we are kindred spirits. Because you have a chartreuse accent wall and I want one. LOL! Plus, I love it when you get all excited about stuff. You crack me up! – And Aidan is so beautiful! It is breaking my heart to see the kids growing up so fast! I tell mine, “Stop it!” And they are like, “Stop what?” And I say, “Stop growing up so fast!” They just shrug their shoulders and say, “Sorry.” Ha!
Kathi says
Very Fabulous. I love it. It is so you. If I’m every your way I’m stopping by for a photo shoot using your wall.
Maureen says
Love the wall, and love the highlights in Aidan’s hair. Lookin’ good Minneapolis!
Dar says
Perhaps now a shopping trip is in order … to pick out a new outfit which will especially coordinate with that new wall. This could make your next photo shoot extra exciting!
Marjorie says
Doesn’t the wall look like Bazzill Orange Peel cardstock too? :p
ale says
awesome post, cathy! love everything about it.
Kim K says
LOVE! The house looks great!
ErikaB says
Very cool! Has sort of a modern zen-like feel to it all. Great pics and love your sweet little layout too! TFS!
Ellie A. says
Oh I am loving the green it looks very awesome 🙂
cathy says
You are welcome.
cathy says
Sigh. I know. Shell be off to college in three years. Breaks my heart.
cathy says
YES! lol!
cathy says
Our architects have a very modern vibe. It was all their idea, and we loved it.
cathy says
Nothing like borrowing a neighbors fence! Love that.
Debbie S. says
Very cool!
Laney says
Love it!! And it’s my favorite color too. Do you mind if I add it to my Chartreuse Pinterest board? http://pinterest.com/laney/chartreuse/
thepellerins@msn.com says
Fabulous!!! Your house looks great!
cathy says
Go for it!
annie says
Love, love, love your house!
cathy says
why thank you, Jeanne.
Susan in MD says
Love it! Can’t wait to scrap my latest photos using your design. You ROCK as always!!!
Jewel says
Aidan is gorgeous – she makes the green look so fabulous! I am so in love with green that when shopping with friends, whatever item we are looking at, if it has a green one, they will say, “Oh, let me guess which one you are going to get?!” If for some reason you are leaving your house and a strange lady is photographing her children on the side of your house, it may be me!
Amy Z says
I believe that the Green Monster should become Cathy’s color.
nancyK says
It is so bold! I love it.
i also love how the shape of your LO is the same shape as your side wall. Nicely done.
cinback says
That is truly the funkiest porch I have ever seen! Love it! Love how it so represents you! Can I come for tea?
Lori Hudson says
It is surely the miracle of all design, Cathy. I had to excuse myself twice.
Cammy says
Seriously gorgeous! I was a bit skeptical, but you used just the right about of green. And they grey is perfect. Love, love, love your new scrapbook background 🙂
jennifer Camplin says
Aw fun color.. forget others.. it’s your home.
Be happy.
Your girl.. grew lot.
Slow down…. I rem she was just young.
cathy says
ha! I KNEW you would, of all people. ; )
jody says
It adds color to the neighborhood, I bet! And makes a great backdrop for photos!!
Erica Hettwer says
This has absolutely nothing to do with The Big Green Monster (who is pretty darn awesome) but I read this post on Ben Does Life and it made me think about you. http://bendoeslife.tumblr.com/post/6037342363
carlaj in ar says
too flippin cute!!!!
Emma says
Looks great!
Christi says
I second Amy’s motion! The Green Monster would be way better in that shade.
cathy says
i LOVE Ben Does Life! Im off to check it out!
Barbi D. says
This is awesome! : )
Donelle says
Love the design. Your Minnesota colloquialisms stinkin cute too. My mom is from Virginia….Minnesota that is. The color is amazing YA Hey!
Beth R says
Judy,
I just said to my daughter last week that I was thinking of painting my ratty old fence turquoise ! Dont know if I have the guts but my daughter said “Go for it mom” so I might have to re-think this ….
shawnandjillcook@hotmail.com says
I want Aiden’s hair. That’s all.
cathy says
She does have good hair, doesnt she?
Cyndi says
“Cue the chior of angels” Oh that makes me miss those video blogs you used to do. Those were great! Loved them.
Green – green is good!
cathy says
I think a video blog is overdue.
diane says
Did you paint the wall that colour to use as a backdrop??? Come clean Cathy??? And oh…these clean and simple lines on that page…sigh…love straight lines 🙂
Deanna says
Cathy, love your blog! I came across a blog today that both you and Cole may love. Take a look at a humorous photo a day website featuring Legos and wonderful photography http://legomyphoto.wordpress.com/
scrappysue says
Wow Cathy, what a really cool colour and home! My scrappy room is painted a similar colour, but a bit lighter. Looking forward to seeing peeks when its all complete!
cathy says
so fun! I will pass it along to Cole!
cathy says
Ill never tell…. ; )
Liz says
I love it!
Fabi Moraes says
Your house looks gorgeous and so does Aidan!
gypsy chaos says
I love the shot of your house from the side – the angles are outrageously contemporary yet so well integrated with the classical lines of your house. I see that same interplay of calm, classic and striking contemporary happening with the gray and chartreuse.
Aidan? Gorgeous! How tall is she?? I’m going to need – need, not want! – two DILs at some point in the next decade or so. ; )