Spring is in the Air. . .

Spring has sprung and the wind has blessed us with its ugly appearance many times this past few weeks!  Evidently Mother Nature didn't get the memo that April was in with the lamb.  Some April showers for those May flowers wouldn't hurt anything either!


Spring fever also brings out the need to declutter!  I've actually been trying to declutter all winter, so maybe some of you have too!  With that being said, Trash and Treasure Days is just around the corner, April 30th to be exact!  So for all of you enthusiastic, energetic and motivated people who are looking to free up some space. . . keep my list in mind.  One man's trash is anothers treasure right?


I am looking for these things and of an economical nature!  I collect all year round and then when I get enough "stuff" I start putting it all together for my various projects.  (maybe that's why I have a decluttering problem!  When I declutter I find things to replace it with)  Give me a jingle or an email if you have any of these things.  Thanks for the look!


Fake green plants and Ivy(NEED LOTS AND ASAP)
Fake Trees
Papasan Chair preferably w/solid neutral cushion(but without is fine too
Old Volleyball Net(like from schools)
Old School Lockers(need tall ones)
Old steps still intact(wood or metal is great)
Old velvety wingback chair (blues, purples or maybe red)
Leather Wingback Chair(brown tones)
Unique Chairs(Wood, odd shaped, Classic, etc)
Live Plants(grasses/flowers) if you are thinning yours
Bamboo Pieces(real or fake)
Rock from ponds/garden areas
Faux Tin Tiles(decorator kind)
Old vinyl bench seat from old truck/pickup
Old gas pump(the more rustic the better)
Beach Things(surf board/skiis/nets)
Metal Ornate Arbor walk through or with gate(no bench)
Black Metal Fencing(ornate is great)
Mosquito Netting
Faux Fur Rugs(fairly large)
Latex Flat Paint left from Projects (bright bold colors are best)
Chain Link Fence Panels or Gates
Mosquito Netting
Faux Fur Rugs(fairly large
Wood Laminate Flooring(Left overs from projects is perfect)

Bodhi!

Bodhi is my nephew!  He loves to tell stories and has a BIG imagination!  He spent 4 days with us during his spring break!  He loves army stuff so we took advantage of his visit to get some new images!  Bodhi had LOTS of ideas for his army collection session.  After he got done with HIS ideas, he even told me I could do some of mine too! :-)  Gotta love this age!  The session wasn't all about army though.  He managed to let me squeeze 3 more outfits out of him before he made me quit!  I tried to convert him to the Jayhawk side, but he wouldn't have any part of it. Sigh . . .

Meet Your Winners. . .

In January, Prairie Images Photography kicked off the new year with a Teen Photogenic Contest!  Through friends and family voting, two winners were crowned!

The winner of the contest was Miss Kaitlin Flores.  Kaitlin is from Cimarron High School and is involved in many school activities.  Kaitlin came yesterday for her complimentary session that she won!  We had a great time shooting.  Thanks for entering the contest and thanks for coming yesterday!

Miss Carlie Smith was our runner up in the contest.  Carlie is from Meade Junior High and is involved in Volleyball, Basketball Cheerleader and Track.  Carlie came for her session during spring break and brought lots of fun clothes she found on her shopping trip the day before! Thanks for participating in the contest Carlie!

Anna. . .Sweet 16 {Kansas Teen Photographer}

Meet Anna!  She is a lovely girl who was a participant in the photogenic contest!  Anna is turning 16 tomorrow and what a great way to celebrate.  Thanks for coming Anna and have a Happy Sweet 16 Birthday!

It's PROM Time. . .

The shopping has begun and pretty soon all the beautiful dresses will be revealed at Prom . . .If you are looking for a prom dress that is still in great condition but not necessarily new. . . Or do you have ones you would like to sell . . . Look here to do both!

Preowned Prom 

Just Random . . .

Oh Happy Day!  Yesterday that Pesky Groundhog cooperated with us and alas Spring is on it's way. . . EARLY!  In fact with today's heatwave already in progress and mother nature giving the wind a rest, we are supposed to hit a whopping 27 degrees today!

I reported last week that I have a bathroom sink again . . . WELL . .. now I have a toilet too!  I can finally see the light at the end of the tunnel with this bathroom project.  Maybe there is a reason it took two years to start it.

Valentine's Day is just around the corner. . . Be sure to remember that special someone in your life . . . it might not be a very pleasant day if you don't!  

Maybe just maybe I will get my Christmas tree down this weekend. . . It was suggested to just put hearts on it and call it a Valentine Tree. . . But in order to do that I'd have to "undecorate" it first. . . if I do that it's done!  :-)

And Lastly . . . Did you know that over 90% of all images taken on today’s digital cameras are NEVER PRINTED?  I'm assuming this is referencing the consumer side of the photography industry. . . wouldn't it be sad to think of all those professional images just sitting on a disk somewhere and never being printed for people to view in your home . . .

Have a great day everyone . . . Stay Warm.  . and remember SPRING IS COMING!!! :-)

Still hunting. . .

Prairie Images is still brainstorming . . . Here is my updated list!  If you have anything from it or know of someone that does, let me know!  prairieimages@gmail.com 


Papasan Chair preferably w/solid neutral cushion
Old (school) Volleyball Net
Old School Lockers(in good shape)
Coca Cola or other soda crates
Tall Wooden Double Doors (white preferred. . . peeling paint is GREAT)
Bi-fold/Tri-fold Louvered Doors
House Shutters(need taller ones most)
Old Wood Doors(unfinished is fine)
Gazebo
Old velvety wingback chair (blues, purples or maybe red)
Leather Wingback Chair(brown tones)
Old Wash Basin w/ Pitcher(fairly large bowl needed)
Unique Chairs(Wood, odd shaped, Classic, etc)
Fake green plants and Ivy(need lots)
Fake Trees
Door Beads
An old Rusty 50's style pickup! preferably green/brown tones(I know I'm dreaming)
Old Wood(tongue and groove type barnwood is preferred)

Out of State license plates--any year is fine!
Old road signs
Live Plants(grasses/flowers) if you are thinning yours!
Bamboo Pieces(real or fake)
Rock from ponds/garden areas(all kinds)
Old steps still intact(wood or metal is great)
Faux Tin Tiles(decorator kind)

Old vinyl bench seat from old truck/pickup
Old gas pump(the more rustic the better)
Beach Things(surf board/skiis/nets)
Wood Snow Fence
Metal Ornate Arbor walk through or with gate(no bench)
Black Metal Fencing(ornate is great)
Chain Link Fence Panels or Gates
Mosquito Netting
Faux Fur Rugs(fairly large)
Wood Laminate Flooring(Left overs from projects is perfect)