July 24, 2009

real simple

shhhh, don't tell anyone but i have the biggest crush on the stylists that work with real simple magazine. the photography in this magazine is clean and beautiful and often makes me squeal with envy over the gorgeous lighting (of course they have gorgeous lighting in studios, right?) as i pondered over the new copy today, i've noticed they have started giving the names of the stylist for each article - hurrah! finally this job is being recognized in addition to the editors. even last week, the food network had a challenge for food stylist. this is an up and coming position - a dream position really. *le sigh*

also, the magazine had an article entitled "home pages" with four or five pages jam-packed with website addresses for places to decorate your home, including etsy. what i didn't know is there is another site, similar to etsy, that is a cache of vintage items - rubylane.com. it's packed with treasures - however, be prepared in some cases to spend some cash - these dealers know what they have and are demanding high market prices. (for example, when i searched for homer laughlin bowls - i drooled over a set of three for $120)

for the more budget minded shopper (*ahem* me) there is shopgoodwill.com. *gasp* i KNOW. it appears to operate much like ebay where you register to bid on certin items. a quick search for vintage cameras revealed seven pages of a variety of cameras, including polaroid, argo, and kodak duaflex. the downside of course is like ebay, you can't hold them in your hands before buying. but with bidding starting at $5 and few bidders - it seems you could find some good deals if you searched around.

i guess in the meantime, i will continue to play with my food (photograph it) and then eat it.

21 comments:

  1. I've always admired real simple. I just can't afford the subscriptions anymore.

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  2. Will you come cook for me? I'm cooking-challenged. Or maybe part of that is sheer laziness! I shall check out this place.
    Brenda

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  3. hehe, your closing comment made me laugh, Char. Thx for the great punning :)

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  4. You should be a food stylist...your photos are so awesome!

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  5. I am in love with the photography as well. I am have been a subscriber for many years.

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  6. I love how you took us on a ride...and then we all came back to the safety of you....your food and photography....love it !

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  7. You really have the most amazing tones to your pictures.

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  8. Oh dear, I had no idea Goodwill has a bidding website. I'm doomed.

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  9. i have missed your posts while i've been away. finally i am finding a moment to take a brief look and catch up. believe it or not one of the places T and I always look for on our road trips are goodwill stores. we went to atleast 4 while away and T found some good stuff. Also if you ever get a chance to go to Knoxville, TN check out Nostalgia - it's one of the best vintage stores we've seen.

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  10. I love to hit the shopgoodwill site for old quilts. It's still not a very well known site so there's not nearly the competition as ebay. Thanks for the reminder. Think I'll go do a little browsing =)

    Hope you have a beautiful weekend! Blessings.. Polly

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  11. Char, eating the food. great. I need you to come by my blog today and have a read. thanks.

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  12. shopgoodwill, eh? You've got me in trouble, I think! Thanks for the tip. And enjoy that food whether you're playing with it or eating it. ;)

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  13. Your closing comment gave me a chuckle too. Have a great weekend. ~Cindy

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  14. Real Simple is quite nice, if I say so myself. And thanks for the links!

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  15. Kudos to Real Simple for stepping up and acknowledging the food stylists. They do a beautiful job.

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  16. Hi Char, I love Real Simple...I subscribed to them and have kept many copies.
    Did you go for the job at Food Network...you have a great chance!
    Thanks for visiting my blog(always) and leaving such kind words...I FINISHED the mural today...and just posted pics.
    Have a lovely weekend!
    Char.

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  17. ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooh! i can't wait to check out shopgoodwill.com!

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  18. wow. love this shot, char! and i LOVE Simple magazine... it's the only magazine i splurge for and read it cover to cover! great magazine with helpful ideas and tips and fantastic photography!

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  19. LOVE perusing the ads/photos in Real Simple!!

    And thanks for the info on shopgoodwill! I'm sure I'll be scouting for things!!

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  20. you'd be awesome at photographing/styling for real simple! when you get a job, can you try to get me a hired as a graphic designer? that would also be a dream job for me!

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  21. Thanks for that great link to good will!....and judging by your photos I think you would make a very good stylist:)

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i feel as if each comment was between us as we sat and sipped something warm....i love to hear what you're thinking.