Last night I was playing around with iMovie on my MacBook and I made a little movie with some old photos from my blog along with some beach shots I've taken. Listen...you can hear the ocean!
That was great! So refreshing! You are so creative and talented! I know it must have taken you hours to do ( and you loved every minute of it, I just know!), but may I make one suggestion? I loved the way you alternated between scenes from the beach and then your lovely home. I would have loved for you to perhaps have a longer pause of the shots of say, the starfish and shells, so that my eye could linger there a bit and take in how the beach was truly in your home too. Just a suggestion! But I absolutely loved it, and I agree, what a wonderful way to start a Saturday! Bravo!
That was so beautiful! I recently returned from the beach and have some photos from a lovely shop on my blog.... and I have shells decorating so many nooks and cranny's in my home. This year, as usual, I am not embracing Fall yet but hanging on to the lingering days of summer and the shell decor. Your video was wonderful, thanks for sharing it! ~ Violet
Thanks Joanne I appreciate the feedback. I wish I knew how to make it linger on an item longer but I really don't know what I'm doing. I know there must be a way to do that but I couldn't figure it out. Yes, your are right... I spent hours working on that and I was really shocked when I looked at the clock and saw that 4 hours had gone by because it only felt like 1 hour!
Lovely! But I want to say something here......you know I happened upon your blog totally by chance while researching how to paint furniture and now I am looking at it every day. Why? Well, YES, it is beautiful...but what I really love is how you LOVE your home even though it is not your dream home. When we bought our house in SoCal we had 4 days to find one and I was pregnant so we quickly bought one thinking we would be moving again within a few years (that had been the pattern!). That was nearly 15 years ago and it appears we will be in it a long time to come. I have never loved my house, ever, and I am a total cottage type. But looking at your house has helped me realize that I CAN make mine beautiful and I CAN love it (and I can do it on a budget). You have helped my attitude immensely and I am very grateful. Thanks so much! Love, Steph.
Dearest Cindy, That was sooo well done! It was really gorgeous. You have so many pretty beachy items that you must almost feel like you live in a "beach home." Hugs, Cindy S.
Cindy, I loved watching your video. Thank you for opening your heart and home to others. You may be in an apartment but you have created your own little oasis and I love that about you. It encourages others to realize you don't have to own a huge house or an oceanside cottage. YOu can create one whever you are.
I loved it. I have always wanted a beach home. Grew up close to the beach and am a beach girl at heart. Loved the sound of the waves and the way you went back and forth to the ocean and your lovely "beach" cottage. I am always so inspired by your posts. Beverly
That was absolutely beautiful, Cindy. I've seen some of those shots of your home in still photos before but enjoyed them even more the second time around. You have a LOVELY home...btw are you still doing "Inspiration Fridays"....think I would like to join if you are.
That is so neat!! We luv the ocean and we leave the mountains and head to Malibu or Laguna Beach when ever we can. Had a great visit. Stop my when you can. Hugs, Connie
Hi Cindy, That was lovely. I really liked it. Thanks for taking the time to do that and to share it! You are an exceptionally talented lady!! Blessings, Nellie
Beautiful. Loved the music. What is it? What is the name of the Lighthouse? Ca beaches are so different from our beaches here in Florida. We are 5 miles from the beach. No matter how often I see pictures of your home, I never tire of them. Just beautiful. Thank you for sharing this with us.
Just beautiful! I am such a tech-doofus that I have no been able to make I-movie out! This inspires me to give it another go! (I'll have to clear it with Kanye...but I think your video is better than Beyonce's!;)
Cindy, rimango sempre incantata nel guardare la tua casa. Sei eccezionale, molto elegante e fantasiosa.... adoro tutto quello che fai per rendere la tua casa un posto meraviglioso. Un bacio
And the "OSCAR" goes to Cindy for her movie "MY ROMANIC HOMES". Aren't you just too smart for your britches....that was soooooooooo cooool. That was just awesome. You did a fantastic job. So what if it took you 4 hours.lol. Hope you have a good Monday..:^)
Cindy, All I can say it was incredible! I have a mac book. I need to explore and learn more, thanks to you! you truly have a great gift. Thank you for always sharing.
beautiful.well done.it truly is inspiring. i just dropped by to tell you i'm back.i am feeling better everyday.thank you for stopping in and cking on me while i was so very sick.it was and is truly appreciated...love ya...ann
That was a wonderful way to start my morning. Just beautiful. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteHi Cindy! I am playing catch up this morning and just wanted you to know how truly lovely your blog is! It never disappoints!
ReplyDeleteThat was wonderful! Your creativity never ceases to amaze me. Hope you have a great weekend.
ReplyDelete~Jermaine~
That was great! So refreshing! You are so creative and talented! I know it must have taken you hours to do ( and you loved every minute of it, I just know!), but may I make one suggestion? I loved the way you alternated between scenes from the beach and then your lovely home. I would have loved for you to perhaps have a longer pause of the shots of say, the starfish and shells, so that my eye could linger there a bit and take in how the beach was truly in your home too. Just a suggestion! But I absolutely loved it, and I agree, what a wonderful way to start a Saturday! Bravo!
ReplyDeleteThat was so beautiful! I recently returned from the beach and have some photos from a lovely shop on my blog.... and I have shells decorating so many nooks and cranny's in my home. This year, as usual, I am not embracing Fall yet but hanging on to the lingering days of summer and the shell decor. Your video was wonderful, thanks for sharing it! ~ Violet
ReplyDeleteThanks Joanne I appreciate the feedback. I wish I knew how to make it linger on an item longer but I really don't know what I'm doing. I know there must be a way to do that but I couldn't figure it out. Yes, your are right... I spent hours working on that and I was really shocked when I looked at the clock and saw that 4 hours had gone by because it only felt like 1 hour!
ReplyDeleteThere is just no end to your creative talents! A lovely (and refreshing!) way to start the day ...
ReplyDeleteLovely! But I want to say something here......you know I happened upon your blog totally by chance while researching how to paint furniture and now I am looking at it every day. Why? Well, YES, it is beautiful...but what I really love is how you LOVE your home even though it is not your dream home. When we bought our house in SoCal we had 4 days to find one and I was pregnant so we quickly bought one thinking we would be moving again within a few years (that had been the pattern!). That was nearly 15 years ago and it appears we will be in it a long time to come. I have never loved my house, ever, and I am a total cottage type. But looking at your house has helped me realize that I CAN make mine beautiful and I CAN love it (and I can do it on a budget). You have helped my attitude immensely and I am very grateful. Thanks so much! Love, Steph.
ReplyDeleteJust what I needed--I could almost smell the gardenias :)
ReplyDeleteDearest Cindy, That was sooo well done! It was really gorgeous. You have so many pretty beachy items that you must almost feel like you live in a "beach home."
ReplyDeleteHugs, Cindy S.
Cindy, I loved watching your video. Thank you for opening your heart and home to others. You may be in an apartment but you have created your own little oasis and I love that about you. It encourages others to realize you don't have to own a huge house or an oceanside cottage. YOu can create one whever you are.
ReplyDeleteHugs to you,
Debbie
Excelent movie. So inspirational!!!
ReplyDeleteI loved it. I have always wanted a beach home. Grew up close to the beach and am a beach girl at heart. Loved the sound of the waves and the way you went back and forth to the ocean and your lovely "beach" cottage. I am always so inspired by your posts.
ReplyDeleteBeverly
That was absolutely beautiful, Cindy.
ReplyDeleteI've seen some of those shots of your home in still photos before but enjoyed them even more the second time around. You have a LOVELY home...btw are you still doing "Inspiration Fridays"....think I would like to join if you are.
That is so neat!! We luv the ocean and we leave the mountains and head to Malibu or Laguna Beach when ever we can. Had a great visit. Stop my when you can. Hugs, Connie
ReplyDeleteThat turned out really nice
ReplyDeleteHi Cindy,
ReplyDeleteThat was lovely. I really liked it. Thanks for taking the time to do that and to share it!
You are an exceptionally talented lady!!
Blessings,
Nellie
Hi Cindy,
ReplyDeleteI am so impressed!!! Thank you for taking the time to do that and sharing it with us.
Carolyn
That was really neat!!!!!!! You are so talented!! I could have taken a wee nap, it was so relaxing!! Antique Rose
ReplyDeleteCindy that was beautiful.
ReplyDeleteAlison
Mesmerizing. I feel I was just transported to a lovely ocean front cottage. I didn't want it to end!
ReplyDeleteGreat job!!! More, please!!!
sheri in chilly new england
Cindy, I can see that you really LOVE your home. Hope your dream of beach house comes true soon!!!
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maria cecilia
Hi Cindy, that was beautiful! Your house is so lovely. I always love to visit.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
June
Beautiful. Loved the music. What is it? What is the name of the Lighthouse? Ca beaches are so different from our beaches here in Florida. We are 5 miles from the beach. No matter how often I see pictures of your home, I never tire of them. Just beautiful. Thank you for sharing this with us.
ReplyDeleteOh Cindy I loved your video, that was so pretty, with the ocean and your beautiful home... thank you for sharing that.... very cool :)
ReplyDeleteHugs;
Alaura
Cindy, you are an inspiration. You have such a beautiful home, I just wish that one day I can see my home that way.
ReplyDeleteThanks for such a beautiful video.
Willow
Cindy, thank you so much for taking some of your time... for you to do, what I thought was your most beautiful post to date!
ReplyDeleteENJOY LIFE`S SIMPLE TREASURES,
DEBBIE MOSS
Love your pretty movie...but then I always love your pretty blog!!
ReplyDelete♥ Rebecca
Just beautiful! I am such a tech-doofus that I have no been able to make I-movie out! This inspires me to give it another go!
ReplyDelete(I'll have to clear it with Kanye...but I think your video is better than Beyonce's!;)
m ^..^
Beautiful photos. But you really have a lot of pretty things to photograph as well. Take you for brightening my day.
ReplyDeleteHugs!
This is so great and well done! I just love all the beachy things you have going on in your home...
ReplyDeleteCindy, rimango sempre incantata nel guardare la tua casa. Sei eccezionale, molto elegante e fantasiosa.... adoro tutto quello che fai per rendere la tua casa un posto meraviglioso. Un bacio
ReplyDeleteCindy you are so creative. I thoroughly enjoyed it. Hope you had a godd weekend. I'm having a welcome fall party if you'd like to join.
ReplyDeleteRhondi
Your movie was beautiful, peaceful, serene. Just lovely!
ReplyDeleteAnd the "OSCAR" goes to Cindy for
ReplyDeleteher movie "MY ROMANIC HOMES".
Aren't you just too smart for
your britches....that was soooooooooo cooool. That was just
awesome. You did a fantastic job.
So what if it took you 4 hours.lol.
Hope you have a good Monday..:^)
Hi Cindy....That was so great...I really enjoyed your little movie! You are toooo talented!~Hugs, Patti
ReplyDeleteCindy, that was incredible! the video looked like it was professionally made. I loved how the shells look in your new champagne bucket!
ReplyDeleteCindy, All I can say it was incredible! I have a mac book. I need to explore and learn more, thanks to you!
ReplyDeleteyou truly have a great gift. Thank you for always sharing.
I love the video!!!! You did an amazing job on it. So peacful & relaxing! So many lovely images along with the music! Thanks for sharing you beauty!
ReplyDeletebeautiful.well done.it truly is inspiring.
ReplyDeletei just dropped by to tell you i'm back.i am feeling better everyday.thank you for stopping in and cking on me while i was so very sick.it was and is truly appreciated...love ya...ann