The Summer Garden

{The Summer Garden, available on Etsy}

Summer gardens.

Swoon.

So many pretty colours.

It's time to get the camera out and start capturing it all!

Here is the first, of this seasons 'Summer Garden Series'.

Christmas Eve

It's Christmas Eve, and the excitement levels are

oh so high!

Annabel and Otis are trying their hardest to go to sleep,

treats have been left out for Santa, and his reindeer.

There are presents underneath the fire place 

for Santa, Miss Clause, the elves and the reindeers ~

made, wrapped and then decorated by 2 children

who have been busy for weeks.

I love this time of year.

I wish you all a very Merry Christmas

and festive season,

from my family to yours,

however you celebrate,

where ever in the world you are.

xxx

Happily ever after

I believe in happy endings.

New typographic print, 'Happily ever after', 

available on Etsy.

Do you believe?

School is out!

And so starts 7 weeks of summer holidays.

Wahooo, I love summer!

Lady Luck - Conversations with Creative New Zealand Women

This book, Lady Luck - Conversations with Creative New Zealand Women

by Mariana Collette & Lisette Prendergast

is out now.  

A while ago I was contacted by Mariana, 

asking if I would like to contribute photography to this book.

YES!  

The book features conversations/interviews with some AMAZING women,

Gala Darling (pictured below, top right photo)

Hinemoana Baker (pictured below, bottom left photo)

Vivienne Plumb

Ladi6

Jordan Rondel

to name a few.  

It is such a gorgeous book, stunning layout (design by Ceire Hopley), 

and oh so inspiring.

The adorable illustrations by Connie McDonald feature throughout.

Flicking through the book, 

each time I turn to a page with one of my photos I am surprised.

And thrilled.  

My photos in amongst such ladies....wow.

I didn't realise at the time that this would mean 

I would get to have a wee blurb about me in there too!

(seen in the top photo above)

Annabel is thrilled that our favourite polaroid photo is in there 

'She wore butterflies in her hair'.

Thank you Mariana, for supporting creative women in New Zealand, 

and for including me in such a gorgeous book.

To get your copy head over here,

I promise you will love it!

December

 

December....

It's really odd that all of a sudden, 

December is here.

Time flies when you are having fun.

Wishing you a spring in your step,

during this crazy busy exciting month!

Black Friday Etsy Sale on Now!

It's that time again!

Black Friday/Cyber Monday Etsy Sale time.

I decided to start the sale a few days early this year,

to give those in the Northern Hemisphere time to make the most of it

before the holiday deadlines kick in.

30% off all prints 8x10/8x8 and smaller.

15% off all photo blocks.

Prices already marked down.

Happy shopping!

Holiday Shipping Dates

Holiday Shipping Dates - these are sneaking up quickly!
If you would like something to give as a gift these holidays, 

to ensure I have enough time to order photos from my lab 

and make up photo blocks, 

please place orders with me either on 

Etsy, 

Felt 

or Down That Little Lane 

by the following dates -

USA, Canada, UK, Europe - Thursday 29th Nov
Australia - Tuesday 3rd Dec
New Zealand - Monday 16th Dec
Rest of the World - Tuesday 26th Nov

Thank you! 

 I love this time of year, it is oh so busy, 

and everyone seems so much more cheerful. 

There is a sense of anticipation in the air....!

Pastel Macarons

{Pretty Pastel Macarons}

{Pink Tea Time}

{The Pastels}

{A Pastel Stack}

Pretty, oh so pretty macarons.

Made by a very talented friend,

who is starting up her own business.

Pink is my favourite.

Purple would be a close second.

Which colour do you adore?

The Show Came to Town

 

This weekend, the A&P show was in town.

A ferris wheel, bright tents, candy floss, blue skies.

What more can a girl ask for?

November!

Hello November, you crept up on me.

The month before the merriest month of the year.

That makes you a bit special, doesn't it?

The colour of my daydreams

{The Teal Ocean}

{The Colour of Daydreams}

{Seagulls Playground}

What colour are you daydreaming in these days?

The Quirky Cameras - 2014 calendar

  

 

 

 

Once inspiration struck,

{whilst watching little ones play},

I simply could not resist creating this calendar.

Featuring 12 very quirky images,

incorporating old maps, vintage cameras, 

and the odd appearance of an animal.

Each month is a 4x6" photo, 

so when the month is over you have a 4x4" photo

to frame or stick to your little ones wall with Japanese Washi tape 

(a favourite way to decorate in our house lately).

Available for international orders here on Etsy,

or here on Felt for NZ orders.

I hope you enjoy it - 

my kids have already claimed a few of the photos for their walls!

October!

This year is racing by....

Quirky Cameras

Otis has a very quirky sense of humour,

which makes us all laugh.

These new vintage camera images were inspired by him,

and will be featured in a 2014 calendar.

Watch this space for the finished series!

Make a wish....

Do you close your eyes when you wish?

I do.

It's that time again....calendars, and a giveaway!

Can you believe it?

The year is marching on,

so many great things are happening.

One thing I love is creating the Calendars.

There is something just so delightful about putting together

12 of your favourite images from the year into a Calendar.

 This year I have 2 themes - 

'Beach Daydreams' (seriously, how could I not?!).

Available over on Etsy and Felt.

And 'A little bit of everything'

which is a mix of my fav's from the year.

Available over on Etsy and Felt.

These calendars are such a great way of receiving an instant collection of photos.

When the month is over you simply cut the bottom date section off

and you have a 4x4" photo to frame, 

stick to the fridge,

peg to an inspiration wire,

slip into your diary.... 

They also make great presents for the holidays! 

This week is my birthday, and I love birthdays.

So I am giving away 2 calendars over on Facebook.

Simply leave a comment on this post as to which calendar you would like,

Share the post, and I will pick 2 winners at random on Fri (Sep 20).

Happy week to you all!

~Susannah x

Spring!

It's here!

Spring!

We made it through another winter, 

And now, 6 months of Spring and Summer will follow.

My favourite time of the year.

White Blossoms

Today's blossom.

There will be more,

as each day we go on a blossom hunt.

It really is one of my favourite times of the year.

Spring is in the air

Absolutely swooning over these magnolias.

Everywhere we turn there are blossoms.

Spring has arrived early,

and I am loving it!

August. A little bit late.

I am a few (and then some!) days late to post this, 

but better late than never.

We have had a wonderful 10 day break in Australia,

more on that to follow in the next few days.

Happy August!

The whimsy of bubbles

I love bubbles.

My kids love bubbles.

Is there anyone who doesn't love the whimsy of bubbles?

So often, when we are heading off on an adventure,

we pack in bubble mix....

to keep the kids entertained,

and for me to take photos.

When we went down the coast on Mothers Day,

we thought it would be too windy for bubbles,

but they were packed anyway.

And would you believe it,

there was only the slightest breeze.

So when the kids needed to run around before we drove home,

We got out the bubbles.

They chased, and I took photos.

And finally, I have finished these 4 photos.

Available in sets, or individually.

I love where I live

On our way home from the city, 

in the late dusk of the day, 

we stopped at the top of the hill. 

And took a moment to look at this view. 

The colours breathtaking. 

The sky endless. 

The moon and first star out. 

And down in that valley, is where we live. 

The drive can be a real mission to get to all the city has to offer, 

and to visit all of my best friends and their families, 

but when we see views like this,

the drive is magical. 

 I really do love where I live.

{I posted this on instagram on Saturday,

but wanted to have it here as part of my 'blog journey'}

At the River

Scenes from a late afternoon trip to the river.

Such deep blues reflected in the water.

July!

Did someone say....July?!

Beach photo sets

 {Inspirational set of 3 beach 8x10" photos}

{Set of 4 8x10" beach photos, pale blue with a splash of teal}

{Pale blue set of 4 square beach photos}

I've been putting together new beach photo sets.

I love making these up, 

and will be adding these to my Felt shop this week too.

All sets can be made smaller and larger to suit

I love working with customers to suit your space, 

just send me an email!

info@susannahtucker.com