With the end of the school year rapidly approaching and the start of the camp season (I needn’t reiterate how much I envy Maine bound girls), I thought it would be an excellent opportunity to help you craft your summer reading list. Oddly, my entire suggested reading happens to feature me. Being an Aries, first born and for a whole bunch of ... read more
The beauty of digital is you have room to play. Toy with the lines of different photos to create continuity across the pages. Here, two different photos have been cropped and lined up to create the impression that this is one large panoramic. The result is a simply gorgeous & engaging spread. ... read more
My absolute favorite & under utilized option is mirror. This lets you flip a photo - vital for overall visual flow. The row of pastel painted buildings in the upper left corner is actually a mirror image of the original photo. Slick trick: Notice how the tree top is lined up to create the illusion of a roof on the sea green building? Always ... read more
Remember those flip books with the circus performer riding a unicycle? A classic way to impart a sense of movement is to select similar photos for a series. You can place two side by side or arrange a dozen to evoke animation. ... read more
I have a tendency to crop images that make everything billboard size - especially people. I rarely accept a photo as-is when inserting into the page’s layout and neither should you. As long as the file is large enough, you should be able to increase the photo to Texas size proportions. ... read more
When I started photojeanie, digital photos didn’t exist, which was limiting in creative control of content. Now there is a treasure trove of special effects that are standard with even the most basic digital album software program. In this diptych, the use of b&w emphasizes the vintage nature of the Airstream, which contrasts nicely with the ... read more
My sister from another mister returned from South Africa with this perfect pen cup sporting my beloved beverage of choice TAB! And if I had any skill stitching, I would be whipping up one (or 3) of these on the daily. Drink in my other pantry product makeovers on the blog. ... read more
The day I brought this Coke crate home from the 26th Street Flea Market, my mind was pondering its potential - do I attach legs, fill the compartments with tiny toys & add a plexi top to make an end table? Or do I hang it on the wall as a display case for my vintage teacup collection? What if I mount casters & create a table top bar on ... read more
The weather is changing and it’s time to rid your closet of the bulky, heavy winter clothing. Living in a NYC apartment, proper wardrobe storage can be a challenge and sometimes an utter disaster (closetjeanie to the rescue) and Garde Robe is the solution. They treat your apparel like the MOMA treats art - in climate controlled, air purified lofts. ... read more
The interiors of my closets tend to be as tricked out as the rooms in my apartment. Available wall space in my home is non existent as is storage for desk drawer essentials, notes & reminders. Hanging this vintage Mission Beverage ad sign on the inside of a closet wall proved to be space saving and smart. Anything flat and metal can make for a ... read more
