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Category: Photography

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My new $5 preset: Magazine Interior shots!

May 9, 2020
Magazine Interior Mobile And Desktop Lightroom Presets - before and after

Looking for a magazine-quality interior shot for a family portrait, Instagram or blog? I’ve got a new preset for you and it’s only $5! I tweaked and worked on this preset for YEARS. And now I use it for everything! This Lightroom preset brightens, sharpens, and adjusts saturation for a timeless, classic magazine look. Edit… Read More My new $5 preset: Magazine Interior shots!

— DIY, Easter, Photography —

Flower backdrop with twinkle lights

February 18, 2020

I can’t seem to take this curtain of twinkle lights ($18) down from Christmas! So I thought I would dress them up for spring! This idea would be perfect for blank walls at showers, wedding or Easter backdrop. The twinkle lights add a touch magic, especially in photos. How to create a floral backdrop I… Read More Flower backdrop with twinkle lights

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My $5 Tropical Sunkiss Lightroom preset – coral and mint

July 10, 2019
Tropical Sunkiss Mobile Lightroom Presets - Instagram - blue pink and green - House Mix Blog

In case you are wondering “what is this girl even talking about?” let me explain. A preset makes it so you can edit your phone photos right on your phone with a click of a button. This preset elevates phone shots to look professionally edited, with crisp, sharpened details. Let me show you what I… Read More My $5 Tropical Sunkiss Lightroom preset – coral and mint

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Flat lay photo backdrop ideas and behind the scenes

November 14, 2017
Behind the scenes easy flat lay backdrops

I used to think that all my Instagram heroes lived remarkably beautiful lives and everything they touched or did was aesthetically perfect. Then I learned that is not the case! Instead, they learned to be super creative with their backdrops. So I am following along and learning too. I’ve shown you my $107 home photo… Read More Flat lay photo backdrop ideas and behind the scenes

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Cheap home photo studio for $107

November 2, 2017
How to create an inexpensive home photo studio

Could you tell that photo was on a $20 vinyl backdrop? There aren’t too many idyllic settings for family pictures in our house or yard, so I thought I would make one! I’m inspired to get busy taking photos with my new camera that my old camera just couldn’t handle, so first order of business… Read More Cheap home photo studio for $107

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Family Halloween costume: Despicable Me

October 26, 2017
Siblings costumes - minions

Despicable Me! We have watched these movies too many times and no one can do a better minion impression than Adriano. The boys decided this is who we should be for Halloween and you know I’m down for a good family costume! Also I got a new camera! I saved the money I make from… Read More Family Halloween costume: Despicable Me

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How to color correct photos on your iPhone

October 12, 2017
Brighten up photos right on your phone without extra apps or filters

You don’t need a fancy filter or extra apps to get beautiful photos on your phone. You just need a little know how with the Photos app that comes right on the iPhone. We all learn differently, so today I’m sharing a video and step-by-step written instructions. I took this photo on my iPhone 7… Read More How to color correct photos on your iPhone

— Art, Decor, Photography —

Hallway gallery with mismatched frames

May 30, 2017

I’ve practically wallpapered our hallway with family photos, both young and very old. I even went up over the door frames and into the corners. Pre-made moulding frames and a simple chair rail provide a boundary and ending point. I’ll give you a little tour. I had to add some new photos because I realized… Read More Hallway gallery with mismatched frames

— Kids, Photography —

Baby photo tips and newborn pic list

July 7, 2015

Clara is already two months old, and I’ve been catching up on some photo taking and editing. It’s fun to compare her photos to her brothers’ and see how the they look similar in some ways. And it’s reminded me that, holy smokes, I’ve taken a bazillion photos of these kids! Here are some tips I use… Read More Baby photo tips and newborn pic list

— Kids, Photography —

Life at home according to our 4 year old

June 30, 2015

Luca, 4,  got a kid camera for Christmas this year and he loves it. This weekend I plugged it in my computer and uploaded his images from the past six months. It didn’t really occur to me that looking at them would be a glimpse into our world according to him. I love how the view is either low… Read More Life at home according to our 4 year old

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Gallery wall behind TV in living room

June 9, 2015

My beige living room was driving me crazy, but I put off completing this room for budgetary reasons. We had too many other projects on the list when we moved into this house, but now I’ve figured out how to do it for under $700. Below is what my living room looked like to start with.… Read More Gallery wall behind TV in living room

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Bird art in home office/play area

May 26, 2015
Easy art bird photos

I recently updated the art above our home office area with these black and white isolated images of birds. I was inspired by my four year old’s obsession with birds. We have to identify every bird we see — or imagine we see. I have to guess what bird he is by verbal clues, as well… Read More Bird art in home office/play area

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PLANNER

I’m so excited to share my Ultimate Organize House Planner with you! It’s a 20-page printable with organizing checklists for each room, a 30-day calendar with one area to tackle at a time, and ideas to keep the clutter at bay.

Lightroom Preset

This Magazine Interior Preset is perfect for interior shots, family photos, bloggers, photographers and instagrammers. The filter brightens, sharpens, and adjusts saturation for a timeless, classic magazine look. This filter is available for mobile and desktop!

Thought Life Challenge

Thought Life 30 Day Challenge devotional and workbook - PRINTABLE bible study with brain exercises to replace anxiety with gratitude fear with hope and negativity with joy - housemixblog.com

I’ve created a 30-day Thought Life Challenge, one exercise a day — first working to identify negativity and weed it out, and secondly to find joy through gratitude. Included: challenge calendar, daily devotional and verse, thought and gratitude journal.

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