A few weeks ago I was at a client’s house and noticed a pretty lemon tree that I thought would be fun to incorporate in their photos.  As I got closer I realized it didn’t look like my lemon tree, it almost looked like an orange tree.  Come to find out…it was a meyer lemon tree!  Right then and there, Pam cut off a branch for me to take home and I’ve been trying out some new recipes and wanted to share my favorite with you.

For those of you that don’t know, the meyer lemon is a citrus fruit, native to China , thought to be a cross between a true lemon and a mandarin orange or sweet orange.  The peel is much thinner than a regular lemon, which makes it easier to juice and the juice is slightly sweet!

The lemon cupcakes with cream cheese frosting that came out of my kitchen this week were to die for!  Now, I will be the first to admit that I have my fair share of flops, but these…these…well, let’s just say you’ll be dieting the week after you make them. 🙂

Click here to get the recipe.  The cake is hearty, almost rustic in texture and the frosting is the perfect combination of tart and sweet.

Have you noticed I’ve been playing around with my watermark?  I just haven’t settled into one that marks my pictures enough for the those that end up on facebook and desktops and such can be traced back to me, yet subtle enough to not be distracting.  Oh, and it has to be cohesive with the brand.  I think I’ve found it in this watermark…thoughts??

Lastly, I have a few more slots left for next Saturday in the late afternoon if you want to do a spring mini-session with my victorian settee.  The location will be in Long Beach…long overgrown grass, a shady tree and a rustic little fence.  Can’t wait!  Email me if you want to sign up. info@kristineldridge.com

-Kristin

I have boys.  I know that smile.  The mischievous smile that catches you off-guard and the next thing you know you’ve been bamboozeled.

It happens to me in the candy aisle, the ice cream store, target…you name it.  Why do they have to be so cute!?

It’s a good thing he has a big sister. 🙂  My boys have a little sister, but she still keeps them in line!

It’s been a long week of projects.  I’m re-storing a very very old settee that will be showing up for Easter. (can’t wait!) as well as the new Easter backdrop for Rascals to Rebels.  Lots of fun stuff coming up!

-Kristin

This photo session was one of my favorites…between the big blue eyes, European clothes, dogs in sweater vests, props and the perfect lighting…I was in heaven!!

When Kate Lauren’s mom told me she wanted a picture with her and the dogs…all looking in the same direction, I told her I’d do my best.  But, in my mind, I was skeptical!  Kate Lauren doesn’t stand alone and the dogs weren’t the most obedient dogs I’ve ever met.  All the stars aligned and Kate loved my vintage bench…and so did the dogs!  Yeah for us!!!

-Kristin