Lighthouse Holiday Photoshoot

Ah, the glamorous life of the retail entrepreneur; garbage taker-outer, packer, shipper, customer service gal, boss, ad executive, marketing guru, and sometimes you have to do your own photo shoot.

It is not always a pretty sight!  I am frequently down in the dirt or kneeling on rocks to try and get the picture to line up right. Really classy when it's me battling the wind, carrying a pile of pillows; most of the time dropping a few, and brushing off the sand or the weeds.  Frequently the shadows, or the lighting will just not cooperate.

Or there are too many people snooping around that want to see what you are doing...

We were trying to be prepared (ha ha ha) this holiday season,  and have our pillows here early for holiday promotions. Somehow the time line snuck up on us again and I found myself in the Mini Cooper driving up and down our coast last week to figure out how we could shoot some images that were actually usable for upcoming magazine ads.

Lots of bad pics taken - thought you all might enjoy anyway!  (the views were pretty cool though!)

Sometimes I just give up and enjoy the view.

Driftwood Holiday Decor - 20 Days of Coastal Holiday Ideas

Before we run off today to find our own piece of driftwood to use for our holiday decorations, I thought I would share some of my inspiration collection!  

 From HGTV, such a simple idea.  You could add any color of ornaments to match your decor - or this could be a really cool idea to show off your favorite ornaments that might get lost on your tree every year! 

A driftwood and white shell garland from Beachcomber Home

An adorable Driftwood Tree from our friends at The Coastal Collection

Love these driftwood hearts!  I can't begin to try and cut pieces of wood, (I would cut off a finger - ask my kids!) but how about attaching some favorite shells to interesting beachcombed driftwood? Hmmmm....

 A simple driftwood and starfish wreath with holiday elements added!

From Completely-Coastal - two fun ideas for driftwood!

Painted Driftwood Ornaments from Sea Gypsy

 A simple driftwood and starfish wreath with holiday elements added!

Possibilities are endless with a little imagination and creativity! 

Beach-washed driftwood is one of my favorite natural beach elements to bring into our home, a reminder of the sea and the day that we found it washed up on the shore....

Have a great Saturday!