
Photo by Stephanie Roberts, http://ObsessiveHobbyist.com

Photo by Stephanie Roberts, http://ObsessiveHobbyist.com

Photo by Stephanie Roberts, http://ObsessiveHobbyist.com
I love antique stores and flea markets — there are SO many interesting vignettes to photograph. It’s even easier to do with my iPhone because shop-keepers don’t seem to mind (vs. a bigger DSLR).

Photo by Stephanie Roberts, http://ObsessiveHobbyist.com
This is in the Venice Lagoon, approaching Burano Island, Italy, on a lazy Sunday afternoon. What a life!
Want to make a big difference in the lives of others? All it takes is a little something, a kind word, compliment, small gesture … it’s simple to do, but easy to forget. Pay it forward! I’ll pay anyone who will bake these spiced, brown butter pumpkin pretzels topped with coffee cream cheese icing for me! Top with Cinnamon – you are brilliant.
When is the last time you brought a cup of coffee for a co-worker? Or your bff? Just a little caffeine for thought…
Not a big coffee drinker? How about making some pumpkin pie oatmeal? I heard they have some at Trader Joes, if you aren’t the baking kind. Yes, I’ve got pumpkin on the brain.
This is too amazing not to share. It’s not a little something, but a foxy something. WOW. Tory Burch has outdone herself.
I loved this sentiment from Gretchen Rubin about the ‘one thing…
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Photo by Stephanie Roberts, http://ObsessiveHobbyist.com
…on Route 66. This is the tiny town of Oro Grande, in the Mojave Desert between Victorville and Barstow, California. Was very lucky to catch that gorgeous orange train. This section of Route 66 has dozens of great photo ops — it’s well worth a day trip from the Los Angeles area.
And, if you look closely, you’ll find a cow on the roof!
I just love my new-old Bass Weejuns! I got my first pair in junior high, and put shiny new pennies in them. Maybe nostalgia is why I’m so drawn lately to old-school products. You know those “Click if you remember this…” photos making the rounds on Facebook? I know every one of those products!!! GreenStamps, spirographs, Lincoln Logs… Fond memories! (but I still don’t click cuz I don’t want everyone to know how old I am!!!).

Photo by Stephanie Roberts, http://ObsessiveHobbyist.com
Burano is a colorful island in the Venice Lagoon. It’s about a 30-minute boat ride from Venice and it’s a gorgeous tour of the island from the water. The day I visited, there was a regatta (lucky!), so the boat dropped us off at the stop before the main dock, and we had to walk a short distance along this gorgeous path. It was Sunday, and I suspect this adorable couple had been to church and were out strolling.
If you’re in Los Angeles this weekend, come on out to the RACE FOR THE RESCUES at the famous Rose Bowl in Pasadena THIS SUNDAY. Major FUN benefits non-profit animal rescue groups.
Check out last year’s fun here:
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Proceeds from photo purchases go to the animals!

Photo by Stephanie Roberts, http://ObsessiveHobbyist.com
This is the front of a building in Burano Island — those scrolls are painted on the building…not Photoshop. The entire island looks Photoshopped!