Monday, August 31, 2009

In Case of Rain

Hello Monday and hello rain. It's one of those mornings where you want to go back to sleep, awake to a long, lingering hot breakfast and curl up with a good book. The photography series In Case of Rain by Aline Smithson illustrates the simple childhood enjoyment of rainy days. Smithson began photographing "untouched childhood pursuits" like board games and records after realizing that today's generation has lost touch with the activities previous generations have enjoyed. This series is an effort to preserve these beautiful objects, which may someday be obsolete. Such a lovely series...see more goodness here. Enjoy your simple pleasures and rainy days.

14 comments:

  1. peacheyAugust 31, 2009 at 11:17 AM

    these photos are wonderful and i adore the reason behind them. it is raining here too. i just took a few photos of the drops hanging on the window. i'm going to make some tea and continue reading tender is the night. happy rainy monday to you!

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  2. Amanda NicoleAugust 31, 2009 at 11:48 AM

    Aw, I love these kinds of activities! The paper doll clothes are exquisite.

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  3. ViviAugust 31, 2009 at 11:52 AM

    These are such pretty photos! Love the one with the clothes on the clothes line especially.

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  4. Krissy | Paper SchmaperAugust 31, 2009 at 11:56 AM

    Just thinking of a rainy monday makes me sleepy! lovely photos :)

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  5. kristi @ lovelyveloAugust 31, 2009 at 2:30 PM

    just took a trip to Aline's website... inspiring work. The little clothes line is perfection.

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  6. SimplyGroveAugust 31, 2009 at 2:56 PM

    These images make me feel so cozy!!! xx

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  7. VictoriaAugust 31, 2009 at 3:49 PM

    Reminds me of the very things I love to collect.

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  8. CindyAugust 31, 2009 at 5:17 PM

    they are wonderful ... i love the paper dolls.

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  9. bikimAugust 31, 2009 at 5:18 PM

    Great photos! thanks for the link!- i had never heard about her! have a good week,
    Rosa

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  10. made sweetAugust 31, 2009 at 5:43 PM

    oh i love those paper doll clothes hanging on the line.

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  11. Havilah SavageAugust 31, 2009 at 10:15 PM

    oh my! cuteness and loveliness! the paper dolls clothes made me gasp, they are so darn cute.

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  12. Laura.September 1, 2009 at 11:03 AM

    these are beautiful. what a good idea, sometimes i mourn the generational loss of things like books and paper dolls--video games and computers are just not the same. . . .

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  13. AlineSeptember 1, 2009 at 11:15 AM

    Thanks for including me on this great site! Appreciate all the kind words...I'm currently in Massachusetts capturing more for this series! And it's not raining!

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  14. inbrightnessSeptember 3, 2009 at 10:14 AM

    i love these photos! they make me want to leave work, go home, & make paper dolls & listen to records!

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