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Minted + Domino Challenge Wins

22 Wednesday Oct 2014

Posted by melissaoconnor in News

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beach, brackley beach, canada, domino, domino challenge, gray star design, island, minted, minted challenge, nature, ocean, photography, prince edward island, see, the sea awaits

I am super excited and so grateful that two of my photographs, Brackley Beach and The Sea Awaits, have been chosen as editors picks in the recent Minted + Domino Challenge. Not only does that mean they will be for sale on Minted but Domino’s website as well! And the prize money is a nice bonus too. I can’t say enough how great it feels to be a part of such a great community of designers on Minted. Congratulations to all the designers who won for their beautiful work. I wish you all many more wins and of course crossing fingers for the ones who didn’t have luck this time.

Minted + Domino Challenge Wins - Brackely Beach

Minted + Domino Challenge Wins - The Sea Awaits

Art Inspired Palette: Poppy and Pinecone-Prince Edward Island Love

29 Thursday May 2014

Posted by melissaoconnor in Art Inspired Palette, Color Inspiration

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art, art inspired palette, canada, color palette, design, heart, love, map, pei, poppy and pinecone, prince edward island, Watercolor

Art Inspired Palette: Poppy and Pinecone-Prince Edward Island Love

The Minted Eye of the Beholder Challenge

22 Tuesday Apr 2014

Posted by melissaoconnor in Art & Design, News

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animals, Anne of Green Gables, beach, boat, brackley beach, canada, carnival, clouds, collage, cotton candy, earth, earthy roots, eye of the beholder, ferris wheel, forest, green gables, green gables shore, haunted wood, horse, lighthouse, Maine, maine lighthouse, merry go round, minted, nature, new england, new york, Pennsylvania, philipsburg manor, prince edward island, rocks, sea, sky, swings, tarrytown, teddy bears, thomas lee house, trees, vintage, water, water penny, white pony, zipper

Hey everyone! I just wanted to announce that the voting has opened for the Minted Eye of the Beholder Challenge! I have submitted quite a few pieces so any voting you can do by May 5th would be much appreciated. To view all the submissions, you can vote blindly here or through the challenge submission gallery page.

Here are my submissions. Click on each one to vote. Thanks!

The Minted Eye of the Beholder Challenge - Vintage Carnival Collage

The Minted Eye of the Beholder Challenge-Earthy Roots

The Minted Eye of the Beholder Challenge-The Haunted Wood

The Minted Eye of the Beholder Challenge-Green Gables Shore

The Minted Eye of the Beholder Challenge-Thomas Lee House

The Minted Eye of the Beholder Challenge-Philipsburg Manor

The Minted Eye of the Beholder Challenge-White Pony

The Minted Eye of the Beholder Challenge-Water Penny

The Minted Eye of the Beholder Challenge-Brackely Beach

Inspiration Photo Friday: Autumn Adventures

27 Friday Sep 2013

Posted by melissaoconnor in Inspiration Photo Friday, The Great Outdoors

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autumn, avonlea, canada, colors, fall, green, honeymoon, hues, leaves, life, nature, orange, prince edward island, red, seasons, soul, sun, trees, trip, vacation

Autumn in officially here and I am seriously loving it. Finally, the cool weather has arrived and small transformations can been seen in nature. Soon, there will be vibrant hues surrounding us as the trees slowly bare their souls and the hints of spring we cherish from fresh blooms hide away for the colder season. So many changes to experience.

Last year, my husband and I were on our honeymoon in Prince Edward Island and at this time a few days away from packing up and heading home. So many memories I will hold close to my heart. The one thing I felt made a huge difference in our visit was the month we chose to go. Autumn is truly an eye opening season and experiencing this magnificent place in such beautiful and crisp weather was awesome.

When I think of fall, I will always have thoughts of our trip to PIE, along with so many others we have taken during this wonderful time of year. The photo below was taken in Avonlea. A beautiful trail surrounded with various shades of green and hints of red and orange. It was truly lovely. I like to think autumn is a reminder of the adventures and hardships life can bring. Stripping down the layers and shedding pieces of yourself can truly be invigorating. When you dig deep and let go of any negative energy you may be carrying, your true colors will shine. And although the sun isn’t glowing as much as it used to, it’s warmth can be felt from those who truly open up to it.

Inspiration Photo Friday: Autumn Adventures - © Melissa O'Connor-Arena

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