CHOOKOOLOONKS

a journal about making light by karen walrond

hasselblad friday, rolls #12 & 13: paris, day 1, and some gratuitious eiffel tower shots

hasselblad friday, rolls #12 & 13: paris, day 1, and some gratuitious eiffel tower shots

Our first full days in Paris, caught on film.

family, placesKaren WalrondJuly 6, 2012hasselblad, paris, sacre coeur, louvre museum, jardin des tuilieries Comments

how to dress like a french woman (or, you know, the beauty of different)

how to dress like a french woman (or, you know, the beauty of different)

I finally figured out how French women do it. And honestly, I should've known all along.

random thoughts, placesKaren WalrondJuly 5, 2012paris, fashion, style, french women Comments

happy independence day

happy independence day

Happy Independence Day, my American friends.

placesKaren WalrondJuly 4, 2012martin luther king, july 4th, independence day Comments

help me create some beauty

help me create some beauty

I'm creating a web series, and I want it to be beautiful. I'd love your help.

big plansKaren WalrondJuly 3, 2012the karen walrond show, cafemom Comments

my top 10 tips for traveling to Paris with kids

my top 10 tips for traveling to Paris with kids

We're back from our trip to Paris, and I'm now convinced every family should go. Here are my top 10 tips for making sure everyone has a great time.

family, placesKaren WalrondJuly 2, 2012travel tips to paris, paris, eiffel tower, france, paris with kids, eating in paris Comments

week 4 lazy, hazy #instacamp photos, and some final thoughts

week 4 lazy, hazy #instacamp photos, and some final thoughts

We're officially at the end of #instacamp, friends -- thanks so much for playing along. Here are some final photos, and some final thoughts.

Karen WalrondJune 29, 2012gratitude practice, instacamp, gratitude Comments

paris, as seen by us

paris, as seen by us

Two days ago I showed you what everyone sees when they visit Paris. Today, I show you what we saw.

placesKaren WalrondJune 28, 2012Irene Nam, Pont des Arts, Paris, Jardin du Luxembourg, love locks, Notre Dame, carousel, Monet's garden, Montmartre, artist, travel, Giverny Comments

on travel, my parents, and why i'm grateful for both

on travel, my parents, and why i'm grateful for both

My very grateful thoughts on travel.

family, big plans, placesKaren WalrondJune 27, 2012parents, lifestyle, parenthood, bliss your heart, travel, passport Comments

a critical discussion on the architecture of paris

a critical discussion on the architecture of paris

Paris has some of the most beautiful architecture in the world. Worth getting snooty over, if you ask me.

placesKaren WalrondJune 26, 2012paris opera house, eiffel tower, paris, sacre coeur, louvre museum, architecture, l'arc de triomphe Comments

#instacamp prompt week 4: lazy, hazy days of summer

#instacamp prompt week 4: lazy, hazy days of summer

And now we come to our last prompt of #instacamp -- time to breathe deep.

Karen WalrondJune 25, 2012summer, relaxation, rest, lazy hazy days, instacamp, #instacamp Comment

#instacamp week 3: water!

#instacamp week 3: water!

The beautiful results from the week 3 #instacamp prompt -- and a giveaway of an amazing book.

Karen WalrondJune 22, 2012water, the last hunger season, instacamp, #instacamp Comments

bonjour de paris!

bonjour de paris!

Did you guess where we are?

family, placesKaren WalrondJune 21, 2012holiday, paris, anniversary, vacation, montmartre, amélie Comments

where's walrond?

where's walrond?

It's time once again to play Where's Walrond! But this time, you only have one post to guess. Where are we?

Karen WalrondJune 20, 2012 Comments

we've arrived

we've arrived

We're here. And we're finally slowing down enough to enjoy every minute.

placesKaren WalrondJune 19, 2012vacation, travel, slowing down Comments

#instacamp prompt, week 3: water!

#instacamp prompt, week 3: water!

It's time for our third prompt for #instacamp -- and this time, we're taking the plunge.

Karen WalrondJune 18, 2012water, instacamp Comments

help me make the beginning of the end of aids a reality

help me make the beginning of the end of aids a reality

The beginning of the end of AIDS starts with us. Click here to join me.

big plansKaren WalrondJune 17, 2012HIV/AIDS, the one campaign, oneComment