savor

 

savor~ to appreciate fully; enjoy or relish

Today we turn the page on our calendars and welcome in December. With it we introduce the new One Word for December, savor. Just as we begin ushering in the busyness of the holiday season, the endless lists, to-dos, and obligations that suddenly fill our calendars, don't you think it is perfect timing for this word? Rather than surrendering to the hustle and bustle that December can bring, give yourself permission to slow down, reflect, pause, honor and celebrate the beauty of these days through your lens. What am I savoring these days? The fleeting light of winter. Just yesterday, after many consecutive grey days here in my corner of the world, the sun shone bright. I wandered though my home chasing the light, honoring its presence, savoring a sun patch, capturing it's grace in my lens.

This month savor the quiet moments, the steam of a perfect cup, their smallness that is so fleeting, or perhaps savor something sweet.   Savor your time together, the wonder of believing, and the stillness of winter.

Today let's welcome in this new month and word together.

Share your images with us all month long in our One Word Project Pool on Flickr. (tag your One Word photos this month with the following: owp, savor, december)

What are you savoring right now?

There is nothing we savor more than THIS sisterhood. So what better time to announce the newest addition to our Bel Kai Capture Collection? You’ve asked for it, and now we’ve got it! The brand new Shutter Sisters Necklace (just in time for the holidays, we might add)!

We are giddy to be partnering yet again with the amazing Bel Kai Designs for this exclusive piece: an antique bronze setting and fine link chain that brilliantly showcases the iconic image of Shutter Sisters while the blue quartz bead charm paired with the pendant symbolizes the vintage flash bulb.

If you have been looking for a way to celebrate your passion for photography and declare your inner shutter sister, then the Shutter Sisters Necklace would be the perfect accessory for your everyday life!  

Please check out Bel Kai’s holiday shipping guide to be sure you get your necklace in time for the holidays!

We don’t know about you but we’d like to start savoring this season right now by offering our first giveaway of our new necklace! Leave a comment here between now and midnight tonight EST for your chance to win.

Hooray for the holidays and here’s to savoring the sisterhood!

Congrats to Leaca! She won the Shutter Sisters necklace! woot!

Comments

[Emma]

Gorgeous pendant :)

I've made a promise to myself to slow down this Christmas, so not so much cooking and fussing and more relaxing, which means more photography and more fun.

[Tara Hawkins]

What a wonderful reminder to focus our photography hearts and minds on what's truly important to us! Thank you for sharing your always inspiring posts. I adore the new Shutter Sisters Necklace...way too go!

[Fiona]

So happy you chose this word...I really want to enjoy Christmas this year...doing less, and being more. The opw will help keep me on track...thankyou...x

[Laurie]

Yes, savor is a good word for this month. Slowly savor each moment.

[Marcie]

What a wonderful new necklace. And - 'savor' - is the perfect prompt. Am definitely going to 'savor' that first snow:
http://www.marciescudderphotography.com/home/2011/11/30/december-calendar-2011.html

[marina]

I looove this choice of word!!! it will be such a great inspiration throughout the month, and your beautiful photo and words already are, Kristin!
and such a wonderful addition to the capture collection! I keep dreaming of making myself the gift of one of these necklaces, maybe this will be the time!

I savor all the light and warmth that I can get and the fall colours that I still find:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/mar_s/6405855611/in/photostream/lightbox/

[rakusribut]

wow, this is really amazing lol
just look at this shot I took some weeks ago, for Tracey's class....
http://www.flickr.com/photos/61760618@N08/6247192535/in/photostream/lightbox/

[rakusribut]

should also add this link
the story behind the shot :-)
http://theartofcomposition.blogspot.com/2011/10/shooting-with-intent-pt-2-framing-and.html

i guess we are both savorers and chasers of light, kristin

[Ana Eugenio]

me, me, me :) I'm savoring this awesome giveaway ;) wishing all a blessed holidays. xxo

[Sherry]

I am also attempting to savor the last weeks of this year; even going so far to cancel a few appointments that could be rescheduled for January. Time is passing by quicker than I like (especially watching through my growing children).

[Jess]

Oh how beautiful, I love it!

[Andrea]

I've been looking forward to Picture the HOlidays starting up this month for that exact reason: so that I can savor my favorite time of year. I want my son to grow loving the entire season- not just the one day. It's such a magical time!

Bel Kai did a beautiful job with the pendant!

[journeyswithasimplegirl]

I just sat down at my computer to return e-mails and make lists, I decided to check in here as a treat to my spirit 1st...so. glad. I. did! savor is one of my favorite words, I'd like to make it a highlight of my life...thank you for the continual inspiration. xo

[Gotta Run]

grey days . . . sun shone bright . . . savor seems very appropriate. Coincidentally,I had the very same sense a few days ago and tried worked on an abstract that might reflect that.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/gottarun2009/6414673535/in/set-72157627680207920

[Dotti]

Savor. I'm just savoring the sound and the concept of the word. It's such a pleasant thought, isn't it? Savor.

PS - I have the first Shutter Sisters necklace and it is one of two that I wear most often. The new one is simple and lovely. A necklace to savor.

[Mary]

I am absolutely thrilled to be participating more regularly in the OWP. I cannot wait to slow down with all of you and savour : the beautiful moments with family and friends, the deliciousness from meals over the holidays, and the coziness that accompanies winter.

Kristin, the images your chose to feature in this post are stunning. I was oohing and awing the WHOLE TIME.

Hello, December.

[anngeedee]

I'm giddy at the thought of this pendant and all it represents to me. I would proudly wear it around my neck.

[Erika (gashuttergirl)]

Savor - What a beautiful word and what a perfect time to have it.

So excited to see a new Shutter Sisters necklace. I missed out on the last one. I hope not to make the same mistake this time.

[Meghan @ Life Refocused]

Love the new necklace and it's a beautiful way to remember our sisterhood. Would be so happy to wear it around my neck.

[rachaelmarie]

what a perfect word choice...challenging and thought provoking!

[Tracy]

Savor is one of my favorite words, and the word I use when I express how lucky I feel to be able to stay at home with my daughter. This is a great word for December too, with the holidays and the cooling temperatures which make so many of us appreciate creature comforts. Love it!

[annie]

I love this necklace and have already placed my order!

[Kat]

Lovely necklace! I am still savoring fall, not quite ready for winter to be here... http://kateyestudio.com/2011/11/not-the-only-one.html

[Laura]

Oh, what a perfect reminder of all that Camp was and still is in my heart. Thank you Shutter Sisters!

[chelle]

i love this sisterhood & can't wait to savor december with you all, i'd love to wear this pendant close to my heart x

[cheris]

Everyone has to have a warm cuppa photo, right? Well, when someone says savor, this is the first thing that comes to mind: http://www.flickr.com/photos/liffords/6436759751/in/photostream
The first sip of the day. Now I'm ready to savor the rest of it. ;)

[maureen @ Cottage 960]

December always feels like a downhill roller coaster ride. Savor is a good word for the month, to remind myself to slow down and enjoy the moment, a perfect little mantra.

[blissmamaof3]

I think savor is my Christmas Manifesto this year. Tracey taught me the value of savoring the season last year with Picture the Holidays. Thank you Tracey and all the Shutter Sisters for the inspiration today and everday.

[beth]

Yes, I too am savoring the holidays. Knitting, baking, tea with friends. Making most of our gifts this year and enjoying the process by thinking about the intended recipient. I think this is going to be one of our happiest holidays yet! Thanks for the reminder to slow down and drink it all in, sip by sip.

[merlin]

savor, it is what I had already decided to do this season, after the decade of stress/uncertainty, I am ready just to savor and rejoice in the details of each day. How affirming that my mission will be supported here.

[Lee Ann]

What a gorgeous necklace! I'd love to own one.

I have found myself savoring moments when I see the sun hitting certain objects...while in the house, walking to the train...whenever the moments come.

[Jess]

Savor is such a timely prompt! The pace of life gets really fast these next few weeks.

[Libertad Leal]

Savor, what a great word. I am savoring the time I spend with my daughters. I am trying to take it all in, to make the time we have together count (since I am a full time working mama, this time is limited). This image is very special to me, even though it's far from perfect, the light was not good and it's not that sharp. But the moment was pure bliss and as honest as it can be. It is also part of my series "Everyday Mother" which are the images I am most proud of.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/libertadleal/6350940503

[Annette]

This morning I am savoring this perfectly average day. :)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/everydayus/6437113175/in/photostream

Love your posts here.

[Margaret]

The necklace is just lovely! Thanks for the chance to win & the wonderful word for December!

[hillary]

THIS sisterhood ... i'm in! xh

[molly]

right now i'm savoring my walks in the river canyon. my aim is to exercise, but i remind myself once i hit the trail to slow down and savor my surroundings - the quiet, the dragonflies (still! in december!), the sunlight, the changing leaves. i'll have to take my camera with me next time so i can share.

[christian]

Love the new theme! Love all the examples shown. Lovely.

[Laura]

Thanks for the chance to win this perfectly adorable necklace! I'm looking forward to a month of savoring.

[Kendra]

Amazing how one small object can symbolize so many different emotions and feelings and I haven't even seen it in person. I shall savor this indeed.

[Lindsay]

The necklace is fantastic and so is the theme. Time to slow things down...

[Cynthia]

SAVOR. what a wonderful word. sometimes we forget to appreciate and absorb the special things in our lives...and yet they are EVERYWHERE. all around us. thank you for reminding me to SAVOR mine :-)

Very excited about the Bel Kai Capture Collection. gorgeous!

[Valerie]

Lovely word! Savoring time with my boy, exploring a new place, and having camera in hand...
http://journeyleaf.typepad.com/journeyleaf/2011/12/benicia.html

[tara on the wander]

i've been savoring a mug of tea as i clicked on all these gorgeous photos linked by your post.
and that necklace! **love**

[Lori Anderson]

I wish I was savoring lunch because I'm starved, but the housekeeper is doing the kitchen right now! Love the necklace, and it would make the perfect addition to my collection of photo charms.

[ElleV]

To slow down and savor the relationships, the people in my life... My focus.

[Samantha]

What a beautiful pendant!
Slowing down and savouring sounds perfect for December!

[lucy]

i don't want to miss a thing, or forget to be grateful, so i savor every day, every moment.

[Shannon Jones]

Gorgeous!

[Kelly]

oh my!! This post is perfect....I can't even believe how perfect this word is.
My post will explain why...
http://kelly-justaclickaway.blogspot.com/2011/12/december-is-here.html
And the necklace....is so awesome...Thank you for this giveaway and thank you Sisters for always being so inspirational!