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Learning to See | Where Grace Lives

It's that time of year again when the Monarch butterflies are making their fall migration. And it is still just as much of a thrill and a joy to see them making a pit-stop in my neck of the woods.Monarch butterflies are often associated with transitions and change which I wholeheartedly embrace and ... read more

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Learning to See | The Gift of Paying Attention

I was standing at the kitchen sink one afternoon this week, loading the dishwasher and really in my head. I was going over my mental to-do list. I was praying for a loved one going through a difficult time. All while mindlessly lining up water glasses and coffee cups into the rack. But then out of ... read more

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Learning to See | The Art of Imperfection

As I shared a few months ago, I didn't have an overarching plan for this blog series. I had a handful of meaningful (to me) posts that were the seeds of the idea, and the rest of the time I have been filling in with posts that I thought were along the same theme or at least somewhat ... read more

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Must Be September

Autumn clematis scrambling over my neighbor's fence. Hungry hummingbirds zipping around the yard. A vase of happy sunflowers on my kitchen table. Late summer wildflowers sprawling all over the Gathering Place. A glorious amber glow to the evening light. Yep. Must be September. And I hope it's ... read more

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Learning to See | Lessons From A Sunflower Farm

There are a couple of things I know for sure. One, taking yourself on a field trip is always a good idea. And two, nature is the best teacher. I wholeheartedly believe that magic can be found in our own backyards. Sometimes though, getting outside of those familiar spaces can be incredibly ... read more

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Learning To See | How to Find Your Photographic Style

Photographically speaking, style can be described as the distinctive characteristics of a photographer's work. It isn't one thing though. Style is the result of the all of the choices a photographer makes in the process of creating a photos. Like a signature or a fingerprints, style makes a ... read more

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Hi There! I’m Kelly. I am a wife, mom, light seeker, homemaker, and storyteller. From an empty nest to an abundant life, all it took was a little time, a lot of faith, and the courage to see my life differently.

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