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Learning to See | Take a Walk on the Wild Side

When I wrote this post in August 2018, Tripp and I were facing a lot of unknowns about the future. The company he worked for had been bought by another company in Kansas City and we had some big life decisions to make. Should we sell our house and move? Should we stay here and do something ... read more

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Learning To See | What the Sunrise at the Beach Taught Me About Faith

There aren't many things I can say with absolute certainty, but I know thing I know to be true is that getting up early to watch the sunrise is always worth it. Especially at the beach. I have always found solace in the sky. It gives me pause and gets me out of my head. It helps me put things in ... read more

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Trusting the Creative Process

I enjoyed some serious creative playtime in the garden yesterday morning. I picked a bucket of blooms and I drug out my old friend (my rickety, chippy, old white chair which isn’t even all that white anymore) for a little photoshoot in the backyard. And today I thought it might be interesting* to ... read more

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Learning to See | She Took a Picture of What?

Last night on my evening walk, I came across a neighbor's weathered picket fence. Peeking out from the other side were some rebellious little black-eyed susan blooms, like they were trying to get a good look at the world beyond their confines. It was so charming. A little moment of delight and ... read more

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Dahlias Have Entered The Chat

Dahlia season has arrived, and I hope these magnificent blooms make you as happy as they do me. Love, Kelly ... read more

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Paradise in Montana

Earlier this year, we received the sweetest and most unexpected wedding invitation from Alex's youngest brother and his fiancé. And since the wedding was being held in the beautiful state of Montana (where Alex is from), Tripp and I decided to plan our vacation time around the wedding and spend some ... 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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So now, armed with my trusty Canon camera, here is where I share my journey to live an inspired and intentional life.

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