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Good Morning, Sunshine

After a week of rainy, stormy mornings, this beautiful start to my week was very much appreciated. Hoping this week brings you moments of light and happiness as well.Love, Kelly ... read more

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April in Bloom

I have often argued that April is the prettiest month of the year in my neck of the woods, and in defense of that argument I would like to present to you the following evidence.Around my yard and around my neighborhood, spring is in full swing. And sometimes the beauty of it brings me to tears.St. ... read more

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Winter is Dead

She wore her yellow sun-bonnet,She wore her greenest gown;She turned to the south windAnd curtsied up and down.She turned to the sunlightAnd shook her yellow head,And whispered to her neighbour:"Winter is dead."-Daffodowndilly by A. A. MilneI'm starting off my week with these delightful blooms and ... read more

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Around Here

Around here, spring is springing and I AM HERE FOR IT.These early spring blooms are a joy to behold. A real sight for sore eyes.Around here, another thing I love about this time of year is the excitement and anticipation of seeing my tulip bulbs getting ready to bloom and the other perennials around ... read more

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A Love Letter to Spring

Today marks the first day of spring here in the northern hemisphere, and to celebrate the season I thought I would share a little more about one of my new favorite daffodil varieties, "Martha Stewart". According to its namesake's website: Narcissus 'Martha Stewart' is a Karel van der Veek hybrid ... read more

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Party of Three

Last week, our son-in-law celebrated his birthday. And so on Saturday Tripp and I went over to their house to give him some birthday love.We adore Alex. He is kind and thoughtful. Loyal and loving. A gem of a human being that I feel so blessed to have in my life. And for the past eight years I have ... 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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