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Just How We Roll

About a million years ago, when we used to live in OKC, our friends Bryan and Carrie had come to visit one weekend.  For breakfast one morning I made pancakes for everyone.  After we sat down to eat, Bryan asked me, “Hey do you have any peanut butter?”  I looked at him and said, ... read more

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52 Weeks of Pinspiration {Week 32}–Butterfly Mixed Media Art

Welcome to week 32 of my Pinspiration series! I’ve been feeling really crafty lately. And truth be told, I haven’t seen the top of my kitchen table for the past week. Beware – the craft junkie has been unleashed! Be afraid….be very afraid…. I had so much fun working on my little canvases for my ... read more

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A Self Portrait

Last week, my photography group’s challenge was to take self-portraits. It was a collective, “ugh.” But the prompt leader gave us lots of great encouragement and inspiration. So I did as she suggested and bought a remote shutter release, then one afternoon I set up my camera and started snapping ... read more

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New Beginnings

It’s hard to believe that my girl will be going back to college in just a little over a week. This year she’ll be sharing an apartment with her best friend/roommate from last year and one of her close girlfriends from high school. So for the past couple of months, Kelsey and I have spent Friday ... read more

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Texture Tuesday–Simple Joys

a zinnia plus texture love today, way and printed.  simple joy indeed. peace, kelly ... read more

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Smokey Skies

Hello friends! Happy Monday. I am happy to report that today’s high temperature is only supposed to be 101 degrees.  So that means my car thermometer only reads 117 instead of 135 when I get in after work. I may have to break out the long-sleeved t-shirts. Ha! I used to think that anything ... read more

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About Me

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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