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52 Weeks of Pinspiration {Week 17}–Strawberry Cocktail

Welcome to Week 17 of my Pinspiration series!  It’s cocktail time!  Friday night Tripp and I had a little date night at the Stonehorse Café.  It had been a really stressful week at work for me, so I decided that a cocktail before dinner was just the thing to shake it all off and ... read more

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My Inner Critic and Stinkin’ Thinkin’

I’m not sure I’ve said this lately. Or if ever actually. But I just want you to know right now how much I appreciate you, my blog readers. (Quite honestly the fact that people other than my mom actually read my blog is still an amazement to me!) I have been the recipient of some really lovely, ... read more

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Project 52 {Week 17} – Green

This week's challenge is the color green. I give to you my grandmother's bowl and proof that I can take photos of things that are not flowers.  :) Happy Friday! Peace, Kelly ... read more

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My Makeup Drawer–What’s in my Arsenal

Time marches on and sooner or later you realize it is marchin' across your face. ~Truvy Steel Magnolias I’m having a bit of moment.  I think it’s because I’ll be turning 44 soon and for some reason 44 sounds sooooo much older than 43.  I feel like at 43 I can legitimately say, “I’m in my ... read more

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Witness to the Good Life

Last Thursday, my dear friend Ann came over to go walk. It had been a few weeks since I’d seen her and was really looking forward to catching up. (And the workout as anyone who has ever walked with Ann will tell you!) As she and I set off on our normal route, we began our typical exchange – How are ... read more

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52 Weeks of Pinspiration {Week 16}–KA Peanut Butter Cookies

Welcome to Week 16 of my Pinspiration series! Have I mentioned how much I love Pinterest lately?  I do!  I really do.  I probably haven’t been on as much lately since the weather has been so lovely, but it’s still exciting to see what all my friends have been pinning. But I’ve come ... 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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