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A Hard Habit to Break

It's been a little over a week since my post on Instagram where I did the thing you're not supposed to do and shared that I was taking a break from that social media platform. In case you were curious, yes....you would be correct in assuming that it is what I am giving up for Lent this year. ... read more

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A Little More Light

Last night I went for a walk. After dinner. (And in short sleeves no less!) I know that daylight savings time has its pros and cons. And it definitely takes me a few days to adjust to the time change. But having that one extra hour in the evenings feels like a little more freedom in my ... read more

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Starting in March

March is a month of transition in my world. Starting in March... As always, thank you for letting me share my happiness and excitement for spring with you. Love, Kelly P.S. I finally did it! After two months of frustration, I have moved my website to a new webhost! I don't think there ... read more

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Winter Photography Inspiration

After ten years of daily photography, I know through experience that this time of year is the hardest time of year for me to stay motivated or inspired to pick up my camera every day. In my neck of the woods, the winter months can be rather bleak with little or no color to the landscape, and the ... read more

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Craft Therapy

For the past ten (!!!) years I have been sharing monthly desktop calendars on my website. Making these calendars combines my love of playing with flowers and paper and my vintage treasures, and I love the feeling I get from being fully immersed in the creative process. Sidenote: If you are ... read more

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January Looked Like This

January looked like evening walks and pretty light and pausing occasionally to take a photo. January also looked like my amaryllis blooming. I ordered two varieties of amaryllis bulbs from @edenbrothers right after Thanksgiving. The first one to bloom was called ‘Sweet Nymph’ which ... 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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