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February In Review

The end of February marks a shift for me. In my neck of the woods we are starting to see signs of Spring in the landscape which seems to to translate to sense of reawakening in my own life. Looking back at the month, this shift is apparent to me in my photos as well. I like to joke that ... read more

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Signs of Life

Every gardener knows that under the cloak of winter lies a miracle ... a seed waiting to sprout, a bulb opening to the light, a bud straining to unfurl. And the anticipation nurtures our dream. ~Barbara Winkler Signs of life. Little miracles popping up around my yard. And I hope it brings you ... read more

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Under the Weather

Last week I ran into an acquaintance at the grocery store. After the customary "Hi's!!" and "How are you's??" we then went on to give little updates about our post-holiday lives. It was at this point that I shared that I had been a little under the weather, but that I was feeling better, thank you ... read more

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January In Review

I've been sitting here for 30 minutes trying to come up with a clever title and cute opening for this blog post, but I have shit to do today and need to get on with it. lol Also, I wouldn't want to mislead you into thinking that I have anything super exciting to share either. Mostly, I just wanted ... read more

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Around Here

Around here I am getting back in the groove and rhythm of life after the time warp that was the week between Christmas and the New Year. During that time I took down all of our decorations and put everything away, and it felt really good to come into the new year with a clean house. This ... read more

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Behind the Scenes | Making My Desktop Calendars

In case you were curious, the most popular offering (by far!) on my website is my monthly desktop calendars. It started on a whim in 2015... ...and since then they have evolved along with my photography. Making these calendars combines my love of playing with flowers and paper and my ... 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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