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New Week, New Possibilities

New Week, New Possibilities

Start by doing what’s necessary; then do what’s possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible. St. Francis of Assisi

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Succulent & Pumpkin Planter

Succulent & Pumpkin Planter

I bought some pumpkins last week, so that means it officially feels like fall now. While I was standing at

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Minding My Nests

Minding My Nests

Earlier this year I shared that my husband’s company had been acquired and that there was a good chance that

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A Fresh Look for My Living Room

A Fresh Look for My Living Room

These past couple of months have seen a lot of changes on the home front. We’ve been tackling a lot

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Hi there! My name is Kelly. I am a wife, mom, and mess-maker extraordinaire. Welcome to my not-so-empty nest. Read More…

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Regular Contributor to Focusing on Life.

Story Teller for Ali Edwards Design Team

Currently Teaching at Big Picture Classes.

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Instagram post 2196605108232542275_6856396 Evening walks are one of my favorite things this time of year. Even when it’s cold, it feels so good to be outside. I love how the fresh air fills my lungs and clears my head. Plus, the light is so beautiful this time of year. ✨

#asseenonmywalk #goldenhour #followthelight #goandcapturethelight #galleryoflightfeature #lightinspired  #tv_flowers #ethereal_moods #still_life_nature #dofnature #dof_brilliance #bokeh_bliss #bokeh_and_blur  #transfer_visions #tv_depthoffield #tv_allnature #tv_closeup #jj_justnature #moody_tones #moodforfloral #moodyflorals #inspirenaturenow #charming_nature_  #ihavethisthingwithflowers #nb_nature_brilliance
Instagram post 2195877547500267903_6856396 So happy for some time to work on my December Daily album over the weekend! Today I’m sharing days 3-7 (swipe left to see more). This is my first time to work in a 3x8 album size and to be honest, I’m finding it to be a challenge. Mostly it’s in terms of photography for full sized photos because this extreme vertical composition isn’t a natural orientation for me. So I’m finding ways to make it work like on day 7 where I cropped my photo to fit across two pages.

Also, gold embossing forever and ever. 🌟
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#aecreative team #aedecemberdaily #decemberdaily2019 #decemberdailyalbum #craftthestory #christmasscrapbook #scrapbooking
Instagram post 2195146262796538481_6856396 Happy Monday friends! Anyone else a little freaked out about the fact that Christmas is a little over two weeks away??🙈😂
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#needmorecoffee #andtwinklelights #mondaymugshot #merryandbright #lettingthelightshinein #gatheredstyle #foreverfaffing #loveliest4 #astilllifestyle #floral_faffery #still_life_gallery #tv_stillife #jj_still_life #tv_living #global_ladies #transfer_visions #thefolkpr0ject #blissfulphotoart
Instagram post 2193693334181097897_6856396 I am a total sucker for all things acorns and pinecones at the holidays, so when I saw these adorable acorn ornaments in the shop in Weston I could not pass them up!

As I was hanging these cuties on my tree, I was reminded of the weekend adventure that Tripp and I took a couple of months ago. Driving down the winding country roads. Walking along the street of this tiny little town in Missouri during their fall festival. The smell of apple butter being cooked over the fire.

As a sentimental soul, I think that is one of the things I love the most about the holidays. How little things like an acorn Christmas ornament can connect me to fond memories of my loved ones and the special times we have shared together.

As always, thank you for letting me share my memories with you.

#merryandbright #lettingthelightshinein #ethereal_moods  #transfer_visions  #tv_living #tv_retro  #moody_tones #moodmagic #flashesofdelight #allthingsofbeauty_ #dofnature #dof_brilliance #bokeh_bliss #bokeh_and_blur #tv_depthoffield #tv_closeup
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