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a soft look

Getting that soft look in your photography can be easier than you think. Let's look at how you can soften the look of your photographs. First of all, you'll want to shoot wide open - That means to have your camera set at the highest aperture you can ... which is actually the lowest number in the AV ... READ the POST

three bridges trail

Last Saturday Jim and I had the afternoon to ourselves and so we spent part of it going on this great hike. I  thought I'd share some pictures with you. The Three Bridges Oak Preserve Trail is a three mile hike that winds up the side of the mountains just to the west of Atascadero. The switchbacks ... READ the POST

shall we have tea?

Or maybe it's coffee you prefer? When I think of a cup of tea, I think of 'me time'. We all need it ... but do we all get it? It can sound kind of selfish just taking time for yourself. At least that's what I use to think. I've come to realize over the years though, how important it is to have ... READ the POST

these four walls

It was just a bare mountain when we first saw it. The hope of a home we could call our own, A place our girls and their families could come to is what drew us sixteen miles out. There are advantages to living a bit closer in ... quick trips to the store, family and friends dropping ... READ the POST

dip what?

We're not talking veggies here. So what do I mean when I say 'dip what'? ... it means I'm inspired! What would we do without our friends and connections who inspire us on to create more ... be more? Today I'm thankful for my friend Debra over at Doodlebug Designz. She and I bounce ideas back and ... READ the POST

how many can you take

The cost of flowers can add up quick! Because of that, I like to take as many shots as I can of each bouquet I purchase, without it looking like the same shot over and over. So today, I'm showing you some of my most recent bouquet. I bought these tulips at the end of March. A few years ago, I got ... READ the POST

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