life

collaborating

This month a very exciting thing happened for me! Actually, it started a couple of months ago when my friend Debra from Doodlebug Designz told me about an Instagram account she stumbled across. She thought I might be interested in following them because they share the same religious values as me. ... READ the POST

time in the word

My daily time in the Word is a very important part of my day. Some days you wouldn't know that as I rush around and do everything but that. It is my sustenance. It is what carries me through. ... READ the POST

soul care box

Caring for our souls is something we should all consider doing ... in my opinion anyway. :) This weekend, I'm away at a three-day planning retreat for our ladies team from my church. In addition to the many hours of planning we do, we like to bless the ladies with gifts and moments of soul care. ... READ the POST

magnolia market

The designs of Joanna Gaines from Fixer Upper are some of my absolute most favorite! If I could have her come redesign my home I would! So when I realized Magnolia Market was just 90 miles away from my Mom's, I knew a visit there was a must! ... READ the POST

11 facts about me

It's a new year ... so I thought it might be a good time to share some information about me that you might not know. :) ... READ the POST

what keeps you going?

Motivation to keep moving along in life is something we all have or long for. Some people ask me how I do what I do and where I get my energy. That's something I wonder about myself ... although I do know what it is that keeps me going. ... READ the POST

a new hobby

As if I need one ... but who says hobbies are something you need anyway. I'm a strong believer in doing things that I enjoy even in the midst of my life that is already overflowing with activities. So, in addition to my portrait business, my love for still life photography, blogging, knitting, and ... READ the POST

looking back on 2017

Or maybe I should say looking forward to 2018 ... this time of year we tend to do both. Looking back is good if we can enjoy and learn from what went on in the previous year. It's been a good and full year for me. I do look with excitement though at what God has for me in 2018! How has your year ... READ the POST

one word

If you could choose just one word that would be your word for the year, what would it be? This is something I started a few years back and it's become a tradition that I love. I heard about it through a devotional I read on my Bible app. ... READ the POST

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