The giving and receiving of gifts is an incredible thing. It shows generosity and love. God gave the greatest gift in His Son ... this gift too shows generosity and love. If you have not done it yet, I encourage you to accept the wonderful gift of Jesus. He is the only reason for the season! ... READ the POST
out where I live
Surprisingly, there are times I wish we lived closer to town. But then I remember all the things I love about being out here. Days filled with quiet ... Hearing the wind blow ... through the trees and grasses Bees buzzing around my lavendar. Gorgeous sunsets. Stars seeming like they ... READ the POST
picking up old hobbies
It's been about four months now since I photographed the art studio. What an inspiration that was for me. Watercolor is an old hobby of mine that I set aside years ago. I was taking pictures of things to photograph and one day thought that I should just try my hand at photography and capture a great ... READ the POST
creating bokeh
The onset of cooler and shorter days brings on more interest in adding pretty lights to photos. So, I thought I'd share a couple of little tips with you. Bokeh in photography can be beautiful! You can capture it with electrical lights, candlelight, and natural light. Sometimes I like to ... READ the POST
entrada ave
This one block section of Entrada Ave is the only one-way road in Atascadero. It's always been a sweet spot for me. I've walked this block many times over the years. It has changed so much! The Corral was a favorite shop of mine. They even carried some of my handmade cards back then. And of ... READ the POST
giveaway
In celebration of reaching 2000 followers on Instagram, I've teamed up with Nicole over at She Creates in Joy to do a giveaway! One of you will receive a beautiful personalized Garden Flag made by Nicole with your choice of one of my photos on it. The giveaway rules are simple. In order to enter, ... READ the POST
