Christmas and Hanukkah are almost here. The gifts are bought, the decorations are up, the cards are almost addressed, (ok not really… but I have thought about them) and now it is cookie time. Whether you are mixing up a family tradition, made every year or introducing a new family favorite, nothing says the […]
The simple things that make me smile. Family, good coffee, pets, flowers, friends and faith.
Fall reminds me of the saying “everything happens for a reason”. The beautiful colors, the crisp air all signal the end of summer and the preparation for winter. “Everything happens for a reason” how many times have we all been told that? Usually when we least want to hear it or […]
car·ni·val: a season or festival of merrymaking Synonyms: festival, fair, celebration, circus, fiesta, gala It is officially autum, the leaves are turning and the cold rains are starting to fall. This seems like a perfect opportunity to pull together some of my favorite Carnival and Fair photos from the merrymaking of summer. It is OK […]
The sun rises over the farm and on an old granite bucket that hangs from the original farmhouse water pump. A place called home. We have all read countless sayings about home and probably have a favorite quote written in a book, tucked in a box or stitched in a wall decoration. The […]
