source I've really been enjoying the process of discovering all the different materials to work with within the world of gemstones! One of my favorites so far is the druzy. Wikipedia's definition of "druzy" or "druse" is "a coating of fine crystals on a rock fracture surface, vein or within a vug ... READ the POST
Impact
source When given the opportunity, do you find yourself jumping at the chance to positively touch other people's lives? Is that something you are actively looking to do each day? Yesterday, I was struck by the realization that so often, I go about my day without truly trying to reach another person ... READ the POST
Christmas Tunes
source The tree trimming always marks the beginning of "Christmas Music" season in my house (I know we start kinda late), and while I was going through the large number of cds and tapes we've collected over the years, I thought I should do a lineup of my most favorite Christmas albums and the ... READ the POST
Holiday Decorating: inspiration from Orchard House
source I'm really excited about decorating my home for the upcoming holidays! This year, my desire would be to have Christmas decorations that make me feel like I'm in the 1994 version of Little Women (w/ Winona Ryder & Christian Bale) by using natural, organic things like fruit, white flowers, ... READ the POST
Leaf Fell Down
More photography practice...I'm still trying to focus on natural lighting and when I go outside all I see are leaves everywhere so that's what I've been shooting. :) It's interesting to compare these to the shots I took at the beginning of the season... ... READ the POST
Monday…
source Hope your Monday finds you well-rested and awake without the help of copious amounts of caffeine! I'm on my way out to drink a little bit of decaf with my mom and sister. Today's Ma's birthday!!! :) Happy Birthday, Mom! Here is another piece from last week when I was bitten by a "white ... READ the POST
