Adventures · Cheers · Inspiration

My favorite photos of 2019

Take it from someone who grabs her camera daily, asking me to pick a few favorite photos from 2019 is... Post Inspiration - Lens-Artists #77 - Favorite Photos of 2019 PS - Thank you for stopping by to take a peek.  I'll see you back here in 2020!!  xx  

Cheers · Inspiration

‘Tis the season to tip my frosty hat

Wherever I go, 'Tis the season to tip my hat as it overflows my memory bank. On display at our house, are shiny and bright reminders of the season. By day there's, of course, snow. By night, it's another sight. Three or more times it has snowed by night. Oh, what a delight, right? Each… Continue reading ‘Tis the season to tip my frosty hat

Emptying the nest · Inspiration

My nostalgia fix – Christmas Sheet Music

Every year, without fail, these musical treasures adorn the piano as part of my seasonal decorations.  It's a tradition (I wrote about the sheet music before) - grandma did so, mom did so, and now I do so, too. When I pull them out, I call it my nostalgia fix for the year.  Each year,… Continue reading My nostalgia fix – Christmas Sheet Music

Adventures · Inspiration

How to capture abstract photos with Christmas lights

Here I am, just sliding into view on your computer screen.  I'm playing with my favorite camera settings for the holidays.  I love to mess around with lights in rooms and ISO settings on my camera to see what I get! The tried and true bokeh effect comes from turning on all the lights in… Continue reading How to capture abstract photos with Christmas lights

Adventures · Emptying the nest

Another letter to wannabe DIYers

Dearest Wannabe DIYers - Here's the deal, the raw deal, the real-cut-down-to-the-rough-and-tough-and-chase-it-to-the-finish-line-kinda deal. You may be able to host a Thanksgiving dinner if you plan your project timeline well.  And give yourself plenty of leeway for obstacles along the way.   But all of you wannabes, you need more than a song and dance to get… Continue reading Another letter to wannabe DIYers

Adventures · Emptying the nest

Sup with the DIY project?

Three birds walked up to a waterhole and said... Two birds hopped up to a bunch of dried up flowers and said... A Lil' ol' pup watches intently with a face that says... A cat saunters in and says... A Mr. walks into the kitchen (for the 18th trip back and forth from the bandsaw… Continue reading Sup with the DIY project?