Writing

A Chilling Tale

Being so near to Halloween I've had scary thoughts floating around in my head. So when Brandon Ide contacted me about doing a photo story together I couldn't resist. You can check out The Ides Photography Blog and see his amazing photos for yourself. Brandon's photo of The Auction House Cafe inspired the following tale.… Continue reading A Chilling Tale

Inspiration, Lifestyle

Empty Nest

Sometimes blessings come in unexpected places. This is what happened to me this Spring. Mother's Day brought my adult children home to visit and I was presented with a beautiful flowering basket. After that day passed I began the nurturing process to ensure the beauty of the flowers didn't languish. Doting over the flowers as if they… Continue reading Empty Nest

Freebies

Food Styling and Photography

Over the past week my friend and I were trying out some new vegan recipes.  She wants to start a new food blog, so we decided to try our hand at food styling and photography.  Photos are a really important aspect of blogs, and we found a quick and easy way for anyone with Photoshop… Continue reading Food Styling and Photography

DIY

DIY: Engineer Print and Frame

I found an awesome photography website that allows you to use their photos for free in your projects.  I stumbled upon them while looking for a photo to use as the background of a lettering piece that I wanted to do. The website is called Unsplash and they have so many good quality photos to use!… Continue reading DIY: Engineer Print and Frame

Writing

Four Month Blog Breakdown

It's been an exciting four months of blogging and we are so happy you are here checking in with us again! I wanted to share our year end status report for anyone who is interested in blogging and building a platform for whatever reason. The report shows the work put into the site in concrete… Continue reading Four Month Blog Breakdown

Lifestyle, Travel

On Assignment in Costa Rica

Guest Photo Post by Sherry Rought, Costa Rica. The beauties of Costa Rica are immense. I am in awe of nature here. The juxtaposition of nature and human activity is overwhelming. Leaving the city far behind to breathe deep of fresh mountain air is something that can bring restoration to my soul. Venturing out onto… Continue reading On Assignment in Costa Rica

Lifestyle, Travel

On assignment in Costa Rica

Guest Photo Post from Sherry Rought: San Jose, Costa Rica     After being caged up in a compound in an inner city of Costa Rica  for weeks, I ventured out. Out of the razor wired, smothered area that I call home. To be set free by my own doing, was a reward in itself. I… Continue reading On assignment in Costa Rica