Things to See

10+ Things to See and Do in the Lone Star State

I’ve been all over the world but I had never been to Texas (changing planes in the airport doesn’t really count). Earlier this year we decided that Texas was too big of a state to be ignored and we took the family on vacation. We were ready for an adventure – to visit some […]

Seen and Done in Shenandoah Valley

Hello! As many of us fall back into our routines and hustle and bustle that a new school year brings, I wanted to take a moment and look back. I’ve been absent here nearly all summer. For the first summer in years, I put down my jewelry tools and didn’t bring them along anywhere. […]

Here’s to new beginnings!

Happy New Year! I hope 2014 is off to a great start for you. I know I’m excited about the possibilities of a new year and I’m eager to start fresh. Like many of you stopping by, I have high hopes for changes and growth this year. High hopes, dreams, and of course a few […]

A stunning season in Colonial Virginia

Hello! All it took was the power of suggestion. Well it may have been a bit more than that – we had been hearing all about Jamestown, the first permanent English Colony, for weeks. My 4th grader’s class had been studying Jamestown in-depth as part of their Virginia history unit. We love trips down […]

Focus on Life {Spectacle of the Season}

It has been a beautiful Autumn here in Virginia. I’ve been enjoying family birthdays, trips to the pumpkin patch, hayrides and all of all that Fall is known for . Except come to think of it, I haven’t had any hot apple cider yet! With the weather turning cold later in the weekend, maybe I’ll […]

Focus on Life {Quiet Moments – New England}

Peaceful, quiet moments…that is this week’s Focus on Life challenge. Now that is indeed a challenge. In a house of 4 boys, quiet moments don’t happen very often. Well unless you count late at night when everyone is asleep. You’ll find me up then, but there are no interesting pictures to share when I’m in my […]

California Dreamin’

The end of summer is upon us (say it isn’t so!). I was faced with this unfortunate realization today when I was out shopping: pumpkin-themed kid’s shirts were on the racks, and I actually spotted a man buying fall decorations – a scarecrow. I believe summer deserves a proper send-off, so I spent some […]

The Pennsylvania Star Barn {Aged Beauty}

A few of my favorite things came together in this week’s Focus on Life challenge – photography and the past. It is Week 15, and this week’s photo prompt is “Aged Beauty”. We were heading down PA Rt. 283 just outside of Harrisburg on a recent antiquing trip when I saw it. This had to […]