This time last year, I tried a new approach for my new year’s resolutions. I selected a single word to work towards during the year. To keep it…
There’s no shortage of the “best of” photography and “photographer of the year” awards at this time of year. I’m drawn into nearly every one—the photographs are astounding! …
Spoiler Alert: The blueberry necklace featured here is a result of this week’s blueberry zaniness. Continue reading to see more lighthearted results. The other day, I noticed a…
Discovering delightful surprises is one of the reasons I love to stroll through gardens and natural settings. It’s also the reason I observe carefully and keep my camera…
There’s something magical about the time between first light and sunrise. The sky shifts from darkness to light as the world slowly wakes up. Light is soft and diffused. Skies turn pink and gold. The pace is measured and unfolds slowly. It’s peaceful and calm. Everything is quiet and still in anticipation.
Recently I heard designer Ingrid Fetell Lee give a TED Talk titled “Where Joy Hides and How To Find It”. Her ideas resonated with me and so I delved deeper into “The Aesthetics of Joy”. In today’s post, I share some of my favorite joyful moments and objects from my travels as well as from my own home and surroundings.