My sister, Kim has always had an eye for beauty.   Her mantra is finding beauty in the ordinary.   As a professional photographer, photo/video journalist, she has captured many extraordinary portraits, scenes and events all over the world.  (check out her website:...

This is my favorite time of year.  I love all the sights, sounds and smell of Christmas.I love the lights, the decorations, Christmas music and the smell of cookies and candy...But my favorite thing about the holiday season is spending time with my family and friends....

My kitchen windowsill is blooming!  I love having plants and flowers when it is so dreary outside.My Christmas cactus is blooming right on timeMy collections of McCoy white critters are perfect for succulentsAn avocado seeds will be sprouting soon..But my all time...

My friend Amyd over at Four Corners Design  surprised me this morning with a Liebster Blog Award!If you haven't checked out Amyd at Four Corners Design, you have really missed out!  She is not only a great artist, designer and creator with everyday ephemera, she is so...

 I have admired this abandoned stone barn near downtown Fort Worth for many years.   The trees are starting to hide it's beauty.I go by it at least once a week on my way to lunch.   My colleagues and I are always talking about what a great studio or house it would...

 My small town, Granbury, Texas is a town full of American Pride.We have seen our share of fallen soldiers, from very early wars to just several months ago...Not one soldier is forgotten...We may be a small town, but our love for our countryis bigger than all of...

Sometimes, life throws you a curve ball, the wind gets knocked out of your sail or things are exactly as they appear.   I am very Thankful this cool Saturday afternoon knowing I can survive curve balls and deflated sails.  I am stronger than ever.All I have to do to...

The Homestead Antique Show was so much fun!  I can't wait to do it again next spring!   I would like to thank my dear friend, Georgia, for inviting me to be in her booth!   She has a astounding eye for cool stuff.  Georgia can make great things  out of anything!  I...

So True!(I had a great time at the Homestead Antique show this past weekend,  I will post pictures tomorrow!

The weather is finally starting to cool down in central Texas.  The mornings are cool  and refreshing.   This morning, the fog rolled in over the river. A bee was busy trying to get the last goodness from the wildflowers..  The calves were still a little sleepybut...