Save Our Parks – The Smokies

Save Our Parks – The Smokies

It was a cold, January day in the early 1990s when I moved into a suburb west of Knoxville, TN. Our house was just down the hill from a road that led into town. The first morning I drove up that hill to run some errands, I nearly gasped. Through the clear, cold winter...
Nature Meets Fiesta

Nature Meets Fiesta

My sister collects Fiesta ware and loves all shades of blue as much as I do. A couple of summers ago I combined 3 of her Fiesta ware plates with 1 perfect bloom from my backyard Rose of Sharon bush. Perfection. Assembled Story: Nature Meets Fiesta (ware, that is) The...
Eat More Veggies

Eat More Veggies

I grabbed this bunch of carrots for a photoshoot before slicing them for a salad. 🥕 Aren’t they gorgeous? Assembled Story: Eat More Veggies. This isn’t a complex story, but just a lovely reminder of how admiring fresh produce can inspire you to treat...
Glory of Strawberries and Cream

Glory of Strawberries and Cream

If you’re not eating fresh, local strawberries in the month of May, who even are you? Picked up these beauties up at my local farmer’s market on Saturday and by Monday there were barely any left. Today’s Assembled Story: The Glory of Strawberries & Cream The...
Things Moms Love – You!

Things Moms Love – You!

The last image for my “Things Moms Love” series is simple. Assembled Story: “Things Moms Love – You!” And flowers, cards, and jewelry, of course. Today’s players: Flowers from Chickadee Farms via the Fayetteville (AR) Farmer’s Market Family...