Aquilegia also known as columbine is a species of plant with over 60 varieties. It is a perennial and so far the first ones I planted have come back for the last 4 years. This one in the photo is new. I love that they have so many different shapes...

Aquilegia also known as columbine is a species of plant with over 60 varieties. It is a perennial and so far the first ones I planted have come back for the last 4 years. This one in the photo is new. I love that they have so many different shapes and colors to the flowers and when they are done the green leaves hang on for weeks after. It’s a mid Spring riser and tops the list of one of my favorite flowers. They are known for growing naturally in woodland areas and meadows.

Movement in photos. Not the easiest when you’re a one person operation. The best advice I can give is to not worry about the mess. I did this shoot at least 4 times taking 10 shots each session. The first few times I tried not to make a mess and then...

Movement in photos. Not the easiest when you’re a one person operation. The best advice I can give is to not worry about the mess. I did this shoot at least 4 times taking 10 shots each session. The first few times I tried not to make a mess and then I realized to get the effect I want it was inevitable that flour would be everywhere. So there you have it. Make a mess. Oh and use a tripod. 👍

Being a mom is one of the highlights of my life. It’s been a learning curve for sure. No one can tell you how it’s going to go. No one can tell you the ache in your heart you will have for these beings. Or the immense joy they bring to us. I wouldn’t...

Being a mom is one of the highlights of my life. It’s been a learning curve for sure. No one can tell you how it’s going to go. No one can tell you the ache in your heart you will have for these beings. Or the immense joy they bring to us. I wouldn’t change a moment of it. There are no words to express my love for them. And for the man I share this family with. Love you honey! 💕 Thanks for being on this journey with me. Here’s to Monday and to all the moms out there. Have a lovely week. 🌷💕

Grocery store flowers mixed in with boxwood from my yard, some pieces of our tree and a few branches of green left growing by the mulberry bushes. Although this was not a planned shoot it’s important to just play and be creative for nothing other...

Grocery store flowers mixed in with boxwood from my yard, some pieces of our tree and a few branches of green left growing by the mulberry bushes.

Although this was not a planned shoot it’s important to just play and be creative for nothing other than yourself.

And now to clean up the mess. 🙈
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