the sky

I have been privy to some amazing skies over the past 6 months. The sky in the Pacific Northwest is amazing! It is constantly changing and shifting with the clouds and the light and the wind blowing everything around the mountains. Then driving across the country through the high plains where the sky goes on and on forever in the clearest, cleanest blue I have ever seen.  I am inspired by the sky it connects me directly to spirit and higher power and reminds me of something larger that connects us all. What inspires you?

I included this painting called "Shelter" by talented artist Shawn Dulaney.

Also this image of a woman in a beautiful blue flowing dress- the wind in her hair. The texture and colors. . . gorgeous.

another favorite playground

We spent time in the Pacific Northwest this summer and fall. Those evergreens are so enchanting-some of the tallest trees in the world that seem to stretch up to the heavens. There is definitely a part of my heart that lives out there. These above images are from time we spent at Sacred Groves a magical 10 acre forest sanctuary on Bainbridge Island in Puget sound.

In the fall we traveled across the country to the mountains of Western North Carolina where we collected kindling for the fire and snuggled in surrounded by the big hug of the smoky mountains. What an amazing playground for my girls! I have many fond memories of running and playing in the woods as a child- I learned so much about life in those woods near my home. Do you have a sacred place? Or maybe it is a secret?- I won't tell! 8)

The woods- majestic and strong- the trees hold us, hug us and help us breathe.

my favorite playground

The sand, the sea, the sun and the sky. What could be better than a giant sandbox? Where is your favorite place to play?!!

long time away

So we have been on a long adventure. Our little family has been looking for a new home for almost 8 months. We traveled across the country from Providence Rhode Island to Seattle Washington. We stayed in many Airbnb's throughout the Pacific Northwest: a yurt community, a tiny house, a VW camper (that my 6 year old fell in love with!) a woodland cabin and of course traditional camping in our trusty REI Kingdom 8! For some reason this seems like it would have been a great time to share but I felt a little closed off- I documented so many amazing photos that I will trickle in here and there for future- stay tuned!

The theme of home is ripe for me.

What does home mean to you?

bainbridge island

We have finally arrived! After a rather harrowing flight our souls are finally starting to calm down with the help of mother nature. Kids just tune right into her rhythm with the help of a tire swing, some little friends and a family of deer! Not to mention some gorgeous Hawthorne trees!!