Hello 2026

Hello 2026 – the year came in like a gentle lamb. Looking outside at the freshly fallen snow, like a blank beautiful canvas awaiting our painting. The sunlight streaming through the front doors and windows. Cold, yet the warmth of the sun pulls me in. This year began with a beautiful diffuser blend. Beautifully aligned.Continue reading “Hello 2026”

Happy New Year 2026

I came across this photo and quote a couple days before New Years. I have been filling my creative desires with revamping my photo storage and porfolio. As a hobbyist photographer I take great pride in my images captured and the canvases I create for my loved ones! I remember taking this photo in 2014,Continue reading “Happy New Year 2026”

More of This!

What is the one thing that truly lights up your life – beyond your job, husband/wife, kids, etc… what is YOUR thing?! Mine, is photography. One thing I am leaving within 2025 is allowing others opinions to force change in my own life. Or be a source of anxiety or fear. In a broad formContinue reading “More of This!”

The Significance of a Simple Snapshot in Family Moments

One of my favourite things about photography is going back through the images. I used to check my camera far too often while in the moment and shooting, now I aim to shoot conservatively and encourage my family members who get handed my camera. I am however able to be much more present in theContinue reading “The Significance of a Simple Snapshot in Family Moments”

Capturing Family Legacies: The Art of Holiday Memories

Thinking of all those who have a conflicted heart this season. Where you are missing someone, or many people from your life, perhaps both living and passed on. All while also living your own life. Following your heart, being in the moment, lit up by your passions and loving life. Having fun, laughing. Excited. ItContinue reading “Capturing Family Legacies: The Art of Holiday Memories”

Cherishing Memories: A Heartfelt Christmas Reflection

My heart has been holding a lot this Christmas season, appreciating the time with loved ones and equally the time spent within the walls of my home. Merry Christmas from our family. This year, we have a special ornament on the tree. Last year I know my heart was still numb processing the grief ofContinue reading “Cherishing Memories: A Heartfelt Christmas Reflection”

Mama’s Boy

He knows when to pose, he knows the looks, he knows the stance. He knows me. He knows when mama is overwhelmed, he loves harder. He loves his kids with everything in him. He is full of love, excitement and naps. He is gentle AF with our parrot, but is confused what a cat is.Continue reading “Mama’s Boy”

Navigating Grief Through Intuition and Oracle Cards

I felt inspired on my way home today, an idea came into my mind and suddenly I had a beautiful urge to get home and get outside with my camera. As I stood outside in the snow, with my camera, looking at the trees and snow, I began thinking about it, in a sense gettingContinue reading “Navigating Grief Through Intuition and Oracle Cards”

Cell Pic Sunday | Zen Dog Life

My Gunner  has always felt like an old soul to me, even the first weekend we had him an brought him to our family cottage, my mom made a comment, its like hes been here before. He LOVES my den, which is also our “healing room”/my office. He loves the essential oils that I use,Continue reading “Cell Pic Sunday | Zen Dog Life”

Volunteers Prepare for Snowmobile Trail Work

I am joining in on 3 photography and word challenges this morning – Six Word Saturday, Stream of Consciousness Saturday and Weekly Prompts Weekend! As the volunteers bundle up, they prepare for their usual annual outing of preparing the snowmobile trails for a winter of riding. As they load the trailer they are preparing withContinue reading “Volunteers Prepare for Snowmobile Trail Work”