Category: Photography
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New Lens, New Perspective
I splurged and bought a new lens for my camera. Every lens has a unique purpose that allows the photographer to see things with a new perspective …
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A Girls Weekend in St. Augustine
There is nothing like an occasional weekend away from the everyday responsibilities of life to refresh and renew your spirit. So last weekend Natalie and I packed our overnight bags and took a drive to Florida’s east coast and America’s oldest continuously occupied city, St. Augustine. The old city on the harbor has a Spanish…
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Play With Your Food
My friends like to tease me because I spend so much time in my kitchen. But cooking isn’t a chore to me—okay, except for scrubbing the pots and pans. Cooking is creative and playful. It is a tranquil few hours when I enjoy the gifts of the garden in a different way than I do…
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December Morning In My Garden
It was nice to have a couple of hours to myself in the garden this morning—well, almost to myself. I did have a visit from my next door neighbor, Bella. She is so nosy! I was surprised to see a fresh bloom on my climbing rose, New Dawn. Just planted in spring, this climber is…
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Vignettes from the Brooks County Skillet Festival
I live in a pretty rural area, so you would think that when I get a chance to venture out from the farm, I might head for the big city. And I do, from time to time. But this weekend the big event was the New Leaf Market Fifth Annual Farm Tour, and my friends,…
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Midtown Tavern: Atlanta’s Foodie Secret
In the heart of Atlanta, an unassuming little place called Midtown Tavern has its share of regulars. Out-of-towners might miss it as they drive past after a concert or game at the Civic Center, which is just up the road on Piedmont Avenue. The regulars show up to hang out at the bar, shoot pool…
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Hydrangeas in the Rain
Sometimes the world is heartbreaking in its beauty, and I just wish I could share it with you. Here are a few photos of my hydrangeas in a rainstorm this afternoon. I shot them on the front porch of this old cottage.