Full Unfull

In the dark, the new moon 

 Unfull yet full at the same time

 Hidden from our gaze

But no less beautiful

This is the time the moon feels most like herself

When the sun does not reflect itself upon her

When the illuminating light does not press down upon her

This is when she truly feels free to shine with her own light

Shine bright new moon

In The Woods

 

I love the woods. The dark, rich earth beneath the fallen leaves. The small creatures that lurk beneath the rocks. The way the light sparkles through the trees. There's nothing like that filtered light in the woods. As I walk I try to find the tiny life hidden on the forest floor. I love unearthing and discovering the unseen. Millipedes and salamanders. Mushrooms and fungus. Moss and lichen. Solace and comfort. 

Wallflower

                                                                  Wallflower Necklace


                                                         I am a self-proclaimed wallflower.

This necklace is a celebration of the plain ones. The ones who observe. The ones who need not be in the spotlight. Those that are comfortable in their quietness. This one is for you.

Magazine Famous

 

Those are my star studs! 

Etsy asked if I would send them to the magazine for a gift guide feature they were working on with Health Magazine. I was thrilled to be picked and they did a great job photographing them. Thanks Etsy and Health Magazine!

Grave Digger Shack

On the edge of an old city graveyard rests a dilapidated shack that was used to store the grave digger's  implements. Every fall the ginkgo tree to the right turns a vibrant shade of yellow that is so beautiful next to the blue of the shack. I made it to this place too late to photograph the loveliness as you can see all the leaves have fallen to the sidewalk in front of the shack. It is sad for me to see the eaves are in need of repair and I hope that will happen. The Gothic arch window dresses up the simpleness of the shack and really endears me to it. I hate to see old places like these being torn down and I hope that is not where this little place is headed.

I heart macro

                 I love macro photography. Here are a few shots I took recently around my yard.

                                                    Nature is so beautiful, isn't it?

                                       There are nettles everywhere,
                              But smooth green grasses are more common still;
                                  The blue of heaven is larger than the cloud

                                                            ~Elizabeth Barrett Browning