Life Is What You Make It

Someone once told me, "Life is what you make it".

Today as I was gathering these dusty dried hydrangeas to dispose of them, they crumbled and made a mess.

At first I was irritated that I had made another mess to clean up.

But instead of going for the broom, I grabbed my camera.

Things just look different when you're looking at them through a lens.

The mess eventually made it into the trash, but I'm glad I took a better look first.

I'm doing my best to see the messes in life as if I were looking at them through the lens of my camera.

Sometimes things aren't as bad as they first appear and sometimes they are.

All we can do is try our best to make life as good as it can be.

Sending good thoughts your way.

Karen

Freshening Up The Porch

Fall is in the air.

Mornings and evenings her in PA are chilly,  just the way I like it.

Brought home a few potted mums to ease myself into the change of seasons.

Wrapped them up in some leftover burlap scraps and jute.

The little tray was made from recycled wood.

Put together a simple wreath for my porch as well.

Such a sweet old owl made up of natural bits and pieces.

Filled an apple basket with a tattered tablecloth and some hydrangeas from my yard.

New project for the other porch.

Found this fabulous old rocker at "The Nomadic Trading Co." here in Punxsutawney last week.

Perfect for my porch!

Also purchased this amazing old tub there.

Not sure what we're going to do with it, but my husband just had to have it.

We're thinking of attaching it to the wall and adding some shelves for storing towels and bath supplies.

Or maybe use it as a large planter for flowers.

I'm going to have to think about this one for a while.

Any ideas?

Thanks for stopping by!

Karen

Pastel Vases

Found this sweet pink ice bucket at the thrift store yesterday.

 It's chipped, but I still love it.

 I mean how often do you see a big pink ice bucket?

 Perfect for the last of my pink hydrangeas.

 No point leaving them outdoors to freeze.

 So pretty.

 This vase looks good even without flowers.

 One of my favorite colors.

Thanks for looking.

Take care.

karen

Finding Beauty

Yesterdays walk was so therapeutic.

Jack and I ventured out again this evening.

 Looking for bits of blooms left behind by Summer.

There's beauty everywhere if you take the time to look for it.

karen