The Start of Something Wonderful...

I decided to create this blog in the hopes that as I write and post photos of different crafts that I attempt or recipes that I sample, other people will be inspired to try new things. I will take no credit for the majority of ideas that I post, because I see this blog as more of an accumulation of other peoples' genius. I am endorsed by no one, and so in throwing out name brands or websites or cookbooks that I like, I am simply saying what worked for me. I am so excited to use this blog as a way to tell others about some of the fun things life has to offer. I am an amateur at everything I love---photography, cooking, baking, sewing, painting, crafting, etc...so this website is for the "everyday" man or woman. The person who is on a budget. The person who has to follow a recipe to make an edible meal. And yes, even for the people who consider sewing to be an activity of great danger. (I have bled on several occasions, and I'm not proud of it!)

Now, to tell a little bit more about myself...
I LOVE food. I believe that anything worth eating should be so good that it is "moan-inducing."

Like a peanut butter and jelly cupcake, for example! This is possibly the BEST cupcake I have ever eaten...and I made it with my mother-in-law! (We are thinking of opening up our own cup-cakery...but more on that another time). :)

I also believe that there is incredible beauty to be found everywhere, and through photography that beauty can be shared with people all around the world. I want to showcase all that I see and find beautiful through my camera lens, so hopefully through my pictures you will gain a better understanding of my life and what I'm all about. :)

Lastly, doing crafts has become my new obsession. I have so much fun creating something usable from something that I would in past years have tossed out with the trash. Most of my ideas are found via Pinterest or some other internet site, but I'll be sure to provide the necessary links for more pictures and thorough instructions.

Click HERE to see scarf instructions...

What a wonderful life this is...so full of delightful opportunities. Be sure to always make the most of it, and do what you love. :)