happy love day

It seems I've fallen head over heels for chickens. Years ago while living in Austin, I met a hen

named Holly and I've never forgotten her. I always said I was going to have my own flock of ladies someday and hopefully soon that dream will come true. Last weekend Rob and I visited a wilderness safari that had a little petting zoo with lots of chickens. I loved getting to spend time with them and hearing their cute coos and clucking sounds. I was able to get a few good shots of them and thought I would share. Happy Valentine's Day!

xo laney

sitting by the merced river

Long-time Yosemite naturalist Carl Sharsmith was once asked what he would do if he only had a day to see Yosemite. "Madam," he replied, "I'd sit by the Merced River and cry."

 

I got to see as much as I could in two days at Yosemite. It was not enough time. I did manage to

sit by the Merced river for an hour one day. I will never forget the total feeling of peace surrounding me and the sweet smell in the air from the lupine wildflowers nearby.

 

 

I can't wait to go back to Yosemite someday and dip my feet in that cold mountain water of the

Merced river.

xo laney

jan. goals recap

I finished one of the three books I've been reading. It's not that I don't like reading. I just almost

ALWAYS fall asleep before I can finish a chapter. Anyway...I finished Barnheart, and I loved it! It was just what I needed to feel better about my crazy obsession with chicken and garden planning before we even have our land.
It was good to know I'm not the only one. And after reading it, I know I definitely have Barnheart.

 

 

My goal was to get the photo of my mamaw and papaw framed, but I changed my mind on the frame

at the last minute. I don't like any of the frames I find in stores. Some of my favorite frames I find are old ones from thrift stores. I did manage to finally get the photo booth photo of Rob and I framed. The frame I used was a nice sturdy wooden frame I found at a thrift for only two dollars! Now that's a frame that will last.

My last goal was to join the photography club of nwa, but I decided to spend the $35 member fee on some thrift/garage sale finds. Not sure if I would have the time for the meetings anyway.

 

 

At one of the garage sales, I found two more of those darn cork top jars I'm obsessed with.

They just look so pretty with bulk goods in them. And they keep stuff fresh. They're beautiful and useful.

 

Rob has been on the road every weekend with his band, so I've been doing a lot of cleaning out and
organizing in the house. One of my Feb. goals is to sort through my many boxes of photos and get them into albums. I found these polaroids that I thought I had lost while sorting yesterday. I was so excited to see them again.

Here are my Feb. goals:

1. go on two hikes. (I heard we're gonna have an early spring!)
2. get photos sorted and in albums. (this is exciting!)
3. make a necklace or some earrings out of the millions of beads I own!

xo laney



 

winter birds

 

This morning was a cold one. I was up early to feed the cats and when I opened the living room

curtains I was delighted to see my holly tree covered in tiny birds hitting on the feeder. I grabbed my

camera and got a few good shots through the window. I have really fallen for bird watching.

 

 xo laney

january goals

At the beginning of every new year I like to make a list of goals and resolutions for the whole

year and I always find it hard to stick to the list. It's overwhelming. I found this cool idea of monthly goal setting on this lovely blog. I've met Miss Natalie and she's a super talented photographer.

Her blog is a new fave of mine. So many inspiring words and photos. Check it out.

So...here is my first month of goals. I'm starting a little late, but I think I can get these done.

 

1. Get old photo of my mamaw and papaw framed and on the wall.

2. Join the PSNWA.

3. Finish at least one of the three books I'm reading!

 

I'm excited about this people. I think this will be something I can do.

 

 

I've gotten a few emails and messages from friends asking about my sweet Gypsy.

To those who asked...thank you so much for caring. It means a lot to me.

She is doing a little better. We have been weaning her off the oral steroids and giving her an inhaled steroid twice daily for her lung disease. We still don't have a diagnosis. Her repeat xrays last month still show no signs of lung cancer. She has good days and bad days with her breathing, so it's hard for me to call it. I will know when it's time though. I eat up every day I have with her. May sound weird to some, but she's my baby.

I love this photo I took of her in the morning light. My regal girl.

 

xo laney 

Instant Love

In April of 2012 I got my first iphone for my birthday. As soon as I left the store I downloaded the Instagram app and it was instant love. It's been cool having a camera with me at all times when I see something that catches my eye. I thought I would share a selection of some favorites I took in 2012.

 

I think 2013 is going to be an amazing one with more outdoors, camping, and roadtrips.

You know...the good stuff.

 

Hope everyone had a fun holiday season!

xo

 

 

the window

Just wanted to drop in and say thanks to everyone that came to The Little Craft Show!

It was a huge success! I sold all but one of my photo blocks/boxes. I was a little shocked actually.

I'm so proud of my hometown of Fayetteville for being so supportive of  their local artists.

I took a few pics at the show and will try to share some soon. Until then, here are some more photos

of my cats in that magical window light that I love.

xo