A smiling woman with glasses and a black headscarf sitting at a table with a teacup, surrounded by books, notes, and decorations promoting faith, creativity, and gratitude. She is wearing a black T-shirt that says "Where Grace Meets Her."

Welcome to my cozy corner of the internet…

Hi, I'm B

I'm a follower of Christ, retired photographer, grandmother, tea drinker, lifelong learner, and believer that God's grace meets us in ordinary moments. Here you'll find encouraging stories, photography, books, creative projects, and reminders that beauty still exists in everyday life.

I'm so glad you're here.

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There’s Joy in the Storm
Photography, Life: The Director's Cut
There’s Joy in the Storm
Photography, Life: The Director's Cut
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Photography, Life: The Director's Cut
Finished Reading: The Museum of Second Chances
Amazon First Reads, Cozy Reading
Finished Reading: The Museum of Second Chances
Amazon First Reads, Cozy Reading

I just finished reading The Museum of Second Chances and here are my thoughts…

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Amazon First Reads, Cozy Reading
Happy 250th to the U.S.A.!
Life: The Director's Cut
Happy 250th to the U.S.A.!
Life: The Director's Cut

Taking a little staycation…

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Life: The Director's Cut
Amazon First Reads July 2026
Cozy Reading, Amazon First Reads
Amazon First Reads July 2026
Cozy Reading, Amazon First Reads

Another new month means another selection of books to choose from at a discount OR free if you have an Amazon Prime subscription! Let’s see what there is for the month of July…

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Cozy Reading, Amazon First Reads
When Offense Sneaks In
Life: The Director's Cut
When Offense Sneaks In
Life: The Director's Cut

“The discretion of a man makes him slow to anger,
And his glory is to overlook a transgression.”

— Proverbs 19:11 NKJV

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Life: The Director's Cut
For the Love of Lemon
The Craft Cupboard
For the Love of Lemon
The Craft Cupboard

I love lemon.

Lemon desserts, lemon-colored paint, lemon décor, and lemony scents throughout my home. The only things that come close to my love of lemons are coconut and vanilla. Lemons are bright, summery and tart. I'm here for you lemons!

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The Craft Cupboard
The Wedding Post
Life: The Director's Cut, Photography
The Wedding Post
Life: The Director's Cut, Photography

They’ve been officially married for a month, had a wonderful honeymoon and are now preparing to close on their first house together. I decided to finally post a slideshow of some of my favorite moments. I had to stop at 30 or so. Honestly, I loved them all.

They’re off to a great start and I love these two so very much.

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Life: The Director's Cut, Photography
I Am A Church Member. YAY!
Life: The Director's Cut
I Am A Church Member. YAY!
Life: The Director's Cut

What an incredible Sunday! I'm officially a member of my church.

Words fail me when I try to describe how it felt. Remember when I wrote the post, What An Incredible Weekend? This past Sunday was a bit like that, but with an even deeper sense of peace and joy.

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Life: The Director's Cut
Moving in More Ways Than One
Weight loss Journey
Moving in More Ways Than One
Weight loss Journey

The goal is, and will continue to be, movement. Moving in order to get fit, and being open to God moving me in whatever direction He leads.

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Weight loss Journey

Through Her Lens: Memories and Items Made Here

The Craft Cupboard

  • A crocheted American flag!

    In Stitches

    A gallery of just a few of the things I’ve crocheted or knitted over the years.

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  • Paper Wreaths

    I love making wreaths!

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  • Handpainted rock with the Kansas City Chiefs logo.

    Bricks & Rocks

    Painted rocks and bricks.

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