Temperatures finally broke double digits yesterday allowing Mikey and I to get out for a short walk.
This tree captured my attention.
Every branch is discovering its own way,
and each has its own unique beauty.
Kinda like all of us…
Cheers & Hugs,
Jodi
P.S. I am sharing this photo on Cee’s Black & White Photo Challenge: Wood
Oh the stories this old porch swing could tell…
Of afternoon story time with mama and sons,
and little boy shenanigans, plots, and plans.
Afternoon breaks for dad and mom,
important decisions discussed and planned.
Moonlight kisses,
and engagement photos.
Tears shed while swinging,
both happy and sad.
Deep conversations,
and happy reunions.
You have carried us through,
and will continue to do.
I love color, but sometimes, life in Monochrome is pretty cool too!
So – Yep – I get this look pretty often from these two! But I secretly know it really means they love me a lot!
Two of my precious boys: Nick and Mikey.
Anybody else agree with me that they could be models?! 🙂
Christmas is beautiful in color, but isn’t it oh so magnificent and nostalgic and warm and cozy in black and white?
Mud puddle reflections cause me to stop and gaze and ponder and reflect on the simple pleasures and the majestic beauty of nature.
I’ve got your back, if you’ve got mine…
And snowflakes look just as amazing (if not more) in Black and White…
Cheers & Hugs,
Jodi
I’m almost embarrassed to post this card – it was so simple and easy, but sometimes I think I try to “embellish” toooooo much!
(Nick – my son and oft harshest, but completely honest critic – tells me he likes the simpler ones more often)
I’m in a card “challenge” mood it seems, so I decided to just stick with the sketch layout for Freshly Made Sketches Challenge #147 for this card.
There’s something elegant about the simplicity of black and white, but then a glittery silver “woohoo” in front of a red starburst background, some red and white baker’s twine and a splattering of faux enamel dots (which I showed how to make back here on this blog post) just gave it a bit of a pop.
Ingredients: StampinUp Whisper White Card stock, Black & White DSP, Just Saying Stamp Set and Framelit Die, Starburst Framelit Die, Bakers Twine and Crystal Effects for “faux enamel”
Tomorrow’s Recipe is NOT a card 🙂 – looking forward to sharing my “almost famous” recipe for homemade Cinnamon Chip Scones.
Cheers & Hugs
Jodi
the creative life in between 