Through the Lens...

We all love taking photos, right?
Heck, most phones now have a darn good camera in them.
Add an app for $1.99 and you have access to some
pretty sophisticated editing your phone photos.
I'm here to encourage you to use your phone (or actual camera)
to capture some fun and unexpected photos.

 Sometimes it's not having the most advanced photography equipment...

it's about an being there in the right place at the right time to 

capture a feeling or thought in a fraction of a second.  

Moments like these may be organic or 

they may come about through setting the stage.  

These are some creative photos meant to inspire you 

to use your viewfinder in a new way.

Shift your perspective, think outside the box and click away!

The Aqua Life!

Springtime... a season of freshness, new life, and vibrant color!

I was sitting on our lanai this weekend admiring how 

beautiful the water in the Gulf of Mexico appeared.  

The bright aqua, deep navy and pale sea green hues 

were absolutely stunning.  

In that vain, I thought I'd share some of my 

favorite turquoise accessories for this Spring with you.

The perfect tote! Large enough to carry all your needs for 

a day at the beach or a delicious trip to the farmers market.  

Fun & unique, these totes are a whimsical way 

to get into Spring & Summertime activities.

The sound of the waves rolling onto the shoreline... 

I couldn't resist including my favorite Gryphon Designs earrings

 that remind me of the clear turquoise waters

and soft white sand at my favorite beach. 

Down here in sunny Southwest Florida, 

wearing a hat while outside isn't just a fashion statement...

it's a safety precaution.  

The sun can get incredibly intense, so why not look fabulous 

AND do your skin a favor at the same time.

Shop for Tote: click here!

Shop for earrings: click here!

Pretty is Not Enough.

I saw this posted on Pinterest and something just spoke to me so I thought I'd share it.
It got me thinking how just one small deed done with intention can make such an enormous impact.
It begs the question, how are you a force of beauty?
What are you doing to make a difference?

Forget what you think you know
and believe in your own personal beauty.
You are a force to be reckoned with!

Nice & Neutral

Love this look for Spring!

Neutral Wedges and fun bag...How can you go wrong?

Planning on picking these up myself!

Shoes: Mix No. 6 Carlene Wedge Pump

Bag: Kelly & Katie Bloom Tote

Both are available online.  Click here to shop.

Explore. Dream. Discover.

As I stand in line at the grocery, I am reminded how many people who are here 

this time of year are simply visiting Southwest Florida.
 Our locale is a destination on a journey.  
Being a "stranger in a strange land" can ultimately change your life if you let it.
 Some travelers may leave here never to return.  Others may fall in love 
with our small slice of paradise and ultimately move here.  


Life is in the journey.  Where are your adventures taking you next?

“Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do 

than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines, 

sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails.

 Explore. Dream. Discover.”  

Mark Twain