Giveaway Winner, Etc...

Happy Friday!

As seen outside one of our barns...

And old tractor seat, a random brick, and an old

mailbox that I found with the letter "A" on it.

Just like it was waiting especially for me, I like to think.

Lots going on here.

I joined a gym the other day after 5 years of relative inertia.

That last ten pounds is hella stubborn, so I'm gonna

just elliptical my belly away. That's the plan, anyway.

Headed into the big city Saturday for a class on

advanced indoor or studio lighting for photographers.

Considering myself primarily a natural light photographer,

I really need to work on my lighting skills, especially

as I'm shooting more and more homes and interiors.

I'm on the verge of hiring a highly recommended

local seamstress to whip me up some lovely

linen roman shades for the living room.

It'll be pricey, but I've seen her work, and it

will be sooooo lovely!

Oh, and the bestest news of all!
This June, me and my husband are planning a road trip
up to Missouri, so that I can meet face to face
some of my absolute besties in the whole world!

We will be bunking with number one bestie
Debra of Common Ground,
and have plans to meet up ( again ) with another bestie
and mentor, Carol Spinski, with hopes to connect with
sweet Debbie Dusenberry who I had the delight of finally
getting to meet in Round Top earlier this month.
And last but not least, my undisputed sister from another mother,
my idol, my prayer partner, my texting and e-mail and phone buddy,
the incomparable Elizabeth Maxson.

I'm super excited for this trip,
as it is sure to be a week full of wonderfulness.  :-)

Oh, and you say you want a winner?

Okay, I've got one for ya....

Judy at French Laundry,

you're the lucky winner of the tea towels,

courtesy of Sheila at Tattered Goods.

Just send me your address and I'll get those

right off to you!

Have a fabulous weekend in your

little corner of the world!