A deep breath

Is what I needed.I was feeling anxious and on my walk I noticed the sunlight hitting the leaves on a tree. It made me stop to take it in. Breathe deep, relax it seemed to say. So I did as I was told. I could feel the change in my bodyaand my mind. I am grateful for talking trees.

Published!

My recent bridal photo shoot was published in FSHN magazine! So grateful!

An ordinary day

When I'm feeling a bit down and life is not treating me well I remember how grateful I am to be breathing and walkingpain free. These flowers on my walk made me stop and take this in.

A reminder

Of my father's time in the military. I will always be grateful for his service to our country.

A successful photo shoot

Another bride

I'm grateful for another bride who has chosen to purchase a dress from me

On a walk

Finding fun photo ops in the simple things

My sunsets

I am so grateful for the sunsets I can see from my bedroom window.

Grateful for Martin Luthur King

Winter sunsets I'm grateful for our gorgeous sunsets in the winter time

Flowers

My husband bought these flowers to brighten my day. I am grateful to have a thoughtful husband.

Eating pizza

With my hubby. Sometimes it is as simple as that. Watching our favorite shows and eating pizza. I'm grateful.

My grandmother's tatting

Going through my things today and came across some of my grandmother's tatting. I've always appreciated needlework ofaall kinds and this just reminded me of her influence on me at such an early age. I'm grateful to have something that not only reminds me of her but is an example if a dying art.

A wonderful massage

I'm so grateful for the truly talented massage therapists out there. . I felt relaxed as soon as I walked in. She was exceptional and I feel renewed.

Making a sale

I'm grateful for every sale I make. No

matter how small

My other sister

My other sister has moved to the same town as my parents in order to help look after them as well. I am very grateful to her as well. (OK so maybe this is cheating. but I felt she deserves a post all her own)

My sister

I will always be grateful to my sister who watches over and takes care of our parents everyday.

"My brides"

I am so grateful for the brides who trust in me to help create their wedding dress. They are so awsome and I feel honored to be the one to help them find their special dress.

Ahhhh...coffee

Some days it's just a good cup of coffee

Extremely grateful today

For the hard work this photographer put in to get our photos published! Actually I am grateful for the whole team butAfra Pourdad made it happen. My vintage bridal designs will be published in a magazine this month and I am so grateful.

Lemon tree very pretty...

Ok so this is not about lemons, well I guess it sort of is but tangentially. The real point is that I took a walk for the first time in weeks. Due to a lingering cold I had hardly been outside much at all. You know how after you've been sick and in such a fog that the first time you feel remotely human where you can actually breathe normally for a change? It's like that song "I can see clearly now the rain is gone..." Well it was like that. And there was this beautiful lemon tree (it looked much better in person) and there were so many lemons! I was struck by how beautiful it looked (and no I wasn't on drugs). So, I'm grateful for my clear head, my health and if course the lemons.

Mom's Christmas ornament

I'm grateful for my mom who sent me a Christmas ornament every year when I was first starting out. Every time I unpack them I am ( and will be) reminded of her and Christmas's past.

Little Black dress

I am grateful for my husband who bought this LBD for me. He always encourages me to look my best (And get out of my black jeans!) I loved looking professional today.

My mother

I'm grateful to have my mother who is young and vital at age 90!

Day 4

I'm so grateful for my wonderful friends who are not afraid to be silly

A little backtracking... Day 3 Grateful for the opportunity to work with an awesome photographer today.

Roses in January

I am grateful for flowers in my back yard and still in January!

January 1st

My husband with his friend Jim cooking New Year's dinner. I appreciate their talent and desire to create edible feasts for me to enjoy!