Recently, I came across Cute Moments Photography, an award-winning baby photography studio based in San Jose, California. Photographer Anna Eftimie is incredibly talented and creates the most outrageously adorable and precious moments with children. Talk about Silver Linings. I mean, really. Amazing! I was particularly tickled by her Blackboard Adventure series. In this series, Anna imagines what newborn children… Continue reading Blackboard Adventure Series from Cute Moments Photography
Inspirational Images & Motivational Photos
God Made Dogs
If you are a dog lover (actually even if you’re not a dog lover), please be prepared to have your heart melt when you watch this video, God Made Dogs on YouTube. A girlfriend sent it to me knowing that I would love it. Saying that I love it is the understatement of the year.… Continue reading God Made Dogs
Fiddle Oak: Amazing Miniature Photo Manipulations by 14-year-old Artist
Oh dear heavens, do I have something FUN to share with you today! Yesterday, I discovered the most AMAZING photographer by the name of Zev. He is a 14-year-old photographer and artist from Natick, Massachusetts. Under the handle Fiddle Oak, Zev creates spectacular miniature worlds (that I’d sure like to visit, by the way!). He uses digital photo… Continue reading Fiddle Oak: Amazing Miniature Photo Manipulations by 14-year-old Artist
Friday Photos are FlowerFull
The Silver Lining of June is the explosion of flowers. Their colors, scents and omnipresence is absolutely magical! I love the symbolism of flowers. Since antiquity, flower symbolism has been a significant part of cultures around the world. Flowers accompany us and brighten our spirits in every major event in life–birth, marriage, holidays, graduations, illness, and finally death.… Continue reading Friday Photos are FlowerFull
Friday Photos: Animal Kingdom – Santa Barbara Zoo
It has been a spring filled with animals, which equates to a spring filled with Silver Linings. I am always happiest when I spend time with animals. Their beauty, spirit and sense of presence always inspires me. It fills my heart with joy that Suddenly Seven has the same affinity for the magical world of animals,… Continue reading Friday Photos: Animal Kingdom – Santa Barbara Zoo
Armchair Travel
Tulip Fields in the Netherlands. Image credit: Allard Schager As many of you know, we are a traveling family. I love being out in the world! Yesterday, I was at lunch with some beautiful, well-traveled women who shared their experiences in India, Mexico, Australia and the like. It was so inspiring! The Silver Lining is that even though… Continue reading Armchair Travel
Friday Photos: On the Road Again
The last couple of weeks have been planes trains and automobiles. My oh my. There was one week that I was in five different beds in six days. Seriously. That’s a little much, I think (understatment of 2013!). The Silver Lining is that I’ve been on the road for all kinds of amazing and wonderful things. As… Continue reading Friday Photos: On the Road Again
Latte Art of Kazuki Yamamoto
Please allow me to put a big smile on your face and add a Silver Lining to your today. While surfing around the internet – as I am apt to do – I came across Kazuki Yamamoto, a Japanese artist living and working in Osaka. Using a toothpick – just a little ‘ol toothpick – Kazuki creates amzing… Continue reading Latte Art of Kazuki Yamamoto
Friday Photos: Cabo San Lucas
Last week, we had the best week on our vacation. Absolutely the best. I am filled with gratitude for all of the Silver Linings in my life, beginning with health and followed ever so closely with my family, friends, work and beloved Buzz. I have a newfound appreciation for the lay down and rest type of vacations. It… Continue reading Friday Photos: Cabo San Lucas
Friday Photos: Spring is in the Air!
Happy Spring! I hope that spring is (finally!) coming your way. When I was in South Dakota last week, it was mighty cold; however on my way out of town, I heard that it was supposed to get warmer (Silver Lining). Moving to California from the Midwest, I never imagined that there would be seasonal… Continue reading Friday Photos: Spring is in the Air!