It seems I'm at a loss for words today. There is so much weighing on my mind and now is not the time to talk about it. So instead I'll share my favorite pictures from a little trip to the beach Aaron, Twink, and I took. Photography has become my favorite thing in a crazy world.

This week was amazing for photography. 

I captured what I can honestly say is my favorite picture I've ever taken.

I swear, it's not edited- only sized.

Aaron and I were walking with Twink and he spotted this beautiful butterfly. I took a few shots quickly, afraid he would fly away, but none of them were quite right. So I got down on my stomach and photographed him at his level. He just sat there while I took a few pictures. This was the last (and by far the best) of the pics & as soon as I captured it he flew away. It's like he knew he was being photographed. 

It was magical.

with photography.

Absolutely obsessed. 

I heard through Gentri Lee about an app for iPhones that double exposes your pics.

How cool is this? I know. So cool.

Because of my love for photography and pretty things I'm sharing some other fabulous pics with you today.

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This picture was taken by Shane @ Whispering Sweet Nothings.

Shane says: I love this photo because it was one of many I took while working at Over-the-Rhine, an impoverished area in Downtown Cincinnati.

When asked what's something most people don't know about you,

Shane says: Most people don't know that as much as I love people and socializing, I don't mind having time to myself every once in a while. I call myself an introverted extrovert.

You can find Shane elsewhere too.

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Patricia @ Red Writing Hood took this little beauty.

Patricia says: I took this photo after coming back home to Utah in 2011. I was finally back to my sanctuary and the place that I loved.

When asked what's something most people don't know about you,

Patricia says: When I was 5 I lived through a HORRIBLE blizzard that wiped out our power, food, everything. The National Guard had to bring in tanks and helicopters to dig people out.

You can find Patricia elsewhere too.

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This delightful pic was taken by Brielle @ Mr. D & Me

Brielle says: I just adore this picture because it was one of the only times the hubs actually allowed for his picture to be taken (in fact, he asked for it!) and he just looks so freaking adorable. It definitely makes me smile.

When asked what's something most people don't know about you,

Brielle says: I skipped kindergarten and went straight to 1st grade when I was five. I absolutely did not want to go to 1st grade but the principal wouldn't let me go to kindergarten because I could already read.

You can find Brielle elsewhere too.

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I hope you all enjoy meeting my sponsors this way. I got bored of the old way and it was getting generic anyway. I think asking people to share their favorite pictures gives a much better look at who they really are. Don't worry, there are more to come!

I see more beauty with camera in hand. 

So when Twink and I went on a walk the camera tagged along.

Who knew there was such beauty in our little neighborhood.

Also, I did a little guest post over at Vintage Wanna Bee about Instagram Art.

You should definitely check it out.

I've been working on blog design pretty much non-stop since I put out my call for it. I think I overdid myself a bit- I got 46 responses! But I don't mind because it makes me happy to do it. I love doing design. The only stressful part has been answering emails. I tried to talk my husband into answering them all for me so I could focus on the creative side of things and he laughed at me. I had to try. 

I have a client who wants dandelions for her blog button. I looked EVERYWHERE for a good picture of them (that was actually usable- no stealing). There were none to be found. Of my FOUR design programs I have on my computer there was not one single dandelion. Not to be outsmarted by computers and my own ambitious "I can do anything" attitude, I grabbed my camera, went into my front yard, and started taking pictures of the dandelions growing there. Then I emailed her this picture and asked if she liked it. She was thrilled. And I was delighted to have found a use for both my graphic designs and my photography in one hit. 

But the best part? It was finding simple beauty in my own front yard. Until yesterday I hadn't even looked at the dandelions growing there. Now I can't stop staring.