This November has been a month of contrasts. Warm weather marked the beginning of the month and ended the month with colder than normal temperatures.
Autumn Glory
I think you will see some definite contrast in some of the photos captured this month. The leaves are beginning to fade away as compared to the glorious autumn colors of last month’s photo gallery. November brings us a time to reflect on our blessings.
November Beauty
My joy this year has been found in finding Blessings in the simple things we have in our lives, like capturing a sunrise moment. Each day brings unique moments and experiences.
Glimmering Sunrise
May you be blessed this holiday season with Thanksgiving in your heart each & every day. Happy Holidays!
First Light
First Fire of the season! About month later than usual. Glorious Beauty: this old, majestic and mature tree is one of the last ones to lose leaves in our neighborhood. Golden Hour: I must admit I’m not a fan of the time change but the Sunsets have been glorious at Wilkes County Hardware this month.Stealing The Rainbow Morning Love Story Blooming Beauties Hard to believe that flowers were still blooming in early NovemberJack Frost: Heavy frosts set in finally in later November, the sun quickly melts it awaySunshine Seeker: Joy enjoys a nap in the morning sunHometown Holidays: November kicks off the holiday season with Light Up Downtown.
August… the sizzling summer heat lingers, foggy mornings equate to snowy days in the winter, rolling thunderstorms, and the quest for those cooler days and nights will slowly become our reality. August IS the “Sunday of Summer”. Once it arrives, it seems to go by quickly and a new month is upon you. Sharing a few of my everyday photo favorites to summarize a small portion of this “Sunday of Summer”, August2024. I hope you will enjoy. Thanks for sharing my blog with friends and family and sending your comments to me. Looking forward to September!
Sky Watch
Storm Looming Hanging Out, August Fog Fog Hug… August Mornings can bring fog and it is hanging in the trees tightly this morning Morning GloryDouble Rainbow Skies High Drama in the Clouds Golden Evening Sky September Hues in August
After The Storm
After The Rain Color Show of the Crepe Myrtle Color Show of the Crepe Myrtle
Tree Study
I love to photograph a good tree, so when the opportunity presents itself, I will stop and take a moment to take a few pictures. Sometimes they turn out pretty well, sometimes not so much. But, I have learned that multiple shots of the image can make all the difference. Here’s a few of my favorites from this month …
Filtered Light Double TreeSame Tree Different View… Hidden Beauty
Hand building projects completed
Instant gratification isn’t the goal with hand building pottery. Slow and gradual progress is what you see when you begin with raw clay. The processes of creating with clay from shaping/making your piece, which could could take hours or even days… to the first bisque fire, then glazing, going through the kiln again… all take time but the end result is worth the wait! These pieces have been in the works for a while, glad to see them finally finished and grateful for an amazing teacher!!
Bird Bath Complete!! The absolute largest piece made to date! A HUGE thank you to Kim Anderson Reid for her guidance and patience in making this large piece and excellent advice on how to glaze! FroggyAug-tober begins! That’s right, I heard this phrase for the first time this month. I didn’t know it was an actual thing, but it is! All the fall feels in August! Longing for Autumn… well in the world of pottery, the processes of hand building takes a bit of time, and producing fall pieces begins in August and September.
A Pup Interlude
Our son has been traveling for work over the last month or so. When he’s gone from home for an extended period of time, I always try to send him a few pictures of his two favorite pups everyday. He really enjoys seeing them in all of their quirky little daily adventures. Here’s two captured moments from August.
A Bit of JoyOur Little Cookie Monster
The Greenway
Critters in the CornWildflowers Line the Path Kudzu Blossoms
Sweet Surprises and Finds
This next group of pictures are interesting finds from August… from trimming bushes and finding a little bird nest inside, to a long walk around the neighborhood at Mom and Dad’s house… you just never know what you will encounter!
A bit of magic of the summer season integrated into my photographic lens from this past month. I have truly enjoyed the simplicity of the photographic blog posts each month that I began earlier this year. Photos do tell their own story. July, it’s been a warm month… in memories and temperatures. Thanks for tagging along with me!
I have linked a few other blog posts from this month in here as well. Take your time with this one folks and find all the other blog posts within, coming back to them as you can. I so appreciate your continued support! I hope you enjoy these special July memories in photographic form.
A Walk Around Kerr Scott
ReflectionsPeaking ThroughA Walk By the Lake … If you didn’t get a chance to read Rooted in Wilkes yet, I hope you will get a chance to do so soon!
Home
Contradictions in the SkyTime to BlossomBlue Skies and BloomsYoung BloomsJust Like LaceBusy Bee 🐝In Full BloomAngel TrumpetA peak inside a blooming Crepe MyrtleSimplicity of a trailing vinePeaceful, Easy Feeling… Morning SunriseBarely ThereRising to the OccasionNight skySeeking Raindrops
Friday Flower Fun at Wilkes County Hardware
First Flower Friday… success! See you again August 9th!!!
North Wilkesboro Greenway
Growing Field of DreamsWildflower Dreams
Blue Ridge Parkway
Where the Wildflowers GrowBlue Ridge HorizonBlue Ridge Skyline
The month of June is the gateway to Summer. Here’s a glimpse of summer so far in the hardware life.
A bit of sunshine and color… totem pole is complete! A huge Thank You going out to Kim Reid for her patience and expertise, this came together beautifully! And yes, your local hardware store can help you with this project! More to come on this later!! Peeking through Same view… different day 💕Home sweet home sunrise
The Mountains are calling and I must go….
Sun peaking through the cloudsGolden hour approaches Hello Blue Ridge! Magical Sunset Sunsetover the Blue Ridge Good morning Blue Ridge Mountains Sunrise in progress Sunny SundayEvening storm rolling in
Other June Favorites
Hay There!Sunflowers 🌻 Colorful Black-eyed SusanA little bit of Fall colors in JuneOyster Shells
An Overview of Hardware Store Happenings in June
New summer t-shirts are selling fast! New pottery by Lisa Pruitt! Spicy sauce! Anyone ready for some homemade ice cream???Southern Summer… Making Homemade Ice CreamRestock of Goat Milk Soap! This product is an amazing seller!!!Blue Door Houses and more, by Kim Reid… these are selling quickly! New pieces by Keegan Watson Mid June brought drought like conditions…Summer Watering TipsReady for canning season??? We got y’all covered! Reset complete! Wow!!! What a job that was… moving cleaning, canning, outdoor grilling… but well worth it!!! Pools are big part of summer season inside Wilkes County HardwareFamily Splashing Fun-Pool Days of SummerSaturday morning bunny visitor. He had escaped from his cage from his home nearby the pool that we do daily maintenance for. After a few uncertain hours, we found his home! Thanks to all who reached out to help him get back home safely! This month has been a busy month in the garden/yard! Thanks for stopping by to pick up weed control, pest control options… and much more! Thanks for shopping local! Here’s to splashing into Summer!
Everyday is Earth Day! April 22nd is the Day we officially designate as Earth Day. The first Earth Day was celebrated back in 1970. Fast forward into 2024, our Earth is still as beautiful as ever! Sharing a few photos of all Earthly things that make our Earthly home just a little bit sweeter… All Things Bright and Beautiful. Remember to take care of our Earth. Enjoy!
All things bright and beautiful All creatures great and small All things wise and wonderful. God made them all. Each little flower that opens Each bird that sings, He made their glowing colors, He made their tiny wings. The purple headed mountain The river running by The sunset and the morning, that brightens up the sky The cold wind in the winterThe pleasant summer sun The ripe fruits in the garden, He made them every one. All things bright and beautiful All creatures great and smallAll things wise and wonderful The Lord made the all. Happy Earth Day!
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The Hardware Life - A wife's journey into the hardware business 