Valarie Budayr

  • Spring Celebrations

    We would like to wish everyone happiness in all of their celebrations. Here's a look at our Spring Table. Have a great day everyone. Continue reading

  • {This Moment}

    Following Amanda's Friday tradition, I offer one photo, one moment captured forever……..Happy Weekend Continue reading

  • One Small Change: Trees and Napkins

    Everything is starting to come alive. After this very long winter in Tennessee, I was beginning to wonder if Spring was ever going to pay us a visit. It always amazes me how quickly the metamorphose between Winter and Spring… Continue reading

  • “The Camera Taker”

    The above title is in quotes because our little friend Elwood first used this name in lieu of "photographer". I, on the other hand, have met a camera taker in the literal sense. While sitting outside saturday in the beautiful… Continue reading

  • A re-bag String A-long

       First let me say a big thank you to everyone who stopped by last week. It's been so great reading your comments and visiting your blogs. Our blogging community is just terrific and I'm so thankful for all of you.… Continue reading

  • {This Moment} and Circle of Stones

    I'm happy to offer one photo which sums up our week. Amanda is hosting this event which I'm greatly enjoying.   *********************************************************************************************************************** On another note,……I'm so honored to be featured on Heather of Shivaya Naturals, Circle of Stones. Thank you… Continue reading

  • The Stone Labyrinth

    Though sometimes life is a little bumpy and can feel like it's hitting you with stones, we can always take those stones and "make" a moment to reflect in their lessons. One by one in their individual beauty, we place them into… Continue reading

  • All Buttoned Up

    What lies in this box is verging on a miracle. And the story can only be told while having tea and eating some Irish soda bread. Ok, with that said, I can now continue. A couple of weeks ago I… Continue reading

  • The Sunny Weekend that Wasn’t

    Isn't it amazing when the first spring sun comes out it feels like it will be out forever? The sun of Thursday and Friday completely ditched us for clouds and rain on Saturday and Sunday. Today it's even snowing. How Rude! We had planned… Continue reading

  • Off To Have Fun

    ~ The traveling tribe is off for a few days of fun in the sun. We'll be back on Monday. Have a great weekend.~    Continue reading