There is nothing better than waking up early in the morning, and starting my day before anyone else is awake.  It’s quiet.  I’m alone. Life is still.  The world is mine.  The chaos of the day has yet to begin.  I’m free to read, think, dream, pray… and just be still with my Maker. But […]

Several years ago I planned and designed one of my all time favorite weddings for an incredible family.  It was a backyard wedding on Lake Whatcom, and we constructed the reception tent over a large maple tree.  The décor was beautiful, the pies were delicious and the band even had me tapping my toes throughout […]

I just love Thanksgiving. I love that we take a day to stop everything and focus on giving thanks, family and friends, and of course yummy pies. In my lifetime I recall only two times I haven’t been home for the holiday, and one close call when I almost didn’t make it. That was Thanksgiving […]