Yard and Pond

I love living in the country on a pond, and having the abundance of the outdoors with its natural beauty and wildlife.

There are always new things to see and do in this ever-changing landscape.

I believe nature wakes up our soul with its vibrant colors, airy scenery and peaceful environment.

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I am inspired by nature and its colors. I like creating by working with natural or rustic materials, and growing flowers and plants throughout the seasons.

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I also enjoy amateur photography and catching all the fleeting moments in life. It is also a lot of fun!

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  1. Syd🥞's avatar Syd🥞 says:

    beautiful pics!!!

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    1. SW's avatar SW says:

      Thank you so much Syd for the wonderful comment! I’m so happy you enjoyed them and I hope you’re having a wonderful New Year! 😃

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  2. A beautiful & stunning series! and your phrase: “nature wakes up the soul” – inspired!

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    1. SW's avatar SW says:

      Thank you so much! I love autumn’s colors, and this time of year is so beautiful. Nature definitely inspires us so much! Thank you for stopping by and I’m so happy you enjoyed them! 😃

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  3. blhphotoblog's avatar blhphotoblog says:

    An absolutely stunning place to live!

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    1. SW's avatar SW says:

      Thank you so much for the wonderful comment! I love nature and there is always something new to see around here! I’m so happy you stopped by and glad you enjoyed them! 😃

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  4. Gorgeous setting, photos, and place to live! Lucky you!

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    1. SW's avatar SW says:

      Thank you so very much! It is peaceful and always full of wildlife and never a dull moment! Thank you for stopping by and for the wonderful comment! 😃

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      1. You’re most welcome.

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  5. Amy's avatar Amy says:

    You captured the beauty and peacefulness of the place at the same time. Thanks for sharing!

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    1. SW's avatar SW says:

      Amy thank you so much! It is very peaceful and always something new to see and full of life around here. I’m so happy you stopped by and thank you again for the wonderful compliment! It definitely made my day! 😃

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  6. gaiainaction's avatar gaiainaction says:

    Wow, I do love your photos, and find them and what you write very inspiring. Like you say, nature awakens our souls. I too believe that and I am happy that you found my blog at gaiainaction, so now I found yours and am following too. Kind regards, Agnes

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    1. SW's avatar SW says:

      Thank you so much Agnes for the wonderful comments! You have an amazing blog and I love your photography and posts. I think we definitely share a love of nature, and I do feel very blessed to be a part of it around here everyday. Thank you for stopping by and following. I’m so happy you enjoyed it! 😃

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  7. Winnie's avatar Winnie says:

    Wow! Your photos are really beautiful!

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    1. SW's avatar SW says:

      Winnie thank you so much! I’m so happy you enjoyed them! 😃

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      1. Winnie's avatar Winnie says:

        My pleasure! I do enjoy looking at all your wonderful photos. 😊

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  8. akuner's avatar akunerevahgi says:

    I must say, it is just Amazzzzzzzzzzing! Beautiful clicks.

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    1. SW's avatar SW says:

      Thank you so much for the wonderful compliment and for following! I’m so happy you enjoyed it! I also loved your fantastic recipes and they are so beautifully presented! 😃

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  9. What a beautiful place!

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    1. SW's avatar SW says:

      Thank you so much for the wonderful comment Kim! I’m so glad spring is finally arrived and warmer days and color are slowly coming back around here. I’m so happy you enjoyed it! 😃

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  10. kelleysdiy's avatar kelleysdiy says:

    Oh, so beautiful!!!

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    1. SW's avatar SW says:

      Thank you so much Kelley! I’m so happy you enjoyed it! And I absolutely love you Easter basket ideas! Those are just amazing and so beautiful! 😃

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      1. kelleysdiy's avatar kelleysdiy says:

        Thank you so much, your so sweet (like the featured basket)! I am so glad you loved the ideas! Are you going to create one too? Which one? Inquiry minds want to know! ☺️❤️️

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      2. SW's avatar SW says:

        I love the adult gift baskets especially! We don’t have any small kids anymore and those would make perfect gifts! I love doing craft projects too and the bunny pot and Mason jar ideas would be so much fun to try! Love those ideas! 😃

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      3. kelleysdiy's avatar kelleysdiy says:

        They really were a lot of fun! Really great for kids too, NSN (no skills needed)

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  11. Timelesslady's avatar Timelesslady says:

    Gorgeous blog post! I followed and will return to see more of your beautiful area.

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    1. SW's avatar SW says:

      Thank you so much!! I’m so happy you enjoyed it! I’m really glad spring is here because it really does get so pretty when all the flowers start blooming! Thanks again! 😃

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  12. Amy's avatar Amy says:

    Very beautiful!

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    1. SW's avatar SW says:

      Thank you so much Amy! I’m so happy you enjoyed and thank you for such a wonderful compliment! 😃

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  13. johncoyote's avatar johncoyote says:

    Beautiful photos.

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    1. SW's avatar SW says:

      Thank you! Glad you stopped by and so happy you enjoyed them! 😃

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      1. johncoyote's avatar johncoyote says:

        I did enjoy and you are welcome.

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  14. Sumyanna's avatar Sumyanna says:

    Oh wow – what an absolutely gorgeous place to be. Thank you for sharing!

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    1. SW's avatar SW says:

      Thank you so much! I’m so happy you enjoyed it! 😃

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  15. Imelda's avatar Imelda says:

    The photos are lovely and restful to look at. Thanks for sharing.

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    1. SW's avatar SW says:

      Thank you so much! I’m so happy you enjoyed them! 😃

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  16. johncoyote's avatar johncoyote says:

    The photos were wonderful. Thank you.

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    1. SW's avatar SW says:

      Thank you so much! I’m so happy you enjoyed them and thank you for such a wonderful compliment! 😃

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  17. Ann Mackay's avatar Ann Mackay says:

    What a beautiful place to live – and beautiful photographs too!

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    1. SW's avatar SW says:

      Thank you so much Ann for the wonderful comment! I’m so happy you enjoyed it! 😃

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  18. Arl's World's avatar Arl's World says:

    What beautiful photos. I am so enjoying going through your blog, as ALL your photos are so lovely. Thank you for sharing the beauty of your world! 🙂

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    1. SW's avatar SW says:

      Thank you so much! I’m really happy you enjoyed it and thank you for such a wonderful comment! 😃

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  19. Jeff Zablow's avatar Jeff Zablow says:

    I agree with the 100 Comments above! You are the best advertisement for living beyond the ‘burbs. When will you introduce us to your wild neighbors: birds, butterflies, darners, salamanders, orchids . . . ?

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    1. SW's avatar SW says:

      Thanks so much Jeff! Your photography is just amazing and I absolutely love your blog! I would love to get some of those wild neighbors! I will definitely work on that this year! Thanks so much again! 😃

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  20. This is the first time I’m visiting your blog and my immediate reaction is Wow, so beautiful!!!! ❤

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    1. SW's avatar SW says:

      Thank you for such a wonderful comment! I’m so glad you visited and enjoyed it! I’m so looking forward to spring flowers and warmer days so get more photos! Thanks again! 😃

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      1. Me too! It’s winter here and no flowers or colors anywhere… I’m looking forward to being inspired to make new photos! 😊

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  21. Nature is amazing – as are your photos!

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    1. SW's avatar SW says:

      Thank you for such a sweet comment! I especially look forward to seeing all the flowers again this year. So happy you enjoyed them!

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    1. SW's avatar SW says:

      Thank you so much Diane! So glad you enjoyed them! Thought a little color might brighten up this winter. 😃

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  22. rothpoetry's avatar rothpoetry says:

    Your photos are gorgeous!

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    1. SW's avatar SW says:

      Thank you so much! So glad you enjoyed them! 😃

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  23. Admin's avatar Somnath says:

    Very lively and eye catching.

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  24. cath's avatar cath says:

    It does look idyllic. Beautiful photos of some beautiful scenery..

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    1. SW's avatar SW says:

      Thank you so much for the wonderful comments! So happy you enjoyed them!

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  25. Amy's avatar Amy says:

    What a beautiful place! Thanks for sharing with us. 🙂

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    1. SW's avatar SW says:

      Thank you so much Amy! So happy you enjoyed it!

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  26. VJ's avatar V.J. Knutson says:

    Ah, serenity – nature never gets old, does it. Beautiful images.

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    1. SW's avatar SW says:

      You’re absolutely right and thank you so much!

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  27. I’d loving living by the pond too. Really beautiful!

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    1. SW's avatar SW says:

      Thank you Kathleen! It is very peaceful and fun at the same time. Between the nature and wildlife you see something new every day.

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  28. Beautiful photos.

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    1. SW's avatar SW says:

      Thank you! I’m so happy you enjoyed them!

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  29. Arl's World's avatar Arl's World says:

    I love nature and outdoors. I grew up in the country and still love all it has to offer. Great collection of photos. Absolutely beautiful!

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    1. SW's avatar SW says:

      Thank you so much for your wonderful comment! I definitely think there is something about living or growing up in the country surrounded by nature that just becomes a part of you. I love it too!

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  30. missb's avatar missb says:

    Love the pictures! Can you get any work done with that kind of view? 🙂

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    1. SW's avatar SW says:

      Thank you so much! I love to spend my free time outside enjoying it but even the work is fun. It is very peaceful and a lot of wildlife to see. So glad you enjoyed it!

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  31. How beautiful! You are so lucky!

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    1. SW's avatar SW says:

      Thank you so much! It is very peaceful and I love your recipes!! You’re making some wonderful stuff that I can definitely use!

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      1. Thank you! You are so kind!

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  32. margaret21's avatar margaret21 says:

    Even looking at the photos inspires a sense of peace. What a wonderful place to be. Lovely photos.

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    1. SW's avatar SW says:

      Thank you for such a wonderful comment! I’m so happy you enjoyed it and I think we all need a peaceful place that inspires us.

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  33. Lovely and serene.

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    1. SW's avatar SW says:

      Thank you so much! Really happy you enjoyed it!

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  34. What a lovely place 🙂 with plenty of inspiration to photograph. From your photographs, I can see that it inspires you too! I especially love the one with the sunset. The whole landscape looks as if it’s on fire. 🙂

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    1. SW's avatar SW says:

      Thank you! It definitely is a peaceful, inspiring place with plenty to do outdoors. Thank you so much for the comment and I’m so happy you liked it!

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  35. daleducatte's avatar daleducatte says:

    Gorgeous photos! And thanks for following my blog. Luv the pups!

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    1. SW's avatar SW says:

      Thank you so much and I really enjoyed your blog! Great articles and beautiful pictures!

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    1. SW's avatar SW says:

      Thank you so much! That is so amazing and just made my day! I’m so glad you enjoy it. Thank you for following!

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