summer's end ... and change

the end of another summer is upon us ...

oh, how the world has changed.

how my life has changed ... how i have changed.

i haven't been using my camera too terribly much since i last posted ...

i've missed it so much!

i have an excuse to pick it up again ...
a dear and precious grandson!

among so many things, he loves the camera and ...
he loves flowers as much as i do!

... and i LOVE him!

he had a rough start in life but is doing beautifully
now at the age of 2!

looks like much has changed here on blogger.
i hope to get back here now and begin posting more photos
as soon as i do some homework and figure out how it
all works ... again!!

if any of my followers are out there,
please do leave a comment.
i would really enjoy hearing from you!
in the meantime,
enjoy the beautiful autumn weather as i am!

my favorite time of year and i hope to be
taking more photos to share soon!

love & blessings to all!

~ deborah ~

texture tuesday free and easy || it's the small things

it's so good to be back with you all and joining in again with kim's cafe this week!
i'm also giving a shout out and sending congratulations to my friend beverly from lavender bleu.
she is guest hosting this week and did an amazing job ...
and her images of those fresh pepper berries on the white backdrop ...
oh my, simply beautiful!!

as for my image this week ...
a little lone leaf had blown onto our porch recently.

how i love to watch the colorful leaves drop off the trees
and dance in the wind every year.

i wanted to capture this little one ...
to remember how special the small things in life really are.

~ the recipe ~
kk_trust
multiplied @ 50% opacity
lowered saturation
and brushed the texture from the leaf

it's been a beautiful season this fall but, they say winter is making an early appearance this week.
hope you all stay warm and cozy and remember to think on the small things in life ...
we are all so very blessed and have much to be grateful for!

~ deborah xo