Hi there! I’m Taryn. My son took this picture of me in the garden last year. I don’t show my face here all that often, mostly sharing photos of the beauty in nature, the garden, and our family’s woodworking.

You’ll notice that most of the pictures I take are outside. One of the best things I have ever done for my well being has been to make a point to spend time outdoors every single day. Being in nature feeds my spirit, and being out there every day keeps me moving, noticing, and connecting.

It humbles me again and again to see such beauty in the simplest things right outside our doors, if we only pause and notice.

What inspires you to step outside?

Hiking with friends? Walking your dog? Working in the garden? Searching for rocks and shells at the beach? Watching the light reflecting on the water? Meals with family in the yard? Drinking tea and noticing the changing sky? Looking for mushrooms?

Whatever it is that inspires us to get out there, let’s do it as often as we’re able to. There are plenty of things that need doing indoors each day (I know the list can be long!), but even short breaks outside can be so refreshing. Our souls are constantly calling us to get outdoors and connect with nature, cheers to answering that call whenever possible!