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The Birds

24 Wednesday Mar 2021

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birdwatching, carolinawren, earthlings, mourningdove, mylittlefriends, naturelover, northernmockingbird, ny, obsessed

It’s no secret I love animals and adore all the little earthlings that come visit our property. The birds have been quite an obsession for me and as I learn more about them I only love them more. They are so interesting and really are amazing. Lately I’ve been taking some time in the morning and evening to observe and take photos of our little friends. I could sit outside all day and watch them but #life. Here are some pictures I’ve been able to get this week so far. Say hello to the Northern Mockingbird, Carolina Wren, and Mourning Doves that hang out here. I love them all and can’t wait to get more photos soon.

Lessons

20 Thursday Aug 2020

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design, earth, garden, grow, homesweethome, life, mycreativebiz, nature, naturelover, ny, sunshine, thrive

The sun is shining and it’s a beautiful day. Lately I’ve felt the weather shift a bit and I’m enjoying the cool breezes and crisp air. Autumn is upon us and I’m not complaining. Our veggie garden is still thriving but needs more care. The tomatoes are the only plants producing less but we got soooo many these last few months that I’ve been able to share with others. The cucumbers and peppers are going strong and the green beans aren’t done yet. Plus, we have lots of lettuce to pick and new plants starting to grow, including spinach. This is my happy place. Our garden gives me peace and allows me to be productive while relaxing AND it’s just so gratifying. This process is a life lesson we all need to be reminded of: If you work hard, have patience and put love into something it will flourish and give you many gifts. This applies to everything. And I’ve truly lived it with my business. I put in the time, the love, and the most work I’ve ever done to grow Gray Star Design, sacrificing many things along the way. And it’s all paid off. I am in the midst of rebranding the biz and giving my website a full makeover, which is long overdue. I am restructuring my services and excited to offer new packages. Looking forward to sharing it all with you soon! For now, I am enjoying this view and ready to take on the day. Wishing you all an amazing Thursday.

Portfolio: Website Design for Musical Journeys

14 Sunday Jun 2020

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creativeservices, design, longisland, marketing, musicaljourneys, ny, supportlocal, supportwomen, webdesign

Wrapped up another website this week for @musicaljourneysny and was so happy to help Rebecca give her business an upgrade! We kept it simple with pops of her color palette and included all the necessary info for clients. I was excited when Rebecca reached out to me a few months ago about the project and couldn’t wait to get started. Helping local businesses is something I strive to do so finalizing this project means a lot. And the fact that she loves it and enjoyed working with me makes all the difference. If you live in Long Island/Suffolk County and looking for music lessons don’t hesitate to reach out to Rebecca! She’s super talented and so sweet. Visit musicaljourneysny.com to learn more.

Garden Love

14 Sunday Jun 2020

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dothework, earth, farming, garden, growit, homesweethome, longisland #sograteful, naturelover, ny, plants, vegetablegarden, veggies

A little peek into our vegetable garden, aka: my happy place. So far everything I planted is thriving and it’s just so gratifying. We have lettuce, broccoli, green beans, cucumbers, tomatoes, bell peppers, carrots, basil, parsley and cilantro. Lots of our favorite things to eat. Growing food, or just about anything for that matter, has been such a love of mine. And lately I’ve felt a calling to be closer to the earth and plant all the things. I have a vision… and dream that one day hopefully soon we will have a little farm on our property. It will be filled with tons of vegetables and fruits, along with flowers. I imagine it being a beautiful and magical place, as our small garden is now, and becomes a local spot for organic produce around our town. I don’t know all the legal hoops to get to that point but it’s something I would like to work toward. I truly enjoy doing this so much and Gray Star Farms doesn’t seem so silly to me.
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Anyway, just wanted to share a special place I love with you all. I come out here every morning and throughout the day to water and observe and then at night one last time before our day is done. It’s a big part of my daily routine. I am so grateful to have the space to bring this garden to life and proud of what we created. Nature will always have a place in my heart.

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