I’m Stacy Jo—artist, mama, nature-soaked noticer. Around here I gather everyday wonder and the messy-beautiful bits of life, one freshly picked post at a time.
A Free-Spirited Chick’s Take on Today
Hop In! There’s room in the van
As kids, my brother and I rode through the mountains in a unicorn-decorated van, tagging along while our parents visited artists from their gallery and practiced mindfulness at Unitarian retreats. I didn’t know it then, but those adventures were quietly shaping how I see the world.
Now, I share little bites of blog bliss about art, nature, mindfulness, sustainability, and family life, all with an open mind. If you like curious thoughts and colorful ideas, you belong here.
🌿Freshly Picked Posts
“I Heard It Through The Grapevine”
I’m ready for a chill song for Friday. This one’s for you.
#FridayVibes #TGIF
The Daylily Garden Showcase
The Daylily Garden Showcase highlights the beauty and variety of our flowers. I’m excited to share not only the vibrant world of our daylilies, but also the inspiration and joy they bring. #FlowerFriday
#MusicMonday “You Say” by Lauren Daigle
When researching Lauren, a talented Christian singer and songwriter from Louisiana, I discovered her music's diverse and universal appeal. Her soulful voice and authentic lyrics resonate with many people.
Bring Back You: Building Strength, Rebuilding Self
Fitness can rebuild what's broken. It can make you feel powerful, help you love yourself, and affirm your worth. It can teach you self-care and how to offer yourself a gift when you most need it.
Paddle, Hike, Cache, Repeat.
We are a one-bar family. We mostly hike, kayak, canoe, and go off-road in our Jeep. The picture above shows me celebrating with Greg after canoeing 9 miles down the Etowah River. And we're still married!
Top 10 Surprising Facts When Living in Michigan
It’s August, so of course, the Northern states are on my mind. I moved with my family from the Deep South to Michigan six years ago and was surprised to discover that different regions of the US can be pretty unique.
Facinating Facts About Daylilies
My gardens are a beautiful refuge from everyday obligations. They feature my favorite perennial, daylilies, also known as Hemerocallis. A fiery orange daylily from my 2025 garden.
Becoming a Possibilitarian
My brother and I were raised as Unitarian Universalists, which taught us to approach religion differently from, for example, my Christian friends. During our Unitarian Sunday School classes, we had a session called Build Your Own Theology.
#ThrowbackThursday: Good things come in tall packages.
This photo still makes me laugh, no matter how many times I see it. That’s my nephew Jake, all 6 feet 4 inches of him. Clearly, someone ate all his vegetables growing up.
My Top 10 Ideas for Living a Mindful and Intentional Life.
This post, which presents ten ideas, serves as my guide for living a mindful and intentional life. #5. Cherish your people is pictured. Shelly and I have been friends for a very long time, and we laugh a lot when we are together.
“As” by Stevie Wonder on #MusicMonday
Stevie is a genius. I needed a feel-good song to boost my energy. This is the one!
Not Like the Girls in Magazines
She was beautiful, but not like those girls in magazines. She was beautiful for the way she thought.