Skies in Yosemite Valley Fires nearby have the skies dark, gray, smokey and filled with fallen ash. #yosemite #valley #nationalparkservice #nps #redsun #smokey #fires #ash

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Several fires burning outside of the valley brought smoke and ash filled the skies. The dark dramatic gray skies and red sun filtered by the smoke made my visit even better. Witnessing nature endure and thrive from the fires made me realize how important it is for our planet to renew itself.

I look forward to my next visit. As much as I enjoyed this smokey trip to the valley, I hope I can see the blue sky and vast clear views that I have  come to appreciate and love.
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Coloma, CA at the American River Gold was first discivered here #travel #summer2017 #familyvacay #coloma #goldrush #johnmarshallstatehistoricpark #roadtrip #california #history

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I love it when my host/client is creative displaying silhouettes. Pinned silhouettes to the branches #birthdayparty #glendale #summer2017 #silhouettes #sylhouettesbysylvia #paperpics #liveartist #privateevents #handcutportraits #paperandscissors #contactme #casaadobe

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This birthday party was one of the cutest rustic parties I have been to in a while. The birthday party venue was at  Catalina Verdugo Adobe Park, a gem hidden in a residential area of Verdugo Hills in Glendale. Historical to the local area where remnants of the "Oak of Peace" remain. When I arrived, I couldn't help but noticed the gate to to the long driveway. I thought it was a private home nestled beyond the trees and foilage. It actually is a home, an adobe home built in 1828 and preserved for the public to enjoy the 1.3 acre property.
Back to the party, a fountain is  the centerpiece with picnic tables surrounding it. Yellows  daisies decorated tables, a bubble machine placed near the fountain filled the picnic area with bubbles, added to the setting of a peaceful Sunday afternoon picnic.
The host decorated and hung silhouettes in the trees with tiny clothespins. Which topped off the perfect backdrop for this lovely Sunday afternoon birthday party.
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State Capitol Boise, Idaho. Not staying for the eclipse😣 #travel #summer2017 #visit #statecapitol #boise #idaho #nofilter

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First time in Boise, Idaho. My  adventures over the last 16 months have taken me to more than a few state capitols. My bucket list might include visiting the other 45 (it might be one or two less) state Capitol buildings.

Boise, seems to have a relaxed vibe. No traffic, no smog, no crazy drivers, no homeless on the streets (they could be there), wide open spaces and clean. I didn't venture out much and my stay was too short. Wish I could've stayed a few more days to experience the full eclipse of the sun on 8.21.18. Oh well... another time maybe.

Paint night @ Roxies Fun night painting #birchtrees #trees #tequilasunrise #sunset

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Birch Tree
My painting is on the left! Once in a while we have a girls night and together to let our creativity flow... a canvas, a little paint, wine and appetizers.

Lighthouse @ Rainbow Park Long Beach, CA cooling off with a evening stroll in the park #latergram #longbeach #lighthouse #rainbowpark #evening #walk #summer2017 #shoreline

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Lighthouse Rainbow Park, Long Beach
Summer night trying to cool off a bit called for an evening walk near the ocean. It was a nice walk, a rap concert across the way at the Queen Mary provided cool background tunes.

#Latergram It was a Sunday kinda morning at Crate and Barrel today. #sylhouettesbysylvia #crateandbarrel #privateregistryevent #weddings #specialevents #silhouetteartist #handcut #papercutportraits #paperandscissors #2minutes #bride #groom #couples #keepsakes #fun #unique #lasting

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Private Wedding Registry @ Crate an Barrel South Coast Plaza, Costa Mesa.
Sunday mornings at C&B's privatewedding registry is always great way to start the day and meet Brides & Grooms to Be.
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#wedding #reception  #entertainment #unique #fun