The Newest Gift Shop in Nac House of Photography {Gifts + Photos + Classes}
Written by Cindy Patterson on November 2nd, 2018
A Year of Change We get a lot of questions these days about the changes we’ve made at the studio. One is, “Why would you want to change the name of your business from G Patterson Photography Studio to House of Photography?” and “What is this I hear about you selling gifts?” or “You can [click title to read more ;)]
Purple Runs Through These Veins On being an SFA Lumberjack
Written by Cindy Patterson on October 20th, 2017
As the saying goes, “I wasn’t born in Nacogdoches, but I came as soon as I could.” Greg and I both grew up in Dallas, and my family would often make the short 1 1/2 hr. drive to Tyler State Park to camp out in the summer. And, that’s where I fell in love with the [click title to read more ;)]
New Mexico, Land of Enchantment Photography while backpacking and traveling
Written by Cindy Patterson on August 3rd, 2017
Okay, so Greg and I traveled to New Mexico last week for a backpacking trip in the mountains…well, and to sample the awesome cuisine! It’s in the name, right? New MEXICO? Who knew driving just one state over could take as long as it would’ve taken to get to Florida if we’d gone in the opposite direction. [click title to read more ;)]
This Old House If walls could talk
Written by Cindy Patterson on June 16th, 2017So many people over the years since we’ve lived in the house at 122 N. Mound Street have said to us, “Don’t you love old houses?” I guess they don’t know what I know about this one. They don’t have to put up with the creaky floors, the plumbing that always needs attention and the [click title to read more ;)]
Bah, humbug! When shopping becomes a chore
Written by Cindy Patterson on December 22nd, 2016It’s not that I don’t like the Christmas season, I’d rather focus on the Christmas reason, you know, the why we do all of this. I’ve had the Christmases that were perfect, with everyone unwrapping all that they asked for, the cooked-to-perfection meal for twenty, and the decorations that could make the spread in “Home and Gardens.” All [click title to read more ;)]
For those of you who still think losing weight will make you happy Questions to ask yourself about how others see you
Written by Cindy Patterson on November 10th, 2015
When Meghan Trainor came on the scene with her hit, “It’s All About the Bass,” denouncing those that would judge another because of their weight, we were all in enthusiastic agreement. To be honest, though, we size people up every day based on all kinds of things from how much money we make to where someone [click title to read more ;)]
The Hiccup in My Brain Here's a little drivel to go with your shovel
Written by Cindy Patterson on February 25th, 2015
I woke up this morning different. As always with me in February, I begin to get a little moody. I’ve always blamed it on the lack of sunshine or of being outside less often. If I don’t watch myself, I begin to care less about the things that are important to me; I begin just passing [click title to read more ;)]
Nothing off the chopping block What I learned from Bill Murray
Written by Cindy Patterson on January 29th, 2015I began running today. I’ve run plenty of other times, in fact most of my life I’ve run for recreation and leisure, but I had taken a hiatus. I run for so many reasons. Because my pants feel tight, because I feel blue or maybe I feel “blah.” I run when I feel a little [click title to read more ;)]
Taking inventory Daydreaming and Grocery Shopping
Written by Cindy Patterson on January 21st, 2015Instead of setting some goals for myself this year, I decided to take stock of my life. With everything I do, I ask myself why am I doing this? What is my main motivation?
My love affair and the year I resolve to change
Written by Cindy Patterson on January 8th, 2015
You don’t have to worry, I still love my husband very much. I’m beginning to wonder, though, if I love myself more. A lot more! You see, I’ve been casually observing the thoughts that run through my head, and it would seem I am obsessed with myself. From the time I wake up in the [click title to read more ;)]