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WHAT A WEEKEND!

We are happy this morning to report an all time record sales weekend for Marcy's Photo Journey. In addition to selling all of the large canvases and metals pictured below, customers also purchased boxed notecards, calendars, and greeting cards, so although we were totally exhausted by the time we broke down the booth and put everything away last night, we feel really good about our efforts. THANK YOU to all of you who took something home from our small, family business! We also appreciate those who stopped by to look at our work, leaving with us many, many positive comments and much encouragement. It was a special bonus and very uplifting to talk to several customers from years past who sought us out just to let us know how happy they are to have our art in their homes.We've already registered for the Lenoir City Arts and Crafts Festival for 2024, so if you missed it this time, perhaps we'll see you then. Our next big event will be the Barbecue and Bluegrass Festival in Townsend the last weekend of September! ... See MoreSee Less

WHAT A WEEKEND!  

We are happy this morning to report an all time record sales weekend for Marcys Photo Journey.  In addition to selling all of the large canvases and metals pictured below, customers also purchased boxed notecards, calendars, and greeting cards, so although we were totally exhausted by the time we broke down the booth and put everything away last night, we feel really good about our efforts.  

THANK YOU to all of you who took something home from our small, family business!  We also appreciate those who stopped by to look at our work, leaving with us many, many positive comments and much encouragement.  It was a special bonus and very uplifting to talk to several customers from years past who sought us out just to let us know how happy they are to have our art in their homes.

Weve already registered for the Lenoir City Arts and Crafts Festival for 2024, so if you missed it this time, perhaps well see you then.  Our next big event will be the Barbecue and Bluegrass Festival in Townsend the last weekend of September!Image attachmentImage attachment+4Image attachment

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So good seeing you and Doug and congrats on the successful weekend!

Although this photo is from last year's Lenoir City Arts and Crafts Festival, we're headed right back to that same spot to set up today.

Those in the know are telling us that the event, now in its 60th year, is the biggest one yet with over 250 vendors on site. Saturday, 9-5 and Sunday, 10-4COME SEE US! ... See MoreSee Less

Although this photo is from last years Lenoir City Arts and Crafts Festival, were headed right back to that same spot to set up today. 

Those in the know are telling us that the event, now in its 60th year, is the biggest one yet with over 250 vendors on site. 

Saturday, 9-5 and Sunday, 10-4

COME SEE US!

There are no words for moments like these. That's why we are planning a safari trip for February 11-20 (not including travel days), 2024. It's the one of the BEST TIMES TO SEE THE BABIES!!

Land portion includes all transportation, services of an expert guide/naturalist, top notch accommodations, and meals for $5579. Travelers are responsible for their own air, travel insurance (if desired) and gratuities. If you're curious about how we'll spend our time, the link below accesses our preliminary itinerary: docs.google.com/document/d/1Xos_sBo0SmvRfSeKi9_NsP_iMDTWTTktM9Ua7oJnNsY/edit?usp=sharingDoug and I have enjoyed traveling to Africa three times, and February was our favorite trip. In addition to seeing so many babies, parks are much less crowded. We'd love to share this experience with you...it's not too late. (Please note that we also still have a couple spots available for the June trip, if that timeframe suits you better. Costs are based on projected numbers and could change if estimated totals are not achieved.) ... See MoreSee Less

There are no words for moments like these.  Thats why we are planning a safari trip for February 11-20 (not including travel days), 2024.  Its the one of the BEST TIMES TO SEE THE BABIES!!

Land portion includes all transportation, services of an expert guide/naturalist, top notch accommodations, and meals for $5579. Travelers are responsible for their own air, travel insurance (if desired) and gratuities.  If youre curious about how well spend our time, the link below accesses our preliminary itinerary:  https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Xos_sBo0SmvRfSeKi9_NsP_iMDTWTTktM9Ua7oJnNsY/edit?usp=sharing

Doug and I have enjoyed traveling to Africa three times, and February was our favorite trip.  In addition to seeing so many babies, parks are much less crowded.  Wed love to share this experience with you...its not too late.  

(Please note that we also still have a couple spots available for the June trip, if that timeframe suits you better.  Costs are based on projected numbers and could change if estimated totals are not achieved.)Image attachmentImage attachment+6Image attachment

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These are fantastic!

Thanks for my photo safari.

Good morning! Can it really be the last Sunday in May already? Make it a good one... ... See MoreSee Less

Good morning!  Can it really be the last Sunday in May already?  Make it a good one...

It was such a pleasure to deliver this large metal print to a customer's home last week! The homeowners had recently added a lovely sunroom/porch to their Maryville home and contacted us for the perfect custom art piece to complete the project.

After looking through our vast portfolio of images, "Mountains Mighty" was the customers' choice, and it was decided that a 48 X 32 inch mat metal with standout frame would add just the desired look that they had in mind. I think it looks fabulous in its designated spot, don't you?We received an email from our happy homeowners soon after delivery, and I'm sharing the first line of the message with you... "Just wanted to again thank you for our gorgeous print...it is just what I wanted & looks beautiful in its new home!!" I love it when that happens!! Can we get started on a custom order for you? ... See MoreSee Less

It was such a pleasure to deliver this large metal print to a customers home last week!  The homeowners had recently added a lovely sunroom/porch to their Maryville home and contacted us for the perfect custom art piece to complete the project. 

After looking through our vast portfolio of images, Mountains Mighty was the customers choice, and it was decided that a 48 X 32 inch mat metal with standout frame would add just the desired look that they had in mind.  I think it looks fabulous in its designated spot, dont you?

We received an email from our happy homeowners soon after delivery, and Im sharing the first line of the message with you... 

Just wanted to again thank you for our gorgeous print...it is just what I wanted & looks beautiful in its new home!!  

I love it when that happens!!  Can we get started on a custom order for you?Image attachment

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Looks great

Absolutely gorgeous!!!

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Marcy's Photo Journey

FILLING UP!

We now only have three spots remaining (based on serious travelers who have asked to be put on our list) for our June 2024 Tanzania adventure. Interest is also picking up for the February trip when we will see lots of new babies and perhaps even witness a birth! You've seen plenty photos of lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, giraffes, hyenas, and baboons, but perhaps I've been neglectful of our BIRD LOVERS. If you love to see and observe exotic birds, Tanzania is a great place to do just that. Enthusiasm and momentum are building with each communication that goes out to our group of interested parties. We have an incredible itinerary planned and accommodations to dream about!Please contact me with your email address, if you have any interest at all in finding out more. Soon it will be too late!(Yes, I threw in a couple of reptiles for good measure.) ... See MoreSee Less

FILLING UP!

We now only have three spots remaining (based on serious travelers who have asked to be put on our list) for our June 2024 Tanzania adventure.  Interest is also picking up for the February trip when we will see lots of new babies and perhaps even witness a birth!  Youve seen plenty photos of lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, giraffes, hyenas, and baboons, but perhaps Ive been neglectful of our BIRD LOVERS.  

If you love to see and observe exotic birds,  Tanzania is a great place to do just that.  Enthusiasm and momentum are building with each communication that goes out to our group of interested parties.  We have an incredible itinerary planned and accommodations to dream about!

Please contact me with your email address, if you have any interest at all in finding out more.  Soon it will be too late!

(Yes, I threw in a couple of reptiles for good measure.)Image attachmentImage attachment+Image attachment

The other option...

Take a closer look at "Inspiration 2024: You Are The Light Of The World," our calendar choice featuring beautiful lighthouse photography, with monthly scripture verses that will encourage and inspire all year long!If you know now that you want one, please let me know. Last year's sales did not meet expectations, so we are ordering very conservatively. 2024 calendars will be in both galleries by the end of August. If you are not local and need to have your calendar shipped, we will be announcing payment options soon for pre payment, with mailout by the end of summer.Because of the format of our 12 X 18 wall calendars, each one contains twelve 9 X 12 frameable images. They make great gifts, priced at $30. ... See MoreSee Less

The other option...

Take a closer look at Inspiration 2024:  You Are The Light Of The World, our calendar choice featuring beautiful lighthouse photography, with monthly scripture verses that will encourage and inspire all year long!

If you know now that you want one, please let me know.  Last years sales did not meet expectations, so we are ordering very conservatively.  2024 calendars will be in both galleries by the end of August.  If you are not local and need to have your calendar shipped, we will be announcing payment options soon for pre payment, with mailout by the end of summer.

Because of the format of our 12 X 18 wall calendars, each one contains twelve 9 X 12 frameable images.  They make great gifts, priced at $30.Image attachmentImage attachment+Image attachment

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Amazing beautiful.....each one is so unique in its own way!

Love this one!

Stunning photos

GORGEOUS!!

Good news! "Across America 2024: Our National Parks" is finished! All twelve months and the cover photo are shown below, and I have ordered one copy to check and double check everything before we do our bulk order.

We will have single copies of each one of the 2024 calendars on hand at the Lenoir City Arts and Crafts Festival next weekend for customers who would like to place prepaid orders and have their calendar(s) shipped to their homes in August. If you're interested in doing the same, let me know. We plan to have the wall calendars in both galleries by the end of August.The 12 X 18 wall calendars contain twelve frameable 9 X 12 photos on high quality cardstock and sell for $30 each. Stay tuned for a preview of "Inspiration 2024" tomorrow! Hope you like what you see... ... See MoreSee Less

Good news!  Across America 2024: Our National Parks is finished!  All twelve months and the cover photo are shown below, and I have ordered one copy to check and double check everything before we do our bulk order.

We will have single copies of each one of the 2024 calendars on hand at the Lenoir City Arts and Crafts Festival next weekend for customers who would like to place prepaid orders and have their calendar(s) shipped to their homes in August.  If youre interested in doing the same, let me know.  We plan to have the wall calendars in both galleries by the end of August.

The 12 X 18 wall calendars contain twelve frameable 9 X 12 photos on high quality cardstock and sell for $30 each.  Stay tuned for a preview of Inspiration 2024 tomorrow!  Hope you like what you see...Image attachmentImage attachment+Image attachment

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Beautiful Marcy!

Super wow!!!

PHOTO JOURNEY UPDATE!

Busy and exciting times are in store for us during the next few weeks and months. Our largest event of the year, Lenoir City Arts and Crafts Festival, will kick off a marathon for us that won't end until October 25. The regional, award-winning festival is now in its 60th year, and we have enjoyed being part of it for the last four years. We have a wonderful location on Fort Loudon Lake, very near the food vendors and not far from the restrooms. We hope to see many of you there as the fun begins a week from this Saturday, June 3rd (9-5) and goes through Sunday afternoon (10-4), June 4th. Admission is $3.00.The following week, on June 9th, we will be beginning a whirlwind of summer travel with a Danube River cruise. The adventure starts in Warsaw, Poland and ends in Prague in the Czech Republic. We'll be visiting the Holocaust sites in Poland before boarding our ship in Budapest. Make plans to follow along as we explore several European cities along the Danube, including Bratislava, Vienna, Durnstein, Passau, Regensburg, and Salzburg. After the cruise portion, we spend a few days in Prague before returning home.July brings a long awaited trip to Maine and Prince Edward Island with Jared's family for some good seafood, walks on the shore, and lots of rest and relaxation. We had this one scheduled the year covid struck and had to cancel. Unfortunately, it's taken this long for us to make it happen with careful coordination of everyone's busy schedules. Counting the days...Meanwhile, we have just finished three custom orders, two of which were our largest sized metals to date. We have been working closely with a customer for a few months to find the perfect image for their home, and they decided on a classic image of the first light of day as seen from Clingmans Dome. "By Dawn's Early Light" (pictured below) is ordered and on its way to Atlanta in a 6 X 4 feet (THAT'S HUGE) mat finish, metal print. The customer opted to add an integrated stand out frame mounted to the back, giving the artwork an added dimension as it stands out an inch from the wall when hung. I can hardly wait to see how it looks in their beautiful home!Our Tanzania trips for next year are starting to gel, and I'm especially excited that it looks like we may have three of my cousins traveling with us to Africa, in addition to several other new friends. Final details are being worked on now, and those who plan to join us will be making their deposits during the next few weeks to secure their places. We still have plenty of room for February, with more limited space on the June adventure, so it's not too late if you want to jump aboard.Both versions of our 2024 wall calendars are finished, and I can say with certainty that they are stunning. I have ordered a final prototype of each one to see how it looks in print before making our bulk order. We plan to begin shipping preorders in late August and have them available in both galleries at that time. If you'd like to order yours now and have your calendar mailed to your home, contact me for payment information.If you made it this far through this long catch up post, thank you for being such an encouraging bunch of friends and followers! We don't take you for granted and are grateful always for your support. ... See MoreSee Less

PHOTO JOURNEY UPDATE!

Busy and exciting times are in store for us during the next few weeks and months.  

Our largest event of the year, Lenoir City Arts and Crafts Festival, will kick off a marathon for us that wont end until October 25.  The regional, award-winning festival is now in its 60th year, and we have enjoyed being part of it for the last four years.  We have a wonderful location on Fort Loudon Lake, very near the food vendors and not far from the restrooms.  We hope to see many of you there as the fun begins a week from this Saturday, June 3rd (9-5) and goes through Sunday afternoon (10-4), June 4th.  Admission is $3.00.

The following week, on June 9th, we will be beginning a whirlwind of summer travel with a Danube River cruise.  The adventure starts in Warsaw, Poland and ends in Prague in the Czech Republic.  Well be visiting the Holocaust sites in Poland before boarding our ship in Budapest.  Make plans to follow along as we explore several European cities along the Danube, including Bratislava, Vienna, Durnstein, Passau, Regensburg, and Salzburg.  After the cruise portion, we spend a few days in Prague before returning home.

July brings a long awaited trip to Maine and Prince Edward Island with Jareds family for some good seafood, walks on the shore, and lots of rest and relaxation.  We had this one scheduled the year covid struck and had to cancel.  Unfortunately, its taken this long for us to make it happen with careful coordination of everyones busy schedules.  Counting the days...

Meanwhile, we have just finished three custom orders, two of which were our largest sized metals to date.   We have been working closely with a customer for a few months to find the perfect image for their home, and they decided on a classic image of the first light of day as seen from Clingmans Dome.  By Dawns Early Light (pictured below) is ordered and on its way to Atlanta in a 6 X 4 feet (THATS HUGE) mat finish, metal print.  The customer opted to add an integrated stand out frame mounted to the back, giving the artwork an added dimension as it stands out an inch from the wall when hung.  I can hardly wait to see how it looks in their beautiful home!

Our Tanzania trips for next year are starting to gel, and Im especially excited that it looks like we may have three of my cousins traveling with us to Africa, in addition to several other new friends.  Final details are being worked on now, and those who plan to join us will be making their deposits during the next few weeks to secure their places.  We still have plenty of room for February, with more limited space on the June adventure, so its not too late if you want to jump aboard.

Both versions of our 2024 wall calendars are finished, and I can say with certainty that they are stunning.  I have ordered a final prototype of each one to see how it looks in print before making our bulk order.  We plan to begin shipping preorders in late August and have them available in both galleries at that time.  If youd like to order yours now and have your calendar mailed to your home, contact me for payment information.

If you made it this far through this long catch up post, thank you for being such an encouraging bunch of friends and followers!  We dont take you for granted and are grateful always for your support.

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Enjoyed every word.

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Marcy's Photo Journey

"Autumn Along the Seine River," was taken last October in France. ... See MoreSee Less

Autumn Along the Seine River, was taken last October in France.

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I love this!!

I love it!

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Calling all TRAVELERS!!! Once again, we'd like to extend a special invitation to any of our friends and family who are up for an absolutely incredible adventure in Africa for 2024. Doug and I have visited six African countries, and OUR FAVORITE IS TANZANIA. We want to take you there!

Two trips are being planned, so that all of our adventuring buddies have a choice and can be on board for either February or June of next year. We even have one couple who wants to go both times!Doug and I are partnering with our dear friend, Makinda, to bring you the best East Africa has to offer. During the next few weeks, we will begin taking deposits in order to reserve your spot. You will be surprised to find out that the cost per day for the land portion of this once in a lifetime journey is actually less than you would spend traveling here in the US for comparable accommodations, food, and transportation. We are especially thrilled to have engaged the finest safari guide you'll ever meet. Arnold Makinda is a highly competent naturalist, and you will learn and see things that you've only dreamed about. Doug and I can promise that this experience will be two of the most memorable weeks of your life. We'd love to hear from you! ... See MoreSee Less

Calling all TRAVELERS!!!  Once again, wed like to extend a special invitation to any of our friends and family who are up for an absolutely incredible adventure in Africa for 2024.  Doug and I have visited six African countries, and OUR FAVORITE IS TANZANIA.   We want to take you there!

Two trips are being planned, so that all of our adventuring buddies have a choice and can be on board for either February or June of next year.  We even have one couple who wants to go both times!

Doug and I are partnering with our dear friend, Makinda, to bring you the best East Africa has to offer.  During the next few weeks, we will begin taking deposits in order to reserve your spot.  You will be surprised to find out that the cost per day for the land portion of this once in a lifetime journey is actually less than you would spend  traveling here in the US for comparable accommodations, food, and transportation.  We are especially thrilled to have engaged the finest safari guide youll ever meet.  Arnold Makinda is a highly competent naturalist, and you will learn and see things that youve only dreamed about.  

Doug and I can promise that this experience will be two of the most memorable weeks of your life.  Wed love to hear from you!

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Marcy your tour guide looks like the one we had when we were on Africa trip!!

Marcy, we are going in July this year! Sorry I didn’t know about your trip but maybe in the future. We are so excited!

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Today's rain was a great opportunity for me to continue plodding along on next year's calendar project, so it's time for another preview. Take a look at the next four lighthouses that are in the running for our "Inspiration 2024" calendar.

Are you leaning toward national parks or lighthouses so far? ... See MoreSee Less

Todays rain was a great opportunity for me to continue plodding along on next years calendar project, so its time for another preview.  Take a look at the next four lighthouses that are in the running for our Inspiration 2024 calendar.

Are you leaning toward national parks or lighthouses so far?Image attachmentImage attachment+1Image attachment

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Lighthouses! I was on the fence ….but now fully on team lighthouse 🤣

Teri Sabo-Whalen

Good morning! Long way from being finished and still a work in progress, but here's the first look at "Across America 2024: Our National Parks."

Would love to have feedback about which calendar is your favorite so far! We'll try our best to determine our order numbers by customer feedback and interest. Calendars will be published and ready to go by August. ... See MoreSee Less

Good morning!  Long way from being finished and still a work in progress, but heres the first look at Across America 2024: Our National Parks.

Would love to have feedback about which calendar is your favorite so far!  Well try our best to determine our order numbers by customer feedback and interest.  Calendars will be published and ready to go by August.Image attachmentImage attachment+3Image attachment

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Love this calendar as much as the other one!! You are not making my "decision making" easy!! ❤️

These photos are beautiful! I could totally see this calendar adding life to my room.

You are so gifted to be able to capture emotions with you photos. Sweet!

Absolutely gorgeous!!! How much will the calendar be?

My favorite is the Smoky Mountains but I'm a little biased. My parents are from Tennessee.

So beautiful 😍

Spectacular photos!

Fantastic pix!

This is hard, National Parks and Lighthouses are two of our favorite destinations.

Aaaaahhhhh!!!!!

Love......<3

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Sneak peak! Four months finished, and eight to go. Love how our "Inspiration 2024" calendar is progressing. The lighthouses work so well with the monthly scripture verses.

If you're a lighthouse fan, remember also that we have a boxed notecard collection of 24 cards/envelopes per box with all cards being different...no repeats! Many of the lighthouses in the notecard collection will be the ones also chosen for the calendar, but without the scripture verses. Instead, the location of each lighthouse is printed on the notecard. ... See MoreSee Less

Sneak peak!  Four months finished, and eight to go.  Love how our Inspiration 2024 calendar is progressing.  The lighthouses work so well with the monthly scripture verses.

If youre a lighthouse fan, remember also that we have a boxed notecard collection of 24 cards/envelopes per box with all cards being different...no repeats!  Many of the lighthouses in the notecard collection will be the ones also chosen for the calendar, but without the scripture verses.  Instead, the location of each lighthouse is printed on the notecard.Image attachmentImage attachment+2Image attachment

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Hope to see a "sneak peak" of the Parks calendars before turning in my order. Love these!!

Beautiful and breathtaking

Love the lighthouses!

I want one when you publish them. Beautiful!

Teri Sabo-Whalen

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It's time to start thinking about your 2024 calendar!

Due to lagging sales of 2023 calendars, we are planning to order only half the quantity that we ordered last year... UNLESS you change our minds by letting us know that you definitely PLAN TO PURCHASE for 2024.If you think you'll need more than one, please let us know how many and which version you prefer, so that we can figure that in to our order. "Across America: 2024" or "Inspiration 2024"? I know it's early, but we need to hear from you!Once again, our signature 12 X 18 heavy stock wall calendars will feature beautiful photography each month and sell for $30. ... See MoreSee Less

Its time to start thinking about your 2024 calendar!  

Due to lagging sales of 2023 calendars, we are planning to order only half the quantity that we ordered last year... UNLESS you change our minds by letting us know that you definitely PLAN TO PURCHASE for 2024.

If you think youll need more than one, please let us know how many and which version you prefer, so that we can figure that in to our order.

 Across America: 2024 or Inspiration 2024?  I know its early, but we need to hear from you!

Once again, our signature 12 X 18 heavy stock wall calendars will feature beautiful photography each month and sell for $30.Image attachment

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I will definitely want one!!!!!

I will need two of each. Thanks!

SO MUCH MORE THAN ANIMALS!

Dancing, joy, vibrant colors, art, music, crazy-good accommodations, elegant dining in a tent, stunning landscapes, amazing sunrises and sunsets, sounds of The Serengeti, laughter, and warm, welcoming people...All of those things are part of the fabulous adventure that awaits you in TANZANIA. Join us as we make our fifth trip to Africa in 2024! We still have spots available in both June and February. If you'd like to hear more, contact us soon. ... See MoreSee Less

SO MUCH MORE THAN ANIMALS!

Dancing, joy, vibrant colors, art, music, crazy-good accommodations, elegant dining in a tent, stunning landscapes, amazing sunrises and sunsets, sounds of The Serengeti, laughter, and warm, welcoming people...

All of those things are part of the fabulous adventure that awaits you in TANZANIA.  Join us as we make our fifth trip to Africa in 2024!  

We still have spots available in both June and February.  If youd like to hear more, contact us soon.Image attachmentImage attachment+Image attachment

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Very exciting adventures!

What a fantastic adventure!

That was a amazing trip.

3 weeks ago
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Happy Mothers Day!

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Happy Mother's to you!

After weeks of regularly heading over to Cades Cove in high hopes of photographing new cubs, we finally had our chance today! Harsh noon daylight wouldn't have been our choice, but at least they weren't a football field away this time. Doug and I both contributed to the pictures posted...ENJOY! ... See MoreSee Less

After weeks of regularly heading over to Cades Cove in high hopes of photographing new cubs, we finally had our chance today!  Harsh noon daylight wouldnt have been our choice, but at least they werent a football field away this time.  Doug and I both contributed to the pictures posted...ENJOY!Image attachmentImage attachment+6Image attachment

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Great close up pics...look at their up right stance and their their interactions. Are they playing on a nice Soribg day? Is Mama a little thin as an adult and is her weight seasonal, post birthing 3 baby bears? I wonder if there are different bear breeds in the Smokies vs other areas such as CA or Yellowstone. Bear life can be intriquing. You have captured a personal interaction.

Oh how I love the bears in Cades Cove!! Great pictures!!

A lot of bears there!

Great pics...glad they were out for you all!!

I can’t bear it!!

Love them!

Great pictures!!

Omgoodness!!!! They’re so cute!!!

Teri Sabo-Whalen

Insane!!

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We're going with Lighthouses! Lighthouses will be the theme of our Inspiration 2024 calendar, with scriptures for each month.

(preliminary cover pictured)Our second version will be "Across America: Our National Parks." Look for more updates soon... ... See MoreSee Less

Were going with Lighthouses!  Lighthouses will be the theme of our Inspiration 2024 calendar, with scriptures for each month.  
(preliminary cover pictured)

Our second version will be Across America:  Our National Parks. Look for more updates soon...

My mind is starting to wander to upcoming summer travel! Doug and I are SO EXCITED to be taking Jared's family to Prince Edward Island for the first time. If you've been on this journey with us very long, you already know that the smallest Canadian province is a favorite respite for the two of us, and we've been there twenty times over the years. It's always been a desire to enjoy it with family, and looks like this is the year. On the way there, we'll also get to spend some time in Maine's Acadia National Park.

Sharing with you today some favorites of the past from both locations... ... See MoreSee Less

My mind is starting to wander to upcoming summer travel!  Doug and I are SO EXCITED to be taking Jareds family to Prince Edward Island for the first time.  If youve been on this journey with us very long, you already know that the smallest Canadian province is a favorite respite for the two of us, and weve been there twenty times over the years.  Its always been a desire to enjoy it with family, and looks like this is the year.  On the way there, well also get to spend some time in Maines Acadia National Park.

Sharing with you today some favorites of the past from both locations...Image attachmentImage attachment+4Image attachment

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Sounds like a wonderful trip

Visit us at our Cleveland gallery soon!

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Amazing talent!

Spent yesterday afternoon doing a refresh and update of our Cleveland gallery location Grit & Grace Market. We love the new look!

Doug made a much larger table for our growing number of card collections, and it looks great in the front center of the space. All cards have been restocked, and we've added our "Rocky Top on the River" collection for all Cleveland VOLS fans. 🙂In addition, we delivered and hung three very large, framed canvases that we feel sure our customers will love: "Home of the Volunteers" (50 X 38), "Rocky Mountain Summer" (48 X 32), and "Bridger Mountain Winter" (26 X 38, vertical). Check all of these out for their amazing details and color!A brand new 5 X 7 card collection, "Songbirds of the Smokies" is one of the best we have ever produced. We have six of those available, three linen finish and three glossy finish. All cards are printed on our finest paper with anti fade inks and can be framed, so they are a great value at $32.50 per box of ten.BONUS!!! THROUGH SATURDAY, TAKE 20% OFF ALL REGULARLY PRICED WALL ART. THIS INCLUDES OUR BRAND NEW WORK, but does not apply to card collections or single greeting cards.Please remember that if you cannot make it to the gallery, you can still take advantage of this sale! We will make local deliveries (wall art) or will gladly ship our cards or canvases to your home or another location, if you purchase them as a gift! ... See MoreSee Less

Spent yesterday afternoon doing a refresh and update of our Cleveland gallery location Grit & Grace Market.  We love the new look!  

Doug made a much larger table for our growing number of card collections, and it looks great in the front center of the space.  All cards have been restocked, and weve added our Rocky Top on the River collection for all Cleveland VOLS fans.  :)

In addition, we delivered and hung three very large, framed canvases that we feel sure our customers will love:  Home of the Volunteers  (50 X 38), Rocky Mountain Summer (48 X 32), and Bridger Mountain Winter (26 X 38, vertical).  Check all of these out for their amazing details and color!

A brand new 5 X 7 card collection, Songbirds of the Smokies is one of the best we have ever produced.  We have six of those available, three linen finish and three glossy finish.  All cards are printed on our finest paper with anti fade inks and can be framed, so they are a great value at $32.50 per box of ten.

BONUS!!!  THROUGH SATURDAY, TAKE 20% OFF ALL REGULARLY PRICED WALL ART.  THIS INCLUDES OUR BRAND NEW WORK, but does not apply to card collections or single greeting cards.

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What a fabulous display!

Looks awesome!!

Beautiful

Two trips to Cades Cove over the weekend, and bears are everywhere right now! On one visit we spotted a total of 28, although the tiny ones are still eluding us, except for an occasional glimpse at a distance. Crowds are still not too bad, but I know that will change soon. Hope everyone has enjoyed seeing spring come to our area as we have documented it now week by week for about two months. Unfortunately we are going to have to start preparation for upcoming travel and summer festivals and won't be able to get over to the mountains nearly as much in the next few weeks. ... See MoreSee Less

Two trips to Cades Cove over the weekend, and bears are everywhere right now!  On one visit we spotted a total of 28, although the tiny ones are still eluding us, except for an occasional glimpse at a distance.  Crowds are still not too bad, but I know that will change soon.  Hope everyone has enjoyed seeing spring come to our area as we have documented it now week by week for about two months.  Unfortunately we are going to have to start preparation for upcoming travel and summer festivals and wont be able to get over to the mountains nearly as much in the next few weeks.Image attachmentImage attachment+Image attachment

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As many times as we’ve Ben there renting cabins etc. never an actual bear sighting. That’s why we enjoy your photos.

Love your photos and love Cades Cove’

Great shots!

Awesome pictures!

Beautiful pictures

Wonderful pictures!

Wow!

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Wow! This is a wonderful photo. You really captured the natural beauty in a special way Marcy😎

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Good morning!  Have a great Sunday...

Heads up! If you've been thinking about requesting the information on our 2024 excursions to Africa and haven't yet done so, now is the time! Our June list is now over half full with deposits requested during the next few weeks.

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Heads up!  If youve been thinking about requesting the information on our 2024 excursions to Africa and havent yet done so, now is the time!  Our June list is now over half full with deposits requested during the next few weeks.  

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WHEN DO YOU HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY TO SEE SUNRISE FROM A HOT AIR BALLOON OVER THE SERENGETI? Doug and I can tell you first hand that it is an incredible experience and one you'll cherish forever. Spend the first hour of the day sailing above the classic landscapes of The Serengeti and feel like you've just landed in the middle of "Lion King" territory.

HAVE YOU HEARD? Marcy's Photo Journey IS PUTTING TOGETHER A TRIP TO TANZANIA AND WOULD LOVE TO HAVE YOU ON BOARD!!!You'll see incredible scenes of exotic wildlife in their natural habitat...zebras, cape buffalo, leopards, lions, gazelles, monkeys, wildebeest, hippos, elephants, and many, many more...BUT that's not all. Enjoy an optional hot air balloon ride over THE SERENGETI (pictures below), learn about a culture so different than your own, and see landscapes that you've only seen on National Geographic documentaries. We are putting together an incredible tour at an amazing price. For first class accommodations, three meals per day, and the services of Tanzania's VERY BEST SAFARI GUIDE, the cost per person is only $527 per day. (This is for land only portion and does not include flights and optional balloon ride.)Departure dates are February 9th and June 15th, 2024. If you'd like additional information, let me know. ****Shares greatly appreciated!**** ... See MoreSee Less

WHEN DO YOU HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY TO SEE SUNRISE FROM A HOT AIR BALLOON OVER THE SERENGETI?  Doug and I can tell you first hand that it is an incredible experience and one youll cherish forever.  Spend the first hour of the day sailing above the classic landscapes of The Serengeti and feel like youve just landed in the middle of Lion King territory. 

HAVE YOU HEARD?    Marcys Photo Journey IS PUTTING TOGETHER A TRIP TO TANZANIA AND WOULD LOVE TO HAVE YOU ON BOARD!!!

Youll see incredible scenes of exotic wildlife in their natural habitat...zebras, cape buffalo, leopards, lions, gazelles, monkeys, wildebeest, hippos, elephants, and many, many more...BUT thats not all. 

Enjoy an optional hot air balloon ride over THE SERENGETI (pictures below), learn about a culture so different than your own, and see landscapes that youve only seen on National Geographic documentaries.  

We are putting together an incredible tour at an amazing price.  For first class accommodations, three meals per day, and the services of Tanzanias VERY BEST SAFARI GUIDE, the cost per person is only $527 per day.  (This is for land only portion and does not include flights and optional balloon ride.)

Departure dates are February 9th and June 15th, 2024.  If youd like additional information, let me know.

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This is one of the things we did in Tanzania about which I will always cherish the memory.

Join us for the trip of a lifetime...

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Join us for the trip of a lifetime...

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We did the Hot Air Balloon ride over the Serengeti ! Simply Wow !

Info please?

Wow… these are gorgeous as well😍😍😍😍

WE NEED YOUR INPUT!!!

Believe it or not, the arrival of May each year turns our thoughts toward the creation of our next Marcy's Photo Journey calendars! We have traditionally produced two versions of our 12 X 18 wall calendar, one with scriptures for each month and one without, in addition to small desk calendars.A few options for you to consider and express an opinion:Do you enjoy the large size? Would you prefer a smaller one, 8 1/2 X 11? Should we offer only one version and make things simpler? Do you ever keep and/or frame pictures from the calendar? Is the pearlized finish and heavy card stock something you like or would prefer something less heavy?As you may know, we had to raise the price of our large wall calendar last year from $27.50 to $30 because our cost went up significantly. We did not do as well with sales, but had no choice but to charge a little more under the circumstances. If you did not purchase a calendar, was it because of the higher price?We are seriously thinking about not doing calendars at all, but decided to see if we could get some information from you before we make the decision to not publish them. Last year there were many who said they wanted calendars, but never actually bought them, and we were left with too many on hand.As far as themes for 2024, we're considering National Parks, Lighthouses, Beautiful Churches of the World, Morning Mercies, and Wildlife, but we would love to hear suggestions from you as well. Calendars are a lot of work, but I do enjoy doing them each year.Please take a few minutes and let us know what you think! ... See MoreSee Less

WE NEED YOUR INPUT!!!

Believe it or not, the arrival of May each year turns our thoughts toward the creation of our next Marcys Photo Journey calendars!  We have traditionally produced two versions of our 12 X 18 wall calendar, one with scriptures for each month and one without, in addition to small desk calendars.

A few options for you to consider and express an opinion:

Do you enjoy the large size?  Would you prefer a smaller one, 8 1/2 X 11?  Should we offer only one version and make things simpler?  Do you ever keep and/or frame pictures from the calendar?  Is the pearlized finish and heavy card stock something you like or would prefer something less heavy?

As you may know, we had to raise the price of our large wall calendar last year from $27.50 to $30 because our cost went up significantly.  We did not do as well with sales, but had no choice but to charge a little more under the circumstances.  If you did not purchase a calendar, was it because of the higher price?

We are seriously thinking about not doing calendars at all, but decided to see if we could get some information from you before we make the decision to not publish them.  Last year there were many who said they wanted calendars, but never actually bought them, and we were left with too many on hand.

As far as themes for 2024, were considering National Parks, Lighthouses, Beautiful Churches of the World, Morning Mercies, and Wildlife, but we would love to hear suggestions from you as well.  

Calendars are a lot of work, but I do enjoy doing them each year.
Please take a few minutes and let us know what you think!

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I love the calendars as you’ve offered them in the past. I love lighthouses and that would be my choice, but I know not everyone feels that way. If you offer them, I’ll order my 4.

A smaller size could be a good option. I personally like the heavy pearl paper. 😎 Beautiful churches or morning mercies are my vote. I know this takes a lot of work, so I understand if you stop making them. But if you do, we are always good for purchasing one!

National Parks. I’m a framer. 💕

I do like the bigger size, but if majority prefers 8 1/2 x 11 that would work too. Yes I do keep the calendars to frame the pictures. I really like the pearlized finish National Parks or morning Mercies would be my pick. I always enjoy all of your hard work and the beautiful finished product. Hopefully there’s enough interest for 2024.

I like it exactly the way it is. I love that the pictures are large enough to frame and use after the calendar expires. Love the card stock and the pearlized finish.

I buy for presents and frame my bear ones of course. The national parks and nature is my favorite no matter what size.

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Looking for the perfect Mother's Day gift? Consider our elegantly beautiful "Monet's Garden Collection," a stunning set of 10 unique greeting cards. This collection has been very well received by our customers, making it necessary to restock this week, just in time for Mother's Day. If you want to reserve a set, let us know, and we'll set aside one for you.

Photographed in Giverny, France at the home of Claude Monet, the boxed collection of ten cards (shown below) and envelopes sells for $32.50 in your choice of glossy or linen finish. Each 5 X 7 card is frame worthy, and has been printed on our best fine art paper with fade resistant inks, so that framing is also a great option! Look for this exclusive collection in both Marcy's Photo Journey galleries next weekend. (There's still time to get these in the mail to your home, or directly to Mom, if you cannot make it to the galleries. Just contact me for shipping details.) ... See MoreSee Less

Looking for the perfect Mothers Day gift?  Consider our elegantly beautiful Monets Garden Collection, a stunning set of 10 unique greeting cards.  This collection has been very well received by our customers, making it necessary to restock this week, just in time for Mothers Day.  If you want to reserve a set, let us know, and well set aside one for you.

  
Photographed in Giverny, France at the home of Claude Monet, the boxed collection of ten cards (shown below) and envelopes sells for $32.50 in your choice of glossy or linen finish.  Each 5 X 7 card is frame worthy, and has been printed on our best fine art paper with fade resistant inks, so that framing is also a great option! 

Look for this exclusive collection in both Marcys Photo Journey galleries next weekend.  (Theres still time to get these in the mail to your home, or directly to Mom,  if you cannot make it to the galleries.  Just contact me for shipping details.)Image attachmentImage attachment+7Image attachment

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Doug and I would like to thank all of you who stopped by our tent outside or our gallery inside yesterday at Grit & Grace's Spring Market! It was a wonderful day for us, and we were encouraged by your smiles, comments, and purchases of our work throughout the day.

When we arrived home late yesterday afternoon, one of our happy customers had already sent this picture showing how fabulous "Roan Mountains Sunrise" looks on the wall above their bed. It thrills us to know that our art piece has found its way to the perfect spot in someone's home. Definitely the finishing touch for a beautiful bedroom! ... See MoreSee Less

Doug and I would like to thank all of you who stopped by our tent outside or our gallery inside yesterday at Grit & Graces Spring Market!  It was a wonderful day for us, and we were encouraged by your smiles, comments, and purchases of our work throughout the day.  

When we arrived home late yesterday afternoon, one of our happy customers had already sent this picture showing how fabulous Roan Mountains Sunrise looks on the wall above their bed.  It thrills us to know that our art piece has found its way to the perfect spot in someones home.  Definitely the finishing touch for a beautiful bedroom!
1 month ago
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Do you have this picture in Fall?

Are these the Tetons?

1 month ago
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Thank you so much! It was taken on a perfect spring morning in Grand Teton National Park.

Absolutely gorgeous!!! Hi Marcy We love this photo!

That is wonderful!!

Love it, Marcy. We'll be there again in June!!!

DON'T MISS THE SPRING MARKET AT GRIT & GRACE! Marcy's Photo Journey will be both inside and outside tomorrow with plenty of great choices for you to enjoy.

Until now, we have displayed our beautiful canvases of Neyland Stadium only in our Knoxville location, and have sold several of them. But, hey, there are bound to be UT fans in Cleveland as well, right? So tomorrow we are bringing our last remaining framed canvas of this University of Tennessee icon. It is reduced by 25% for this event, along with all other regularly priced wall art. THIS IS A GREAT BUY! Come by our tent outside to see it before it is gone.Doug and I will be there to greet you, along with granddaughters Sadie and Marleigh, who are a tremendous help to us during big events. Be sure to stop by our gallery inside the store as well as our tent under the trees! See you tomorrow at the Old Mill, open 10-6. ... See MoreSee Less

DONT MISS THE SPRING MARKET AT GRIT & GRACE!   Marcys Photo Journey will be both inside and outside tomorrow with plenty of great choices for you to enjoy.  

Until now, we have displayed our beautiful canvases of Neyland Stadium only in our Knoxville location, and have sold several of them.  But, hey, there are bound to be UT fans in Cleveland as well, right?  So tomorrow we are bringing our last remaining framed canvas of this University of Tennessee icon.  It is reduced by 25% for this event, along with all other regularly priced wall art.  THIS IS A GREAT BUY!  Come by our tent outside to see it before it is gone.

Doug and I will be there to greet you, along with granddaughters Sadie and Marleigh, who are a tremendous help to us during big events.  Be sure to stop by our gallery inside the store as well as our tent under the trees!  See you tomorrow at the Old Mill, open 10-6.Image attachmentImage attachment

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Happy Hump Day!  Enjoy a few different signs of spring from where we live.Image attachmentImage attachment+1Image attachment

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Love these! I do love going to the park in the Spring. We haven’t seen the cubs yet. We’ve only seen the big males. I keep going in hopes to see the babies.

Love the bear!!

Love these!

Love that you name your art.

All so beautiful!

Cute cups! Great pictures! Where is it?

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Things are really shaping up for our trips to Tanzania next year. Doug and I are working with Instinct Tours to host a fabulous African adventure, and we'd love to have you along!

February 9th and June 14th are departure days, provided we have enough passengers sign up. If you did not respond a few weeks ago and have an interest in joining us, please let me know.This handsome lion was captured through my lens in The Serengeti, and our itinerary for 2024 has us there for three nights and four days. Believe me when I say, it's an experience you will never regret. ... See MoreSee Less

Things are really shaping up for our trips to Tanzania next year.  Doug and I are working with Instinct Tours to host a fabulous African adventure, and wed love to have you along!

 February 9th and June 14th are departure days, provided we have enough passengers sign up.  If you did not respond a few weeks ago and have an interest in joining us, please let me know.

This handsome lion was captured through my lens in The Serengeti, and our itinerary for 2024 has us there for three nights and four days.  Believe me when I say, its an experience you will never regret.

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Fantastic thank you Marcy and Doug

This classic image, taken from high above Cades Cove along Rich Mountain Road, is usually most popular in the fall season, but it also has a good look in springtime, as the mountains come alive with the greens, blues, and subtle yellows. I always love to see the little white church tucked away in the mountains. Can you find it? ... See MoreSee Less

This classic image, taken from high above Cades Cove along Rich Mountain Road, is usually most popular in the fall season, but it also has a good look in springtime, as the mountains come alive with the greens, blues, and subtle yellows.  I always love to see the little white church tucked away in the mountains.  Can you find it?

Happy Monday! A brand new week stretches out before us, and I intend to make it a good one.

We will begin final preparations for the Spring Market event taking place this coming Saturday at Grit & Grace in Cleveland. This year, in addition to our gallery inside the store, we're setting up outside on the hill with many other great small businesses and food trucks If you're within two hours drive, this event would be a fantastic day trip for you and your family. Come early, shop the outside, enjoy a wonderful lunch, and then come on inside the store and shop some more!We'll have boxed notecards, greeting cards, matted and framed prints, framed canvases, metal prints, and the last of our 2023 calendars (greatly reduced).Support local artists and small businesses. OUR WORK WILL LOOK STUNNING IN YOUR HOME!!! ... See MoreSee Less

Happy Monday!  A brand new week stretches out before us, and I intend to make it a good one.  

We will begin final preparations for the Spring Market event taking place this coming Saturday at Grit & Grace in Cleveland.  This year, in addition to our gallery inside the store, were setting up outside on the hill with many other great small businesses and food trucks  If youre within two hours drive, this event would be a fantastic day trip for you and your family.  Come early, shop the outside, enjoy a wonderful lunch, and then come on inside the store and shop some more!

Well have boxed notecards, greeting cards, matted and framed prints, framed canvases, metal prints, and the last of our 2023 calendars (greatly reduced).

Support local artists and small businesses. OUR WORK WILL LOOK STUNNING IN YOUR HOME!!!Image attachmentImage attachment+2Image attachment

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Awesome‼️

1 month ago
Marcy's Photo Journey

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Along the Madison River, Yellowstone National Park

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Gorgeous.

Gorgeous!!!

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What a fabulous day God has given us!  May HE be your source of power and strength.

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Amen! Beautiful

AMEN

2 months ago
Marcy's Photo Journey

THE THREE LITTLE BEARS...AND MOM!

This sweet bear family has been out of their winter den about one week, and Doug and I have been lucky to see them twice! Our most recent sighting was from such a long distance (at least 250 yards or the length of 2 1/2 football fields) that it was impossible to capture any good pictures, even with my most powerful wildlife lens extended to the maximum. Even so, I thought you might enjoy seeing them.Hopes are high that we'll have an opportunity to photograph this family again, at closer range. Stay tuned...(View full screen for captions.) ... See MoreSee Less

THE THREE LITTLE BEARS...AND MOM!

This sweet bear family has been out of their winter den about one week, and Doug and I have been lucky to see them twice!  Our most recent sighting was from such a long distance (at least 250 yards or the length of 2 1/2 football fields) that it was impossible to capture any good pictures, even with my most powerful wildlife lens extended to the maximum.  Even so, I thought you might enjoy seeing them.

Hopes are high that well have an opportunity to photograph this family again, at closer range.  Stay tuned...

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U are so fortunate to have all these experiences ! Love ur photos!

Reminds me of “Blueberries for Sal”!

Awe they are so cute.

So love this!!!

Amazing!

How wonderful to get the chance to watch them in the wild. 🥰

Is that at Cades Cove? If so, can you tell me a specific area to visit? I’ve been many times and have yet to see a bear, and I really want to.

Every morning…one of the first things I do is check & see if you have posted new pics. Love these!

Gail Sparks Sides 🙂

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2 months ago
Marcy's Photo Journey

Still loving our once a week trips to Cades Cove as we attempt to enjoy every minute of this fabulous Tennessee spring! ... See MoreSee Less

Still loving our once a week trips to Cades Cove as we attempt to enjoy every minute of this fabulous Tennessee spring!Image attachmentImage attachment+7Image attachment

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Looks so peaceful

That's awesome you get to go so often!! ❤️

Beautiful pics!! I love that area🥰

Beautiful!

Mom and Dad were there yesterday. She saw someone out with a long lens taking a pic of a black bear. Was that you???

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2 months ago
Marcy's Photo Journey

If you're a fan of Scottish Highland cattle, come check out our brand new boxed notecard collection, "Fluffy Cows!" Cards come packaged in an elegant white, embossed box finished with a black satin bow...24 unique cards with envelopes per box. Available now at Marcy's Photo Journey, located in Grit & Grace Market (Cleveland) and Painted Tree Boutiques (Knoxville) for $30 per box.

For just $5.00, we'd be happy to ship a box to your home. ... See MoreSee Less

If youre a fan of Scottish Highland cattle, come check out our brand new boxed notecard collection, Fluffy Cows!  Cards come packaged in an elegant white, embossed box finished with a black satin bow...24 unique cards with envelopes per box.  Available now at Marcys Photo Journey, located in Grit & Grace Market (Cleveland) and Painted Tree Boutiques (Knoxville) for $30 per box.

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