The Mountains are calling, a little John Muir, Pebby Forevee and Smoky mountains

Hello from the Smoky Mountains! We are here on our annual spring family vacation. Took some time  the other day to post a quick post and wanted to throw another post together while I am sitting out on the porch rocking in my chair and enjoying our view of the mountains. Today we went hiking in the Smoky mountain park at Deep Creek. We took a 3 mile hike through the mountains on a loop with three gorgeous waterfalls. We got to see some deer, chipmunks and lots of gorgeous NC scenery. Below are some amazing photos I captured with my iPhone. I will post more photos from my dslr Nikon D610 once I arrive back home but for now wanted to share a couple shots I got today.  I also took my new Pentax film camera, the 645n and can't wait to see what develops. 

When we got back from the hiking and a late lunch, early dinner, we all took a nap then started up the fire pit to make s'mores. It really has been such a relaxing and amazing vacation. It is times like this I get a little emotional and my heart is filled with joy watching my daughters make memories and have fun adventuring through the amazing mountains. 

I wouldn't be me if I didn't throw in a little fashion as well, so got a couple cute outfits from my trip. I think for tonight I am going to share my outfit from today only. I wore a pair of camouflage leggings I got awhile back at Marshall's for under ten dollars, with my super cute off the shoulder, black Pebby Forevee tee. I have always been a fan of John Muir so when one of my favorite tee shirt designers came out with a tee with one of his quotes I didn't hesitate to scoop it up. I paired it with a white sports bra and some super cute matte black Hunter rain boots. Call me crazy but when we hike or like yesterday we went mudding on ATV's and horseback riding, I always wear my Hunter boots. They are great because if they get dirty they wash right off and you can get down in the creeks, and rivers no problem. You don't have to worry about soaking your jeans or having to remove your shoes.  I will post more outfits when I return home, I am also excited about many new brands, tee shirts and tanks along with some amazing accessories I have waiting to feature for spring/summer. 

Here are my photos and usually I caption them all but for tonight just going to post them quickly to get back to my family. Have a fabulous week and hope everyone is having an amazing spring break. ✌️❤️

Our girls watching the waterfall 

Me with my camera standing next to the first waterfall which we hiked 2 miles all up hill to get to. Got my workout for sure every day. 

My Pebby Forevee, The mountains are calling tee. This is a off the shoulder cut tee, in black. Paired with camo leggings 

and some hunter black matte boots. 

Macro acorn. 

My view while taking a break from up hill hiking in the mountains. 

View of my amazing camo leggings and Hunter boots. Again these boots are amazing, I was able to climb through the waterfalls and stand in the creek no problem, then when they get dirty just rinse them off and dry. Awesome 

My Pebby Forevee again. Love these tee shirts. Check out her website at www.mypebbyforevee and in the notes please mention me, you can say cr8tivemamarazzi is where you saw her tee shirts. Ty 

And ended the day with a little s'mores and firepit action. Have a good evening and thank you for stopping by. As always love to hear from everyone. Thank you for all the amazing comments, feed back and views. Excited to launch my new blog this summer... 

Always be yourself and be kind ✌️❤️✨

Away on vacation

Hello everyone wanted to do a quick post to let you know I am on vacation. Thank you again for always passing by to view my blog and remaining supportive. Have been tested over and over lately but refuse to let anyone bring me down. I continue this blog with only the best intentions to share my love for fashion, decor for the home and sharing my deal or bargain finding tips. I love talking to everyone and enjoy all your amazing and kind feedback. Ty and hope to have some amazing new content when I return. Below a few photos of our cabin and view. Have a fabulous spring break ✌️❤️🎶 

The mountains were calling and we had to go. We always enjoy and annual family trip to the mountains.  Enjoy your spring break and week. Lots of amazing new styles, tee shirts, tank tops, skirts and jewelry to come for spring and summer. Can't wait to share more about my styling position. Will be styling a shoot for the summer spread. Also I am going to be changing my blog. I will keep this one up for awhile for those who love to follow but I purchased a new domain then have one of my coworkers making the template and design for me while I am away. Plan to launch the new blog site over the summer. Can't wait to share more and have a more professional format. It's exciting something I started for fun has gotten so much attention. I enjoy seeing all your comments and watching my stats rise monthly. It's amazing my little blog gets hundreds of views a day and thousands a week. Ty for all those loyal followers who have been following from the start many years ago and of course a warm welcome & thank you to those who have found me recently. Without you all my passion and dreams wouldn't be my reality. Bless you all. ✌️❤️

Cr8tive Exposure Blog, photography by Melissa Septien Photography

I have a new blog I have put together to showcase some of my photography, photos, post reviews on products from Nikon, Nikkor lenses, accessories for cameras and tips on using Lightroom 5 and other photography talk=).  I am also a member of Clickin Moms and have a instagram account full of photos of my life, photos and work.  Please check out my new blog and be sure to follow it.  Also if you are a fellow photographer I would love to connect with others for help, tips and knowledge.  Thank you and below are some photos I have taken on my vacation.

Be sure to enter my Crack Hair sample contest also, three prizes will be given away later this week.


Happy Snapping

Melissa

Fontana Lake in North Carolina, we did a speed boat ride.  It was a fun time=)  

View on drive from Fontana Lake to Fontana Dam

Hubby's favorite part of the day adventures, Fontana Dam, Natural electricity.  Amazing Dam and a lot of amazing views.  Highly recommend this as a must see when you visit NC

Hubby had me take a ton of photos of the Fontana Dam, I have more on my instagram and photo blog.

We stumbled upon an amazing quiet road of the paved path inside of the National Park while driving.  Trying to find some Bears but no luck so far this trip.  Last year we saw bears while hiking to Laurel Falls and at Cade's Cove in TN at the Smoky Mountain National Park

Cr8tive Exposre

All Photos taken by Melissa Septien with a Nikon Camera while on vacation in North Carolina.  No use of these photos is permitted without permission, thank you