About Me

Hi, I'm Dana, the author/photographer behind Bluegrass Nest.  I am a homemaker, student & substitute teacher living and loving life in the Bluegrass of Kentucky.  I live with my wonderful husband of 17 years,Greg and our three precious daughters, Olivia, Caroline and Susan-Kate.

random loves and things about me
I have been with my husband over half my life....we met when I was 14. I continue to fall in love with him over and over again and still love looking into his big blue eyes.:)


Having children has been the most humbling experience ever, it is the most difficult but also the most rewarding thing I've ever done.


Love to have a good cry ever so often, even for no reason at all....very cleansing.


I consider myself a peacemaker and will be the first to apologize, regardless.

I am a huge fan of Downton Abbey.


I love to sleep during a Thunderstorm.

Love the smell and sound of a bonfire.

Love the windows open weather that comes in Spring and Fall.

I have an Identical Twin Sister.

Love Music.

Love spending time with my Mom, Sisters and Best Friends.....Girlfriends Forever!

Would love to learn how to belly dance!

Running my first marathon was comparable to childbirth...you soon forget the pain and are ready for another one.:)

Love, Love, Love Surprises!

I Pray daily but need to be better at reading God's Word.

I have a weakness for Krispy Kreme Doughnuts.

I love all things written and created by Susan Branch.....she inspires me.

My Extreme self would love to climb Mt. Everest.

Love Talk Radio 840.


I enjoy listening to elderly people talk and tell stories.

My life changed forever on February 27, 2004. I went out the next morning and remember hearing the birds sing in a way I never had before.

I know that I am on this earth for a purpose that God has put in my heart...in His timing it will come to pass.

To see my girls be compassionate, caring, and full of love for those that are outcasts, hurting, or needy means more to me than any trophy or award.

I love the feeling of confidence and contentment that comes with getting older....feeling comfortable in your own skin.

My home is my refuge....I love to have a great smelling candle burning, something yummy cooking in the kitchen and freshly washed blankets to cuddle up with Greg and our girls on the couch.  We have long talks about anything and everything.