Always Catching Up

{Soaring to my Wishes}

Does it feel like you're always playing "catch up" with all the things around you? Groceries, crayons, missing socks, lunch boxes, split ends, roots, bills and more bills, that blank page staring at you...

I forget the need to breathe!

This past weekend my family and I spent a wonderful day at the beach on Sunday. A friend showed me this cute little house that was for sale about 3 blocks away from the sand. And like lightening, I was struck!

"Why don't we live down here?!"

Of course it has always been it the back of my mind, but never such a clear thought. Our quality of lives would be so enriched with being able to be out in nature more, the 'relaxed' vibe that comes will beach living and the welcoming of everyone in a great neighborhood. While doing my workshop we've had assignments on 'how would you paint your life' which naturally has really gotten me contemplating everything.

So, why not? There will always be another bill to pay, another 'well maybe we should wait for [fill in blank here]', or what if we don't stay here?

I am ready for my roots to grow solid. I don't think anyone knows if they will be in one particular location for forever, but why not make the most of it?! It seems completely senseless now NOT to live at the beach when that's the biggest thing our city has to offer!

Shells, shark's teeth, endless sand between your toes, outdoor showers, BBQ's and honey glazed skin... mmmmm.

We say '~Yes!'

Mrs. Dazo's Nests

{Bronze Nest on Tree Stump}

These are wonderful + whimsical little pieces of art. Hand crafted by a fellow Etsy artist, Mrs. Dazo. Her jewelry and other curiosities shouldn't be missed!

{Golden Nest on a Tree Stump}

Behind My Journal

{Behind My Journal}

This was one of my self portraits for my '~Yes' course and I was playing around with different layers + textures so I thought I would share.

the ANTHROPOLOGiST

{Rachael Eustace; Photographed by her father David Eustace}

I have discovered such a powerful, raw + truthful space compliments of the ANTHROPOLOGiST. Its an online showcase of a few choice artists and their process' along with present work.

I feel soooo inspired and filled by all that I have seen on here. I've been a fan of Andrew Zuckerman and his simplicity in short film making with deeply profound universal messages.

{Bright Star; Jane Campion}

I've discovered an amazing powerful woman artist in director Jane Campion. I'm really looking forward to discovering more from her.

But the artist that has touched me most is the lovely scrapbook collection of David Eustace and his daughter Rachael as they embarked on a 3 week road trip "In Search of Eustace" across the U.S. The pure essence that comes with this father + daughter relationship & their beautiful documentation of the simple act of driving is beyond memorable.

{Rachael Eustace; Photographed by David Eustace}

The quiet moments we have with our children are fast and fleeting. The beauty of this trip that they took makes me think about how fast I will watch my son grow and become a man.

I can remember a road trip my Mother once took me one. It was to visit a great Aunt of mine (more like an ex-wife of my great grandfather; so I've always called her "Aunt" for lack of labels) starting at her home in Wyoming. We saw the Grand Tetons, ate endless cookies, watched the buffalo roam in Yellowstone (where we became snowed in for 3 days; another adventure in itself). It was magical to me and something I will never forget even though I couldn't have been more that 11 or 12 years old at the time.

I look forward to adventures like that with my son + husband.

Memories that last a lifetime and the stories just get better the longer they have to marinate.

I feel refreshed after soaking up these awe-inspiring artists.

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Victorian Collar DIY

{DIY Victorian Collar}

This is so lovely and beautiful! I finally broke down and bought myself a sewing machine. My cousin sent me the link to this amazing collar from a fellow blogger and it's going to be my 2nd sewing project! My hands have been aching for something creative + it feels great to be tangible with things.  

 

I'm experimenting with the fabric and trying a lace that I found. Not sure if it will lay exactly right, but the smaller version of the collar in lace would be amazing I think!

I'll upload and post pictures of my first maiden sewing project I did last night. It's a colorful pillow with yellow lemons on the fabric and blue pom-pom trim. 

Very cheerful + fun! 

A Monkey's Fist

{"When you get to the end of your rope, tie a knot and hang on"}

A fellow friend of mine over in my '~Yes' workshop loved this as much as I did. This little rope knot is called a Monkey's Fist. I have it hanging off my work desk in my studio. Often times I find myself getting to the end of my rope. There is always 'something' else or 'someone' else taking me into a flurry of nothing to do with 'me'.

I've just gotta tie a knot, grab on for dear life and hope the blood in my arms will return enough to pull myself back up!