Winter Wonderment

A few moments of winter magic while we were on holiday.

Storybook Wedding

 {Clara + Brandon's Wedding}

Featured on Offbeat Bride are some pictures of a fantasy wedding I wish I had though of! Perhaps for our vow renewal. Clara + Brandon are featured for their storybook wedding, which couldn't have been more unique or cute.

Photographed by Helmutwalker Photography, you can find more details from their story there.

This bride is so charming + inspiring.

Belated Holiday Wishes

With the scramble of Thanksgiving I haven't had a chance to wish everyone Happy Holidays! Between myself and my son getting sick, things have been falling to the way side over here. We've been busy taking vitamins, setting up our Christmas decorations and getting crafty for our home + family presents. I'll post more on that soon (but not too soon to give away what we're making!).

My workshop with Madelyn Mulvaney wrapped up & I'm already missing the Sunday inspirations. However, after waiting for a couple of months, registration arrived for my new year's class with Susannah Conway.VERY excited to bring in the new year with her!

On top of the holiday gatherings and preparations I've been feverishly working on getting everything in order for my own e-course I'll be hosting in the new year. With lots of help from amazing fellow artists, it should be something truly inspiring. I'm up and night busy scribbling away at all the ideas that are pouring in. 

In the meantime, here is some inspiration I've found lately over on i.Anton's flickr photostream. I get lost in these amazing images over and over again.

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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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!

Freshly Fallen Fall Leaves

{fall leaves circa 2008}

I had to take a quick break to give a shout out to Fall! By far my favorite season. The scarves, hats, boots, sweet apple chamomile tea, comforters, slippers, sweaters, dark mornings, gathering for holiday DIY projects, leaves, wreaths, pine cones, family, warmth... 

How sweet it is.

<3 

Photo Inspiration

I just love these lovely photorgaphs.

Another timeless photo

Mr. Jagger



Great photo.

If only I could ride a Motorcycle

Does it get any tougher?!

photos from Offbeat Bride

Snaps

Something about dresses and cars I can't get enough of: