Mantras + Reminders Archives - Kelly Rae Roberts

Welcome to my Art Shop

Welcome to my Art Shop

Hello + welcome!

Hey there, I’m Kelly Rae Roberts

Before I was an artist, I was a social worker. And then at the age of 30, I started playing with paint, and everything about my life changed. Today I'm passionate about making meaningful art while helping other women explore their creativity, nourish their souls, and build thriving creative businesses.

I live in a tiny town named Sisters, Oregon with my husband John, our son True, and our two English Bulldogs, Lulu Butter Butterbean and Amelia Apple Bottoms. I deeply believe that anything is possible, one small and brave step at a time.

Let's be friends on Instagram (I love it there!)

I’ve been on Instagram and Facebook for over a d

I’ve been on Instagram and Facebook for over a decade. There were years when I was super in love, especially with Instagram. Pretty photos and stories? YES, please! But for a long time now (years!), I’ve struggled with both platforms (despite healthy boundaries), especially since making conscious efforts to slow down and simplify my life and business. Life is full. Time is precious. Energy is sacred. The question on my mind these days as I continue to do this work of letting go is: What do I feel beholden to that doesn’t consistently nourish my soul? The answers that keep coming up over and over? Instagram + Facebook. The next question: What would I be doing if I created more space by letting them go? The answers? Creating more deep down presence in my life. Creating more art. Creating energetic s p a c e. Creating psychic s p a c e. Creating more TRUST that I can do what I love (my art and my art biz) without feeling tethered to social media. And so, I’ve made the decision to break up with Instagram/Facebook. Who knows. Maybe we’ll get back together one day, but it’s not likely. I’m excited, nervous, and ready for the exhale. Remember when you were younger and you dreaded breaking up with someone? And you hesitated for a bit, stringing them along until you could muster up your courage? But then when you finally spoke your truth and did the breaking up, you were so relieved and felt SO MUCH better about your life and the possibilities? That’s how this feels! I LOVE MY COMMUNITY. I’m not breaking up with them/you. I’m breaking up with Instagram/Facebook. Here’s where we can connect with one another moving forward: MY BLOG! My intention is to show up in that space MUCH more. ART DATES WITH KELLY RAE: My monthly subscription which is loaded with videos and fun! MY NEWSLETTER: I send it out once a week, sometimes twice a week! IN PERSON RETREATS: When it’s safe to gather, I’ll be leading retreats again MARIGOLD & TRUE: My new little shoppe will continue its Instagram/Facebook presence @marigoldandtrue. THANK YOU for the support & togetherness. I look forward to connecting with you in more meaningful ways outside of social media! ❤️🌈🙏🏼🌸❤️

Scenes from around here these last couple of days.

Scenes from around here these last couple of days. New hutch in the house is giving me cozy feels. Pumpkins, too. John's food cart. 🏡 🎃 🍁 🍂 I'm patiently waiting for Fall! One thing I forgot to photograph: my QVC training call this morning. Did I tell you that I'll be on QVC Nov 2 between 11am - noon? I will be presenting a few of my angels. Excited. Nervous. All the feels! #kellyraesfarmhouse

True turned 10 and my mama heart continues to burs

True turned 10 and my mama heart continues to burst daily. At ten, True is a young man who loves (is obsessed with) skateboarding, hanging out with friends, listening to Hardy Boy audio books, playing (and eating) at Mimi and Grandpa’s house, Minecraft, and his stuffies. He is also super hilarious, and loves to make me laugh. I’ve been showing True a ton of old videos of him, like the one when he was five and I asked him what the word “awesome” meant and he said with big enthusiasm, "It's a strong, strong happy feeling. It could knock you over with all that strongness!" We've also been going through lots of photos and videos from when he was little little (#trueelioorlando) that I posted here on Instagram. Basically, a ton of reminiscing. Gosh, motherhood has been – in many ways – without words. It has required a never ending unrelenting marathon of embodiment. Of presence. Of conscious engagement. Of patience. Of TRUST. Of playfulness. And it’s been SO worth it. True, just by being who he is, inspires me to be a better human. Because I know he’s watching. Because I want/need to be the kind of person that I’d like him to be when he grows up. Because I want to help raise a responsible, conscious young white man in a world that needs more white men that are awake to the suffering and injustices of others. Because motherhood has required me to deepen my spiritual journey inside the framework of relationship with myself and others. And because True. Is. An. Awesome. Kid. Thank you, motherhood. I thank my lucky stars each and every day for this child that keeps my heart True. Big love to this very community for seeing me through motherhood so far. I started Instagram when True was a baby and I love that I was able to capture pieces of both his and my experience here, especially in those early years. Will you help me celebrate True? I'd love it if you could comment by ending this sentence: In your tenth year, may you __________.

Iron patches for the win, ya'll! I'm excited about

Iron patches for the win, ya'll! I'm excited about putting this one on the back of my jean jacket. Patches or stickers? Which one do you prefer?
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This beauty is in the shop!

I've been doing some pretty big fluffing around th

I've been doing some pretty big fluffing around the house. I always know I'm in a good place if I'm rearranging furniture and having fun with my belongings. Anyone else out there who also loves to rearrange things? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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PS: I'm a big fan of fans! I looooove them. You, too? Or would you rather a ceiling light?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Whatever you do, may you always decorate your joy. xo