seriously inspired by Rachael Taylor

seriously inspired by Rachael Taylor

So, remember when I told you that I signed up for Rachael Taylor’s upcoming ecourse on how to create repeat patterns? It’s been a dream of mine to learn how to create patterns that could possibly be turned into fabric designs and more, so I’m...
some evidence of piddling

some evidence of piddling

Teetering on the edge of burnout, my instincts are telling me to stop everything I’m doing and build in space and time for piddling around the house. I love piddling. I find it extremely relaxing, creative, and energizing. I love rearranging furniture, creating...
poetry posts in portland

poetry posts in portland

True and I were on a walk today and came across a poetry post in someone’s front yard. These poetry posts are all over Portland, by the way. It’s such an awesome concept. You can read/see more about them here, here and here. I so want one – someday....
quick catch up!

quick catch up!

Hello! It’s been a bit nuts over here. I’ve holed myself up in the studio for the last week or so which means SO MUCH FUN but it all means nothing gets done (emails, to-do lists, housekeeping, sleep, blogging, and so much more). Ahhhh! I have so much to...
recent gratitude

recent gratitude

– for the rare morning when True sleeps past 6am – for all of my mom’s help and Greggie’s endless play with True + Bella – for the way John takes care of us – for new websites and loving it so. – for long hot, hot baths in the...
books!

books!

I heart Sarah Ahearn. We met a couple of years ago and she’s one of those sweet spirits that draws you in. I adore her and her art and love that we are both traveling though the same experience of new mamahood + creativity. I received her brand spakin’ new...
catching my eye

catching my eye

Hi friends, Remember when I told you the big news about my parents? They’re arriving this weekend! We can hardly believe it and we are so, so excited. While we get them settled in, I wanted to share some things I’m loving lately: (Superhero Andrea) *...
cards!

cards!

I have so much to tell you about what I learned during her talk (it was good, people), some motherhood soul shifts that have been happening over here, and I’ve got a few new paintings to share, too. But it’s late and boy am I tired from staying up way too...
link love + an interview

link love + an interview

(now available!) While we settle back to our routines, adjust back to our time zone, take our first trip to Costco, and mourn the ending of Oprah, I thought I’d share some link love with you: * Crushing on her site/blog/art again. * Could not have expressed this...
hawaii!

hawaii!

hi friends! we’re in hawaii for our first family vacation. i was incredibly nervous about baby true’s first plane ride but it went great. no blowouts. no crying. no drama. we were able to keep him occupied for the entire six hours with new snacks, new...
link love

link love

(i’ve discovered mighty leaf tea. their breakfast blend is amazing! mati gifted me the book above. talk about inspiration, poetry, and art. love.) have a great weekend everyone! here are a few places i’ve been lately that i thought i’d share with...
link love

link love

(i love this postcard from papaya – artwork by sabrina ward harrison. it reads. “God calls you to the place where your deep gladness + the world’s deep hunger meet.” It’s a quote by Frederick Buechner whose books I love, especially this...