glimpses + holiday decor

glimpses + holiday decor

we were gifted a new tree this year (thank you so much, youknowwho) – and we LOVE it. because it’s new to us, we still have to perfect how to dress it up with garland and such but i’m kind of loving its whimsical imperfectness for its first year. it...
quickie

quickie

hello! it’s been a crazy whirlwind over here. i’m still decompressing from my trip to kansas last week. my brain is firing with ideas and inspiration in ways that it’s hard to keep it all straight. i took some very good advice and bought a large dry...
ramblings for you…

ramblings for you…

i’m a little smitten (obsessed) with these latest birdies on top of girlies. i am so in love with making art right now. it feels incredibly good to be inspired. it seems my artful messes have been on a traveling adventure this summer. first there was lovebomb...
a visit from my parents

a visit from my parents

my parents left this morning after a week of visiting us here in seattle. the house feels so quiet today…and i miss them both already. they traveled all the way from florida – aren’t they cute? we did a whole lot of lounging with a small bit of...
insomnia sucks

insomnia sucks

for the first time in my life, i’m experiencing some pretty annoying insomnia that’s been keeping me up well after 3am. i’m sure there are many factors involved but i’m hoping it will disappear soon. until then, i’m all about the naps...
mondo beyondo list

mondo beyondo list

(pacific city, oregon) been thinking a lot about dreaming and wishing these last many days. i’m so inspired by the community over at mondo beyondo. jen + andrea are doing such a great job leading the class and now i’ve found myself all wrapped up in...
switching it up

switching it up

sometimes it’s nice (and fun) to switch it up a bit. happy monday everyone! today i’m all about running errands, and getting ready for some upcoming travel. had a great weekend exploring the city with our oakland friends who were up for the weekend....
sunshine perspective

sunshine perspective

summertime arrived this week in seattle. i’m not betting that it will stay, but boy am i enjoying it while it’s here. long walks. coke icees from the 7-11. naps. windows open. sidewalk meals and cocktails with john. skirts + flip flops! not to mention the...
sometimes…

sometimes…

heart of leaves. found in seattle recently sometimes a good cry is 100% necessary. for release. for room. for more heart spaces. for something to be born. or maybe for disappointment, or confusion or restlessness or overwhelm. i notice that whenever i’m...
scenes from the last week

scenes from the last week

the views from fort warden are always incredible. i love that artfest is held here. so many creative souls on such gorgeous land – it always makes for a meaningful trip. this year was the most chilled-out artfest i’ve ever attended. mom and i loved our...