Category Archives for Inspiration
A Bit of Reflection
This time of year brings a lot of birthdays and celebrations in my family. My brother’s birthday is May 8th, my dad’s birthday is May 9th, and Mother’s Day is always close behind the two.
This weekend I was reminded how fragile and unpredictable life is. We have very little control and every day we have on this earth is a blessing. So I just wanted to take a second and say happy birthday to my brother and my dad- and Happy Mother’s Day to my mom. I am beyond thankful for you guys and love you so much. You have helped shape me into the woman I am today and continue to do so. (And sis- I love you too!)
Mom // your sense of humor and outlook on life is inspiring. You have shown me how to humbly live as a servant of the Lord- following wherever He may lead you. Fully trusting Him through every step of the way.
Dad // Your enthusiastic spirit and hard work ethic has shown me how to live a passionate life. To embrace the simple things in life and know deep down that they are actually the big things. To submit your talents to the Lord and see what He does with them.
Jonny // I can’t even say your name without smiling. You are my artistic partner in crime, the only person who can make me belly laugh for days on end, my baby brother who I still feel the need to protect. Your heart for the Lord and His people is contagious. I can’t wait to see where life leads you.
Friends- hug your loved ones today. Give them a call if you’re far. Because we don’t know what’s going to happen. We really don’t. Life is short. Seemingly too short sometimes. Embrace every day, the big and the small moments. They are what make up your life.
Learning from Experience
CS Lewis- you’re kinda awesome.…
Three blogs I read when needing to CHILL OUT.
It’s been a long week over here. I have definitely been pushing on the borders of taking on too much. Once again. I was doing a great job at saying no to things for a while- to scheduling out projects and being all organized. But then sometimes when things are going well, it’s like I take that and say “I can take on more, I feel fine!” then I’m right back where I started. Stressed!! I’ll learn. One day. I hope.
Sometimes when I’m feeling overwhelmed, I just need to take 5 minutes, to focus my mind on something else and look at things other than design. I find it inspires me much more than forcing ideas to come to my head. So I wanted to share with you three blogs I visit when needing that chill time!
1 // Joy the Baker. Looking at the delicious treats she makes paired with her clever, hilarious and oftentimes heartfelt writing just warms me inside! It’s like I’m entered into the kitchen of a good friend who is telling me stories and baking me goodies. A great read when you just need some comfort or a good recipe. Her podcast is a regular listen for me too.
2 // Refinery 29. I guess this one isn’t necessarily a blog- but it’s a daily read for me so I had to post it! The fashion, the local tips, the celebrity gossip, I am an admitted Refinery 29 addict. They never cease to amaze me with their marketing. I want to read every single article with just one glance of their headlines! They have different sections for different cities such as New York, Chicago, San Francisco, and LA! I’ve come across a lot of different restaurants, store openings and events happening in LA because of this site. It’s a great read for those times when you’ve been working at home and haven’t left the house for too many hours (maybe even days- ah!) and just need to see what’s happening out there in the world around you. Maybe even make plans to head out to a new store opening in the area.
3 // A Cup of Jo. I’m sure you guys are familiar with the one and only Joanna Goddard and her beautiful little family. This was one of the first blogs I ever started reading when I discovered this whole “blog land” and I’ve loved it ever since. (And have always been jealous of her amazing blog title. I really wish I would have thought of it first!!) Writing lovely posts about her adventures as a mom, giving weekly challenges like “Interview your parents” or “Meditate for 10 minutes a day“. And much more on love, travel, food, fashion, and a ton of quirky fun finds. It’s a great read when you need to just step out of your world for a minute or two and focus on the small pleasures in life.
So there you have it! My go-to’s for small chill out moments while working. Are there any sites you visit when needing to take 5 from work stuff?
Hope you have a wonderful weekend friends!!…
Joseph De Leo | Food Photography
Goodness I love me some good food photography. Joseph De Leo has an amazing eye for this stuff.
Now I’m craving donuts…
A Discount for the LA Folks
Hey friends! Hope you’ve been having a good week so far.
This post is for my LA Creatives- (but feel free to read you non-locals!) There is an awesome event happening at The Standard in DTLA May 18th. It’s called Create + Cultivate.
It’s a one-day event filled with mimosas, workshops, creative seminars, food, cocktails, a photo booth, amazing goodie bags. There will be speakers like Jessica Comingore, A Cozy Kitchen, Leaf TV, and many more talking subjects like turning your passion into a business, the art of food blogging, how to find inspiration and tons more.
This would be the perfect event for someone who is looking to meet some local creatives, get inspired and have an awesome time, of course! And hey, I’ll be there! So we can meet and be friends!
If you need some more convincing- check out this video from one of the past Create + Cultivate events. It will sell you more than I can!
If you need more convincing, you can use the discount code “CCVIP” at checkout and get a deal on your ticket.
Let me know if you’re gonna be there so we can hang! Tickets are limited and going fast so hurry up and get yours!
Happy Wednesday friends- enjoy it!…
Creating Outside The Comp
I had some fun a few Fridays ago with a calligraphy starter kit I had purchased MONTHS ago and hadn’t used yet. It was one of those days. Feeling frustrated, not really able to clear my mind and focus- so I hopped off the comp and busted out my calligraphy kit. It was really hard to do! But really liberating at the same time. It was so fun to not do anything for a client or a project- but just for the sake of creating something. I miss doing this. Some of you may have seen this little pic I Instagrammed that day.
I also got a little crazy and spilt ink all over my desk… I have to admit I wanted to “Command Z” that thing right when it happend, but it was also kind of awesome to get messy and have my desk and my hands stained with ink splatters. I just ran with it and dipped my paper into it. I had some neon green puff paint lying around and put that on it, and had some fun with my logo.
I challenge you to create something outside of the computer this weekend. Just for fun. Spill some paint- stain your hands. Let go.
Have a great weekend everyone!…
Don’t Become Weary
A good reminder for me today. Keep on going!…
Comparison
My sister Jacquie and I have been working hard on a new newsletter article for you guys. The topic? Comparison.
It’s something we all struggle with that we felt should be addressed. In the article we talk about how we compare, how to be aware of it, and even include some exercises we can all do to help us focus on the right stuff! We’re sending out the newsletter tomorrow and I wanted to give you guys a heads up so you had the chance to sign up and recieve it. The topic is something I really believe we can all benefit from reading- and would love for everyone to get the chance!
So add your name into the box below, hit enter and you’re done! Tomorrow you’ll receive a beautiful new newsletter addressed just to you. Hope you enjoy!!
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Crushing Major.
I’m so crushing on the new 31 Bits Spring collection. Like major. The styling, photography and colors are just gorgeous. I keep finding myself coming back to it and falling more in love. It makes me really excited for Spring time! (PS- HOW is Spring almost here, wasn’t it just Christmas?? I mean seriously.)
Anyways, you can browse the catalog here, read about the inspiration behind the design, and shop the collection. While you’re there, check out how they’ve changed all of the colors on their site to reflect Spring- loving it. Great job 31 Bits!! Way to inspire and get us pumped for SPRING!!…