Snapshots

Happy Friday! I love photography, but have found I rarely spend the time taking pictures unless it is a special occasion like a trip. I hope that I can continue to share some snapshots from the more mundane details of my life because I find they are an interesting reflection of the present moment. Valentine's Day is on Sunday so I arrived home on Wednesday night to beautiful flowers, and I am loving my new "OK" vase from Oh Joy's Target collection. Other details include Otto (plus his constant ability to interrupt any activity), The Five-Minute Journal, and an adorable llama I bought at Renegade Chicago. Enjoy!

Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great. —Mark Twain

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Diptychs 2

This time around I found myself inspired by bold hues and natural elements. I also couldn't resist a nod to Valentine's day in the third pairing. Enjoy!

1 Left | Right
2 Left | Right
3 Left | Right
4 Left | Right

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Letters Are Lovely 14

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January Around The Web

Happy almost February! Per usual, here are a few of my favorites from around the web this past month. I'm happy to see the iridescent trend seems to be here to stay. I loved Aww, Sam's roundup of 10 Iridescent/Holographic Things You Need. Enjoy some other links below!

• Love this Valentine's Day idea!

• I discovered Sarah Illenberger's work this month

• Vintage photos are always intriguing, and these of Paris are no exception

• I have been cooking more than normal lately, and this linguine recipe was one of my favorite finds!

• Ashley Goldberg's Valentine's Day Collection for Hallmark Signature is just lovely

• Dreaming of a weekend in Nashville

• My sister and I will be traveling to Italy in July and we just booked all of our hotels! This one may be my favorite. I can't wait to share this trip on the blog!

• Thanks, A Beautiful Mess, A Color Story really is a wonderful new app

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Valentine’s Day 2016

Valentine's Day will be here before we know it so I decided to round up some of my favorite Heart Day related items I have spotted so far. Enjoy!

Cupid Heart Balloon Sticks | Love You Lots Hallmark Card | XO Letter Balloons
Lips in A Row Art Print | Sip Sip Tumbler With Straw | The Getaway Duffle Bag

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Big Magic

For those who wish to live a more creative life, I cannot recommend Elizabeth Gilbert's new book Big Magic enough. She states:

 "To even call somebody a 'creative person' is almost laughably redundant; creativity is a hallmark of our species... your very body and your very being are perfectly designed to live in collaboration with inspiration, and inspiration is still trying to find you—the same way it hunted down your ancestors." 

As someone whose job and identity is so strongly tied to creativity, I found it her insights into inspiration refreshing. While some days creativity comes easily, others it is quite elusive. I hope that I will be able to embrace creativity in new ways & keep Elizabeth's knowledge in mind as I persist in making. Because I really wouldn't know any other way. (Also check out this amazing video of how they created the book cover! Who knew.)

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