Archive | inspiration

leisure

2008, May 3

We are heading south next month for a week of beach life, can’t wait. I saw this picture the other day and love everthing about it, not the least of which is that amazing vintage swim cap.

(via Black Eiffel,via Urban Grace Interiors + House & Life)

So I have been hunting around and saw this, pretty darn cute! Could I pull it off? Would I actually wear it? probably not, but hey it you never know!

It would atleast be good for a fun picture, right? And this image immediately came to mind, great album. Think I will go take a listen…

everyday, i want, inspiration, stuff to have

We brought out this charming little 2bdrm house for the kids today. It was my moms and has been in safe keeping ’til now. It needs a little tlc but look at those details! My mom got it for Christmas when she was a child and I just think it’s so sweet. The door mat has her name and there’s lovely wallpaper and curtains inside.

everyday, inspiration

won’t you join me…

2008, April 8

in my imaginary studio. Here are some pictures of some lovely places and items that would be wonderful for a studio. Soon, hopefully, I will share a few pics of my space. It is a work in progress…

a nice light…

a little trolley for keeping supplies close at hand… (available at bailey’s via housemartin)

lovely little work space…(via habitually chic)

decor, inspiration

views from our mantel

2008, March 31

I have been playing around with the objects on our mantel, finding toys and every day objects and creating little tableaus. Here are a few:

‘what, this nut?’

decor, everyday, inspiration

Peter and the Wolf

2008, March 29

If you haven’t seen this, you need to. It is such a beautiful film. We caught it this morning…

everyday, inspiration

drawing from the past

2008, March 25

I started a new series of paintings that draw from old family photos. I’ve been thinking more and more about the passage of time. I think I wasn’t fully aware at how fast time passes until I had kids. Then you SEE it. Documenting those firsts, marking their growth on the wall… Anyway here is one of the paintings I recently finished along with another vintage children’s book page print. I will be adding these and several more to the shop this week.

art, etsy, inspiration

inspiring

2008, March 15

We went to see this last night

By far my favorite cirque show I’ve seen. My favorite part, though, was looking over at the kids’ open mouthed wonder. Really fun, and full of inspiration.

creating, everyday, inspiration

swifts

2008, February 15

My very favorite Portland tradition our family has is to go watch the Chapman swifts make their annual trip down the schools chimney. Every year we say this is Portland at it’s best! Here is a new print inspired by this yearly event. (you’ll have to wait until next fall to see them again)