new artwork

it has been a little quiet over here lately - and i am finally (finally!) able to show you why!

every spare moment for the past few days has been spent working on this baby. 

i celebrated a little bit last night after it was finished, by baking blueberry muffins and enjoying a glass of wine. 

i'm always so thrilled when i know my artwork is going to a loving home. that is the exact destination for this one:).

xxo

hubby's alaskan adventure.

for the first few days he is gone, i always really enjoy myself. i tend to stay up super late. eat cereal for dinner. watch chick flicks like nobody's business. but, then it gets old. fast.

the hubby has been dreaming of visiting alaska since i've known him. and as of this month, that dream finally became a reality. i am thrilled for this adventure of his that has broadened his point of view, strenghtened his mind and body, and made him appreciate things in a new way.

he was able to snap a few photos  - and i wanted to share them with you:

he has been home 3 days now, and is still recovering. you know he is an avid outdoorsman to begin with - he says this was the biggest test of his mental and physical abilities yet.

i'm so happy he is home! doesn't he know i'm afraid of the dark?! haha.....(not totally kidding).

happy thursday, friends. i'm feeling excited about the approaching weekend. how about you?

xxo



25 things.

 as promised...here is my 25 by 26 list. goals/plans/dreams to shoot for/accomplish over the next year. i'll be honest-i'm feeling very (very) vulnerable about putting this out there for the world to see. but i'm on a mission to be accountable. so here goes!

25 by 26. the list.

1. become a full time artist.
2. stock my etsy shop. create, create, create.
3. visit connecticut, maine, west virginia.
4. get a (second!) tattoo.
5. connect with like-minded people.
6. do this!!
7. authenticity in everything.
8. honesty in everything.
9. meet mae chevrette.
10. spend time outdoors.
11. buy the camera of my dreams.
12. submit artwork to somerset - get it published!
13. pay off my car + student loans.
14. ride bikes with hubby.
15. float the river!
16. invite abundance into my life.
17.  grow a garden.
18. sew (1st up: curtains!).
19. spread love and happiness.
20. artwork photoshoot.
21. visit a pumpkin patch in the fall.
22. have as many fall adventures possible (best season EVER.).
23. have an art date.
24. get a monthly massage.
25. go on a road trip.


what is on your list of dreams?
xxo

art crush.

you guys. i am so in love! i discovered the stunning work of diana sudyka this morning, and just had to purchase this amazing print. impulsive? yes. but it is so perfect, how could i not?



"Starling" by Diana Sudyka



happy friday, friends! yahoo!

this weekend, i'm going home. it it off to the mountains for me! what are your plans?

xxo

girl time

since the hubby left for alaska, my mom and I have been getting in some major girl time over here.

  

she is on the tail-end her summertime break,

so her little mill city retreat could not have come at a better time.

even though i still have my 9-5 to report to,

it's amazing how a little break from the norm can be just the ticket. i feel amazingly energized!

whenever mom visits, she brings flowers. dahlias are some of my absolute favorites! you will think i'm crazy, but they make me so excited for fall. i'm most definitely an autumn girl at heart, and can't wait for crisp breezes, pumpkin spice lattes, scarves + boots, pumpkin patches, bright leaves...man. this list could go on forever!

so far we've shared coffee + laughter + good music + delicious food + long neighborhood walks (after sunset) + creative ideas. it's amazing how she tends to make everything better.

oh! and look at mister:). he is the cutest thing in the world.

he loves loves to crawl under blankets. it doesn't really matter which one.

sometimes i'll walk into my bedroom, and the only thing i'll see is a little tail sticking out from beneath my bed spread. it's hilarious.

i've found a new favorite spot for a vase of flowers! perched on the fireplace. love:).

hope you are having a beautiful week, friends!

xxo

magical morning light

i spent a good part of this morning capturing beautiful light + original artwork. 

my little studio feels so magical in the morning light.

i'm a bit of a slacker when it comes to photographing originals. so here are a few new, and a few old ones! available here:)

happy day, friends.
xxo

create your life.

**captured on one of our woods walks:).

i'm beginning to realize that it doesn't really matter how much we wish for our lives to be different...
what matters is the steps we take to create the lives we want.
i'm also finding: this takes bravery.

here's to brave choices. and to taking little steps towards the life we dream of.

xxo