Just A Girl Holding Flowers (13)

I am a planner in every sense.  But time and time again, life has proven to me that the second you have a solid, concrete plan, well, it falls apart because of circumstances outside of your control.  And I am beginning to realize that's okay.  Because sometimes things you never thought would happen do happen and sometimes things you know are certain never actually happen.  Yes that can be great and yes that can be terrible, but hey, at least it keeps things interesting.  And here I am, still a planner regardless - it's in my blood.  Things I was so certain would go together absolutely don't.  But the beauty? The unexpected things I never imagined going together and they absolutely do, like two perfect, beautiful puzzle pieces.

Here's to perfect matches.  Just like a girl holding flowers.  Happy Monday all! And don't forget the SUMMERSALE20 ends tonight in my shop!

Just A Girl And Her Shop

The shop is officially back open and I am celebrating the fact that it is still summer (no fall, I am not ready for you).  Order anything now through Labor Day and get 20% off your order with SUMMERSALE20. 

Hooray for summer and for new pieces! Enjoy your long weekend.

Momentary Bliss (10)

The sun so strong, the sky is white.  A perfectly timed breeze brushes the bead of sweat forming on your upper lip. And just when it couldn't get any better, the smell of sunscreen washes over you as if your on a crowded, but peaceful beach.  Bliss.  Every. Single. Time.

Just A Girl Holding Flowers (12)

I was never really a big fan of purple, although my childhood room was indeed covered in lavender.  I do, however, seem to dig purple flowers.  And paired with the perfect bright pink and the absolute best combination of turquoise and mint green jeans, well that leaves me one happy girl.  Just a happy girl holding flowers. And there's not much else I could ask for.

Momentary Bliss (9)

A perfectly clean, crisp white house (for the moment).  The feeling of being transported (for the moment) to a beach house even though you're in the middle of the country (very generally speaking). This, my friends, is momentary bliss.

Just A Girl Holding Flowers (11)

I had an extremely productive week last week full of inspiration, excitement, and lots and lots of hard work. It feels good to feel good, you know what I mean? And holding flowers always makes me feel good. And getting to display them around my house and in my studio afterwards - well, that's just perfection.

Here's to hoping for a week just like last! Happy Monday folks!

Momentary Bliss (8)

Starting a new day, a new week with a clean desk and fresh, delicious smelling sheets - I'd call that momentary bliss. Continuing the week with a clean desk AND getting work done - that's just the icing on the cake. And the sheets - they still smell like heaven.

Just A Girl And Her Studies (25)

 A first draft of many drafts, but I'm slowly transforming my Nature Studies series.  The longer I dedicate myself to my art full-time, I'm beginning to learn that it takes me months of developing a series before it really even starts to get to where I want it to be.  Usually I am excited about the development, but there is also a sense of "ugh, all that work has gone to waste." 

I suppose that thought is silly, though, because in the end, I'm really happy the progress.  So here's to time wasted being time well spent.  And to Friday.  Because Friday is ALWAYS good.

Momentary Bliss (7)

I've very much been in a creative rut - in part due to life's circumstances (you know how it goes) and in part because that's what naturally happens with creativity.  I'm not exactly sure how I've gotten out of these ruts in the past (I suppose inspiration just strikes), but this time around, I've learned the power in cleaning and organizing.  When I take a few steps away from my work and focus on a particular project (whether it be cleaning the storage closet or cleaning my studio space), I come back to my work feeling fully invigorated.

As if moving my entire studio space wasn't enough, I've decided to tackle most of the rest of my house on top of it.  Cleaning every closet.  Rearranging rooms, furniture, de-cluttering.  Doing MAJOR spring cleaning just a few months too late.   But guess what?  It's worked.  And I'm feeling motivated, inspired, and excited.  I have a few more things to finish up before it's back to studio time.  And I can't wait. 

Just A Girl Holding Flowers (8)

The past few weeks have been chaotic to say the least.  Just when you think you've learned the magical balance of, well, balance, your equilibrium gets smacked right in the face and from all angles.  Oh life, you certainly keep things interesting.

Here's to hoping for the day to day routine to be normal and boring.  Because sometimes (most times) normal and boring can be beautiful and brilliant. 

Momentary Bliss (6)

Remember when I was debating to move my studio and I was totally crushing on these colors? Yep, it has happened.  And so far, the space and the inspiration has been wonderful.  It's not close to being finished YET, but it will be soon, and I am one happy artist. 

The light is EVERYTHING. Perfect momentary bliss.