A few beautiful things I’ve discovered lately that have inspired me and sparked ideas.
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Photo Friday…Dreams
Photo Friday…Traditions
As fall really settles in with the crisp cool air I start thinking about traditions, family rituals…those things that make you feel all warm and cozy inside…the cheesy side of life :)
“Cultures grow on the vine of tradition.” – Jonah Goldberg
Yes, the sentimental me loved the “take comfort in rituals” theme at Starbucks this fall :)
What rituals do you love?
Inspiration Aggregation
I’m a collector. Of quotes, keychains, images, inspiration, ideas and other random things
A couple of months ago I started scheduling what I’ve termed “inspiration aggregation” I schedule an hour (sometimes more) at least twice a week to spend time browsing different websites collecting ideas and inspiration. This is only one piece of idea and inspiration aggregation in my life…if ideas and inspiration only come from a computer screen I think I’m in trouble. But, I thought I’d share a couple of my favorite sites.
dribble.com
motionserved.com
photographyserved.com
lettercult.com
visualizing.org
brainpickings.org
Your turn. What idea and inspiration goodness am I missing?
Your Happy Place
I discovered Pictory a few months ago and have fallen in love. I have always been fascinated by the ability an image has to ignite emotion, move people to action, and awaken a memory. I find something powerful about being able to capture a moment of life, a single memory, in a single photograph. And that one photograph can tell an entire story. So, it’s no wonder that I am inspired by a site that collects stories in photographs. The latest project the folks at Pictory have curated (yes, they use that word and I LOVE it!:)) is titled “Just Like Heaven: Our happiest places through the camera’s lens and the mind’s eye.” You can check it out here.
It got me thinking: what’s your “happy place?” Or places?
I’ll go first…these are a few of the places that make my heart smile…
Crema…hands down my favorite coffee shop in Nashville.
Any good sunset makes me stop, breathe deeply, and smile at God the artist.
There is something about a large body of water that I can’t see the other side of…the sound of crashing waves & the wind against my face…that is good for my heart.
One more, which I cannot sum up in a photograph (I’ll have to work on that) is any place where I can sit in the company of friends, engage in great conversation, and soak in life. In Nashville that seems to happen often and I hope I never take it for granted!
Your turn!
Photo Friday…Fall in love
I love Fall. It is by far my favorite season. I love the snow in Winter. I love the return of life and the freshness of Spring. And I love the nights of Summer. But, there is nothing quite like Fall. It’s a season worthy of being called Autumn…it carries with it a sense of sophistication and confidence. The warm sun and the cool breeze. Crisp mornings perfect for a hot cup of coffee and evenings that are ideal for sitting around a campfire with friends. It seems that Autumn is a time of regathering…after everyone has been in and out on Summer vacations, we settle back home in Fall and spend more time pouring into relationships. I like that. As cheesy as it sounds Fall really warms my heart.
What’s your favorite season? And why?