The movie The Descendants takes place in Hawaii, otherwise known as paradise. In the beginning of the movie George Clooney goes through a monologue about how people think life is perfect in Hawaii as if cancer, disappointment, pain and tragedies don't exist in Hawaii. It struck me how true that statement is. I sometimes think if I were … [Read more...]
Home
My home is a place where I surround myself with the things and people I love. It's also a place where I can be myself, sing at the top of my lungs, scream, dream, love and create. It's also an ever evolving place. I'm constantly thinking of new ways to use my space or the next color I'd like to paint a room. Even though I've lived in … [Read more...]
Must Love Dogs
Fritz Animals are reliable, many full of love, true in their affections, predictable in their actions, grateful and loyal. Difficult standards for people to live up to. --Alfred A. Montapert Since it's Valentine's Day I thought I'd write about the love of a dog. I love my family first and foremost, but there is nothing like … [Read more...]
Originality
Even in literature and art, no man who bothers about originality will ever be original: whereas if you simply try to tell the truth (without caring twopence how often it has been told before) you will, nine times out of ten, become original without ever having noticed it. C. S. Lewis … [Read more...]
Green Monster Spinach Smoothie
For years I have avoided green smoothies. Smoothies containing a green vegetable mixed with milk have just never sounded too appetizing to me. That is until the green monster came along. The website pinterest is my newest obsession. I discovered this smoothie on pinterest which originated from the blog Iowa Girl Eats . Iowa girl … [Read more...]
Fashion
When I think of the word fashion CoCo Chanel comes to mind or Ralph Lauren. I love a classic look, but with a touch of whimsy. I love unique accessories or a statement piece like Chanel's pearls. I also think of fashion as a unique style. I love to see the outfits children put together and I'm inspired by … [Read more...]
Serendipity & Drumming
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Mom
Mom My mother Augusta who goes by Gussie was my first source of inspiration as a child and has played a large part in influencing me as a creative person. My mother used to make ceramics and jewelry, crocheted my Barbie clothes, decorated our kleenex boxes and could turn an old curtain into matching pantsuits for my brother, sister and I. … [Read more...]
Doors
I have a fascination with doors, especially colorful ones. I think they can add a lot of character to a building or home. I also love when old doors are used an architectural piece in a home. I have one at the end of my upstairs hallway which has a mirror in it. My brother-in-law calls it the secret portal. I've been reading The … [Read more...]
Trees Make Me Smile
Muir Woods My love for trees was formed as a child. I lived in Pennsylvania up until the 7th grade and our home backed up to the woods. If you've ever been to Pennsylvania then you know it's full of trees. I currently live in Kansas and trees just aren't quite as abundant here. I memorized the poem Trees by Joyce Kilmer when I was in grade … [Read more...]