on vacation {officially}

the bags are packed and I am ready for:

• reading good books
  
• beach sitting + running
  
• magazines for reading + collaging
• bike riding
• sunrise gazing
• porch sitting

see ya in a week!

good things

So lately I haven't been doing much arting around, but have been focused on expanding my web design portfolio and have some fun projects going on that I will post about soon.

There are so many great resources out there now for people who want to start their own business and freelance. In the past I have found "business" type books to be boring and thought they all sounded the same, blah...blah..blah.

A few weeks ago a talented designer + artist recommended the book "My So-Called Freelance Life" by Michelle Goodman and I loved it so much that I could hardly put it down. Her writing style is very entertaining and witty, all the while very informative and resourceful. She offers advice on topics that I have always wondered about and also, things I would have never thought about, especially in communicating with clients. As an artist + designer I feel more confident in the business side of things and that is something to be valued.

I am also reading her first book "The Anti 9 to 5 Guide", which is another great resource. Check out Michelle's blog here.

Also, the cover design of her books totally had me at hello!

mosaic monday*

1. DG21, 2. Kissing Shadows, 3. Beach Study 1 /, 4. collage, 5. Untitled, 6. Cross Section, 2007, 7. Sand At The South Tip Of Wrightsville Beach, 8. conformity, 9. India Color 8

Wishing everyone a happy monday!

this quote has such meaning for me...

"Follow your bliss and the universe will open doors where there were only walls."

Joseph Campbell

mosiac monday*

1. mosaic, 2. no, 3. Untitled, 4. Untitled, 5. July 06 2009_12051, 6. I'll see you soon, goodbye., 7. 32-p1, 8. for leah, 9. --

Created with fd's Flickr Toys.

Some of my favorite things: affirmations, flowers, textures and birds, and great design.
happy monday!

visioning*

So lately I have been feeling bogged down with stressful stuff like selling our house {or more like our house not selling} and trying to create our life here in Charlotte. Recently I did an art GIVEaway on Boho Girl's blog and from there things have started to shift for me. Instead of focusing on what hasn't working I have been seeking gentle solutions and visioning BIG for what I want to create in my life.

After reading and hearing so many amazing stories from those who attended Squam workshops last fall, I have felt drawn to that magical place. The opportunity to be play in the woods and be with other creative souls would be a dream. Check out this video:


Recently completing a web design program, I am ready to start putting more energy and thought into where I want to go. I have picked up this book recommended by this talented artist + designer. It is a great guide to freelancing and the author is so witty and fun.

So yesterday morning I cut out inspiring images around community, home and style that spoke to me, great fun! Moving forward, putting my intentions out there, I believe there is magic in THAT!

lily pads + faith

"My coming to faith did not start with a leap but rather a series of staggers from what seemed like one safe place to another. Like lily pads, round and green, these places summoned and then held me up while I grew. Each prepared me for the next leaf on which I would land, and in this way I moved across the swamp of doubt and fear....I can see how flimsy and indirect a path they made. Yet each step brought me closer to the verdant pad of faith on which I somehow stay afloat today." From Anne Lamott's Traveling Mercies