True Love.

Two of my favorite boggers, James at Bleubird Vintage and Elsie at A Beautiful Mess, have both gotten married within the last year.  These super creative and lovely ladies both documented the ins and outs of their wedding plans on their respective blogs, which was so much fun to follow leading up to their big days.  Their weddings were both beautiful and I admire the kind of love it seems these two couples share.  Both of their wedding videos are just precious.

These weddings totally make me swoon.



James and Aubrey Sneep Peep from Geoff Boothby / Landshark on Vimeo.


Elsie & Jeremy | May 15th 2011 from Goodwin Films on Vimeo.

Elsie's Ideas.

I read Elsie's inspirational blog, A Beautiful Mess, as part of my daily routine.  I sip my coffee, check my blogs, and soak in creative mojo.  Elsie's recent post on the concept of ideas really struck me.  In the post, Elsie states that she never, ever worries about running out of creative ideas.  She explains that some ideas are great, some just plain bad, and some will never actually come to life, but that they are all an important part of the creative process. 

This post really inspired me to get thinking!  I grabbed my notebook and have been brainstorming ideas with wreckless abandon.  The post reminded me not to stress over the sucky ideas, or the ideas that I never actually get around to creating.  The point is to keep being creative.  There is no way you can take action on everything, but by taking the action of creatively thinking, you are moving in the right direction to make some of those great ideas become a reality.



(elsie's idea pie chart!)

Hyperbole and a Half is thaaa best!

If you are in need of legit LOLs, look no further than Hyperbole and a Half.  This blog is filled with hilarious stories and amazingly dead-on Microsoft Paint illustrations that incite actual out loud laughter upon reading.  I love the blog and especially the recent post about dealing with depression.  As someone who deals with this type of thing sometimes, I could totally relate and it really tickled my funny bone.  Finding humor in painful situations is sometimes all you need to turn that bad mood around.  Laughter is the best medicine!

This is the last piece of my life, he said.

Saw this on Meg's beautiful blog today and it gave me chills.  It immediately reminded me of my dad towards the end of his life.  How his body became frail, his mind abstract, his touch almost non-existent.  He had previously been depressed about his deterioration, yet became increasingly light-hearted towards the end.  I imagine these words somehow touch on what he must have felt like. Yes, chills. Goosebumps.

  "The day he first told me he
was starting to disappear I
didn't believe him & so he stopped
& held his hand up to the sun & it
was like thin paper in the light &
finally I said, you seem very calm
for a man who is disappearing &
he said it was a relief after all
those years of trying to keep the
pieces of his life in one place. 
Later on, I went to see him
again & as I was leaving, he
put a package in my hand.
     This is the last piece of my 
life, he said. take good care 
of it & then he smiled & was
gone & the room filled with the
sound of the wind & when I
opened the package there was
nothing there & I thought
there must be some mistake 
or maybe I dropped it & I 
got down on my hands &
knees  & looked until the light
began to fade & then slowly
I felt pieces of my life 
fall away & suddenly I 
understood what he meant 
& I lay there for a long 
time crying & laughing at
the same time. "
Brian Andreas
Story People

Into the Mild

So, I have a fun friend named Kristen who has a blog, Into the Mild. I invite you to check it out and to be as amused as I am while reading it! :)

Her blog chronicles her current adventures across the United States, as she literally follows her heart and intuition from state to state.  She left us here in San Diego to embark on a road trip with no destination, and her insights and musings are very interesting to read.  I love Kristen's free spirit and humorous outlook on life. 

Kristen is the type of friend I do things like this with...









...and I love her for it!

Note: These pictures are quite old and taken during my "black hair" phase. Never again with the black hair. Never again. :)

I love...

this blog.  I just really love it.  Reading her words...ah, it just makes me feel not so alone. :)



Happy Humpday!

My Daily Reads!

I love following up on my favorite blogs and websites on a daily basis.  The blogs and sites I visit serve as a source of inspiration.  Some are focused on fashion, some art, some photography, some spirituality and personal growth.  I love following links, clicking here and there, and stumbling upon new online treasures along the way.  Here are my top picks, check 'em out!

A Beautiful Mess


This is my favorite.  Chronicling the creative life of Elsie Larson (who just got married- check out her awesome wedding details on the blog!),  her blog gives a glimpse into the world of being a vintage/handmade shop owner, young female entrepeneur, artist, photographer, and designer.  Elsie truly does it all!  I admire Elsie for her hard work, determination, and creativity.  She offers several e-courses, lots of D.I.Y. ideas, and advice on making a career out of creativity. A must read.


White Hot Truth


Danielle LaPorte's blog gives entrepeneurs a virtual kick in the pants!  She is "interested in liberating truth, raw reality, and grace."  Her purpose is to provide tools so that her readers can be wildly successful, while being fiercely authentic.  I love, love, love her writing.  She also offers an e-course, "The Spark Kit," that boasts rave reviews.

Rockstar Diaries


This is an adorable blog that follows the daily life of a cute, young, creative family.  They just had a baby and she is seriously the cutest thing I've ever seen.  The blog is filled with adorable pictures and is a good reminder for me to appreciate the small things in life, as they capture so well on their blog.  This is a simple little joy of a blog.

Mucho Mucho Bueno Bueno



 This fashionable blog gives a glimpse into the Texan world of two designer, creative, tomboy-ish sisters.  These girls fill their blog with D.I.Y.s, daily life experiences, fun photography, and a refreshingly relaxed perspective.  I like reading this blog, feels like hangin' with an old friend!  Welp, these are just a few of my daily reads!   Happy Hump Day! 
 



(check out my friend's funny shirt today, tehe:)