dreaming

Hello to my neglected corner of the world.  I've been dreaming lately...dreaming about my art and running a small business.  I hope someday my dream can come true.  Dreaming about having a cute studio all organized and decorated to my liking.

I don't understand how creative women jump start their businesses without losing sight of the sole purpose of creating art.  It seems so easy to get swept up in managing social media and wanting more and more and more then losing sight in why we make art to begin with.  How do they find balance, manage time and live off of their work?

Sorry I've been away for so long.  No promises that I'll be back soon.  Miss this place!  Life happens and blogging gets left behind.

All grown up...getting there

Reading philosophy and history of medicine. Sipping infused blackberry mojito green tea. Falling asleep to calming French music. Reading for pleasure. Writing letters.  Cherishing pure, genuine love. Early to bed, early to rise. Sophistication on sophistication on sophistication. Life is good. 

heading home

 {letter writing to some dear friends early this week}

I am heading home today and couldn't be more excited.  There is something so sweet about being home with my family and my cozy home town.  Time for a much needed break and play time.  I will also be working at CIRCA for three of the days and so excited to create some new items for the shop possibly.  The boy is coming home with me so we can spend a nice relaxing break together too!  Then it's my birthday!!! WAHOOO!

Happy Friday!

dearest november

{pumpkin spice chai latte art}

Where have the months gone?  Tis the month of cozy sweaters, sparkly uggs, eskimo hoods, coffee shop dwelling, candle light, late night studying and MY 21st BIRTHDAY!

The past few months I have been through some big changes.  I have come to realize there is a different path to my plan and it's not all that bad...just needed time to adjust.  I have the most wonderful, loving, and supportive parents and the greatest boyfriend around that have helped me find me again.  I am also thankful for the positive friends and mentors who listen to my babbling thoughts.

Cheers to snuggle weather and the holiday season.  I cannot wait to spend it with the ones I love.

xo

kayla

happy halloween!

weekend DIY

spent sunday evening painting pumpkins with the boy.  he's such a good sport putting up with my arts and crafts and spending time doing them with me.  the skull pumpkins were inspired by cinco de mayo candy skulls i saw over on the free people blog.  it was an enjoyable evening activity and they turned out pretty darn good!
hope you all had a happy monday!  feels good to cross off things on the to do list for the week.
ps sorry for the crappy cell phone pics

sunday

sipping fresh, hot apple cider and hitting the school books.  these past two weeks have been an amazing mix of self discovery and hard work.  life is good and the people in it are even better.  i am more myself than ever before and i am comfortable in my own skin and being me.  i changed my attitude around and had to once again remind myself to choose my own happiness.  it's both tiring and selfish to be in a funk.  being happy is when i'm my best self...my smile is genuine and i embrace the people around me.  the fall chill has awakened my soul.  my heart feels warm and my face glows with sheer happiness. 
i painted a couple birdhouses last weekend.  it felt good to get my hands dirty with paints and glitter.  i have also started to run.  it clears my mind and is a huge release from daily life stresses.
cheers to being free and letting go and just being yourself.
happy sunday.

Wandering mind

I've been out of my element the past week or so.  Definitely battling some internal struggles and frustrations, but I have found that much of what made me warm and fuzzy has been thrown aside for the essence of time. No more late night coffee. Missed the farmers market the past two or three weekends. Early morning grocery runs vanished. Blogging...what's that?  I haven't written a letter in a week which is very unusual and wearing drab sweats to class everyday.
The artistic sides have been pushed away. I must do a better job of wearing my beloved clothes and sending mail and being happy.

hello blog world

Sorry I was on a mini hiatus...life happened, I got stressed out and over emotional and then I survived!  Looking forward to this Friday night of cleaning and laundry to start off my weekend fresh.  Also can't wait to open up some inspiration magazines.

Enjoy your evening!  I'm taking time to relax and breathe.

thursday quote

“Hang in there. It is astonishing how short a time it can take for very wonderful things to happen.”

—	Frances Hodgson Burnett

wounded wing

I had shoulder surgery on Friday morning so I am sporting a lovely sling type thing for three weeks which means limited creating, BUT I did find a box of magazines from Stampington and Company in my mailbox today so I cannot wait to delve into inspiring photos and articles after this hectic week of classes. (Excuse my large run on sentence)


Happy Tuesday!

monday quote

“If it is right, it happens—The main thing is not to hurry. Nothing good gets away.”

—	John Steinbeck

thursday quote

“Close some doors today. Not because of pride, incapacity or arrogance, but simply because they lead you nowhere.”

—	Paulo Coelho

Weekend DIY: doily dream catcher

I made this as my weekend DIY.  It was inspired by free people (of course).  Headed to Michaels to purchase the twig wreath then stitched a doily in the center.  I added gold wire and beads as well as ripped fabric strands to hang off the bottom.  I am currently doily obsessed.
Happy Wednesday!

dresses as decor

I have been changing out some of my favorite dresses as quick room updates.  Might as well show off my lovelies since I compulsively purchase dresses all the time!

weekend update

 {pretty crate find from dad}

 {flowers from Shannon}

The boy was in town this weekend.  Saturday I went to the farmer's market and purchased delicious mini cantaloupes called lil' loupes.  I also attended the art fair and purchased the two puppy prints above from the artists, Angela Bond.  I could not resist their adorable faces and immediately missed my pups back home.
Saturday night we went to the football game and ate heavenly pizza.  Sunday was rainy and depressing and lacking any motivation whatsoever, but the boyfriend took me to the antique mall and bought me a blue Ball jar as well as some doilies so it wasn't a complete bust.  We also baked some sinful buffalo chicken dip. 
Today we had breakfast out and now I am spending the rest of the afternoon actually studying.  Guess that's part of being in college.
Happy Labor Day!

monday quote

dear september

Another month gone.  A month of self discovery, newness and introspection.  I am me.  I will be the person I want to be and I will not let others change that.  I have found what makes me happy, makes me inspired and makes me better.  I am wandering down a new path...one all my own.  A path where I do not have to do things just to fit in and feel included, but a path that I can stop at my own will and feel and be nothing but genuine.
September is about letter writing, farmer's market going, coffee drinking, studying, creating and believing that despite set backs I will be changed for the better.  September is for dress wearing, treasure hunting and kindness.  This path has been created for a reason and I will wander and follow it as I please.  I finally feel like I am really me.  I always lived separate lives and now they have merged into one.  Thank you August and cheers to September. 

xx
Kayla

today's horoscope

"Time to re-invent yourself and be surprised by the results.  Investigate the improbable, and document your decisions well, but act from the heart.  Invest in your business."

It's all about heart.  Today was a dress and cowboy boots day too.  I also got myself a pinterest account last night.  I finally gave in and I'm in heaven.

happy friday!

the boy surprised me with flowers last week.  the big lilies are still lookin' beautiful.