land

Two of my greatest friends are proud owners of their own piece of heaven. Raw land. To do with what their dreams determine.  Lets just say it hasn't all been easy but they are in fact making their dreams come true.  My heart smiles with the idea of it all.

They are left with a very limited budget to build their alternative living space and I am excited to see them do great things. Recycling and using what is available to conquer the American Dream in the most unconventional ways. Pulling together resources where they can. Putting supplies to good use that may otherwise just be waisted or thrown away. I think we will be amazed yet again by the beauty one can accomplish using what we have where we can.

Stay tuned for updates along the way as they get to work on building their truly handmade dwelling.

lately.

Today has been our first sight of sun in what feels like forever but literally in nearly seven days. It is as pleasant as always. Inspiring if you will. Quite the opposite of the dreary gloom, at least for me.

I have been working on a collection of bracelets like these recycled copper bangles. So easy to just pile 'em on.  Hand hammered for shape and texture.

We are always doing small projects around our home. Some lasting years are getting closer to completion and others only in the dream faze poking at my anxious nature to see it come together already.  I am trying to embrace the process though I am a finished product kinda gal.

I hope these first few weeks in the new year are treating you well and finding you smiling in great company.

family

It was a good weekend!

hmm...

found on lunevintage.com

new.

A little peek at some new things I'm working on. You will see more of these with details to follow.

down to the levee

Earlier this week my Mom, Sage and I took a little trip down to the Atchafalaya Basin Levee. Mom has a dream, she is quite the dreamer. She calls it aluminum world and sings it to the tune of Madonna's material girl.

learning something new

I have been interested in knowing how to set the timer on my camera probably since I have had it and I finally taught myself the super simple process. It took me less than 10 minutes of basically unhelpful google searches until one thing sparked a hint and I got it. That picture of Sage and I was the first product of my new something.

I'm pretty excited about the mandolin Kaya got for Christmas from my mom.  I am not at all a musician, not even close,  not even a big music enthusiast I usually prefer silence but I do enjoy some good ole' folk music when I'm in the mood for some sound. This has been super fun to strum a tune on, hopefully I can really learn a thing or two.

As for this new something I learned about my camera, I am excited to use it to take my own family pics as well as to style some great shots with my creations in cloth and jewels.  I am looking forward to preparing backdrops and such that create a mood, a vibe. I know how much I enjoy seeing those inspiring photographs from other grassroots designers. We'll see how it goes...

And some new words I happened upon here titled "See the Woman"

She has a young face

An old face

She carries herself well

In all ages

She survives all man has done

In some tribes she is free

In some religions

She is under man

In some societies

She’s worth what she consumes

In some nations

She is delicate strength

In some states

She is told she is weak

In some classes

She is property owned

In all instances

She is sister to earth

In all conditions

She is life bringer

In all life she is our necessity

See the woman eyes

Flowers swaying

On scattered hills

Sundancing calling in the bees

See the woman heart

Lavender butterflies

Fronting blue sky

Misty rain falling

On soft wild roses

See the woman beauty

Lightning streaking

Dark summer nights

Forests of pines mating

With new winter snow

See the woman spirit

Daily serving courage

With laughter

Her breath a dream

And a prayer

Here's to learning and doing new things in the new year.

resolute

found here

just do it... Be Amazing!

resolute |ˈrezəˌloōt; -lət|

adjective

admirably purposeful, determined, and unwavering

afterglow

I just discovered another 'toy'.  I'm sure you've noticed my (maybe not so short-lived) infatuation with instagram and now I have found the afterglow app, with many more exciting options. Then you have the option to edit in instagram and upload to your feed too.

As seen here we have added some handsome timeless pieces to my hubbies wardrobe. Resembling a man from another era. Handsome indeed if I say so myself.

And in the afterglow of the holiday break, school returns tomorrow as does our halfa$$ routine and schedule which means I should be spending more time in my dollhouse studio.  I have a little project underway that I am excited to be finally getting around to and I hope to share pictures real soon. Hint: it involves copper.

I have to say I seriously enjoyed our relaxed break time where we all slept in most days, even the usual early bird boy Sage.

a Happy New Year

Well here we are January 2 of 2013. Can you even believe it's the year 2013?

In this new year I want to continue to nurture my dreams and aspirations for myself and my family.  I want to create much more.  I want to cultivate and inspire happiness and joy. I want to grow my strengths, my power, my business. More of the same and then some.

In this new year I want to be better organized, more productive, balanced, always healthy and mostly happy.  This year I would love to conquer a new skill and visit a new place (and an old one).

This year I want to be the best me I can be.

Here's a look a where I was on this day last year it's great to have those words to reflect on and those are 10 rules I still want to apply.