resolute

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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.

our little Christmas

The holidays make me happy. I know it's not for everyone but for me I enjoy the season for giving, the season for gathering with family and the holiday break from school time to-dos.  It's extra special to experience all the Christmas magic with a 3 year old, it's like it's all happening for the first time and the power of belief is so strong. Our 8 year old is beginning to question and understand while the innocence of only 3 years is totally taken by the magic of our traditions. I am just thrilled to be able to share in the joy of my littles while it makes the spirit of the holiday come alive for me.  It is sweetness. It is joy.

Here is a pleasant story of the truth of Santa if you haven't yet read it.

Now we are only days away from a new year. A new beginning is what is always feels like to me.  I like to take these few days of quiet after the storm of Christmas to take time to reflect on the year past. While my littles are quiet and content, so busy playing with all their new stuff, I sit in reflection making note (mental/spiritually) of what I want to work toward in this new year. A fresh start with a clean slate.  For me the new year brings a feeling of lightness.  Do you feel like that when welcoming January 1?

sacred circles

A representation of wholeness.  My own interpretation.

This collection (along with a few more to be made) are made using the metal ring from old crab nets. A great reflection of our bayou culture and those fond memories I have of waking before sunrise and heading out with my Pops to go crabbin'.

It feels real good to finally get around to creating something I've been inspired to do for some time.

Made mostly with recycled, found and vintage treasures.

Dreamcatchers. Sacred Circles. Mandalas.

Shop here.

stylin'

I'm really diggin' how these jewels are styled here.  Driftwood, old postcards, photographs and tear sheets, bones, feathers, dried flowers, rocks and crystals. These are a few of my favorite things.

this space

I admire this creative studio space in New York where amazing work is done with flowers and foliage.
The rustic timber and the exposed brick walls. The huge open spaces lit up with natural light.  So beautiful. You can find many more inspiring photographs here and here. I have mentioned this multi-talented florist several times before and here you can find wonderful photos of when she worked from home before she had her dreamy flower studio.

I sincerely enjoy seeing the comfortable and productive spaces folks create for themselves.

on display

A few weeks back just before Black Friday and Shop Local Day I brought a large selection of jewelry to my favorite stockist Hemline Lafayette.  It was all displayed so pretty and had its own special place in that beautifully stocked boutique. 

Santa Sage

This year Sage is so excited by everything Santa.  It is simply scrumptious.  He put on his new Santa jammies and asked "am I the real Santa mommy?"  I cherish experiencing the magic of the season through the innocent eyes of my littles.  This picture was taken with him (Santa) sitting on his PawPaws lap pretending to be Santa and asking his PawPaw what he wanted for Christmas. Too sweet.

making room for Christmas

For us this means moving around furniture to fit our tree as well as going through drawers of clothes and baskets of toys to donate to make room for all those gifts of all that new stuff.