5 Pretty Design Ideas to Inspire

Popping in to share 5 pretty things I came across that instantly inspired. How can life be boring with these lovelies (and cuties) in it…?

Hope your Friday is a good one!

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  • Life. It’s the humdrum, the tiny wins, the contrast, the chance upon chance to not mistake the ordinary for just something to walk past, to get though. I urge you to pay attention as you go along and exclaim, “Oh my goodness, isn’t this beautiful...” (a nod to Vonnegut)
  • I think this is so important to recognize: “The death of Martin Luther King Jr. wasn’t a galvanizing event, but the end of a movement that had only just begun.” (@fivefifths via @feministabulous). MLK is bigger than what our whitewashing dictates. What was radical then, is still radical now. It shouldn’t be. But we can do better because, as a species, of albeit slow learners, we inherently know better how to treat each other. It is bravado that masks weakness, expressed as hate. And here’s the truth: it feels so much freaking better when we are kind and compassionate. Here’s the other truth: We are capable of progress, without fear to muddle the path. So I think, truly in honor of a man and a movement that held great insight into the power of human evolution on every level, to every degree; let’s do better by moving forward with understanding and a higher intelligence that is required to foster a non-a**hole society with a fearless heart. Onward, friends.
  • The only bathroom selfie I’ll publicly share.
  • Lovely seeing you again, Ventura. It’s been a long while...
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  • Been fine-tuning my home in preparation for what’s to come...though I’m not at all sure what that means. It’s just a hunch. But there’s something remarkably transformative that’s been happening over the past few years...year...months...days... as I’ve learned to simplify every area of my life. I’ve steadily altered home, mind, and heart. Every moment is important, the mundane becomes meaningful, it’s a bit easier to let the light override the darkness, I think because there is less involved to muddle the pathway? Life’s complexity is softened with clarity. It’s a practice, you guys; not perfect, but doable. Anyhow...this morning I was looking through my bookshelves and came across these boudoir collections photographed by @elizabethmessina and @jessicamaherphotography, two separate sessions I (very very uncharacteristically) treated myself to in the few years after my divorce. They’re reminders of the power of letting go, being present, emptying the mind of judgement, and being at peace with self. Doesn’t mean there aren’t sh*tty times and impact from a sometimes sh*ttily behaved world. But it does very much mean that life happens in the tiny moments...in light and shadow (btw, SO many rainbows this weekend, my gosh) and how we respond to them IS your life. Fine-tuning has afforded me the clarity of mind and heart to respond to the chaos very differently. And I couldn’t feel more thankful to have picked up that tip along the way. I hope you recognize beauty in the mundane, the peace of mind in staying present, and possibilities in letting go. Now I’ll rewatch Pushing Daisies while eating chocolate chip cookies. So there’s that to end the weekend and frame a new week ahead...Have a lovely one.
  • Started Friday evening here at my friends’ beautiful home (can you imagine this as your backyard?) where we chatted about all things life over a bottle of champagne. They’re very good to me.
  • There are few things that can rival the sheer prettiness of this scarf. It’s tattered and torn along the edges, as a sort of beauty that is only vintage. It was also my mom’s (this time of year makes me miss her so much). And anyhow, it’s extra special to me. What’s a favorite sentimental object that you’ll want to keep forever? I’d love to hear!