I've been manic for the past few days. I have this sudden urge to do, make, complete. But it feels unhealthy, because I'm never satisfied and I'm always on edge. Perhaps starting up a Monthly Goals post series will redirect my activity to something a bit more satisfying. October Goals: List items for Platinum & … Continue reading monthly goals: october
inspiration
follow through
My single greatest weakness is an inability to follow through. It's not apathy or distraction or immaturity. It's debilitating fear. I hate to do things I'm not good at. And if you tell me I'm not good at something, I have an unhealthy tendency to agree with you and shun my own perception. Examples: I … Continue reading follow through
the time will pass anyway: navigating life in your twenties
“Never give up on a dream just because of the time it will take to accomplish it. The time will pass anyway.” - Earl Nighingale This idea as a life framework has been on my mind for the past several weeks. I realized - in the back of my mind at first but now clearly … Continue reading the time will pass anyway: navigating life in your twenties
images & inspiration
Rachel Antonoff for Bass Fleur Wedges Sara Sherman Samuel's pretty studio P.S. I Made This... Graphic Print Napkin tutorial An eight year old with a marmot he befriended in the Austrian Alps Elsie's dining room makeover This quote - it encouraged me to clear some stuff out this week (could not locate source)
images & inspiration
I love the composition and timeliness of this photograph by Elizabeth Messina for The Huffington Post. Stripes and polka dots in fall colors appeal to me. Inspired by Downton Abbey's Season 3 wardrobe. I've seen a few building projects that use unfinished crates from Michael's, but this is one I might actually do. The setting … Continue reading images & inspiration
on wearing pants
I do not like pants. I'd much prefer to wear a skirt or dress every day. There are a few reasons why I turned my back on pants: 1. my hips (ahem, and behind) grew disproportionate to my waist during my growing-up years (but really, who's to say what's disproportionate?); 2. the search for proper … Continue reading on wearing pants
pinterest roundup
I don't care much for the social aspect of Pinterest and I never search for images within the site itself. But I love it for organizing my favorite images from around the web. I've been particularly interested in home design and art photography as of late, in addition to personal style inspiration photos. sources: graphic … Continue reading pinterest roundup
Leah Wise 