Thursday, February 26, 2015

Snow Day

We woke up to about 10 inches of snow this morning. Paul had the morning off. Most places are either closed or opened this afternoon. I'm making today a "creative day" since the roads are still covered in snow. Here's what my day looks like...



 I've printed out some of our adventures. I'm going to put together an album of our time here in Chattanooga.

 
I'm listening to music my record player. I really enjoy the crackling sound records make. It sparks my imagination and helps me to create.

 Today is a Crosby Stills Nash and Young, Paul McCartney and Joni Mitchel kind of day. I'm also listening to Caitlin Canty right now. She's my new favorite artist. I'll make a soundtrack for y'all.




 I found some old postcards that I want to make into a little journal. I got the idea from A Beautiful Mess blog.
 Today I was feeling a little Grand Ole Opry ish. I'm wearing a vintage flannel shirt from the 1960's and some cowboy boots from the 1980's.



My "watch deer."

Wednesday, February 25, 2015

Chattanooga Snow Storm
















Pieces of Home


~Le Corbusier
I spend most of my days running errands, doing yoga, going to the darkroom, taking classes, reading or writing and keeping a warm and cozy home. I believe our homes should be simple and only filled with the things that inspire us. Here are some of my home inspirations.
 I have a small travel guitar that my sister gave me. In spare moments I often pick it up and learn one song I'm particularly fond of at the time. I've found that singing in the bathroom and in my dining room makes my voice sound amazing.

 I  LOVE old cameras. I have one 35mm camera from my grandpa, a couple of 620 and 120 film cameras and a couple of old Polaroids. I love that old cameras have seen things I've never seen. Each camera offers a unique way of capturing the world. They are like old mysterious friends.

Chattanooga has a good number of warm winter days. I love sitting on my front porch and reading or writing. Front porches are where I dream of adventures.

 My beautiful bunny, Dixie,  teaches me to slow down and to live in the moment more. Paul and I have been trying to spend our evenings listening to music and sitting near our bunny. It's so relaxing and I know Dixie loves being near us.

 I love pops of color around the house such as these orange pillows, my warm farm blanket and my vintage Muncha poster.

Deer antlers remind me that life is fragile. I also love being able to admire the beauty of the horns from this majestic creature.

 Old maps always make me think about adventures. I like to study them. This is an old map of San Francisco.

Bright scarves seem to brighten up those dreary winter days. I always feel like I'm adding some beauty to the outdoors when I wear one.

I was reading about the importance of light especially during the winter. It is essential to our well being. These old windows let in such beautiful light. I also love how the glass is ripply too. It makes the world outside seem more magical.

My mom gave me this typewriter for Christmas one year. I especially like to type quotes or add words to some of my Polaroid pictures.

Tuesday, February 24, 2015

February Book List


I can never read one book at a time. I'm often reading at least 5 books at once. Here are my latest book recommendations.

Coze Knits

I recently started my own etsy business called Coze Knits. Ever since I was a little girl I dreamed of having my own shop. While I imagined my shop a little differently, I'm still thrilled that this desire was fulfilled. While I'm still just starting out, I dream of one day having an amazing traveling business. I'd love to get a vintage bus of sorts. I'd sell photographs, Coze Knits and all sorts of vintage stuff. I believe in giving things a try, whether you fail or not. We all have dreams, why not pursue some of them?

Inspired by the character, Eliza Doolittle, from one of my favorite musicals, "My Fair Lady."

  


Inspired by the "free spirits" of the 1960's.




Inspired by the lovely Audrey Hepburn.