Thoughtful Thursday: My Spring Inspiration

My Spring Inspiration board for my BYW class

I am dreaming up blue skies, sunshine, Arnold Palmer's poolside and an array of lovely garden chairs to relax in...

Monday Musings: An amazing Oregon wine country getaway




The Allison Inn & Spa

 I hope you enjoy my photo memoir from our first vacation without Ms. P this past weekend. It was everything I had hoped for. Their spa was luxurious and had an incredible relaxation room that looked out onto the vast grounds/vineyard. We ventured out to Tina's in Dundee (about 10 mins. from The Allison) and had a ridiculously fabulous meal of lamb with brussel sprouts, pureed cauliflower and leek soup and bacon wrapped scallops that were cooked perfectly. My mouth waters just thinking about it now. We meandered around the grounds at The Allison, relaxed on our private terrace and then most incredibly I slept in until 8:00! Thank you to the G Parents! What a lovely and decadent getaway...

p.s. Isn't that staircase incredible? The architects of this LEED certified Inn have created the perfect  "bring the outside in" feel to the entire place. The stairwell is so light filled and you can see for miles at all levels of the building.

Thoughtful Thursday: A Bulletin Board of my own

I now officially have a bulletin board up to the left of my desk. (Thank you Costco!) I was in the market for a 3' by 4' board but this one is 2' by 3'. I think it will work well for what I currently need. I have arranged all of my current work projects so that I can see them! (and they can see me...) This technique actually works really well for me if you can believe it. I feel motivated and on track all ready...

Now I can work.

“Nothing will work until you do.”
-Maya Angelou

           She's right you know?

{My daughter loves Sesame Street!} Maya and Muppet Photo

Ok, definitely stealing this fab. idea!

Megan @ Honey We're Home , you are brilliant! Check out this incredible bulletin board. I am green
with envy... I especially love the use of geometric print fabric she scored from Fabric.com

 
{photo from Honey We're Home}

Tidy Tuesday: The basics

Today I am needing a refresh day! I just brought down bags and labeled them: trash, recycling, donate. I really need to purge! I am amazed at how much stuff has accumulated this past month! In order to really focus in on my work goals, personal goals and creative findings for this blog I need to make a day of it...  I have been using folders and a very small board to keep my thoughts organized and it is high time I had a proper Inspiration Board of my own... SO, I scoured craigslist and I am off to purchace one very large bulletin board! :) Here are some examples of glorious Inspiration Boards that I really love.

found at Simplemom

the lovely Poppytalk

I really love this one from Poppytalk because of the neutral gray background and that elephant is so adorable! We will see what I come up with this afternoon...

Thoughtful Thursday: Blogging Your Way class!

I am having a hard time sleeping at night because all I can think about is my upcoming Blogging Your Way e-class with Holly Becker of Decor 8 and Leslie Shewring of A Creative Mint! These women are so fabulous and they are going to teach us how to really delve into the world of blogging... My biggest goal is to really find my voice here and to start blogging regularly! I am so in love with the light that both of these ladies create in their blog photography and the thoughtfulness in their writing. I am excited to learn all that I can from them. Wish me luck!

February Inspiration Board: Thinking about Old Hollywood Glamour Curls!

We are having a Blowout Party at the salon I work for because we want to get everyone glammed up for Valentine's Day and I just wanted to share my inspiration for the event! I am really loving Kate Bosworth's 40's curls! So elegant!