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February 23, 2016

I’m not going to lie, working on creative passion projects – a true joy and something I am so grateful for – can sometimes be a challenge. I come across so much inspiration, it can be far to easy to become distracted, see my post on my wandering spirit here, to understand more 😉 Case in point, the incredible decor in the office of Moscow based interior design firm A3. Worn woods mixed with retro and vintage pieces and let’s not forget the busts! I have a major case of office envy for this feature in my Inspired Interiors Series.

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Wandering

February 22, 2016

J. R. R. Tolkien wrote Not all who wander are lost in his poem All That is Gold does not Glitter for his infamous fantasy novel The Lord of the Rings. And while in the book it refers to the wanderers who were often thought of as vagabonds, their wanderings actually protected those who judge them, from evil. Their wanderings were useful.

Since first hearing that line many many years ago, it has stuck with me. I’ve always been a wanderer – explorer, adventurer, dreamer. And truth be told, I’ve judged it harshly. Often blaming it for my lack of focus, drive or success in certain aspects of my life.

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Cupid’s Arrow

February 16, 2016

I don’t think there is another holiday that can bring up so many different emotions – from over the top declarations of love to disdain for what some consider a commercialized Hallmark holiday to loneliness and sadness.

Valentines Day.

Now for those of you who are in beautiful, committed relationships with the loves of your life, I hope you took the time to celebrate it, in a way that was meaningful for you. And I’m happy for you. Truly.

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