Going Monochrome

As a photographer, my heart has a special place

for the delight of black and white.

These send me back to the days of darkrooms

bulk-loading film

and the hum of yellow lightbulbs.

from left: cocktail napkin, mug, drawing

Light My Way: RISD Pendant

I love light and texture combined.

This makes me think of a 

molecular breakdown of a cloud

or 

the top of a wildflower 

flipped upside down.

check out more here

::image from RISD::

To try: Sunday Baked Tomatoes

My darling man

made lunch Sunday

Baked tomatoes, goat cheese, basil, olive oil

divine goodness

No, I won't share him. He mine, all mine.

A rarity

OK, so I seldom if ever 

show you all jewelry

It is in times like these that 

you should be ready for a surprise

Viola! Jewelry!

Aren't these lovely?

Truly.

Lovely.

from the lovely miette

Say Uhuru

Now to relax.... Happy Friday!

:: from Uhuru ::

Inspirations: Sharon Montrose

Do you ever have a day when you just ask WHY?

Why do this?

Why is it not working?

And then you take a break,

a creative time out

and try something completely different.

Like mixing chocolate and raspberry jam.

WHAM!

There it is again, that creative juice.

That igniting of the spirit.

Here's a great video

of photographer Sharon Montrose

on her simple and successful

something different.

Handmade Portraits: Sharon Montrose from Etsy on Vimeo.

Thanks to Miss B for bringing this front and center.

Texture

so lovely

I wish I could just stoke it with

the little tip of my finger

:: From Jardino ::

-- see more on her blog too --

Dreaming I'm Flying: Seattle and Puget Sound

I often dream of the low light 

of Puget Sound.

How it mingles with the soft waves

the smooth stones on the beach

the driftwood with its ancient tales

I'm dreaming of flying to Seattle 

and eating in Bellvue

and a night at Inn at the Market

Then off on the ferry to Friday Harbor 

and Whidbey Island

where seafood and views

are never scarce.

:: For image credits, click on image link ::

To Try: Sunny, Woody Meal

Simply photo knows how to create and capture

a good meal.

What is your ideal, beautiful plate?

Dreaming I'm Flying: London And Lake District

Each year, about May, my spirit dreams of flying.

Far away places.

New adventures.

Food, divine food.

Gorgeous vistas.

Today, the spirit says London.

I would definitely stop in at Graham and Green

and grab a latte and a
brie, tomato and basil baguette sandwich at Pret

and then drive to the Lake District

enjoying the views of age-old stone walls

sheep and wildflowers.

ahhh, the spirit has the right idea.

(and yes, it really is that gorgeous)

:: click on images for credits ::

Dornith Doherty and an Apology

And now for an apology. 

I've been swamped with life

and my chats with you have dwindled these past few weeks.

Please forgive the random silences.

Here's a few images that have offered me peace in the midst of end-of-school-year-gunk.

I hope they do the same for you.

I'll try to be a better uploader next week.

Summer cometh!

:: Images by Dornith Doherty ::

Must See: Margaret and Joy

Don't know where I found Margaret and Joy,

but I had to share.

Clean images, delicious looking food, inspiring combinations

Kitchen Inspiration: Mjolk

A slew of people talked about this super fab store last week

And I became even more  in love with Scandinavia.

This is peaceful and lovely.

:: Via Design for Mankind inspiration ::

I heart...

Here are some people who lead. And I follow.

Are you in need of inspiration?

Do you want that special something that makes you happy on a stressful day?

Then come and hear their words and see their visions.

Frank Chimero, designer and thoughtmaker

Simon Sinek, Advertiser and thoughtmaker

Janine Joles, Image maker, thought and image sharer

Tina Roth Eisenberg, Designer, inspiration sharer

Tanakawho, image maker extraordinaire

:: image by Tanakawho on flickr ::

iPhone Dreams

I love wood (my daughters are named after trees)

and these iPhone covers from Grove Made are divine.

Inspiring Words

A student of mine finished her

Inspirational Poster Assignment today.

It made me smile

so I thought I'd share.

Le Sigh - Monday

Ahh, a relaxing weekend

Full of sun

Fresh air

Sunsets

May it creep into your week 

like a blooming jasmine flower

caught on a Spring breeze

:: image from Les Brumes' ::