Kelly Rae Roberts's Blog, page 39

It's a Joy FULL Life - words to live by

(Signed/matted print available here)
Ever since last year when I wrote my own manifesto (combined with my creating a special edition for Brene's parenting manifesto), I've been thinking of ways I could take my love affair of art & words & life a bit further.
I think I found a way! Above is my first in a series of life declarations, soul manifestos, words to live by  - whatever you want to call them - that will speak into the stories + experiences we all share. From joyful living to holding onto hope to gratitude to healing to love to friendship to change to finally finding our voices to motherhood and marriage and new beginnings and and and. I'm excited. 
I posed this question over on Facebook, but I'd love to ask you guys as well: What kinds of topics would you love to see manifesto-ized. I'd love to know! The one above is available right here. 
XO and here's to a brand new series! Kelly Rae

Nourish Your Soul with a new mannequin, jewelry, wall hooks + wristlets.

Each week, I shine a spotlight on a few creations that I'm particularly proud of.  Click here to see all the posts in this series. 
PS: All of the products featured below (and more) are sold online via Garden Gallery Works (a local shop here in the Portland area), but if you're looking for signed/matted prints and/or originals, you can get these in my online shop. 

PPS: International customers, Garden Gallery is HAPPY to ship worldwide. Please email them  at gardengalleryorders@gmail.com to get started.  




New! I'm crazy loving the new jewelry mannequin. I had the best time setting her up in my bathroom (pictured above). Finally - something really substantial to hold it all (necklaces, earrings, bracelets). This is definitely a piece of furniture and not something that would fit on top of a vanity. I have mine on the floor, sitting on top of a suitcase. It's tall at 41"!

Double sided bust. The double sided bust form is covered in fabric. One side features a girl image that reads 'Beauty Matters, surround yourself with it' and the other side doesn't have a girl or words - just lovely pretty fabric. Both sides are photo'd above. The wire bottom features 12 hooks that go all the way around the entire form. LOVE LOVE LOVE! Get yours here. These won't last long.



Speaking of jewelry, loving our new collection of cross necklaces. I'm partial to the large ones, but I think they're all gorgeous - an artful collection. Wouldn't they be beautiful layered or just resting on a vanity? Been gifting these out a lot lately. All affordable, too! You can get them all right here. 

This flower wall hook is darling in person! AAAnd the new wristlet collection! Holy smokes. There are five total in the collection. These babies are the perfect size for your phone, cards + money, and lipstick! Carry it alone or toss it into your larger bag. 

 Seeker of Truth is available here.
(PS: It's not real leather)


Thanks, friends. Our mission is to continue to create products that blend creativity with meaning, beauty with function. I so love what I do.

Warmly,
Kelly Rae

The Magic of Disney

Did I tell you we took a family trip to Florida a couple of weeks ago? It was a big adventure. Grandparents! Disney! Beach! Pools! Small town fairs!

I haven't been to Disney since high school and I was surprised how much I loved going back and seeing it through the thrilled spirit of a two year old. True loved it. There really is a sense of magic. There was a moment when we first walked in and we're all walking toward the castle and Micky comes over the loud speakers and says "we have to find the magic that lives in our hearts." I got a teeny bit teary eyed by all of it - just overwhelmed by the sweetness of the energy. Definitely looking forward to going back.

We love traveling with True. I'd love, love, love to do more of it with him. Lately, I've been full on daydreaming about a sabbatical - just a good chunk of time that would allow some family travel adventures - perhaps abroad, perhaps not. I'm going to work on inviting/manifesting that in!

I'm on the green juice train!

Friends, we've been juicing and it's become a full-on family affair! We started with the Carrot, Apple, Ginger and now we're all about the green juice - every single day. It feels like a huge healthy deal, because the truth is is that this sort of thing (being intentional about food, creating space for it, that sort of thing) is a HUGE struggle for me. Plus, I don't actually like things like kale, and spinach, and cucumbers, and most green foods.

But this juicing thing is helping, tremendously. I also tend towards skipping meals so it has become an easy way to make sure I'm eating! Hello, convenience + thank you straw! And it's totally yum, too. Who knew?


Our routine. We have a weekly juicing routine where we juice every Sunday + Wednesday. On both days, we (True, too! He loves to help hand us the veggies) make enough juice to fill six 32oz mason jars. We then divide them between the two of us so we each have three jars of juice to last us until our next juicing day. This works out to be about one 32oz mason jar of green juice, per day, for each of us. I drink half of my jar (16 oz) for a morning snack and the remainder (16oz) in the afternoon.


Now, nobody can convince me to drink something that taste like dirt, no matter how good it is for me. I have to actually like it if I'm going to drink it - and I'm known for being quite picky. Also, because I am especially new at all of this, I need it all to be spelled out for me (what to buy, how much to buy, etc). Enter Lacy. Thank goodness for Lacy and her juicing recipes. They are all delicious and she tells you (photos included!) what to buy! Our favorite is the kale, romaine, cucumber, apple or pear, lemon and ginger. Do I actually like kale and cucumber? NO! But the other stuff covers up their tastes. We're also pretty in love with one of her fruit juice recipes called the Melted Popsicle. 
Dust off your juicers, friends. It's totally worth it. I'm feeling pretty great. In addition to juicing. we're having green smoothies most mornings - more on that soon (also delish!). My next wellness goal is to sweat a bit more every week (hello, exercise!). Small steps, small steps!
Our juicing must haves: * Juicer - We bought this Juiceman a couple of months ago when we started juicing. It's been working just fine but we've noticed that it's getting more and more clogged the more we use it. We're considering upgrading to a Breville juicer, but haven't done so yet. 
* Mason Jars - We're using these but you can get all sorts of sizes, depending on your needs. 
XO,Kelly Rae



P.S. Can you believe we surpassed 20K likes on our Facebook page!? Thank you so very much for all the FB likes! I like you too, very much! To celebrate, we're offering 20% off all signed + matted prints in the shop through this Friday, April 5th. Use coupon code 20/20 at check out.

XO!


PPS: One of my favorite artists and creative besties has just launched registration for her painting ecourse. Oh my! I'm so excited to take this class. Having taught alongside Mati, I know she is an amazing, gentle, thoughtful, effective teacher. I can't wait to learn from her. Wanna join me? Sweet. She's offering a major discount if you sign up early. GO, go, go! 

Home Tour :: Office

Remember way back when we renovated this house and we scraped the white painted walls of this room only to find layers and layers of vintage wallpaper? I remember it like yesterday, and I'm so glad we decided to keep the walls.
The room became our nursery (oh how I miss those tiny baby days!). Recently, though, we moved toddler True to a larger room and made this room our shared home office. I'm still primarily working from my studio, but on the days I'm working from home (often, lately), this is where I'm at. 

John made this desk from reclaimed wood flooring from the home rebuilding center (love that place). The ikea shelving is always a good idea for storage. We're using an old magazine holder as a trashcan. I like the masculinity of this room paired with the vintage vibe - it's a great combo for a his/hers space. 

An old china cabinet holds plants, plants, and more. Love it. Love how, at first glance, the wall looks like an old map. 


Although I adored my little office in a closet, I really love having a space in our house that we can both share. Also love that I can do quick chunks of working from home on those days when I really don't want to miss anything happening in family world. Always a balancing act of work and mama life :)
XO!

Nourish Your Soul: NEW serving tray, apron + tea towels!

Each week, I shine a spotlight on a few creations that I'm particularly proud of.  May you be inspired - and perhaps find a little something to nourish your soul.  Click here to see all the posts in this series. 
PS: All of the products featured below (and more) are sold online via Garden Gallery Works (a local shop here in the Portland area), but if you're looking for signed/matted prints and/or originals, you can get these in my online shop. 

PPS: International customers, Garden Gallery is HAPPY to ship worldwide. Please email them  at gardengalleryorders@gmail.com to get started.  


Eek! Swoon! Love! Friends, we've just released a NEW apron and as you can tell in the photo above, I'm a little obsessed. Time for looking cute in the kitchen with our new half apron! Available here.  Yes!

More kitchen goodness with these NEW tea towels. Loving how these turned out - I'm digging all the white space with the colorful touches. Shine + Celebrate make awesome hostess gifts if I do say so myself! 

And it just keeps coming. How cute is this tray? Notice our celebration theme? Celebrating a birthday, a holiday, an anniversary? We've got your covered (clearly!). This cutie tray is available here. 

Thanks, friends. Our mission is to continue to create products that blend creativity with meaning, beauty with function. I so love what I do.

Warmly,
Kelly Rae

making art with true

One of my favorite photos of True, ever. His little beaming, proud smile while he stands next to his latest masterpiece. Mama pride, through the roof. Not even sure it's pride really, but rather I'm just so glad for him, for his happiness.


True and I have weekly art dates. Super simple, no fuss. We simply gather together at the easel in our dining room, squeeze out the paints, and he GOES FOR IT. I show him a couple things (mainly texture stuff, mark making with his fingers, twirling his paint brush around, stamping paint with a sponge - that sort of thing), and off he goes. 

I love studying how he goes about it. What choices he makes - where he chooses to make a mark, what colors he chooses. I make a conscious effort to stay out of his way and not lead him too much. I'm always surprised how he never seems to muddy up his paintings or over do it. He just seems to know when to stop, declaring it done. I find this utterly fascinating to watch. 

See what  I mean about the way he spreads his colors and marks around and knowing when it's complete? He gets a little excited :). We've been hanging up his paintings all over the house. I find that if we use washi tape on the walls, it doesn't rip off the paint and besides, the washi tape is cuuuttte. 

Sometimes he'll come to the studio and sit at the table and paint there as well. Gosh, he's getting so big (2.5 years old!).

And other times I find him sitting quietly at his table coloring or drawing - he definitely prefers pens to crayons and markers. 

The other day he finished this watercolor painting and marched with it all around the house exclaiming, "I'm an artist! I'm an artist!" to which John and I confirmed and celebrated. He's also a storyteller ("Once upon a time there was a purple giraffe....the end!") and a singer ("Hey Jude, don't be afraid....) and dancer and lover of reggae music (he has a strange fascination with Bob Marley - he can recognize "reggae" the second he hears the beat and screams "It's reggae!!!") and so much more. This kid is awesome.
Our favorite kid art supplies:
Gotta have an easel. We like this one.
Gotta have an apron/smock (long sleeves!). We have several, including this one.
Gotta have FUN paintbrushes that make cool/kid-loving marks, like these.
Gotta have watercolors and paints - we love anything made by Alex (esp their sparkly paint) or Melissa + Doug.

PS: Here's a quick video of True singing "God Bless America" which seems to be this weeks obsession (last week it was "Hey Jude"). Mimi (my mom) taught him the words...super duper cute.

Embrace the Chaos

Signed/matted prints available here. 

Life and biz are moving full steam ahead these days. Though I try different routines + schedules to try and put it all into balance, or into a nice tidy box, the truth is, most of the time, it simply doesn't work. 
What I'm learning these days is this: The second I lean into the chaos, put on my big girl pants and take the driving wheel from the younger version of myself that tends to get overwhelmed, I can feel my chest expanding with the knowing that I totally got this. I got her. I got this. 
Honestly, friends, it feels like a practice in self compassion toward the pieces of myself that insist on adding in teeny bits of suffering (I'm overwhelmed! I'm under appreciated! I'm not seen!) when the overwhelming evidence is that it always works out. 
All we can do is embrace the chaos, keep our hearts open, and keep on truckin'!

Right? Right. Wishing the same sweet surrender for you. Let's keep our hearts open, through and through.
XO

Nourish Your Soul: Metal hearts, magnet clips, and new wall canvas

Each week, I shine a spotlight on a few creations that I'm particularly proud of.  May you be inspired - and perhaps find a little something to nourish your soul.  Click here to see all the posts in this series. 
PS: All of the products featured below (and more) are sold online via Garden Gallery Works (a local shop here in the Portland area), but if you're looking for signed/matted prints and/or originals, you can get these in my online shop. 

PPS: International customers, Garden Gallery is HAPPY to ship worldwide. Please email them  at gardengalleryorders@gmail.com to get started.  

NEW! You guys, totally love these metal patchwork heart wall pieces. A little bit industrial. A lot a bit happy. We've got two of these: love + wish. One of my favorite new releases! 

Again, loving the mixture of feminine with metal/industrial, these magnetic clips are strong yet delicate. Love, LOVE! You can find them all right here. Awesome gifts.
New 12x12 wall canvas! Believer of healing, rebirth, change + finding our way with an open heart. Available here. 

Thanks, friends. Our mission is to continue to create products that blend creativity with meaning, beauty with function. I so love what I do.

Warmly,
Kelly Rae

Drum Roll Please! And the winners are...

Thank you so much for joining us + for sharing what you're celebrating! I am incredibly blown away by all the things you are celebrating in the comments. What a beautifully wise, gorgeous, gratitude-filled community. WOW! I felt so lifted reading through them!

All winners were chosen at random.
Drum roll please!!!! And the giveaways go to...


PARTY QUEEN: Tara Mohr 

GIVEAWAY: One person will win a spot in the Playing Big program (a $900 value)! 

WINNER: srb12345 said...I am celebrating becoming the woman I want to be - changing, growing, creating.


PARTY QUEEN: My Friend Beth

GIVEAWAY: One person will win a one month of free membership to My Friend Beth. This provides full access to Beth's tutorials, resources, templates and the vibrant, private Facebook group, where the members encourage, share + provide information for each other.

WINNER: Susan S. said...Celebrating finally selling our condo, and my little family getting to move on and choose a new home in which to thrive.



PARTY QUEEN: ZOE + PIPER... jewelry with a conscience

GIVEAWAY: One person will win this inspiring sterling silver ‘wisdom, courage, strength‘ necklace with brass star and garnet bauble. This necklace encompasses the positive message of Kelly Rae Roberts' designs that we all love and admire so much. When you wear your necklace, you will be reminded to have wisdom, courage and strength throughout the day, no matter what it may hold. You will also encourage others around you to practice these affirmations.

WINNER: Daisy Girl's Art Studio said...I am celebrating the fact, that even though things are tuff at times. I manage to keep moving forward.. even if it's just baby steps.. I'm going in the right direction, and I'm celebrating the fact that I get to be inspired by all these beautiful souls. It's such a huge blessing. <3


PARTY QUEEN:  Live Laugh Love Retreats 

GIVEAWAY: One person will win a Sassy Sister Registration to our April Retreat! Sassy Sister Registration includes: Thursday Breakfast, 3 Breakout Sessions and Lunch Value: $349!

WINNER: Debbie said...WOW! What a wonderful giveaway(s)!! :) Thank you for the chance!! I am celebrating the soul work & Flying Lessons that I have embraced this year!! The positive people in my life, TRUE friends, wonderful, inspiring artist/women I have met, working to really make my creative online business TAKE FLIGHT!! Listening to my heart whispers & making my dreams soar on their strong, beautiful wings!!


GUEST OF HONOR: Cherie Burchach: Author, Poet, Artist, Geek

GIVEAWAY: One person will receive a copy of Yes, You. It is my hope that these poems inspire you to create beautiful art, to recognize your value as a woman, and to give you confidence to realize your dreams.

WINNER: Alexandra Satterlee said...Today I am celebrating my courage and joining a roller derby practice league! It's scary but something I've always wanted to do, so completely worth it!



GUEST OF HONOR: Kandy Myny Mixed Media Artist, Bit O' Whimsey Design Studio

GIVEAWAY: One person will receive a 12 x 16 inspirational print titled “Begin Anew.” And one person will receive 5 x 7 inspirational print titled “She Realized Her Courage.” My hope is that my art inspires you and brings a little bit of whimsy into your home! Good Luck and I hope you win!

WINNERS:  Denise said...What a wonderful party. Thank you Kelly Rae!! :) I'm celebrating that I am living my dream (of being a photographer) and I'm celebrating my daughter's health (she has JRA and uveitis) but we are on a journey to wellness.

Melissakdesign said...I'm celebrating the joy of being alive today! Opening up to all the wonderful possibilities that are in this beautiful universe! Blessing everyone and thank you to all the wonderful creative people giving their beautiful gifts away! love it! :) <3



GUEST OF HONOR: Jessica Nichols of Sweet Eventide
GIVEAWAY: One person will win a iPhone case (Choose iPhone case for a 4/4S or a 5) and one 8x12 fine art photograph featuring my best-selling image, Loads of Ranunculus. Celebrate the arrival of spring with Sweet Eventide. 
WINNER: RuthSMac. said...I'm celebrating achievement! in personal goals, family goals, artful life goals. The love in my tiny family, life, and every moment of happiness and wonder! And most of all i'm celebrating my self love-acceptance.



GUEST OF HONOR: Sarah Stevenson of Redline Design

GIVEAWAY: One person will win a $75 gift card to Redline Design. This month, it is my pleasure to share my new photography line, Flourish with all of you through Kelly Rae’s site.

WINNER: Narelle Greensaid...This is my year of colour so I am celebrating everyday. Also I am a new and improved me, loving and living life. xoxo


GUEST OF HONOR: Donna Heart

GIVEAWAY: One person will will their choice of any two limited edition prints from Donna's shop. Each print is from an edition of ten and wont be reproduced in this format again! They are printed using Ultra Chrome III pigment dyes and are UV coated to last a lifetime. May they brighten up your home + heart!

WINNER: Birgit Kerr said...I am celebrating every single day! There is so much in my life to be grateful for and it's all worthy of a little party, from the very small daily stuff to the big stuff!


GUEST OF HONOR: Debby Monk

GIVEAWAY: One person will win a cop of Debby's eBook, Searching for Julia Stone.

WINNER: claire dibble said...love any excuse to put on the virtual party dress! and today i'm celebrating the clarity that came from tiny seeds planted in a lovely little course called 'hello soul, hello business' one year ago. yes.


PARTY GUEST: Galia Alena

GIVEAWAY: One person will win a place on "Of the Heart: The Making of an Heirloom" mixed media workshop. The juicy details.

WINNER: Kerry Morgan said...Celebrating 28 years of marriage to my soulmate. Has been an adventure of joy, hardships, but much love. Can't wait for the years to come.


PARTY GUEST: Beryl Young

GIVEAWAY: One person will win a spot in the 6-week Momtographie Online class (starts May 5th, 2013).

WINNER: erika said...I am celebrating that my two children are both coming out of a week-long flu, that despite the frigid temperatures spring really is here, that McDonalds makes such glorious sweet teas, that it is March Madness time again, and that there are artists like Kelly Rae out there.


PARTY GUEST: Laurie Copps, Young Living Independent Distributor
GIVEAWAY: Three people will win one Therapeutic grade peppermint essential oil.

WINNERS:  Tam I Am said...I am celebrating the deep and true happiness that has taken over my life. It has seeped into everything and makes every day a pleasure.

Renea' said...I'm celebrating my mixed media journey....things are starting to happen!

Shirley Matz said...I'm celebrating a new beginning in my life. I came up with awesome goals with my life coach and am hopeful to accomplish them.


PARTY GUEST: Live.Life.Wonderful.

GIVEAWAY: Three people will win a spot in the eCourse Live.Life.Wonderful.

WINNERS: Unknown said...I am celebrating my graduation from college and leap into the real world :) info: jessie.cadle@gmail.com

LegoBoy and Mom said...Celebrating the beginning of a whole new season - the last day in my corporate job with a chance to focus on two of my great loves - my kids and painting for the next several months! Yippee!!!!!

KatCollects said...I'm celebrating my first 45 pounds lost on my road to a healthier and happier life : ) Kathy


PARTY GUEST: Superhero Life

GIVEAWAY: Two people will win a spot in the Superhero Photo e-course. 

WINNERS: Laura in Louisiana said...I am celebrating the JOURNEY of another day and the SURPRISES that accompany it; the ability to CHANGE my direction when I'm blown off course; the HAPPINESS that comes with FORGIVENESS, and the CALMNESS that occurs when that principle is applied to myself; and the REALIZATION that these are CHOICES waiting to be claimed.

Summer said...I'm celebrating my first year of being a full-time adoptive mommy to the best twin girls in the world! They inspire me and push me to be my best in all areas of life.


PARTY GUEST: Curly Girl Design

GIVEAWAY: One person will win a framed collage wall art + super sweet card pack (both pictured above)!

WINNER: Kristin Belcher said...I am celebrating the most wonderful (((vibe))) right here, right now. The talent and genorousity is amazing and I am so grateful.


PARTY GUEST: Koren Motekaitis

GIVEAWAY: One person will win a space in my 6 month weight loss coaching program. $800 value!

WINNER: Karen June said...I'm celebrating a new soulful business collaboration with another artist... inspired by the HSHB class I took with you last year!

PARTY GUEST: Jennifer Valentine of Sacred Cake

GIVEAWAY: One person will win a $25 gift certificate to Sacred Cake.

WINNER: soraya nulliah said...Dear Kelly-I am celebrating my life AS IS!! No more waiting for things to be this way or that..I am stepping into the moment, into mySELF...into LIFE!!! Thanks so much for the wok you do + this amazing opportunity!

AND YOUR HOST! Me, Kelly Rae Roberts

GIVEAWAY: One person will win the Unleash Your Joy Tote bag. One person will win the signed wall canvas called Slow Down.  Six people will win a selection of jewelry (about six pieces for each winner!) from Kelly Rae's new collection. Holy smokes, that's a lot of goodness.

WINNERS:

TOTE:  Teressa N. said...I'm celebrating being in a state of transition in my life and intentionally looking ahead to whatever exciting things are around the bend (instead of looking behind me in anxiety).

SIGNED CANVAS:  Prerna Poojara said...Whew that's a lot of love being exchanged. I am celebrating the secret of believing in magic and the gratitude of receiving the many gifts of life. Thank you for the wonderful opportunity. Let's have a rocking party. Cheers

JEWELRY SELECTIONS: Danee said...I am celebrating my beautiful friend who is getting married and I am helping her by making lot sand lots of art projects.

Tanya Dvorak said...I am celebrating being in love and embracing life after 50 something!

mindfulmettamoment said...I am celebrating all the small moments grace and generosity like this wonderful give away party. Love reading all these heartful posts.

Susana Burns said...I am celebrating letting go of fear!!! Forgiveness, Trust, Faith and Love: To be my authentic self. Thank You Kelly Rae Roberts for your Words of Inspiration.

Kerry said...I'm celebrating possibility!! I've put myself "out there" this week in a really special, top secret (for now), way and I'm on pins and needles. Thank you for such a jam packed giveaway!

Courtney said...I am celebrating our growing, ever-evolving, fun furniture and decor business. I am celebrating my precious, wonderful family. I am celebrating my crazy, beautiful life.




Congratulations, friends! If you see your name above please email us at hello@kellyraeroberts.com with your contact information.

I'm celebrating ALL of you today!

Warmly,
Kelly Rae