around here lately

Creating: Been pushing my creative edges a bit. Feels good to stretch and try new things. Lately, I've been craving purple tones which surprises me. Purple and I have never agreed on anything. 
Nesting. We are currently in the midst of finishing up the basement remodeling project which means new (big) egress windows, walls, wood floors. Super excited. Our bungalow is fairly small so we're stretching out every square inch we can get. When it's all done, our basement will include a spare bedroom, laundry room, playroom, and family/tv lounge room. A ton of work, but worth it. This project is giving me flashbacks to two years ago when we gutted and remodeled the main house when we were on the edge of having a baby (crazy times). 

Updating. You guys have been asking for this for a LONG time. Happy to make your shopping experience easier by being able to view FULL images on main shop pages. Can I get an amen? Check it out! Speaking of the shop, we're about 3/4 through our 2013 signed calendars. Get yours while you can :)

Loving. True and I have been watching this video over and over. I just love everything about it. I'm not going to lie, there has been a tear or two shed. It's that awesome.


Adventuring: To the coast, to the gorge, to the waterfalls, to play dates....I adore my family time.

Clearing: I've been cleaning out my closet, big time. I have so much more to say. A whole post, really. About creating clearings, making room for more growth, and how the simple act of cleaning out a closet is so much bigger than getting rid of some old clothes. More on that soon.



Decorating: Been moving things around, rearranging furniture, and putting up a few new pieces from my collections. The piece above reads "kindness changes everything" and it's a large, substantial wall piece. I just love it. (You can buy it here, if you're interested). We're moving rooms around too - creating office nooks, creative play nooks for True - that kind of thing. I love this stuff.




Relishing: Fall is in full swing over here. It's gorgeous. The rain is here too and that is just fine (because it makes everything feel like an adventure). The colors, though, are spectacular. The chill, the smell,  the beginnings of Autumn are my favorite time of year. The pace is slower. Love. 

(Sockdog + Bleu, the adorable (happy) softie via Katrina's shop)


(It rains here. A lot.)
Celebrating: True turned two at the beginning of Oct and we've been celebrating the whole month. Then there was Halloween, and visits from faraway family, and day trips to pumpkin patches, and harvest festivals, and just so much living. Life is whizzing right through. And I'm working hard on not missing a thing.



Event Signing Next Week! PS: If you happen to live in the Portland, OR area, I'll be doing a signing next week at Garden Gallery's new retail space housed inside their super cool warehouse. Think cozy, unique, industrial space - very chic. I'll be there Thurs, Nov 8th from 11am - 2pm. I'd love to meet you!!! There will be snacks, wine, and lots of goodies for purchase (they carry ALL of my products and they're fully stocked). Address: 2967 Industrial Ave, Hubbard OR 97032.