My Instagram Weekly Round-Up – A Double Dose of Insta-Goodness!

I'm obsessed with Instagram – it's my favorite online home! Here's a recap from the last two weeks, and for those of you who aren't on Instagram, come and join me!

Friday February 6


See that little white boxy thing on the left? That's our happy light. As much as we love the PNW it can totally be disorienting in the winter when you don't see the sun, sometimes for weeks. And so. We keep our happy light in the kitchen and turn it on each morning while doing our morning stuff. And it works! Its daily dose of bright light does indeed help to keep the seasonal blues away. @lisacongdon and @clay_walsh this will be my "welcome to PDX" gift to you. I can't wait for you guys to get here and brighten up the PNW!

Saturday February 7 

Today I am getting to some house projects and I'm so glad how our stairwell came together!


I am currently working on bringing this family fort room together. John had the idea to hang a ladder with light bulbs over the couch. Today I am trying to pull together the space above the ladder with baskets and our globe collection. Just started and I'm super excited to see how this turns out. Stay tuned!

Finally! Our family fort room is near complete and I'm a digging the vibe. Gonna fill out the globes a bit but omg, I'm in love. In love!!! #familyroom #design #decor #kellyraeshome
 Sunday February8


Totally love it when the weekend feels weekendy. And this has been a good one filled with family, house nesting, and friends. Ahhhh, I can sense that life is settling in. Feels awesome. 

Totally scored this adorable chair at Home Goods. I COULD NOT resist. Gonna put it in our dining room. #happychair


My old studio mates and dear friends @lynzeelynx and @florabowley came to see my new space today. We did a little recorded conversation about how we each seek and collect inspiration as artists. I was reminded that it wasn't that long ago that I was not living a creative artful life and it would not have occurred to me in those days to practice the art of SEEING, finding, and somehow recording (photos, journals) that which I find inspiring. It's a process of unearthing who we are, discovering in those nudges of inspiration what delights us. And what delights us is a big clue along the path of finding the life that most fits who we are. Anyway, I love that I have soul sisters that geek out in conversations such as these. #soul #creativity #inspiration #kellyraesstudio
 
Monday February 9


My biz manager @february13creative is in town for a couple of days of strategy, brainstorming, and creative work. Here she is with Nichole (my lovely communications mgr @freewitchnoguilt) sitting on my old KRR couch (sadly, no longer in production). I cannot tell you how much these two ladies have impacted my biz life in such positive ways. How adorbs are they? #lovethem

 Tuesday February 10

Ok you guys. Can you guess which one is the original and which one is the reproduction? I'll share the answer later today!

For those of you who guessed the original was on the left, you were right! What I loooovvveee about our reproduction canvases is that the color is so well done, and the actual canvas is well made AND super affordable. This is my 7th year partnering with @demdaco for wall art and I'm still loving how these canvases anchor all that we do and how well they represent my originals. For those of you who asked, you can purchase this reproduction and many many more online. One of my favorite online retailers that carry my stuff is Garden Gallery (you can google them) as they carry just about every single canvas reproduction I've ever done. #lovewhatido! #kellyraeroberts #kellyraesproducts
Wednesday February 11


Just had the most amazing session with Mandy, an energy healer here in Portland. I saw her once a few years ago when I was struggling with new mom and birth trauma stuff and it made a HUGE difference. This time I saw her just because (no big clear thing to adjust) and it was just as powerful. I'm so thankful for ALL the ways in which we can learn to harness our spiritual, mental, and physical expansion. I learned so much today and am inspired to step further into my highest self/purpose. #inspired #thesebootswillhelp #itallmatters #energyhealing

Feeling mighty mighty grateful this week. #thankyoulife #feelingit #flow #love

Thursday February 12

Big thanks to @stylish_living_apex for tagging my newest angel. It's a "survivor" angel and possibly my favorite one we've created. It reads, "May you surrender your fear to immense faith and trust. And may you stay brave knowing that you are not alone, that you are supported and loved, and that your journey deeply matters." Xxo #kellyraesproducts #survivor ps: I believe online retailer Garden Galley Iron Works has this angel in their online shop.


Today. So thankful for the unusual warmth and sunshine today. The sun put me in a mega good mood despite being so tired (my energy lately had been way down. I'm thinking I'm just getting older). Also, we bought these flowers right after Bella died. Actually True saw them and said, "These are Papa's favorite flowers and we should buy them for him because he is soooooo sad." And so we did because daisies are indeed his favorite flowers (loved that True remembered that about John). Anyway, that was two weeks ago. I can't help but connect Bella's uncanny longevity of life to the uncanny longevity of these daisies. Call me crazy but I heard recently that crazy is actually perfection. And she and these flowers are perfect together. #signs #sheisstillhere

Whoa. #sogood #rise

Friday February 13


Hard to believe we moved into our home almost a year ago. Since moving my work space out of my home (and not being there most of the day), I have renewed energy and inspiration to finally finish decorating and tackling some DIY projects. This week I've been working on pulling our kitchen together with some colorful fabrics. These are soon to be ruffle skirts for our island stools. Cannot wait! #kellyraeshome #gettingthere


 Before.


After. Love how the curtains bring focus to the farm sink and add a pop of color to this room. Getting there! #kellyraeshome


Eeeeek. The wallpaper I ordered for a little kitchen office nook just arrived. Omg, I love it even more in person. Annnnd, I just talked my mom into coming over to help me hang it as I'm not certain I know how! It's by #hyggeandwest and designed by @riflepaperco.


He's getting impossibly big. Last night I rocked him like a baby (bad dream) and as he fell asleep in my arms it occurred to me how much I missed the baby rocking days. And then today we snuggled a bit more in the afternoon and it was just bliss. Today John was telling True how he once broke his nose while playing soccer. True immediately asked, "Did your mommy take care of you?" I realized in that little moment that that is how he sees my role as his mama. As the one who nurtures boo boos and hard times. Such a gift, this parenting thing. The other day he said, "I love you for ever and ever and ALL DAY LONG." You too, buddy. #forever #alldaylong #trueelioorlando

Saturday February 14


Before.


After. LOVE!!!! Huge thanks to my mom for hanging the wallpaper for us! I have a couple more touches to do but loving how our kitchen office nook is coming together. Paper is #hyggeandwest designed by @riflepaperco #kellyraeshome


I've never been a huge Valentine's Day person. But I'm definitely a fan of #love, a believer of soul mates, and a seeker of connections during our traveling journeys in life. #loveeveryday PS – this print available in my shop right here!

Sunday February 15


Got my hair did. #dressedupinjoy #thewearyourjoyproject 


Totally geeking out at the flowers and light in our home today. The move last year, the patience it's taken....totally worth it. The slow food movement makes me want to start a slow decor movement. It takes time to make a house a home, no? This has been a great teacher for me, this process. #grateful #kellyraeshome #slowdecor #decor #design #vintage #houselove


Friends, it's no secret that I am not a cook. Food, in general, is hard for me. To stop and eat it. To make it. To eat what's considered nutritious. Other than my almost daily green smoothie, I struggle. But, I am trying and today I actually made three delicious and easy things in prep for the week inspired by @blissholistichealth. 1) a pizza frittata (eggs, spinach, tomato, pepperoni) 2) advocado, spinach and basil dip 3) all natural cocoa balls with almonds and dates. Can I get an amen? Here's to slowly making better choices all around. Last year I tackled sleep (I now get a lot of it) and a spiritual practice. This year I'd like to focus my intention on FOOD.  #wellness #foodwellness


Just looked up from cooking and THE LIGHT is slaying me today. Gah, thank you #pdx weather gods. We all needed the sun for our mental health. Also, I am loving how the living room is coming together. #almostdone #kellyraeshome

Monday February 16


May your Monday be rockin. Love, True #trueelioorlando


Weekend DIY project success. I have a think for ruffle skirts on stools. And I'm just super thankful that my mom helped with this and that John appreciates and supports my house ideas. #beforeandafter #kellyraeshome #decornerd #diy


 Totally INSPIRED. Check out @skidrobot. And thank you @justinablakeney for the introduction. #helpthepoor #artsaves

Tuesday, February 17


First layer. #collage #lovewhatido #kellyraeroberts


Layer two. #paintingday #kellyraeroberts #collage #paint #pdxartist


That's twice this week that I've got 1:11. #angels


Today I just piled on the layers: a long sleeve shirt under a slip dress under a lace tank under a ruffly hand me down vest. Threw on a belt and boots and called it artsy. #thewearyourjoyproject #dressedupinjoy #ilikelayersinmypaintingsandinmyclothes


 

We weren't together on Valentines Day but at the exact moment he called to say, "will you be mine?", he looked up and saw this heart on the wall. Whoa! He snapped a photo and texted it to me. #signs #angels #universe #hearts We've been together 15 years. Some amazing, some hard, but our paths always lead us toward one another, even when it has taken some time. I'm just grateful to have had a significant amount of years and experiences (high and low) together that I know we can get through and celebrate and appreciate and learn and experience all that life gives us together. When I was younger I swore I'd never get married or have kids. I'm enormously grateful I met him and instantly changed my mind. We have been guiding each other's souls toward healing and joy ever since. #reallove #notalwayseasy #butworththeeffort #soullove 
Wednesday February 18

Home with my little guy today. On the to do list: lounge and play. Repeat. 

We call this the February tease in #pdx. It will be back to rain and grey in a minute and some of us will remember the tease with fondness for the reprieve while some of us will wish it never arrived because it feels like torture to have it only to loose it. #lifeinportland I love these glimpses of spring. Heart=full 


Loving how @motleyturtlearts styled my wall canvases with the JOY sign! WOW, love love love seeing how you guys style my products!


Today it's slip dress under a long sweater over jeans, paired with a mustard scarf and my favorite red boots. #dressedupinjoy #thewearyourjoyproject #ilikecolor


You guys. True and I made a #fairygarden today in our front yard. I am totally in love and I may have enjoyed this WAY to much for a soon to be 40 year old. #swoon


Love that our gnome has a painting set. #fairygarden


True gave Buddha a box of donuts. #fairygarden


Friends, I'm on my 8th day of solo parenting. Three more days to go. Here are my current thoughts: how do single parents do it? How do stay at home parents do it? I am loving all this time with him and also loving going to bed at approx 830pm and waking at 6am. I'm doing a great job keeping the house moving, food, cleaning, kid activities, schedules and energy up and I've had to very tightly squeeze work hours in while also squeezing in the quiet soul care time. Thankful for my parents help and grateful True is a pretty easy going naturally happy kid. But still. I am tired by 4pm and have a renewed appreciation for John's stay at home papa role. But still. I have really loved and cherished these last many days. All this 24/7 play and silliness and sweetness has been good for the soul. #onlyfouronce

Thursday February 19


Hello Thursday. Let's do this. #shine #celebrate #surrender PS – this piece available in my print shop right here! 


Back at it in the studio today. Working on a couple of fun deadlines (alivelines) while dreaming about building a staircase up the tree for our new fairy garden (told you I was obsessed). #paintingday #lovewhatido #daydreaming


Current view. #paintingday #blessed

"Have fun on planet Earth!" We've been talking a lot about heaven (spirit world), stars, rockets, Earth, why we are here. Millions of questions and I try to answer each one honestly and respectfully. I'm learning four year olds are way smarter than I ever imagined. Mixed in with these conversations, he's been asking what "fortunate" and "unfortunate" means and coming to his own conclusions that the world is a magical place, that we are fortunate to be here, and we should all enjoy ourselves. So. The other morning, after several days of these conversations, he came to me and asked if I would tell him how to spell, letter by letter, the phrase he wanted to write that was in his head. And this is what came out. #love It's his conclusion, his mantra I suppose, and it's a good one. Gah, I adore this kid. He is an awesome teacher. #trueelioorlando #enjoylife #earth #havefun #mantra


That's it for this week! Check back here next week for another update, or join us over on Instagram for daily photos and thoughts!

XO,
Kelly Rae