My Instagram Weekly Round Up – Time for Dreaming Big in the Moonlight

I'm obsessed with Instagram – it's my favorite online home! Here's a recap from the last week, and for those of you who aren't on Instagram, come and join me! And you can click here to see all the Instagram updates right here on my blog!

Friday, August 28

I took a short trip to Manzanita yesterday with a couple of girlfriends. This little town holds so much magic for me. It would be a dream to be able to own a little cabin here someday. The weather was gorgeous and so much peace in my soul. Love you, #manzanita! - See more at: http://iconosquare.com/viewer.php#/de... You are hereby allowed to be happy, to love yourself, to realize your worth, to believe in great things, and to be treated with love and respect. I've seen this quote floating around the Internet, and I adore it. Good reminder going into the weekend, my friends. Have a great one! - See more at: http://iconosquare.com/viewer.php#/de...


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Wishing you a weekends of finding our wings, my friends. Embrace embrace embrace.

Monday, August 31


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Dear Hope,
Thank you for your unending light,
Your truth,
And for making my heart flutter.
Tuesday, September 1

We've been celebrating our 14th wedding anniversary the last couple of days. We were so different than we are now when this photo was taken. We had not yet traveled (together) hard roads, steep transitions, LIFE. All this time later, the years have softened us, brought us to our knees, devoured us in joy, and have taught us what it means to really travel together through it all. I am so honored and lucky to have john as my travel companion and to still be swept up in the magic of togetherness, learning along the way that life and all of its ebbs and flows is better together.

Like a found feather or heartrock or any other magical marvel, I take these numbers as signs from beyond. Little lovenotes. Happy messages. Confirmation all around that we are HELD.
Wednesday, September 2
 


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May this home...
Be a sacred space where joy, love, and compassion are nurtured.
Inspire honest connection and community where laughter is plenty, and where heartfelt storytelling is celebrated.
Tenderly hold our times of change and transition while we find our way toward courage and hope.
Be filled with mementos and beauty-full treasures that speak directly to our hearts.
Be a safe harbor where we can be who we are, where we are welcomed with kindness and open arms.
Allow for the unfolding and celebration of years passed, memories made, joy unleashed, and stories born. 

And just like that, it was the first day of preschool. He was so excited to return. And we were so excited for him. His personal style is emerging to match his personality, too, which is fun to see. Today it was one red sock, one blue, one totally brushed hairdo that he wants to grow longer, and a pair of new red shoes. Love this kid and all of his aliveness. The other day he said, "Mama, I have a secret to tell you!" And then he crawled up in lap and whispered "I'm so glad you're my mama" into my ear. It's like this all the time: wild dance moves and play and all GO all the time and then these moments that make everything pause and go still in sweet, slow heartbeats. ps: green smoothie for kids: spinach, yogurt, banana, ice!!!
Thursday, September 3

Friends, my friends Liv Lane and Lori Portka have created and written a most important spiritual book. I was lucky enough to read an advance copy and I really want this book to make it out into the world. Liv's connection to Spirit has changed my life on a deeply personal level (via intuitive readings with her) and this book directly brings Spirit's wisdom and truth for all of us. They are just hours away from reaching their funding goal and need some last minute support/backers. I really can't wait to give this book to everyone I know! 

Working from home today. It goes like this: work on porch for a bit, putter around, make tea, work from dining room for a bit, putter some more, get on the phone for a bit, work some more, putter. I love puttering around, ya'll. And I love love love having the house to myself for a few hours (rare). Today I stopped and admired our growing vintage collection of this glassware. I found the gravy bowl that matches our glasses at a vintage shop the other day and gasped at the find.  Friday, September 4 Woke up today to chilly Autumn and couldn't be happier. So ready for the perpetual Portland heatwave to end. And hello boot weather, SO happy to see you again.Saturday, August 22 Today was an awesome work day. We filmed several in depth chats/discussions about everything from unearthing buried dreams to trusting our voices to standing in our truth to embracing our vulnerabilities and more. This next class is going to soul and spirit and painting and connection and more. Love love love! 

Loving this quick family selfie in front of our house from yesterday. I had on fake eyelashes (video shoot) and True was utterly fascinated. Happy weekend, friends! Saturday, September 5
$10 Farmers market flowers for the win.Monday, September 7
The best magazine ever. John got a subscription for me last Christmas and I just love it when it arrives. Also, huge thanks for the love on my last post. I'm grateful that I can tell the truth and have it received with such care;). Big xo. Tuesday, September 8
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The weather is turning crisper and colder (although it is supposed to get warm again in Portland his weekend), and the days are getting shorter. Time to dream big in the moonlight. Wednesday, September 9 My girlfriend Myriam is here for a visit. Nothing like having your soul sisters who have seen you through stuff and hard and good and LIFE come be with you for a bit. We've gabbed, slept, food shopped, and already held a ceremony. It's also Myriam's first time away from her dear sweet two year old. Grateful she trusts me, and our home, to hold this right of passage. Thursday, September 10
It was a party in the studio earlier. Myriam in the studio. Best sweetest visit ever.

More goodness from earlier today. True and John worked on a large canvas while Myriam and I worked on our own. Taylor Swift was on while we got our paint on. Super awesome couple of days over here. Lots of great FOOD, convo, friends, painting. I'm happy tired. Xxo

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