the flowerchild dwelling

to women.

noreply@blogger.com (kelly ann) — Tue, 14 May 2013 04:43:00 +0000

I received a question recently from a young reader, Katy, and it brought me to tears. After coming across some super snarky, mean-spirited articles the last couple of days, BY female writers about women and gender roles that made me want to throw my computer out the window, I thought it was especially appropriate to post my answer today. (Question shared with permission) These are my thoughts... they might not align with yours, just hear me out.

"What does feminism look like to you? (Can you be a woman of faith and a feminist?) Sometimes I feel like feminists exclude certain types of women and certain roles, and that's confusing to me. I want to go to college and possibly pursue journalism, but I also want to be a stay-at-home mom someday. My friends - who call themselves feminists - make fun of me when I bring it up, and it's hurtful. I feel like I can't be my true self around them and share my dreams. I thought feminism fought for the freedom of all girls and women to achieve anything and be anyone, without prejudice or bullying each other? What would you say to women who feel shunned and ridiculed because of the life they want or have already chosen?"

I believe women have always been meant for great things. We are not the same as men, but that does not make us less than. We do not stand behind them, but next to them. Both men and women bring different, but equally valuable, things to the table. I believe women, of all walks of life and cultures and religions, have accomplished incredible things throughout history and have been amazing examples of leadership and how to handle great responsibility. While there are some people of faith (or political affiliation) who think women are only meant for certain jobs or roles in life - the God I personally believe in has a different message. He used women throughout Biblical history in mighty, mighty ways. In ways that were just as important as the ways He used men. (I think Sarah Bessey always writes beautifully about this very subject - here's a taste of what she has to say about women and faith/leadership, she's even writing a book about it)

Throughout time, women have changed the course of history. They've changed events, they've changed people, they've changed hearts and ideas and opinions. They have raised families... sometimes alone. They have lead armies. They have taught the masses. They have fought for the poor. For the rights and freedoms of others. For their children. They have lead countries, governments, and movements. They have discovered solutions, answers, and cures. They have been role models and activists. Wives and mothers. Young and old. They have healed, protected, fought, died, rallied, nurtured, encouraged, sacrificed, saved, created, inspired, and loved. Their voices and their strength have carried families, towns, cities, tribes, churches, and nations. Their stories have paved the way for women like me, to live the life I want and to be able to make choices that are right for me and my future.

This. All of this. This is what feminism looks like, to me. Women helping the world. Women helping other women, encouraging and lifting them up to be all that they want to be. No limits. No prejudice.

Here's what I would say to women. To you.
You are enough. You will always be enough. You have all the strength and courage inside you to live the life you imagine... whatever that looks like. You can be an artist, a doctor, an entrepreneur, a preacher, an ambassador, an activist, a working mother, a stay-at-home mom, or the leader of a country. All of those jobs, all of those roles, are valuable. They all require bravery, determination, and compassion... qualities that lie in you.

Don't let anyone tell you that the life you've chosen isn't enough. That your role in life isn't important. That your life has to be a certain way to have meaning or spark change or leave a mark on the world and future generations. That is not feminism. Whether you are meant to be a mother or not. Whether you are meant to be married or not. You are not less of a human either way. You are not less of a woman. You are complete, regardless of what your family or life look like. Whether you are a business owner, a journalist, a teacher, a wife, a music maker, or a stay-at-home mom... you are so very important. You are whole. Women before us have fought and cried and spoken out and rallied so that we can have those choices. So that we can create a life that brings us joy, no matter how "conventional" or "unconventional" it may look to the world, it is our choice. It is our truth. And it is our job to continue speaking out. It is our job to continue paving the way for the next generation of women. It is our job to continue encouraging each other. Reaching across town lines and borders. Taking each other by the hand and saying, "You are enough. Keep going."

So know this... you are special in ways you don't even know. You are a light that shines bright. You make a difference even when you can't see it. Be the person you are meant to be. Listen to that still, small voice in your heart that says, "This... this is who I want to be" and go for it. Baby steps. You can do it. I know you can. And if anyone tells you that the life you've made for yourself isn't good enough, if they bully you to be and act and look and live a certain way - all under the name of "feminism" - you stand up and say no. Because that is not truth. They are contributing to chauvinism and misogyny, not feminism. And that is heart breaking. I wish those women, who shame other women, would realize that they don't have to be miserable. They don't have to hurt others to make themselves feel better or superior. They can have joy, peace, and love. They deserve it, just like you do. Just like I do.

You be you. And I'll be me. Let's encourage each other to be our best selves, to continue being the women we want to be. And to lift each other up, and make each other laugh, and love one another.

You are important, and I'm proud of you.

come celebrate.

noreply@blogger.com (kelly ann) — Mon, 13 May 2013 22:04:00 +0000

I got the opportunity to interview kindlewood for the new issue of Off Switch Magazine and it's out today! I am so stoked, you guys. You can read the issue here, and paper copies will be available soon. (I also contributed some tunes to the issue as well) Big thanks and lots of love to Katie for letting me be part of Off Switch again, and of course to kindlewood for being fantastic people, as always. It's so fun to promote artists I truly love, and seeing my name on a list of incredible contributors? Talk about humbling. So, so cool.

Enjoy the issue. Maybe share with a friend or two. And let us know what you think! xo.

(photo by Jennifer Lyman)

breathe easy - a mix.

noreply@blogger.com (kelly ann) — Wed, 08 May 2013 06:35:00 +0000

Of course, I couldn't come back to this space without some good tunes to share. It's only right. I sure missed making these, I hope you enjoy.

Tracklist:
Roads - Sydney Wayser
Amsterdam - Daughter
Lulu - Tim Noyes
Breathe Easy - Rachel Sermanni
Running for Cover - Ivan & Alyosha
Be There in Bells - The Pines
I Will Fall - Sam Palladio & Clare Bowen
Beginnings - Houses

Listen: 8tracks | Spotify

(original photo)

let's discuss all the things.

noreply@blogger.com (kelly ann) — Mon, 06 May 2013 22:25:00 +0000

Who's got two thumbs, is on her third cup of coffee, and misses this space? THIS moi.

I've been thinking about this little blog lately, and what it means to me. Why I walked away from it for awhile, and if I wanted to come back. And the truth is - I kind of miss it. It's an important part of my life. It's something I like doing. I like sharing, documenting, and having a voice. I like making new friends and getting to know their hearts. I like photos, stories, recommendations, and jokes. I need outlets, like this one, where I can share things and be inspired.

But I realized toward the end of last year that this space just wasn't fun for me anymore. It felt like a chore. And boo to chores, because they're the worst.

I don't really know what the focus is here, maybe I never knew in the first place. And maybe it will always be a continuous experiment and nothing more. Maybe the focus will change as my life changes and as I grow as a person. Putting my thoughts and ideas into a nice little box is pretty confining and not my cup of tea. The truth is - my thoughts are messy. Really messy. My emotions, my opinions, my beliefs, my likes and dislikes, the things in my heart and on my mind... they're all jumbled into a great big ball of feelings. And I just have to go with the flow, untangling bit by bit, and either tucking it away in a special place or releasing it into the world.

And maybe I need to treat this space like you are sitting across from me, eating great food and drinking something delicious. (Because sometimes the best conversations happen over a good meal, amen?) We could discuss music (of course) or film or design. We could talk about our favorite photographers and poets and authors. We could talk about feminism (one of my favorite topics) or we could talk about faith. (another favorite) Or we could talk about how both of those things relate. We could talk about our pasts, or presents, or share our hopes for the future. Or we could talk about things like the importance of naps, or our shared love for Natalie Portman. You would find out that I love humor and laughter; sometimes I quote Liz Lemon and sometimes I say my own weird (and/or inappropriate) things. And I would hope that at some point and in some way, I would make you smile. But most of all, I would hope that you feel important. That you feel valued. That you feel like your words and your presence matter, because they do. In the end, this is my space... but you are a part of it, and I'm really stoked about that. My heart kind of feels like exploding because I think you're so great.

So, welcome to the mess that is my world. I hope you stick around.

Let the spontaneous dance party begin!

xo, Kelly Ann

for you.

noreply@blogger.com (kelly ann) — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 23:05:00 +0000

I've been trying to come up with words to close this year and welcome the next... but I can't. I've found myself avoiding the whole thing, actually - reflecting on 2012 and all that happened, and looking forward to 2013 and all that is in store. Nope. I've been avoiding it all. I've been standing still. Frozen. Not wanting to look back, and too scared to look forward, to the fog ahead of me that is the future. (Admitting fear is hard sometimes, isn't it? I think we all wish we were fearless at one time or another) Times goes by so fast, and some days I feel like I accomplish nothing. Like change isn't happening. Like I'm not where I'm supposed to be. Don't you wish time could stand still for a little while - just so you can gather your thoughts? That's how I've felt. If everything could just pause for a second, so I could have a moment to breathe, that would be great.

In wrestling with all of this, Lauren tweeted about this post she wrote in 2011, and it was everything I needed to read right now. Everything. It felt like someone was giving me a giant, loving, warm, reassuring hug... "Girl, you got this. Keep going." So, thank you, Lauren, for your heart and your words and your wisdom. And to you... yes, you. I feel like you need to read this, as well. Whether you believe in the Divine or not, that's okay... you can still find nuggets of encouragement in it that will find it's way to your heart and lift you up. We can all use words like Lauren's from time to time, to help us move along on our journey. To help us realize how far we've come, and how much our future holds.

Happy New Year, dear one.
xoxo.

design: ayofemi.

noreply@blogger.com (kelly ann) — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 08:00:00 +0000

A recent blog design I did for the lovely Ayo - soft, ethereal, simple, pretty. Ayo is a kind soul and a super talented jewelry designer... check out her shop here! Her wish bracelets would make great Christmas gifts.

You can find Ayo's blog right here. It's kind of a must-follow. xo.

music monday.

noreply@blogger.com (kelly ann) — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 08:00:00 +0000

Christmas tunes are in full swing right now (at least at my house!), but amidst all the Nat King Cole, Ella Fitzgerald, and Sufjan Stevens being played... here are some artists I'm currently enjoying a whole bunch.

I hope this is the perfect soundtrack for your Monday. Oh! And look out for a new Music to Motivate on Inspired to Share this week! xo.

Tracklist:
Stromness - The Magnetic North
Tessellate - Alt-J
Bloom - Duchess Leo
Sugarloaf - Golden Fable
Black Crow - Greylag
Cost - Folly and the Hunter
The Fear - Ben Howard
Heavy Home - The Spring Standards
Sleepyhead - Colour Thieves
Wolfmoon - Modest Midas

Listen → 8tracks

(image found via Local Milk; original source unknown)

give.

noreply@blogger.com (kelly ann) — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 08:00:00 +0000

As we enter this season of giving, I thought I would share just a few of my favorite shops. Not just any shops, though... these ones are truly special. Some of them support handmade artists & small business owners, while others give proceeds back to their community and provide opportunities & hope to those who need it most.

Maybe you'll find a gift or two for the loved ones in your life (or maybe yourself!) from one of these shops. Just know, that whatever you purchase, you're spreading hope. You're spreading empowerment. You're spreading courage. And you're helping dreams grow and thrive.

The Giving Keys was founded by singer-songwriter Caitlin Crosby, who longed to start a movement of people who pay-it-forward, spread hope, and inspire others. Paired with her desire to help those without homes, The Giving Keys was born.

"The Giving Keys exists to employ those transitioning out of homelessness to engrave recycled keys that get sold and shared around the world. Each key necklace is unique and carries a message like HOPE, STRENGTH, DREAM or COURAGE. When the wearer of the key encounters someone else who needs the message on the key, they give it away and then tell us their story."

THEIR STORY & MISSION | SHOP
Moorea Seal is a shop owner, illustrator, and graphic designing trifecta of talent residing in Seattle. Inspired by metals, geometric shapes, and natural elements, Moorea creates fresh & original jewelry pieces - with a bit of an edge - for the modern bohemian.

MOOREA SEAL: THE SHOP | Moorea is generously offering a 15% discount to readers of The Flowerchild Dwelling. Enter FLOWERCHILD15 at checkout.

Krochet Kids International is a non-profit organization that strives to bring empowerment and growth to those in developing nations. Every hat purchased from their shop carries the name of the woman who made it... your purchase helps provide for her and her family. Over 150 people in Uganda and Peru are working, receiving education, and providing for themselves and their loved ones.

"Our two project locations are but microcosmic examples of what we hope to replicate throughout impoverished communities around the globe. Join with us as we continue to spread the good word of hope and empowerment…

We believe actions rooted in love bring lasting and powerful change."

THEIR STORY & MISSION | SHOP | In other news, Krochet Kids is currently in the running to win $1 millon for to grow & expand their business, and help even more people overcome poverty. They need your votes, and I know they would appreciate it so much! You can vote for them HERE, as well as read more about their cause and the competition. Thank you, friends!

Both Krochet Kids & 31 Bits began to blossom at my university. Remembering them in their early stages when I was a student (I bought my first 31 Bits necklace on the patio of our school's coffee shop), and seeing how much they've grown since then... it's inspiring, motivating, and moving.

31 Bits is a non-profit that gives women in Northern Uganda opportunities to overcome suffering and poverty, and to provide hope and empowerment for a brighter future. Each piece of 31 Bits jewelry is handmade using recycled paper and other local materials.

"Our program equips women by providing literacy education, financial and vocational training, holistic care, and strong support systems, empowering individuals to further their careers and attain social equity."

THEIR STORY & MISSION | SHOP

Ayo is a jewelry designer from Phoenix who handcrafts a clean, simple, and delicate collection of jewelry for her shop, Ayofemi. With a mix of earthy, neutral tones & pops of color, Ayo's jewelry can be mixed + matched, stacked, and layered to create the perfect look.

AYOFEMI: THE SHOP

Roots & Feathers, run by small business owner Laura Mazurek, is a shop for the gypsy at heart. Inspired by earthy, bohemian, and native elements, Laura has handcrafted a collection of jewelry and adornments that is intentional, soulful, and unique.

ROOTS & FEATHERS: THE SHOP

These are just a few of the amazing small businesses and organizations that I support and love - they inspire me to create, dream, and give wholeheartedly. xo.

so much to be thankful for.

noreply@blogger.com (kelly ann) — Sat, 24 Nov 2012 23:44:00 +0000

I hope all of my American friends enjoyed every moment of their Thanksgiving.

Thankful for you. And you. And you. And you.

music monday.

noreply@blogger.com (kelly ann) — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 08:00:00 +0000

How was your weekend? I want to hear all about it!

It's 90 degrees here... and I'm kind of bummed about it. So today, I'm going to daydream about cold mountain air, a cozy cabin in the woods, and trees as far as the eye can see. Staring at this photo certainly helps.

Enjoy these tunes today... xo.

Tracklist:
Hannah - Ray Lamontagne
King Of The World - First Aid Kit
I Found You - Alabama Shakes
To Just Grow Away - The Tallest Man On Earth
Save Part Of Yourself - Brandi Carlile
Dead Sea - The Lumineers
Fireflies - Will Stratton
Cicadas & Gulls - Feist
Go Out All Night - Givers
Sun - Laura Gibson & Ethan Rose

Listen → 8tracks | Spotify

(photo by Kevin Russ, via Miss Moss)

music to motivate.

noreply@blogger.com (kelly ann) — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 22:07:00 +0000

There is a brand spankin' new Music to Motivate playlist on Inspired to Share today, to kickstart your weekend! It features The Killers, Muse, and The Chemical Brothers... and that 'Maybe' track by Vanbot is my jam right now. So good.

Head on over and leave some love! Enjoy! xo.

(photo by donald j)

music monday.

noreply@blogger.com (kelly ann) — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 04:50:00 +0000

I made a Halloween playlist for a friend recently, and I thought it would be perfect for this week's Music Monday. While I'm a total and complete wimp when it comes to scary things (I freak out watching trailers for horror films), I definitely have an appreciation for the slightly spooky, strange, dark, and downright bizarre. (Think The Twilight Zone, Hitchcock, and of course Tim Burton... Beetlejuice, anyone?)

Without a doubt, music plays a huge part in setting the tone for all things spooky and weird. Here's my version of a dark & twisted soundtrack. (Including the unsettling/disturbing Sigur Ros masterpiece, Ba Ba Ti Ki Di Do - all three tracks played simultaneously)

In other news - I gave The Flowerchild Dwelling a fresh, new look... simple, clean, minimal. Boom. Enjoy the tunes! xo.

Tracklist:
Moth Wings - Benoit Pioulard
Seven Devils - Florence + The Machine
I Gaer - Sigur Ros
Dark Matter - Bjork
The Artist - Jagat Skad
Aha! - Imogen Heap
Ramalama (Bang Bang) - Roisin Murphy
Dark Star - Polica
The Ghost Who Walks - Karen Elson
Flowers Grow Out Of My Grave - Dead Man's Bones
Mona Lisa - Jagat Skad
How Did You Get So Far Away? - Night Beds
An Echo, A Stain - Bjork
Ba Ba Ti Ki Di Do - Sigur Ros

Listen → 8tracks

(original photo)

design: m loves m.

noreply@blogger.com (kelly ann) — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 01:40:00 +0000

I designed Mara's blog quite awhile ago, and it was time for a revamp - here's the final look that was launched this fall! We kept the design clean, organized, and feminine - with a soft color palette and touches of gold & florals. I always love designing for Mara, her sweet & warm personality is inspiring.

I've come a long, long way in the last couple of years, and it was awesome seeing the progress between Mara's old and new designs... sometimes we don't see just how far we've come until we step back and look at things as a whole.

xo.

music monday.

noreply@blogger.com (kelly ann) — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 00:33:00 +0000

I woke up with a bad case of the Mondays this morning. Boo. I hope this playlist helps anyone feeling the same! xo.

Tracklist:
Springfield - Santah
Feeding Line - Boy & Bear
Orphans, Kingdoms - Brooke Fraser
Hope In The Air - Laura Marling
War In My Blood - Fiction Family
The Heron & The Fox - Little Scream
This Bed - Horse Feathers
Drowning - Tara Jane O'Neil
Palms - Jana Hunter
Bella Marie - Megafaun

Listen → 8tracks | Spotify

(photo)

music monday.

noreply@blogger.com (kelly ann) — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 22:32:00 +0000

In need of an afternoon pick-me-up? This playlist is for you. Enjoy! xo.

Tracklist:
Prizewinning - Julianna Barwick
Now Is The Start - A Fine Frenzy
I Follow You - Melody's Echo Chamber
Vertigo - Erin McCarley
It's All Over It's Everywhere - Drive Drive Faster
Daydreamer - Youngteam
Houses - Great Northern
Never Come Back - Hyde & Beast
Mr. Tambourine Man - Bob Dylan
On The Low - Hope Sandoval & The Warm Inventions

Listen → 8tracks | Spotify

(photo by Alexandra Valenti)

get cozy.

noreply@blogger.com (kelly ann) — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 20:20:00 +0000

Sometimes, you just need to turn your bed into your office. (Which makes me think of this tweet)

p.s. I'm really loving the photo shoot Vogue did with Garrett Hedlund in their most recent issue - the styling is so, so good.

music monday.

noreply@blogger.com (kelly ann) — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 02:09:00 +0000

Mixtapes are back, my friends... enjoy, enjoy, enjoy. xo.

Tracklist:
Dreams Today - Efterklang
In Nothing - Sea Wolf
Berlin Sunrise - Fink
Sparks - Jesse Woods
My Father's Father - The Civil Wars
Little Cup - Thao & Mirah
I Get Nervous - Lower Dens
It's All Okay - Julia Stone
Hood - Perfume Genius
Falling - Florence + The Machine

Listen → 8tracks | Spotify

(photo by luca venter)

music to motivate // nine.

noreply@blogger.com (kelly ann) — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 00:32:00 +0000

Whether you're working late, gettin' your cardio on, or you're in major need of a spontaneous dance party... this playlist is for you. Enjoy! xo.

(photo by Chad Moore)

new york // part one.

noreply@blogger.com (kelly ann) — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 02:50:00 +0000

"New York, spectral and luminous. The city is suddenly timeless, but timeless not because it is above or beyond time, or free from the bounds of time, but timeless as in having lost all sense of time, or use of time, timeless as in clueless, rudderless, vulnerable in grandeur." - from The Light of New York by Jean-Michael Berts.

keep the earth below my feet.

noreply@blogger.com (kelly ann) — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 20:38:00 +0000

Keep the earth below my feet,
For all my sweat, my blood runs weak,
Let me learn from where I have been,
Keep my eyes to serve, my hands to learn.

Finding inspiration in the beautiful lyrics of Mumford and Sons. Simple, but meaningful, words. Love those guys - so excited to see them in November!

Have a restful weekend, xo.

new york, you are loved.

noreply@blogger.com (kelly ann) — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 01:20:00 +0000

NYC was everything I hoped it would be. It was surreal to be in a city that I have dreamed of visiting since I was a little girl... and it did not disappoint. We stayed next to Columbus Circle, with Central Park at our doorstep, and it was amazing. I fell head over heels, and I'm already thinking about my next trip to this incredible, diverse, chaotic, inspiring, larger-than-life city.

My poor camera is slowly, but surely, starting to die on me (SO sad. It's treated me well) -- but I'm hoping to have some better photos soon. Until then, some of my favorite NYC moments:
> Central Park at dusk.
> Watching Bill Cunningham: New York in the middle of the night. Oh that man, he's so inspiring.
> The celebrity encounters. Kiernan Shipka & Joseph Gordon-Levitt were on our flight to JFK. Carol Burnett (one of my comedic heroes) was staying at our hotel - I saw her in the lobby and freaked out. We ran into Gabriel Macht (aka Harvey Specter) and Jacinda Barrett in Central Park, and shared an elevator with "the most beautiful woman in the world."
> The city at night. Be still my heart.
> The food! I could talk about the food forever. The most delicious pizza from the tiniest pizza place on the Upper West Side, burgers from the Brooklyn Diner, and the best chinese food I've ever eaten. Also, having food delivered at 3:30 in the morning is the best thing to ever happen to me.
> Speaking of the Upper West Side... I fell in love and want to live there. Walking down the tree-lined streets was magical.
> The sounds. They lulled me to sleep at night.
> Laughing until 4am.
> Dinner at the Brooklyn Diner, drinking milkshakes while it rained, forgetting our umbrellas and running all the back way to our hotel... completely drenched. It just wouldn't have been as wonderful if we had taken a cab.

I'm still in a bit of a foggy daydream this week, with a pile of work to do and an inbox that is making me panic a little (A LOT)... but I'm slowly coming back to reality. Very, very slowly.

xo.

happy weekend.

noreply@blogger.com (kelly ann) — Fri, 14 Sep 2012 21:50:00 +0000

What are your plans this weekend? I'm taking a red-eye to NYC on Sunday, and I'm so excited! A childhood dream, coming true. Plus, who better to be in NYC with than your best friend? I can't wait!

Have an amazing weekend, I'll see you soon. xo.

(photo)

music and design.

noreply@blogger.com (kelly ann) — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 04:25:00 +0000

I don't share my work nearly enough on here, and I'm realizing how important it is. So here's a project I did for my sweet friend, Shalyn, that launched this week. She's a gem and I loved creating this streamlined, pretty design for her. I love it when clients know what they want, but also place trust in you and give you creative freedom... it's just the best client-designer situation. Shalyn gave me a lot of ideas, but let me do my thing, and in the end we both really, really, really loved the result!

Music Monday is on hiatus, but who wants some free tunes? Here are two songs that I am so excited to share with you today:
> Little Bird - Hollow Wood // This song was done is ONE take, and it's absolutely magical.
> Mountains - Kris Orlowski and Andrew Joslyn // I am anxiously awaiting Kris & Andrew's new EP entitled Pieces We Are. (watch the video preview here) They recorded the EP with a 17-piece orchestra, and I couldn't be more excited! Download a track from their upcoming release here. Enjoy!

magic.

noreply@blogger.com (kelly ann) — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 06:01:00 +0000

Sitting around my dining room table is the best place to be in my house when "the golden hour" happens. The other evening, I decided to photograph it - from start to finish. So gorgeous. I love that you barely have to edit images taken during this magical hour, the light makes everything look perfect.

Beauty surrounds us... don't forget to capture it from time to time.

these days.

noreply@blogger.com (kelly ann) — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 06:37:00 +0000

Migraine city = spending all afternoon sleeping it off. // The prettiest sky. // Workin' on my fitness. // Truth from C.S. Lewis // Rainbow. // Flowers on the back porch.

Lately, finding time for everything has been a huge challenge. (Remember when I used to blog consistently?! Those were good times) I'm trying to find a balance in my life, and while I'm not there, yet (at all, not even close, nowhere near) - I'm definitely learning. So bear with me, and the quietness over here, as I navigate my way through this freelance lifestyle that is still so, so new to me. I'll get the hang of it one of these days, I just know it. ;)

While I'm here... check out a few blogs that I really, really love:
Dart Photographie | The Flybird | Amy Moore Studio | Everyday Musings | Parker Fitzgerald | SF Girl By Bay | Satsuki Shibuya