Sunday Still Lifes...beach cottage

I've been spending more time at our "beach cottage" lately because I am taking creative classes in the Bay Area (more to come on that later.)

I've neglected our funky little rental because

we've been so focused on The Farmhouse this past year. So, I spent a little time this weekend enjoying all of my collections

around the house.

I hope you enjoy too...

Some of my bottle collection.

Part of our heart rock collection. 

The weight of a zen moment.

One of my favorite ironstone pitchers.

Sand dollars, antlers & tarnished silver...

Cheers!

Midweek Inspiration...new dreams

So many new dreams.

some still developing, some in action...

others floating just in the distance.

via Pinterest

I look forward to sharing some of mine in the months ahead...

What are your new dreams for 2013?

Sunday Still Lifes - Baja Doors

I was just reminiscing with my husband about our trip

to Baja back in 2004. We drove down in an an

old Ford Diesel truck outfitted with a camper and tons of gear.

Traveling to the tip of Baja, up the Sea of Cortez

and beyond. We had an amazing trip and hope to make it back some time in the not too distant future.

In the meantime, here are some shots I took of the doors

around Todos Santos...Enjoy!

Word of the Year - 2013

{ b a l a n c e }

Before I found out about the the

"Word of the Year"

I decided to focus on two words this year to help me focus.

They are

balance & consistency

I need to find a nice balance between work & play

I want to be consistent with my exercise plan

I look forward to balancing my protein intake with 

my love of carbs

I'm trying to drink more water & need to be much more consistent

I want to be more consistent with my blogging

I need to work on balancing my time between our 

"beach cottage" & The Farmhouse

To choose one word to inspire me throughout the year, I'll choose 

{ b a l a n c e }

because I can be completely unbalanced yet super consistent,

but balance should bring more consistency.

What is your word for the year?

Happy 2013!

I want to wish you all a Happy New Year!

The time of year to reflect on the past and

look ahead to the future.

A time for a fresh start or

to realign your values.

I look forward to sharing new inspirations in the New Year...