fairy party

fairy party by poseyandbloom featuring paper napkins

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Lights

Lights by poseyandbloom featuring a mid century modern sconce

Inspired By:

Part of my New Year's Resolution was to focus on creativity more. So far it's going great! This month I have some things up my sleeve for sure! Pinterest to me is both fantastic and also de-motivating at the same time. Sometimes I get carried away pinning and less doing. But right now, here are a few things I'm particularly inspired right now and hope to create something of sorts for myself.

1. This image is actually for alphabet necklace, but the comment was about getting alphabet magnets and spray painting them gold. Seriously. Why didn't I think of that?

2. I love these bottles and own several! I've been working on a little bar area in our house, and adding a cute label on it is just the right idea!

3. I am wanting to make a happy garland to celebrate Valentine's day. 

4. I am in the process of making a little office/craft area for myself. And this picture inspires me.

5. If you know me or have been to my house you know I am obsessed with globes and maps. My next ambition to to find an ugly globe (because I don't have the heart to do this to a lovely one) and paint it with chalkboard paint. It will add to my collection nicely. 

To see where these are from, or more of my inspiration... visit my Pinterest page.

Valentine's for the Gents

I'm not sure what dunderhead decided that Valentine's should just be given to the ladies. Uh, relationships consist of two people, yes?! But what I do understand is that its hard to find the right gifts for the guys (and we all know they're thinking the same of us!). Here are some things that I think are great little gifts that your man might light- all because I know mine would!

A Happy Valentine Home

I adore February. I can't even begin how gross and colorless I find January- so when February comes it's a breath of fresh air! All of it's happy colors, an entire day dedicated solely to l.o.v.e. really helps me get through that last leg of winter.

Here are some lovelies to help make your home Valentine's Day ready.... most importantly, remember that a little goes a long way!

Do you love Valentine's Day? And if so, I'd love to hear your plans!

Perfect Workspace

After two months of living here we're finally starting to feel a bit more settled in. We purchased our first sofa over Christmas- yay! And we made our dining room table, which sounds much more fancy that it really is. We love it. Doing so, we were able to move some other furniture into our closet/storage/army/office/craft room. Anyone else have on of those? I now have a little work space in there and have been feeling so much more creative! I'm actually accomplishing things, rather than just staring at inspirational things all day.... Anyone else suffer from that? Just being constantly inspired, but not actually doing??

I find people's work spaces to be fascinating. Some are cluttered. Some are organized. Some are impractical. And some are put together and thoughtful. I think there's no right answer for one's place of work, but for me, this is what I have found to be spectacular items for an effective space to create.

-An efficient desk. Okay, I know this isn't really a desk to sit at, as it has no place for legs, but hear me out. It's fabulous.

-A great chair. Simple, right? I think it's more important than people give it credit. When I put my vintage and oh-so-comfortable tufted chair in there, I work for much longer than when just a simple wooden chair is there.

-Plants. Creativity is about life. Work spaces are too often stifled. Give your work space LIFE. Open the window, bring in fresh air and sunshine and grow some plants.

-Candles and music. I work so much better with good music playing and a lovely candle burning. There's nothing worse than forced creativity. This helps relax the mood.

-An Inspiration Board. SO important! Stop relying on online folders and Pinterest. Embrace cutting out beautiful ads and photos. Paint strips and fabric swatches. Whatever you are drawn to. Keep what inspires you on an ever-changing canvas in front of you. I like to put my most recent work up there. After staring at it for a while, I either notice things that need to be changed or improved, or I notice that I like it and am proud of my work and inspires me to keep working hard.

-Notecards & Journals: Always have something to write your thoughts down, lists or even groceries when they come to mind. Keep some beautiful notecards handy and send people and old fashioned card in the mail and make their day!

-A Calendar: To keep deadlines in sight. 

-Plethora of art supplies: Even if you don't have a direct and intentional use for art supplies, I love purchasing them. Because one day, I know I'll find the perfect use for them. Does that make me sound like a hoarder? ;) But really, I love having a stash of glitter, colorful washi tape, an assortment of pencils and copious amounts of pens just waiting for me to create something brilliant. 

-Good lighting: I think this should speak for itself. 

Oh, and P.S. aren't those cork boards wonderful? I can't wait to make them. 

Industrial farmhouse kitchen

Gah! I'm so in love with this kitchen... In my dream kitchen (this is pretty dang close) I'd love for all of these elements to be apart of it.

What does your dream kitchen look like? Do you have it? 

Winter Working Out

I feel this is an appropriate time to talk about working out, as I last blogged all about my love of food! All of these are things I love for working out! I chose bright colors because it is SO dark here, always! In fact, I was so confused as to how to get to the gym the other day even though I've been there many times. I realized it was because it was the first time I had been there while it was light out. Pathetic. Bright colors make me very happy.... Making working out tolerable it takes some effort. I think some cheery new gear always does the trick.

The water bottle is so fabulous. Made of glass, but covered in a removable silicone case to protect it. I also struggle with being a good water drinker. When I try and hydrate pre-workout, putting some raspberry Emergen-C definitely helps.
I also can't work out unless I'm chewing gum.

And now I'm off to the gym! Really.