6/9/2013

I don't really know what has been going on lately, but I just want to write. I have no idea what about yet, but I know it has to happen. Does anyone else get this way? It is like you have so much on your mind, and there is so much you want to say.. but the only way you can possibly think of expressing it is through the written word. I'm sure I can't be the only one.

I feel as though I have been so inspired lately, but at the same time I am constantly searching for inspiration. It is a very confusing thing. All I know is that I have spent so much of my time lately looking at beautiful pictures, and being thankful that so many people in this world have the ability to capture beauty and share it with the rest of us. I guess this is what I have been trying to do lately. I am trying to find that thing I can use to capture the beauty I see every single day.. I just don't know what it is yet.

It is funny to see the things that I have used as a creative outlet in the past that I don't really even think about anymore. For instance, music used to be my way of sharing something beautiful with those around me. I am not saying I was any good, but I think I definitely had the passion which is kind of beautiful on it's own. After I sort of gave up on music I moved onto fashion. All during high school I used my clothing to express what was going on in my crazy head. It was my creative outlet, but now I don't feel like I have one anymore. It is funny how things changed. How things that used to be so important to you kind of fade into the background, and before you know it they just aren't there anymore.

I am trying to find that creative outlet again, but I have no idea what that will end up being. I think my problem is once I think of something I never really end up following through. This can be a bit of a problem. I think I have an idea, but I honestly have no idea. I guess I will just have to wait and see.

I'm not really sure what this post even is. Just a bit of rambling. It is getting late, so who know what is happening inside my head right now. I'm not really sure if any of this even makes sense. I guess I will just have to wait and see in the morning.

Well, I don't know if I really have any more to say... So I guess I will leave you with some pictures and quotes that I have found to be most lovely as of late. I hope you enjoy them!

 

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Things That Caught My Eye

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1. Amen. (via Tumblr)
2. Watermelon! I feel like summer doesn't officially start until you have something watermelon. (via Pinterest)
3. Rope swings. Another summer favorite.  (via Many Random Musings)
4. This light! (via Flickr)
5. Just reminds me of summer.. do you see a pattern developing? (via Tumblr)
6. I want to be cool enough to dress like this! (via Pinterest)
7. Some words to think about.. I still want one of these. (via Tumblr)
8. I still want one of these. Like more than anything.  (via Tumblr)
9. Because I love here.. duh!  (via Pinterest)
10. Free..  (via we heart it)

Also..

Emma's PERFECT post on Gatsby. Like literally, these might be the best most passionate post I have ever read. If you are a Gatsby fan check it out here. If you are not a Gatsby fan.. read it anyway. I am serious. This lady has a way with words.

The cutest engagement story EVER! You guys, it involves a puppy..

Enjoy!

Things That Caught My Eye

1. The sunshine is coming out which has me craving some citrus. (via kerry_photo)
2. Love the light, and the cheesy smile makes it that much better. (via Pinterest)
3. This photo reminds me of summer days riding your bike to the pool, and hanging out with your best friends. (via Pinterest)
4. Glamour (via Pinterest)
5. Can't wait for farmer's markets! Best part of the summer. (via Design Love Fest)
6. Isn't this gorgeous? I feel some photo shoot inspiration coming on :) (via Tumblr)
7. I. WANT. THIS. (via Anthropologie)
8. I hope that one day I can have something cool like a coffee shop on wheels! (via Flickr)

And if you are looking for some good reads, here are just a few that I have been loving lately.

• Stephanie of Owls in My Heart and her words about the goodness of people.
• The lovely Shelby of It Is What It Is and her perfect description of why live music is the absolute best.
• Elise of e+w and her lovely photos that she just took with her new flash.

Oh how I just love lovely things. These are just a few things that have recently caught my eye.

Dorothy Shoes

You guys, I have been inspired. Like hard core. It all started in my photography class when we were told to look up Dorothy Shoes Photography.  Here is just a few examples of the amazing I found.

Incredible right? You could only imagine my excitement when we were asked to create a shoot inspired by the lovely Dorothy Shoes. I basically died... like for real. I can't even tell you how quickly ideas were popping into my head. I had to get my notebook out and start jotting everything down.

I go through a strange process when I am putting photographs together in my head. When I get an idea I first imagine the entire photograph. The colors, the texture, and what I want in the photograph. I am a little obsessed with people, so basically all my ideas include them. This is my weird process when it comes to people for my photos. I basically just imagine a bunch of characteristics. Things like dark hair, bright eyes, light skin, etc. Not a face, just characteristics. After I figure that all out, then I try to think of people I know or could find that have those characteristics. Does anyone else do this? It is like you start with one thing, and basically paint the person into the photograph. I don't know. I am strange.

I really am just STOKED for this assignment, and can't wait to get started. Hopefully it all works out so I can share them with you guys. Wish me luck!

*all images found via Dorothy Shoes Photography

Things That Caught My Eye

1. All I want to do lately is go to a coffee shop and read ALL DAY LONG. (image via Pinterest)
2. I am obsessed with light right now. (image via Tumblr)
3. How cute is this print? (image via Etsy)
4. It seriously needs to be summer.. like right now. (image via Pinterest)
5. Light.. (image via Tumblr)
6. I feel like this needs no explanation. (image via Pinterst)
7. Again.. light. (image via Tumblr)
8. This may be the most beautiful man I have ever laid eyes on. Like I am totally for real right now, who is this guy?! (image via Tumblr)
9. I'm not really sure why I love this so much, but I do.. so I am sharing it. (image via Oh, Hello Friend)

I apologize for being pretty absent lately. My spring break ended up being a lot busier than I had planned. Don't hate me, but I basically have no pictures. I know, I fail as a human. Some excited things happened though. My brother got his LDS mission call! He is going to Melbourne Australia! How freaking cool is that?! I still can't really wrap my head around it. I am so proud of him, and so unbelievably excited for him. 

I told myself I wasn't going to go to a concert this week, but I caved (as usual). I went and saw The North Valley and The 2:13's play. So basically my two favorite local bands right now. It was a ton of fun, and I brought two friends with me that had never been to a show with me. Yay for dragging friends to concerts because my normal concert buddy is on a mission... 

Overall, my spring break was actually really nice. There were a few unexpected bumps in the road, but nothing I couldn't handle. Anyone do something fun for spring break?

Things That Caught My Eye

1. Basically, this is what I wear now. So I want all these items very VERY badly. I just love the simplicity (via Tumblr)
2. This photo just has me itchin' for summer and Europe! (via Pinterest)
3. This quote really caught my eye this week. Couldn't agree more. (via Pinterest)
4. This guy.. his style is too perfect. (via Tumblr)
5. And this guy... where can I find one? (via Tumblr)
6. I will die if my kids are this cool one day. (via Esperanza Moya)
7. This quote had me teary-eyed by the time I was done reading it. As most of you know, one of my best friends is serving an LDS mission and she left this Wednesday. What does this mean? I won't see her for a year and a half. I found this the day before she left, and sent it too her. I couldn't be more thrilled with this. It is basically my thoughts about our friendship explained perfectly. (via Pinterest)

Also, this baked french toast recipe has my mouth watering. 

I have been obsessed with the idea with having fresh cut flowers lately, so this post just put me over the moon.

This week has been insanely busy I feel like. Lots of tests to study for, and I spend the beginning part of my week squeezing in as much time as I could with Emily before she left. This week has just been an interesting one. I am looking forward to the weekend though. Let's just say it will involve sleepovers, Perks of Being a Wallflower, waffles, concerts, and spending time with people I haven't seen in a while. Stoked doesn't even begin to cover it.