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The Rainbow Connection
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The Rainbow Connection

What is it about a rainbow that stops us dead in our tracks? Is it the sheer wonder of seeing something so ephemeral? Is it the very scientific collision of light and dark and atmosphere that produces something so magical?

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Dwelling with Intention
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Dwelling with Intention

For the last few years, I have been cultivating more intention in all aspects of my life, including my work. I’ve always believed deeply in the power of adornment and the meaning we can create with precious possessions, but not that long ago, I started to open up to other ways of helping people create meaning in their lives.

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Playful Creativity
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Playful Creativity

Do you ever feel like there are too many choices? Our vision is to make space for rest, for silence, being present, for the unexpected, and for replenishing imagination to encourage more playful creativity.

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Winter is Coming
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Winter is Coming

Out come the blankets in our drafty loft. Time to curl up and cocoon. December days will soon bring us to the winter solstice, where the darkness will start to wane and the days will get longer. As the world keeps spinning, light will again prevail.

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Realizing Abundance through Less
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Realizing Abundance through Less

What if abundance actually came from less? Less work, less social media, less distractions, less clutter, less worry. What if we made room for more? More time to be present, more space for creativity, more peace, more quality time with the people I love.

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 Gone on Holiday
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Gone on Holiday

So many countries close their shops to take a holiday. The US is one of the few countries so bent on productivity, we can often times forget to enjoy the spoils of our toils. Well, enough of that! Ren and I are taking a holiday!

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Intentional Elegance
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Intentional Elegance

Lately I’ve been finding that my clients are hungry for more meaning in their lives. I’ve gotten so many requests from people looking to honor their life experiences and reflect back their truths. To create intentional elegance for them.

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An Elegant Equation
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An Elegant Equation

I am not a mathematician, however my life changed when I adjusted the equation. I started trying to live with intention rather than reacting to things happening around me.

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Balance
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Balance

Contrast fascinates me. Rough and clean, old and new, organic and structured, dark and light, masculine and feminine. Despite the inherent tension, it all lives at the same time.

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The Men on My Mind
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The Men on My Mind

June is always the month I celebrate the men in my life. The truth is, there are so many men who have impacted my life and helped me grow.

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What My Mother Didn’t Say
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What My Mother Didn’t Say

It’s not always the advice your mother tells you, sometimes it’s the example they live. Sometimes it’s what your mother didn’t say.

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Natural Inspiration for Transformation
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Natural Inspiration for Transformation

I’ve written a few times about how inspired I am by things in nature. The geometry of it, the beauty of it, the unassumingness of it all. But lately I’ve been thinking about the cycle of nature and the cues we can take from the transformation from dormancy into vibrancy.

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What Will Be Your Legacy?
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What Will Be Your Legacy?

It doesn’t take much to make our world, or someone else’s day, a little bit better. It might take a little effort and some intentional mindfulness, but it can start with something as simple as a smile.

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Laurie:  Resilience and Success
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Laurie: Resilience and Success

Laurie was looking to have a modern piece that reflected the resilience of her grandmother’s life combined with the successes of her life.

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