Last Of Summer

This is the last official week of summer. The change of season is underway. The weather is becoming cooler, and the nights are growing longer. I welcome the transition, as summer comes to a close and autumn arrives. I find excitement in the change, and the new possibilities that the future holds.

This Must Be Underwater Love

Sea creatures are fascinating.
The colors and movement of life forms under the sea give inspiration to all
who take time for a closer look.

This sun-star with a brilliant orange center and multiple legs almost seems extraterrestrial.

Here a colorful sea-star and sun-star cling to a live rock wall. 

The sea anemone have great texture. They seem to dance in the water current.

The electric blue tips of this sea anemone are absolutely amazing. 

I hope these photos inspire you to take a closer look at the creatures that call the sea home.

Just A Reminder...

This week the priority is to think happy thoughts. We do not have control over every aspect of life, things do not always end up as we would like. However, we do have control of our own thoughts.

Make the most of the best, and the least of the worst. 

Once In A Blue Moon

When you hear the saying "Once In A Blue Moon" it usually means an event that only takes place at incredibly rare occasions. It is in reference to an additional forth full moon occurring within a season, as opposed to the normal three full moons in a season. 

While the color of the moon may not actually turn blue, having an extra full moon in a season is somewhat rare. 

If you are in an area where you can see the moon tonight, enjoy it! Go out and do something you would normally only do Once In A Blue Moon.

Pattern Play

I love the idea of organized chaos. The underlaying order that creates structure for seemingly spontaneous elements to merge together. That might be why I have such an appreciation for patterns. 

I remember designing patterns for textiles, I looked at the task as I would a jigsaw puzzle. Designing elements that could be both represented alone, and fit together within a group to form a whole. 

Balance & Unity became my mantra.

Looking in my closet I found the patterns featured above. I was almost amazed at how such different patterns seem to play together so nicely. Similar color pallet, and shape become the unifying factors. 

It is interesting to see the commonalities that emerge in grouping seemingly separate items together. 
I Hope this idea inspires pattern play in your day.

Wanderlust

Wanderlust - a craving for travel. 

 There are so many things learned from traveling. 

The world is a big place with so much to explore. 

Why stop now?

Mind Over Matter

A note of optimistic hope to start off the new week. 
A reminder that physical location is only half the battle. 
It is our thoughts in the end that shape the outlook.