this girl loves a pretty mess

- i've been playing with shimmery sequins and i love them. i found a few packs while thrifting the other day and honestly, how dainty and sweet right? I had to share a photo of my messy desk with you. it's pretty much a happy moment while stressing over some deadlines. but so worth it.
- i  have a few resolutions this year. one resolution is to learn to like running. my first reaction to running is... i need a pack of rabid animals chasing me at full speed to make me run... and even still. i would totally think about it. run or be bit? hmmm...
well ladies, i have run over 63 miles ( i run almost everyday ) this month alone. can i get a go girl?! heck to the yes. i feel like i'm friends with my pack of rabid animals. i'm not trying to lose weight. my motto is: "i don't want my jiggle to wiggle". yeah, you heard that here first :)  i don't want to be wiggly anymore. time to make the arm flab go away.  for now, when i feel like not running, i chant jiggle don't wiggle.jiggle don't wiggle hahaa! it's so wrong but it works. :P

- i've pretty much stopped believing in the rest of my new year's resolutions. it's not even february. i might need some inspiration here. but there you go. i guess i'm a one resolution kind of girl. :)

one thing i was sharing with mr.handsome is sharing some inspire lovely items with you all! He of course agreed it would be wonderful. everyone loves pretty stuff :)



















































so this friday i have another Inspire Lovely shop update PLUS a few giveaways :)  I'm thinking 5 yay!
The shop will be updated 12 noon ( pacific time :) and the giveaways will be posted in a fresh lovely new post then. I promise it's gonna be fun :) for now, I started a facebook page for Inspire Lovely and would love to see you there. It's also a hint for this friday's giveaway ;)

oh goody :)

i hope you are lovely
xo
-d

hello lovelies

it's been some time since i've been here to share. i have been busy behind the computer. maxing out my free music limit from pandora. making a huge mess in the studio. locking myself out of the house yesterday... only to be rescued by my hero mr.handsome.  good times :)



today i finally announce my very good news...



my new little shop Inspire Lovely is going to be opening tomorrow ( saturday ) at 9 am ( pacific time ) .
Yay!



and i hope you can come take a peek.



 I've stocked the shop with 100 of my most favorite items to share with you.



Some art,
some paper love,



some crochet love,
some packaging love...



= happiness.



The shop looks so cute with all the packaging with the new store logo i designed.



there have been many moments where i have to ask myself it it's really coming true.



it's here. it's so real.



my studio is busting at the seams with boxes of items for the shop.



it's awesome.



this has been a very happy journey and i'm beyond thrilled to finally be able to share this will you all xoxo



i hope you find something wonderful here :)



I had so much fun putting everything together, even mr.handsome lent a helping hand  hehee.



Hope you enjoy and thank you kindly for peeking :P



and before i go, last friday i made a quick trip to my local farmers market. it's literally next to a pier by the beach. as i was shopping for flowers and humus i couldn't help but take a deep breathe of the salty ocean air.



i wished so much for you to feel it. the sun shining on your face. the sound of the waves so peaceful and tame. i took this photo for you. i thought you could use a moment of peace too :)

sending you some flowers and peace
xo
-d

hello 2011

as i was "working" in the studio i accidentally spilled a jar of sequins all over the floor. my first reaction was how lame i was. i totally forgot to close the lid. in looking at the mess i instantly saw this shimmery happy mess as the prettiest mess i've made yet. it's so easy to stop looking at things with a different perspective. or maybe i'm just going crazy :) but i've been reflecting. pondering. willing and working at finding new ways to explore 2011 with a shimmery new perspective. my father always says to not wish for things that people can steal from you, but to pray for things that can never be stolen. like happiness. wisdom. hope. grace. love. i want 2011 to overflow with a lovely shimmery light of all these things in my mind, my heart and my soul. i'm ready :)

as i was looking through my files, (having another "back your things up" party in the studio today :) i found a few pictures of the only other mini i completed in 2010. it was for a class i taught early on in the year. i'm happy with it because i used the album filled with papers & embellishments i designed. And i had so much fun teaching spray paint & crazy sewing skills to the loveliest group of women. i hadn't shared photos of it so here you are... i hope you enjoy xo.















i wish you a shimmery & lovely day for the rest of 2011
 xo
-d