Time to Paint

Have you ever made a choice, taken a job, or picked a major, and looked back and thought, "why did I do that?" In the last year, there were a few choices I made when my gut was telling me no. But that gut instinct was silenced by the draw of "good opportunities," "good pay," or the excitement and affirmation of those around me...

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Rome, Italy - Part One

Rome was our first and last stop in our Italy trip. We stayed here for one and a half days at the front end of our trip and we managed to squeeze in The Colosseum, Trevi Fountain, The Pantheon, Spanish Steps, and plenty of cafe's and restaurants! This is a quick compilation of our favorite things those two days.

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Inspired By | March 2017

These boards have been so beneficial in continuing to discover my own style and what I find interesting. I can see a significant change in the confidence I have in my own eye and style. I am constantly trying to create as true to myself as I possibly can, and watching what I'm drawn to has helped define my own style even more than I thought it would! 

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My Favorite Tools | Calligraphy: Nibs + Pen Holders

If you are a friend of mine, you've probably had an interaction with me where I start uncontrollably gushing about something I'm excited or passionate about. A natural part of my personality is to enthusiastically share with those around me the things that I love. So when I get asked about my favorite artist tools, learning calligraphy, watercolor, paper types, etc.. It pains me that one of 3 things ends up happening: ...

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Inspired By | January 2017

My sweet friend Rachel of Joy Monet Photography, told me she had made mood boards for every month last year. I loved the idea, and decided to copy her ;) 

But really, I think it is such a wonderful, no pressure way to catalogue the things you find beautiful. Often times when I have felt creatively dry I've looked at the board and found renewed excitement to create. It's also interesting to see a pattern of what colors, textures or type catch your eye...

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2017 | Blogging More... and Goals.

We are already just about a month and a half in, and I am still so hopeful towards this year. I wouldn't say I always "get a word" for my year. But this year I felt like I heard to Lord saying pretty clearly that this is a year for me "to be bold". While Keith felt like his was "risk". So it should be an interesting year for the McMunn family ;) ...

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