I think I found my runway song for my spring show!!
Saturday, February 26, 2011
Jar full of life
A fun story my friend Shelley sent to me- was in the shower thinking about it and imagined it would go well as an installation piece to remind when I get distracted. Here's the story:
A Professor stood before his philosophy class and had some items in front of him. When the class began, wordlessly, he picked up a very large and empty mayonnaise jar and proceeded to fill it with golf balls. He then asked the students if the jar was full. They agreed that it was.
So the Professor then picked up a box of pebbles and poured them into the jar. He shook the jar lightly. The pebbles rolled into the open areas between the golf balls. He then asked the students again if the jar was full. They agreed it was.
The Professor next picked up a box of sand and poured it into the jar. Of course, the sand filled up everything else. He asked once more if the jar was full. The students responded with an unanimous “yes.”
The Professor then produced two cups of coffee (or wine…) from under the table and poured the entire contents into the jar, effectively filling the space between the grains of sand.
“Now,” said the professor, as the laughter subsided, “I want you to recognize that this jar represents your life. The golf balls are the important things–your family, your children, your health, your friends, and your favorite passions – things that if everything else was lost and only they remained, your life would still be full.
The pebbles are the other things that matter like your job, your house, and your car. The sand is everything else -the small stuff.”
“If you put the sand into the jar first,” he continued, “there is no room for the pebbles or the golf balls. The same goes for life. If you spend all your time and energy on the small stuff, you will never have room for the things that are important to you. Pay attention to the things that are critical to your happiness. Play with your children. Take time to get medical checkups. Go out to dinner with a loved one. Play another 18.
There will always be time to work, clean and fix things. “Take care of the golf balls first, the things that really matter. Set your priorities. The rest is just sand.”
One of the students raised her hand and inquired what the coffee (wine) represented. The Professor smiled. “I’m glad you asked. It just goes to show you that no matter how full your life may seem, there’s always room for a couple of cups of coffee(wine) with a friend.”
Now here's my idea: Find a large jar, drill a hole in the bottom (for the lamp cord), fill it with large rocks (golf balls aren't pretty), pebbles and sand (no coffee/wine). Now you've got a nice lamp with all the good, important things in life to always remind of what really matters! xox
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Tiger Lily Head Dress
Absolutely have fallen in LOVE with this drawing/painting/artist. Amazing art by Charmaine Olivia <3
I absolutely love feathers- I think it's a great natural design element. I like to add it to jewelry and clothing, I have only made one feathery crown but would to make more.
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
a place with no time
It has been brought to my attention that I talk about time- about deadlines rushing up to me, about not having enough time, about running out of time, about seasons and sales-- I wish to be in a place- every now and again- where time doesn't weigh down on my shoulders so much. Otherwise- I like time, so sorry friends- you'll just have to deal with my tides of deadlines. xox
Sunday, February 20, 2011
Sweats Inspirations
Sweats Inspirations- If I could let myself- I would live out of comfy sweats 24/7. Luckly- these found pieces make me think that one day I might be able to!
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Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
dummies
Sunday, February 13, 2011
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Sunday, February 6, 2011
Let the Rain Come
stumbled
Friday, February 4, 2011
Rocky Beaches
Devil's Island off the Coast of Maine
Close up of the shore, small shells and stones.
Big boulders to climb on
last three photos taken by me Aug. 2010
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Wedge Heels to Love
I am only 5'2" I love my size and I especially love that I can get away with wearing heels and platforms (I really only end up being as tall as an average person anyway). Wedges are the most I can handle though- as far as functionality. I love these photos, since I'm jonesin' for the beach, and for the shoes...
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Knotting Scarves
Everywhere I go, I usually have at least two silk scarves with me. They are so practical and handy. They can help keep you warm and a multitude of ways, they can be used to collect wide black berries, they can be used to wrap a secret object or breakable valuable. Here is a tutorial I plan on using... from Hermes. These all call for large scarves...you can also sew four small scarves together.
Look Up
I like in a suburban/rural area...out in the ocean on a boat on a clear night...I dream about skies like that...
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Swimming with my clothes on..
photos: Alexi Hay, Drew Barrymore for ELLE Magazine May 2009
photo: Barbara Cole, Anthropology Catalog
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