bright are the stars that shine, dark is the sky

speaking of inspiring, creative people, yesterday i went on a little picture-taking field trip to cathedral park (under the st john's bridge in ne portland) with my dear friend abby. it's so fun to see how we each have our own distinct style of photography yet we are totally able to play off of each other. love it.

you can read her gorgeous post about our outing here.

also, abby has started a great little blog about her favorite portland places, and trust me she would be the one to turn to.

one last thing: my friend summer from design is mine was kind enough to list one of my photos as one of her top ten of 2009. what an honor. thanks summer!

ps - just a reminder that any of my prints are available for purchase. the umbrella shot is available here, or contact me for details.

reaching out to touch a stranger, electric eyes are everywhere

i'm back! from gorgeous ventura, california and the loveliest house right on the beach. and even though we had to drive over 2500 miles to get there and back, i feel like a lucky, lucky girl. and i'm so excited for 2010.

one thing i want to do this year is get together with other creative folks on a regular basis, to share inspiration and also to motivate myself to get out of my crafty box. thankfully this town is chock full of just those kinds of people!

eventually i'd love to have certain themes or have those who are talented in certain areas teach a little tutorial or share their expertise (for example, have a photography night where we would all bring our fun cameras and talk about techniques, etc). for the first one in a few weeks i'll be making my heart flag garlands (i want to get a bunch up in my shop before valentine's day) and whoever comes is welcome to as well.

i would *love* to do this along with anyone else in the blogosphere who needs an excuse to be more crafty this year: commit to monthly get-togethers and then write / post photos about it. we can encourage each other!

here's to a productive, creative 2010!!

ps - you can see more ventura pics here

we're here tonight and that's enough

just wanted to wish everyone a beautiful, stress-free holiday in whatever way you choose to celebrate. tonight i'll be eating fondue with friends, then getting ready for a looong road trip to see my family (well 1/2 of my family, which is better than none of my family even though i'll miss the absent half so so much!).

happy holidays!!!