Monday, October 25, 2010

.....LOVE DRUNK



have you ever wondered what happens
when you bring together
8 soulful, artsy, quirky, fabulous women
to meet up in a cozy cabin
on the northern shores of Lake Superior???

Well, sit back, relax and let me tell you
a little story...

it all begins


when two GOR-JUSS souls come together
and plan out this adventure
on a restaurant napkin,
send out theeee most yummy invite
that you couldn't possibly
say no to...
flights get booked,
planes land, and you all come
together

to enjoy...

coffee and conversation in the mornings
with THIS view,

(me and Lori)

walks down by the water full of
beautiful conversation and
smiles, smiles, smiles

jars put together by the
wonderful Liv and Rachel
to be filled to the brim with Love Notes,

deep, meaningful conversations
taken place in the "link"

a friend finding a treasure,

a stunning full moon dancing across the water

(me and Rachel)

soul laughter
(and LOTS of it!!)

the best stinkin grilled cheese i have ever had
(thank you Lori Portka!!!)


music & dancing

book binding taught by the incredible
(thank you Jen!!)

bonds made
not to be broken...
only to grow stronger

and...

(photo courtesy of Jen Shaffer)

to enjoy new friendships formed
blending together

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a soul sister stew like no other

(THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU


and then when all is said and done.......

you clumsily stumble on home
completely and utterly
LOVE DRUNK!!!!!
(there's nothin quite like it!)

thank you for letting me share...

sending my love drunkness
to all of you!
ox
kolleen


25 comments:

  1. i'm so jealous... knew that red headed goddess the second i saw the photo. love aimee and rachel and know anyone within their sisterhood are beautiful creatures too. thanks for sharing.

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  2. these are great shots! missing you gorgeous. december is in the works...

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  3. Oh Kolleen! Kolleen! Kolleen! You captured it so right on. I. love. you. totally. so. much. I love the dancing picture- I want to jump in it. sigh...
    love to you...xoxox

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  4. What a fabulous time you have been having lately! ♥

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  5. I bet you are SO LOVE DRUNK-going from one love fest to another-how wonderful! The pictures and words are perfect. It looks amazing. Boy, aren't women so awesome! Glad you are home safe and sound and glowing in the drunkness. Love you so much! xo

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  6. Oh, you've had some loving, fun-filled, great adventures this month! So happy for you!

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  7. kolleen! i loooooove your pictures & words!
    eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee. lovedrunkdancing
    for sure! looooooove you, babe! xoxox

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  8. so so happy for you.... BRAVE GIRLS was the one retreat I could afford to go on this year out of town... and look at you... u are blessed.. xoxooxxo love you.

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  9. Wow, what magic...and I bet these feel good vibes will last a very long, long, long, long time.

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  10. that WAS the best stinkin grilled cheese i've ever had! loved spending time with you this week!!

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  11. just beautiful, sounds like a soul satisfying retreat! lake superior is marvelous this time of year!
    xoxo

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  12. Beautiful pictures! Looks like you all had an amazing time! cheers to love-drunkenness! :)

    xo

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  13. lake superior in the fall is magical in and of itself. and with the addition of a whole group of soul sisters! so glad you are drunk with love.

    xoxo

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  14. oh sweetness divine, how i LOVE these picture documentations!! and sweet arm + arm dancing w/ dear ss rachel!!! this whole lovey dovey experience was diiiviiine bliss. love-drunk-falling-over-never-ever-nauteaus-just-happy-happy, carissa. love u!

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  15. this sounds magical. i cannot wait to hear all about it.

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  16. holy moly - you captured our days together so beautifully. i adore the dancing pic and the one of you and rachel with swirls of light around you. wow. wrapping you in swirls of light and love today, sassy supergirl!

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  17. Ahhhh. Melts my heart to see such beautiful and wise women sharing their LOVE with one another. So glad you got to go! The world is becoming a smaller place one friend at a time.
    Love you Miss K.

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  18. Congratulations on the big love fest. It sounds like a beautiful soul nurturing time in a beautiful place. Thanks for sharing the magical moments with us!
    xo,
    dana

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  19. you are amazing and my life is so much better for meeting you! xo

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  20. So amazing what a gathering of women sharing their souls can bring to the gathering! Gracious, gifts of goodness! Happy for you~xXx

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  21. Oh sweet Kolleen, this is just adorable! Thanks for sharing it with us, I love reading your posts full of inspiration and love!
    xoxo
    Giovanna
    www.bohomarket.blogspot.com

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  22. sounds wonderful! glad you had such a loving experience! ♥

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  23. I jus found you through Rachel's blog.
    Love your pics.
    hug, Cheryl

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  24. dearest K...
    your words were perfect and your photos told the story that i wished i could have breathed....thanks for sharing it with me.
    i love you and love that you were able to experience these amazing women.
    xo
    c

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  25. Kolleen, I swear I feel the energy reading this post and looking those pictures. I have been reading all the stew posts, and I'm having a funny mix of feelings. I feel I was there and I’m so sad I wasn’t there :(
    But someday I will!
    Hugs and happy weekend!

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