...friday thought

(carpinteria beach, california 2.23.2012...by me)

the end.

peaceandlove,

kolleen

(ps...a series of sand art prints will be 

heading to the shop soon ... trying

to think of a cool name for this series...

any suggestions???)

....tapping into my wise self

i recently just finished up the blessing and yumminess of 

WINTER SOUL LODGE with my sister, earth mama, 

the keeper of the fire Pixie Campbell .... 

an experience i am certain i can eloquently put into words ... 

so i have decided to list words that sum up 

bits and pieces of my experience that was 

WINTER SOUL LODGE

awakening

stirring

emerge

moving

seeker

community

comfort

safety

student

fire

grounded

warmth

white elephant

sacred

cougar

exquisite

connection

marinate

spirit

owl

kindreds

circle

lifting up

holding space

blackbird

knowing

letting go

leaning in

making a difference

digesting

evolve

sharing

wisdom

gratitude

cleansing

blessed

i'm so sad to see this beautiful, beautiful experience

come to a close ... but i know, beyond the shadow

of a doubt, that it has changed me and 

that it will stay with me...

 linger, wrap its tentacles around me gently,

stir me up, remind me, show me .... 

time and time again.

thank you Pixie  (you continue to teach me)

and all my gorjuss, magical

soul lodge sisters.

(you are living radiance)

peaceandlove,

kolleen

....all you need is

HAPPY HAPPY MAGICAL 

LOVE DAY 

TO ALL OF YOU!!!

in light of this special day ... (which i think everyday should be love day)

come play along with me, will you??

WHAT IS YOUR ALL TIME FAVORITE 

LOVE SONG???

My all time favorite love song, is my 

ALL TIME FAVORITE SONG!  

i am thinking my mom being one of those girls 

screaming for Paul at the Chicago airport 

could have something to do with it!!

peaceandlove,

kolleen

ps...Sir Paul KILLED it on the Grammy show the other night!!!!

....say whaaaaaaaaaaat wednesday and hat love

happy hump day all!!

i have a weakness, fetish, obsession ... 

(call it what you will)...

 with hats and bracelets ... and paper and journal and pens .... 

but for this post ... 

we are going to stick with hats and bracelets.

here are a few things i put together 

with my boyfriend "polyvore" .... 

showing off some of my favorite staple items.

boho love by kolleen-harrison featuring kitten heel boots

simple go to day or night by kolleen-harrison featuring a leather shoulder bag

daytime summer by kolleen-harrison featuring rayon skirts

i used to think the only reason i liked hats 

was because it prevented me from having to "do" my hair, 

which is part of it ... but also

 it is because i LOVE them and 

think they can add so much to an outfit.

so, tell me... 

what are some of your favorite "go to" items??

can't wait to hear!

peaceandlove,

kolleen

....sunday stirring(s) ... especially close to this mama's heart.

...i had many stirrings this week 

but the below short video clip stirred me deeply.  

I can relate first hand ... 

I can relate to people looking our way 

when my son may act out, etc....  

There was a time I thought we should carry 

a sign that says 

"my son has autism" 

and hold it up when anyone started 

to glare our direction or look at us as if thinking 

"why the hell can't you control you child".

I hope this small clip will help those who 

don't know about autism understand it a bit better 

and maybe, just maybe, 

think twice before they judge.

i hope you all had a beautiful, peaceful, 

loving, joy filled weekend.

peaceandlove,

kolleen

...i'm having an affair and now i am cheating on that affair!!

as if i didn't already have a completely unhealthy relationship 

with my computer due to facebook, email, blogging, etc...

Pinterest had to come along and 

we have started a mad love affair ... 

Pinterest causes me to swoon and drool and 

get my creative mojo set on high speed.  

I go to bed with thoughts of Pinterest and 

when our next rendevous  may be.  

Seriously, I feel like I can't get enough ... 

and I do warn all those who ask what it is 

how highly addictive it is ... 

I'm thinking I may need an intervention!!

 and

 just when I thought it couldn't get worse ... 

i have began to cheat on Pinterest with Polyvore.  

Polyvore is a site where you can search 

for all kinds of items and create your own outfit 

from head to toe and share with your friends 

either via Facebook, your website or 

add to your boards on Pinterest!  

It taps into one of my big loves ... 

clothing, fashion, accessorizing .... 

so many hats to choose from and bangle bracelets!!

Here is a peak at some outfits I have created...

simply styled by kolleen-harrison featuring bangles jewelry

winter time casual

channeling summer here in sunny cali

my style by kolleen-harrison featuring bohemian shirts

great for spring and summer ... 

friends...

please, please, please tell me i am not alone here

in these love affairs I am having!!

peaceandlove,

kolleen

ps...i have FINALLY listed a few things in my

etsy shop ... taking baby steps ... feel free

to take a poke around ... my "shop"

is on my sidebar!

...say whaaaaaaaat wednesday??

"BEAUTY IS NOT IN THE FACE; 

BEAUTY IS A LIGHT IN THE HEART."

                               -Kahlil Gibran

who do you see beauty in??

please share.

peaceandlove,

kolleen