Friday, February 24, 2012

...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???)

Tuesday, February 21, 2012

....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



Tuesday, February 14, 2012

....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!!!!

Wednesday, February 8, 2012

....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



simple go to day or night



daytime summer



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, February 5, 2012

....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

Thursday, February 2, 2012

...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



winter time casual


channeling summer here in sunny cali

my style


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!

Wednesday, February 1, 2012

...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