....i've learned that

my heart was no longer mine the second 

i became someone's mom.

peaceandlove,

kolleen

....well hello 40, nice to meet you

jim said it best as i enter into my 40's .... 

i am ready for the revolution!!

(this pic was taken in austin as i celebrated early 

with my sisters and our husbands.)

peaceandlove,

kolleen

say whaaaaaaaaaaaaat wednesday??

tonight i am attempting to pack for my adventure

to AUSTIN!!

it has been on my "before i turn 40" list 

for quite some time and i am so grateful that this is what

i am doing to celebrate that upcoming birthday!

so.... i'm curious...

what is high on your list for 

a "must travel to" destination???

peaceandlove,

kolleen

....new shiz in the shop

here are some paintings that i have listed in the shop ....

come on over and take a peak!

 "FADED"

 "PEACE-FULL PIGLET"

 

"ROCKIN BIRDIE" 

"HUMAN"

and here is some monday music inspiration for you...

....pieces of my world

...pieces of my world lately

what's happenin in yours??

peaceandlove,

kolleen

....LET'S MAKE A DIFFERENCE

KONY 2012 from INVISIBLE CHILDREN on Vimeo.

I will let this video speak for itself ... 

PLEASE take the 29+ minutes out of your busy schedule 

to watch this ... i am URGING you ... 

LET'S MAKE A DIFFERENCE ... 

TOGETHER WE CAN!

Think of our babies, our nieces, nephews .... our future generation ... something of this nature should NEVER happen ... 

let alone on OUR watch!!!!!  

peaceandlove 

FOR ALL!

kolleen

...friday thought

(sophia & sydnie, carpinteria beach)

just in case you were wondering....

just sayin.

peaceandlove,

kolleen

...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