Great way to learn new vocabulary

Check out the artistry of this new blog I found. It's a great way to admire true art and learn new words all in one day.



{Piece by:Robert Fontenot }

Still thinking about a tattoo

Ok, so instead of getting a tattoo I found a semi permanent way to say what I need to.I can customize the text, color and quote with less pain and suffering. I think it's a winner.






{Piece by:Inspire Your Walls}

Talking about cancer

More amazing ways to become aware of the c..... word. Live Strong is amazing!

Thank you

This is why I love this show so much! Thank you for helping people survive.

Breathe in

Breathing easier these days. I'm starting to surrender and enjoy the moment. It's officially 100 posts and it's been fun and enjoyable to be myself and be creative and share with my friends and family. So a big thank you to all. Lots of love!


{Piece by:S J Engraving}

Relax, sit back and pull up your hair

Wearing my hair up has always been fun, but this takes it to a whole new level. Love it.


{Piece by:Sweet Everythings}

Breathe in the light

Love this song by Mat Kearney. I just got his new album and love it. I'm working on letting in the light and letting go of some of the darkness that has followed me for so long.

Fourth of July follow up

I had a blast at the lake with the fam, but most importantly with momma. She is so amazing. We had a bounty of fresh veggies from her garden, which were delicious. the neighbors brought over fresh eggs from their hens. Nothing better than a home cooked, local meal. It was such a treat. Here are some pictures of our harvest.








{Photos by: Lindsay}

Another birthday wish

I'm really feeling the birthday wish thing today. A girl can dream can't she.


{Piece by:Cotton Candy by Natalie}

Butterfly wings

These earrings by Polli take my breath away. There whimsical feel of butterfly wings make my heart sing. I think I"m craving a birthday wish to come true early.


{Piece by:Polli}

Happy 4th of July

I am so excited for fireworks this weekend. Happy 4th everyone!


{Photo by: Zayko}

More before and afters from my home

So I'm always working on the house these days and my latest projects have been benches. I have a bench in my closet that I redid and a bench at the foot of our bed that I changed as well. Check em out.

Before:

After:

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After:


{Photos by: Lindsay}

Large art

I'm wanting some large art for my living room and this bicycle from the Pottery Barn catalog is giving me some good ideas.


{Piece by: Pottery Barn}

Packing up

I've found the perfect bag for workshops or for anytime! It's by one of my favorite artists, Kelly Rae. She is a true inspiration for following your dreams and living your passion.



{Piece by: Kelly Rae}

Take me away

Feeling cranky today at work so I've been daydreaming about slipping into one of Jennifer Altman's surreal pics. I wanna go there!


{Photo by: Jenifer Altman}

Weekend project

So this weekend we recovered our 4 breakfast chairs. I have before, during and finished product pics to share. I used coffee sacks to cover the chairs and love how they all are unique. The sacks I found at an antique shop in the Heights and were 6 bucks each, not bad. I love a good deal.

The beginning


The helper


One chair down, 3 more to go


Number 2


Number 3


Finished product

{Photos by: Lindsay}

Abigail Brown's children's masks make me want to be a kid again and disappear behind a mask and play. I'm feeling that my creativity is stagnant and I'm needing a boost, but her masks made me want to create again.


{Piece by: Abigail Brown}

I'm a list maker

Everyone who knows me knows that I am a list maker and that I have lists for my lists. Lobotome is pairing up with the Container Store and making some amazing lists. They have a grocery list, packing list and healthy list. Wow, it makes me excited. Check them out. They may excite you too.
{Product by: Lobotome}

Sorry for the little amount of posts!

It's becoming harder for me to post fun and creative things. I'm working full time now and it's been a shift for me to continue being creative and having energy to do the things I love. So bare with me, I working on it.
So check out this amazing wallpaper by Trove. Come fly away with me!!!


{Piece by: Trove}

What I want my hubby to know

{Piece by: Rolland Tumble Press}

It's Friday

You know I love silk screen prints and this is what I want to do today. Fly away!


{Piece by: NaomiMurrell }

Big girl sizes

Ohh, how I wish they made this is big girl sizes. I guess baby Maddie will just have to rock this one!


{Piece by: Tees for Change}

Wishes for Monday

Love this day dreamy pic by Citrus Heart. Makes me wish the weekend would come quick and it's only Monday.


{Photo by: Citrus Hearts}

Nothing better than silk screen

Every month I get so excited to change my wall calendar because of the pure talent of the Ffrench family silk screening skills. This family plays together and enjoys creating art for our pleasure. It's a great gift for friends and family.


{Piece by: The Dolphin Studio}

3 wishes

If I could have 3 wishes today. They would be:
1. To have some amazing outdoor furniture
2. Take an art class
3. Spend time with the people I love!

How cool is this

You can create your own fabric from your design. So much fun and reasonable. You know how you can't always find what you are looking for, well now you can create it.


{By: spoonflower}

Love them too

Love her

Makes me want to wear red lipstick.

Daydreaming

{Photo by: Jen Gray}

Inspiration

{Piece by: Ann Wood}

Start work Monday

I start working full time again on Monday. I am excited for the routine and paycheck, but dragging my feet a little because of the change. I thought this photo captured it perfectly. I'm trying to lean into this change.


{Photo by: H Koppdelaney}

Why I named my blog "spiritual adventures"

My life changed the year I went to Kenya with Comfort the Children International. This was what I would call my first spiritual adventure. My experience with CTC shifted my perspective of the world to the core and I have never been the same since. My life expanded and I am so very grateful to them. Their organization is truly doing in the world instead of talking about change. They represent a better world. I am honored to know these folks and call them my friends. Check their site out or donate/change your life through a trip to Africa.


{Video by: CTC International}

Nicknames

To the soon to be newest edition of my family. Here's the nickname Mark has given you: Maddie "The Matador."


{Piece by: amandakindregan }

Such a loss

My best friend's father died this week. The world has a huge hole in it now. Milton was a man of God and love. Oh what a great example he was to me. Love you best friend. I am here for you!


{Photo by: Aneeta Mirza}

The simple life at the lake

I thought I would share with you what we do at the lake. It's a great time sitting on the back porch drinking our morning coffee staring at the sage green water. We laugh, relax, and eat. This is my momma who is a true fighter and my creative inspiration.

And these are my parents dogs who all they do is want to play fetch. Once you touch their tennis ball there is no way you can walk away without playing with them.Callie and Belle are sisters who have to be side by side in everything they do.

Ohh how I love the simple life!
{Photo by: Lindsay}

Going to hang with mom

Going to the lake today to hang with momma for a few nights. I'm really excited to stare at the Guadalupe river and be next to my mom. Enjoy your next few days with the people you love.


{Photo by: Wooden moms}

After

Here's the after photo of the chest of drawers for my lovely walk in closet.
It's amazing what a coat of paint can do.


{Photo by: Lindsay}

Tuesday music

Needing some music to get my muscles going for this glorious day! Had to go old school. I love the flash of the 1980s family living room before the music starts, makes me smile. Classic! It's something about the Casio keyboard that fills my soul.

Book I recommend the most

What is the book you recommend the most to other people?
I always recommend Animal, Vegetable, Miracle by Barbara Kingsolver such a yummy read that gets you connected to the Earth. If you haven't read it yet do so! Let me know what you recommend to others.


{Book by: Barbara Kingsolver}

Leaning in

Sometimes for me it's about leaning into my life and enjoying the smallest events such as washing the dishes that help me get through the day. Be present and enjoy what is here now!


{Piece by: Restless Things}

It's official

It's graduation day today. Hooray! Thank you to all who have been a part of this long journey. I couldn't have done it without you. It's finally over. Can you say masters program? :)


{Photo by: Alexandra Fox}

Random acts of love

I love when I catch strangers in random acts of showing affection and love. I overheard someone today saying "I love you booger" to his girlfriend and found it very heart warming. One of my favorite movies Empire Records has one of my top 5 love songs "only you" and this video is catching someone in a random act of love. Spread the love.

So much to do and so little time

You know the saying "when it rains it pours". I am feeling it today with exciting things to do in Houston this weekend. I don't think I can cram all these great things in, but wanted to share the love.

Sunday: May 17th

Urban Market is this weekend. It's a day full of finding treasures. Bring your cash and have a great time sifting through antiques. Enjoy.


{Photo by: Urban Market}

Opening weekend for Arts of India at the MFA. Gallery Performance: Chinmaya Mission Houston Choir FREE 3pm


{Photo by: MFA}

Together with Yoga for Peace, The Rothko Chapel will host a kirtan on Sunday, May 17. The Sanskrit word kirtan means to repeat. It is a joyous call from the heart to the divine in each individual to awaken true peace and love. FREE 1-4pm


{Photo by: Rothko Chapel}