WHITE OUT

transcending time, this editorial conveys such mystery, purity, non-conformity.

i have always felt to photograph one in black and white is to capture the essence.

i'm not sure if it gets any more essential than this. 

just loving chantal stafford abbott in these photos by christophe kutner.

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PARTICIPATING IN THE ENDEAVOR

getting beyond the obvious, to tap the subtle experience of the vast internal workings which is this incredible universe within. wanting to give form to the ideas - to manifest, to actively participate in the endeavor of life. 

creativity is a through line to the lasting beauty of the heart. 

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SINCERELY THE UNICORNS

dear noah ~ 

we could have sworn you said the arc wasn't leaving till 5.

                                                          sincerely, the unicorns

 

           ~ hand crafted unicorn horns by lisa o'connor

HANDSOME MASK

Handsome Mask from shishi yamazaki on Vimeo.

i am having a bit of an obsession with this artist today.

i have also posted another of her videos over on my yoga blog.

 

SNOW QUEENS

yesterday, we were hit, in a splendid way, with a winter storm.  i admit to being grateful for it, because it has been (as my mama and i have taken to calling it ~ the winter that wasn't).

it's never really business as usual when the white outs arrive, we had dear friends cancel a visit because of the snow, and other friends show up unexpectedly, to celebrate. then, having said farewell to our visitors, my daughter and i, at dusk, set out for walking.  i love a good snow hike, particularly at dusk, that mystic hour when night and light kiss. it is always an opportunity to call upon my inner sherpa, to celebrate my fondness for textures and layers with some nomadic panache.  as we were layering it on... fur hat, with a scarf wrapped over top, coat, ponchos, big socks, boots.... i found myself thinking of this lay out from vogue korea.  hats off to this collection in all regards! what snow queens, strong, wild, wise looking women ~ women of the ice and snow. 

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