the hangout. word.

you've seen this right?

ok. 

see you there. 

after the school bell rings.

where there is love, there is art.

february giveaway WINNER.

thanks to everyone who entered our february giveaway!

the winner, as generated by random.org of a KORORA sewing class is...

Ashley said...

I'd love to sew my own bags!

2/2/11 8:27 AM 

congrats to, ashley! 

please contact morgan@kororadesigns.com to receive your giveaway reward.

where there is love, there is art.

a BIG weekend.

one of my best friends had a birthday party...

another had an ENGAGEMENT party...

i could not be happier for sarah + ryan. congrats, you two! i can't wait until october 15th.

where there is love {for real, for real...}, there is art. 

today is a good day.

for this day is the day of my annie girl.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, ANNE!

so many things to say, so many years of friendship, so many memories

that i don't even know where to start. 

just know that i love you very, very much 

and cherish your friendship and every memory.

enjoy today and this 24th year!

you're the best. 

thank you for being.

always.

where there is love, there is art.

you are a novel, in a sea of magazines.

i've talked about these sweet friends of mine before. however, just this week they just released this beautiful video. let me know if you don't have a smile on after watching it. because if you aren't smiling... something's up.

also, has everyone and their mom bought "barton hollow" yet? so inspired. buy it. or you're missing out.

that is all for today.

where there is love, there is art. 

how privileged we are to be a part.

it was love at first sight. no, really, it was. i loved this girl as soon as i met her. what's not to love? she's one of the most thoughtful and loving people i know. she has lived a lot of life in her {almost} twenty-one years, and continually makes decision that make me grow in respect for her. she loves without boundaries, and will love in spite of. i think this love is what makes her an incredible artist and creative mind. now introducing... kelsey boone:

q: how did you become an artist?

a: when i was in first grade I brought home a crayon picture of a goldfish. my parents claim that they knew that i had a knack. i also vividly remember getting the Highlights magazine in my childhood years, and always flipping straight to the page with all the art submissions. i wanted to see what other kids imagined. i still adore the art of a good children's book. creativity really took root beginning in high school, though. i was in the traditional program, so we all had majors. naturally- i declared art. not only did i take it all four years, but i had the privilege of taking two seminars at SCAD {savannah college of art and design} in the summer prior to my senior year. i studied poster and fashion design while at SCAD. i knew then that art was more than a hobby. i don't even think passion does it justice. it's a mindset that encompasses nearly every decision i make. i'm sure i sound a little extreme, but perhaps you understand. it's not like i can flip the switch- the light is always on.  in college i study english, rather than visual art. i get to read and write about language, about stories, about ideas everyday. i do love being an english major. BUT the dream lives on. i will study visual art again... one day. so i don't think it's fair to say that i've "become" an artist, but rather i am constantly becoming an artist. that is the beauty of creating. the mind of a creative soul never ceases in generating, recycling, and developing ideas. 

q: what inspires you most?

a: above all, the consistency of christ, and the love that he has enabled his creation to participate in. people's stories. cultures. all things old. my parents instilled in me a deep appreciation for the "worn-in"- postcards, dishes, hats, furniture, costume jewelry... everything. antiques have such beautifully rich and intricate history that is incomparable to anything new. e.e. cummings poetry. virginia wolf philosophy. the bluegrass state {home sweet, kentucky}. autumn in all it's glory. the sophisticated rawness of c.s. lewis. greeting cards. and this quote, "i have always been delighted in the prospect of a new day... with perhaps a bit of magic waiting somewhere behind the morning." -joseph priestly

q: i like to create ________.

a: mixed media pieces. favorite subject to date is hands. posters. idea books. t-shirt designs. handmade cards {especially doing this with my mom}. now i want to learn to letterpress... 

q: i love ___________.

a: so much. louisville. my incredible family. community. brainstorming. breakfast. orange juice {with pulp}. complimentary colors. literature. originality. dusk. journaling. snail mail. thrift stores. wit. my mimi's cooking. accessorizing. soup. concerts. anthologies. yard sales. sunflowers. almonds. clever titles. tea. old luggage. texture. eateries of all sorts. parks. preschoolers. every kind of cheese. UK basketball. film. soul music. the tiniest of details.

"i love knowing that humanity is an expression of divine creativity. how privileged we are to be a part." -kelsey boone

where there is {so much} love, there is art.

FEBRUARY giveaway.

welcome to february, everyone!

i have a special treat for you... 

thanks to my lovely friend, morgan, at korora designs

this month's giveaway is a free Intro to Sewing class. 

korora is a professional styling boutique that offers a variety of services, as well as products. 

their website is easy to navigate through so please give it a look! 

so how do you apply for the giveaway?

simply "follow" where there is love, there is art by clicking on the button on right-hand side. 

then, comment below telling us what you would love to sew if you knew how!

but hurry... the giveaway starts today and closes on sunday (the 6th). 

i think february is going to be lucky for you! can you feel it?

the item made in the intro to sewing class. how cute is this? 

where there is love, there is art.