The walk towards freedom from myself started with a pair of shoes. No, it started when I was asked to be one of the leaders of Spark Retreat this May. No, it was the day I realized I was scared of my own power and was holding myself back from the life I want... Whatever catalyzed my decision to make peace with my self-doubt, the shoes were a symbol of stepping into my … [Read more...] about The Shoes that Sparked My Confidence: Stepping into Myself & Success
Fellow Makers
Meeting the Makers: Shore Society
Happy weekend friends! Today we are visiting with Rachael Novak of Shore Society and getting to know the maker behind her sweet illustrations and prints. Rachael is a madly talented designer & illustrator with a beautiful style (check out her portfolio for a look at her awesome skills!). Rachael hangs out with us to share her work, creative space and artistic inspiration … [Read more...] about Meeting the Makers: Shore Society
Lighten Up, Let It Go, Laugh
The epitome of ironic: Stressing out over writing a blog post reminding folks to lighten up. I spent the last two and a half weeks attempting to write some funny and inspiring, witty little ditty about lightening up. I wanted to address this state of the internet/blogosphere I was seeing lately, where a lot of folks just seemed ANGRY! TENSE! HOSTILE! SELF RIGHTEOUS! DEFENSIVE! … [Read more...] about Lighten Up, Let It Go, Laugh
Simple Ethics for A Complicated World
“To love. To be loved. To never forget your own insignificance. To never get used to the unspeakable violence and the vulgar disparity of life around you. To seek joy in the saddest places. To pursue beauty to its lair. To never simplify what is complicated or complicate what is simple. To respect strength, never power. Above all, to watch. To try and understand. To never look … [Read more...] about Simple Ethics for A Complicated World
Meeting the Makers: Justine of lovemaki
Gorgeous design, ethereal pictures, and beautiful products=Sunday goodness from Justine of lovemaki! Justine stops by to offer us a peek into her busy life as a mama, artist and business woman, something I know many OMHG readers can relate to. A visit to the lovemaki shop instantly transports us to a dreamy world filled with soft light and handmade sweetness for little ones … [Read more...] about Meeting the Makers: Justine of lovemaki
