.the colors of the prairie.

I'm back on the east coast for a few weeks before I head west again. My time in Chicago flew by - lost in the studio - in stillness. It wasn't the trip I thought it would be it allowed the slowness - space - silence that I needed for opening up for what will come next. One of my last days in Chicago I took a studio break and drove north to a prairie grove.

Lately, I have really wanted a house - a place of my own - a sanctuary. I want to stay in a place and learn all it's details and secrets. Despite my want it just isn't the time. I'm living out of my backpack and will be for a little while. I walked alone through the prairie grove in the buzzing chorus of crickets and the rustling grasses and realized what a honor it is to be there and see the colors of fall in the prairie. To have seen so many seasons in so many places. It's time to stop waiting or dreaming or yearning for something that isn't here. It's time to find gratitude in the stillness and truth of what I have right now. To accept it's enough and it's what I need.

Oh the beautiful colors of the prairie!!!

.chicago.

I am back in Chicago after many months. It's so strangely familiar feeling being back here. I have a art show with my dear metalsmith friend/mentor this weekend. It's a big step for my jewelry - I haven't done an art show for years now and I am thrilled to be back at it!

I am feeling so inspired right now with all the sights and perspectives of being in a familiar space and getting reacquainted with it.

.rejuvenate.

I spent the morning here - gathering inspiration.
so grateful.

.fourth of july.

Thank you Universe for reminding me that good things come when you put yourself out there. I am so grateful to be in a new city for the summer and for the chance to meet and connect with people.

.weekend.

A weekend in pictures:
1. Doughnut Vault - THE doughnut place in Chicago and we found the truck. All I have to say is triple chocolate. YES!
2. Nomad Food Co Pizza - this was the breakfast pizza.
3. Jewelry inspiration all around!!
7. The vintage bus shop. A turquoise bus? love it.
8. The Logan Theater

.friday.

It's Friday. I love weekends in Chicago. Last weekend was the BluesFest and Bike Bash - so much is going on in the city. This weekend I have big plans to start fixing up my $25 craigslist bike, it's a gem in the rough but I am so excited to get on a bike and explore this city. When I finally get on those two wheels this will be turned up and put on repeat.

.a summer at the lake.

i think i kind of really like you, chicago.