Can We Talk About Talking About Inspiration?

photo by Sabino

For the past six weeks, I've had so much fun posting the series, "Talking About My Inspiration." You can read each of the interviews here. I've enjoyed working with each blogger and finding out what inspires them and how they handle the mountains of inspiration that come our way daily.

However, I know asking the same questions over and over can get monotonous. If I were answering them for the first time, I'd have a difficult time trying not to sneak a peek at what other people said and then feeling like I need something brilliant and unique to say.

Maybe that's just me.

I am wondering if it's time to take a break from the series or change it up (maybe ask different questions, make it a monthly column) or just leave it alone. But, I'm terrible at making decisions.

So, I'm hoping you will help and let me know how you feel about this series. I have three simple questions...

1. What have you liked best about the series, "Talking About My Inspiration?"
2. Would you like to see more interviews from fellow bloggers?
3. If so, what would you like to see differently, if anything?

I would love it if you would leave a comment and let me know what you think. Shoot me an email if you'd like.

Thanks for reading, and I can't wait to see what you have to say!

Talking About My Inspiration With...Sandy Ng

Sandy Ng of Cookie Cutter gives us her thoughts for this week's Talking About My Inspiration. She calls it {inspiration} her "Aha!" moment when everything starts falling into place, but also doesn't hesitate to talk about when she needs to be inspired the most.

I love the point Sandy brings up about needing to step away from a task, to stop searching and let inspiration find you. With so many influences from magazines, blogs, bookshops, artists, etc., it's easy to become overloaded with things that inspire. Take it from Sandy. Go do something else when you feel the creative juices have just stopped.

On her blog, Cookie Cutter, Sandy covers all things design, personal projects, experiences from Japan and, my personal favorite, wedding planning (don't miss her wedding series or wedding journal). She writes with a unique perspective, and I know you'll enjoy reading about Sandy's inspirations here today and on her blog.

Sandy's dear grandmother passed away recently, yet she was kind enough to participate in this series. A very special thank you to Sandy and a special prayer as you move through this difficult time.

wedding magazine photo from my eye sees; all other images from Cookie Cutter

Quick, without thinking, what does inspiration mean to you?
Inspiration is when I get the “aha!” moment, my heart beats a little faster, related ideas start to pop up and swim around in my head, and I get all excited. It translates into energy in me and I usually can’t wait to put this energy into action.

Is there one task that always requires some inspiration to help you accomplish?
Blogging! Ha ha, being a blogger, this is the first thing that comes to my mind. I’m sure fellow bloggers out there understand this because coming up with interesting posts everyday is no easy feat. I want to share with my readers content that appeals to myself and to them, and that hasn’t been blogged by just about everyone else. The greater challenge is to make the post my own, containing my own voice. I know it myself when my post is not a great one. And I usually feel awful about it. That said, I do enjoy blogging, discovering beautiful finds and it’s always wonderful when readers respond and comment. I read every one of them.

When you’re in a creative rut, where is the first place you go/look to be inspired?
I first need to step away from my laptop to take my mind off what I was trying to do (also to ease the by-then achy shoulders!). Doing things totally unrelated, e.g. jog, snack, watch the TV, etc., helps. I find that at moments like these, if I just stop focusing on trying to churn ideas, they naturally come to me through these various other activities. I get to derive inspiration from everyday things around me and my daily life.

I am obsessed with inspiration boards. Do you keep anything like this (board, journal, etc.) to help you catalog bits of inspiration?
I have been wanting to have an inspiration board for ages, especially after seeing all the beautiful ones out there. Sometimes I think I want things too perfect that I never start doing it at all (it’s lame, I know). But I do have magazines, printed materials, fabric, etc. stashed away in a corner in my room. I also have a journal which I jot down not only creative ideas and plans but just about everything else. Recently, I started a wedding journal and I’ve been having fun with it! I’m glad I did it because it not only contains inspirational ideas but also serves to document my own planning process.

What are your top 5 sources of inspiration?

• blogs/websites
• magazines
• my experiences
• my family and friends
• books, bookshops, indie lifestyle shops
  

Talking About My Inspiration With...Raina Moore

Today’s Talking About My Inspiration interview comes from Raina Moore of Frozen Brooklyn. I can’t think of a better interview for this poolside, summer-themed week than Raina, who writes about her experiments with a new ice cream maker and the tempting treats that result from them. (Molasses ice cream, anyone?)

Raina shares all of her yummy recipes, and gives a detailed look at the people, places and things that inspire them. Here’s a little taste of those inspirations, and be sure to check out her blog for more.

Thanks, Raina!

clockwise from top left: an untrained eye; the cherry blossom girl via Apartment Therapy; RejiK(Away); kunstlab

Quick, without thinking, what does inspiration mean to you?
For me, it’s usually being so moved by something beautiful or innovative to the point that you must do something.

Is there one task that always requires some inspiration to help you accomplish?
Organizing/cleaning. For creative tasks, I force myself even if I’m not feeling creative because otherwise it wouldn’t get done. Eventually, always, it comes.

When you’re in a creative rut, where is the first place you go/look to be inspired?
Blogs or music but not usually music blogs. I like design blogs. Everything looks so pretty and possible on design blogs.

I am obsessed with inspiration boards. Do you keep anything like this (board, journal, etc.) to help you catalog bits of inspiration?
No, although I think I might benefit from it.

What are your top 5 sources of inspiration?

• Walking the streets of New York, NY – all five boroughs
• Design blogs
• Listening to music
• Watching videos on You Tube – anything directed by Anton Corbijn, early Kate Bush (videos or live performances), or Food Party – she’s amazing – I am charmed by people who simply do the work.
• Going to the museum
  

Talking About My Inspiration With...Maggie Morgan

Today, I’m excited to let Maggie Morgan talk about inspiration. She likens it to the concept of muses, both ancient and modern, and it’s one of the most original descriptions I’ve heard (and not just in working with this blog). The answer took me by surprise, yet it is so, so true, don’t you think?

From muses to magazines and catalogs to design blogs, Maggie has fantastic ideas on finding and storing inspiration. My favorite is the glimpse at her impressive notebooks stuffed full of tearsheets (but super organized, by the way) just waiting to inspire a new outfit, a table setting or a blog post.

And what fun it is to see how all this gathering and sorting translates into her blog. Maggie covers it all on magchunk – fashion, art, design, entertaining – you name it, she’s probably written about it in her straightforward style that is genuine, humorous and, well, inspiring. mmmmm….just like her answers here.

Thank you, Maggie!

clockwise from top: A Cup of Jo; Musas by Baldassare Peruzzi from Wikimedia Commons; Etsy; .leila; wearitdotcom

Quick, without thinking, what does inspiration mean to you?
I immediately think of the Nine Muses from ancient mythology. I think the idea of the modern muse is so dreamy too. Marc Jacobs calls Sophia Coppola his muse, and I love the idea of having one person serve as the embodiment of your imagination. It's so old-fashioned and romantic.

Is there one task that always requires some inspiration to help you accomplish?
I think shopping for clothing takes inspiration. It would be so easy to get stuck in a jeans and tee shirt mode, or just buy what's "safe." That's why I love fashion magazines. I start thinking about how I could use those shorts I already have, what would make them look new, or what shoes have I been wanting to wear that I don't, and flipping through the latest trends always helps me breathe new life into what I already own.

I don't know that I could come up with some looks without someone like Rachel Bilson or Camille Belle experimenting first. I can't copy them since we have totally (and completely!) different body types, but I can see how loose layers look, or tunics with shorts, or dresses with ankle boots... and that opens up a whole new window of imagination for me. I see the racks with new eyes!

When you’re in a creative rut, where is the first place you go/look to be inspired?
When I get stuck for ideas for magchunk, I can always count on my own apartment to be a great source of inspiration. What item or system is missing here that would make my space more enjoyable? What art or display have I created that I think others would be interested in doing? Since my home is a work in progress, it provides a wealth of ideas, even if the ending post doesn't feature my apartment at all (dream kitchens, for example, because of my lack of such).

I am obsessed with inspiration boards. Do you keep anything like this (board, journal, etc.) to help you catalog bits of inspiration?
I don't keep a board, but I do keep two huge and overflowing binders (NOTE: pictures attached!): one for home decor and one for fashion/hair/makeup. I've been tearing pages out of magazines and printing photos from online since junior high. In fact, some of my fashion tear sheets are from the teen magazines I read back in the late-nineties and I still love them! The interior ones are newer, although if I got my paws on my mom's stash of Metropolitan Home that I used to read over and over, they would probably fatten up the decor binder quite a bit.

While these notebooks aren't hanging in front of me day in and day out like a bulletin board or something would, I love pulling them out for an evening and flipping through the pages, rearranging, adding new and pulling out old. It's at once soothing and invigorating. I keep the pages in clear sheet protectors. The fashion binder is VERY loosely organized by mood or type (office, dressy, etc), sometimes by person (Natalie Portman). The decor binder is officially categorized by type of room, with full homes (like Jenna Lyons' from domino) in the back.

What are your top 5 sources of inspiration?

• My collection of Vogue magazines (late 2001 through 2008).
  

Maggie's Vogue magazine collection

• A Cup of Jo for beautiful images and to find new fun blogs.
• Desire to Inspire for new-to-me photographers and designers. The first design blog I ever read.
• Catalogs: I love flipping through beautifully styled catalogs like Anthropologie or West Elm. I love to see the objects they pair with their products (vintage phones!) or the cheap art they come up with (driftwood above the fireplace).
• Etsy. I love browsing around by region or poking around the forums. I always find something new. The creativity is contagious!
  

Talking About My Inspiration With...Laura Gaskill

Today is a great day because we’re talking about inspiration again. This week, Laura Gaskill of Lolalina fills us in on what inspiration means to her and how she finds it. She compares it to a spark, which is a great description, because really all you need is one small flicker to kick you into gear. I also love her perspective on creative ruts, her carefully edited lists of inspiration sources and her charming workspace.

Much of the inspiration Laura talks about here helps to fuel her blog. Reading Lolalina is like talking to a great friend because Laura writes as if she has known you forever. This makes her blog a joy to read and a welcome respite from everyday work.

You’ll find tips to live your best life; reviews of enticing travel destinations and beautifully decorated spaces; and photographs of lovely little vignettes Laura styles herself. You'll probably even come across a few links to new places you have to add to your own sources of inspiration.

I hope you find something here that inspires and then visit Lolalina to start living your sweet life.

Thank you, Laura, for sharing with us today!

SCholewiak;RISD Museum of Art; The Gentle Art of Domesticity; Paris: Made by Hand

Quick, without thinking, what does inspiration mean to you?
To me, inspiration is awareness. When you are inspired, you feel filled-up and alive, and you notice the beauty and vibrancy around you. I think that inspiration can be found everywhere - but when you're feeling down, you can't see it. It's like a spark - something out there in your world that catches you by surprise and helps you make a new connection. An "aha!" moment.

Is there one task that always requires some inspiration to help you accomplish?
Yes! Writing/blogging always requires inspiration. I think no matter what you're writing about, you need that spark of inspiration to get you started - otherwise, what's the point? The inspiration can come from any source - something happening in my life, a memory, something I've read about, or a conversation with a friend.

When you’re in a creative rut, where is the first place you go/look to be inspired?
First of all, thank you for asking this question! I think it's so important to realize that you are capable of breaking out of a rut. I hate the whole idea of "writer's block" because it doesn't help anybody - it's important just to recognize that you are in a rut, and then do something about it! As far as I can tell, there are two kinds of ruts: those caused by a lack of inspiration, and those caused by inspiration-overload. Sometimes I get so overwhelmed by the amount of information out there that I start zoning out, and then it's hard to come up with new ideas. When that happens, I know it's time to step away from the computer. I'll take a walk, do yoga, curl up with a mug of hot tea, or clean or declutter something.

Other times, I get into a rut where I just feel flat and dull - and that's when I need to seek out a jolt of inspiration. The first place I go is the bookstore. I love bookstores. I could practically live in a bookstore. I like to browse the whole store, picking up whatever looks interesting - whether it's a novel, a book of poems, a design book, science, history, etc. And I always bring a little notebook in my bag in case I need to jot down an idea while I'm browsing.

I am obsessed with inspiration boards. Do you keep anything like this (board, journal, etc.) to help you catalog bits of inspiration?
I have kept inspiration boards from time to time over the years, and I love them. There's something really relaxing about fiddling with the pictures on an inspiration board. Usually I tape up a sheet of pretty wrapping paper on the wall above my desk, and gradually add little bits and pieces as I find them - but I've never had a big bulletin board, and I really want one! I also keep journals and notebooks for writing down ideas & thoughts to come back to.

Laura's workspace with inspiration above

What are your top 5 sources of inspiration?
Oh, man! This is really hard to narrow down, but I'll try.

• Books and magazines I love looking through my Domino mag archives (I saved every issue, much to my husband's chagrin, and now I'm really glad I did!), Persephone Books are such beautiful little treasures, and I am always picking up books and magazines on art, design, and travel - actually, it's sort of a problem! I am also really inspired by books written by bloggers like Paris Made by Hand, The Gentle Art of Domesticity, Stitched in Time, A Homemade Life, and It Sucked and Then I Cried. I absolutely love that more and more bloggers are getting published - that in itself is inspiring!

Laura's Domino collection

• Blogs I have way too many favorites to list, but a few that I go back to again and again for inspiration are decor8, Creature Comforts, Melissa Loves, and Soule Mama. Whenever I visit these ladies, I know I'll come away feeling refreshed and inspired.
• Art Museums I love the RISD Museum in Providence (where I live now) and the de Young Museum in San Francisco (where I used to live) - there's just something about spending the morning in a museum that never fails to make me feel better.
• Films I am a huge fan of old movies, especially Hitchcock & Audrey Hepburn films. Such style! I also love quirky movies like Amelie & The Science of Sleep. And if all else fails, The Sound of Music!
• Travel I have the travel bug, big time. It's addictive. I love the excitement of being immersed in a different culture, falling into the rhythm of a place, exploring, and having adventures. Even though travel can be stressful at times, it's totally worth it to me. Just try sitting in an Italian cafe, sipping an espresso and not be inspired!
  

Talking About My Inspiration With...Kristin Warbington

Today Kristin Warbington of Discover Interior Design is talking about her inspiration. As someone with a background in interior design, I was immediately attracted to her blog first by its name, then by its layout (sophisticated, crisp and professional) and then by its content (stylish, interesting and educational). I am excited to share this glimpse into her world.

Kristin’s answers to my five questions give an up-close look at how she seeks and finds inspiration. From taking a walk to searching the web to collecting items that inspire, each of these steps come together to provide direction in the creative process.

As an interior designer – she is currently working on LEED certification – Kristin brings an insider’s eye and a personal style to her blog. With designer profiles, home tours and fun design finds, there is something for everyone to enjoy. Go for a visit and start discovering the world of interior design through Kristin’s eyes.

Thank you, Kristin, for telling us a little about your methods and resources for inspiration!

clockwise from top left: 2 or 3 Things I Know; Bits and Bobbins; mollypop; flemma; Camilla Hoel; I Wrote This For You

Quick, without thinking, what does inspiration mean to you?
To me, inspiration makes the world go ‘round. It is an abstract idea that I try to immerse myself in and breathe daily.

Is there one task that always requires some inspiration to help you accomplish?
When it comes to design projects, I find that inspiration is absolutely essential. I will snatch fabric samples, paint chips, tear sheets, and stone samples, and other random objects like metal scraps, rocks, or flowers. I like to throw all of these things into a pile and draw conclusions from each. Beyond design projects, sometimes inspiration is necessary just to get the day rolling… lol.

When you’re in a creative rut, where is the first place you go/look to be inspired?
I try to abandon my surroundings and go somewhere new. I think it’s important to disconnect from technology every once in a while and experience the people and places around us. I typically return feeling refreshed and full of ideas. Of course, the internet isn’t all bad. I often find myself perusing photography on We Heart It and can’t help but save hundreds of these photos on my computer for future reference. When everything else fails… I bust open my filing cabinet which is overflowing with tear sheets. It’s quite ridiculously, really. I probably have enough tear sheets on file to create about 30 magazines again….

I am obsessed with inspiration boards. Do you keep anything like this (board, journal, etc.) to help you catalog bits of inspiration?
I love inspirations boards. I had one prior to moving, but haven’t had the chance to set up another since settling into my new place. I plan to very soon. In addition to inspiration boards, I actually have a metal basket that I keep near my desk - it’s usually full of tear sheets, ribbons, fabric scraps and even a cork or two from a wine bottle – what ever strikes my fancy at that moment. It tends to fill up with items that eventually make it to my inspiration board! Oh, and when I am on the run, I do keep a Moleskine to jot down ideas and thoughts as well.

What are your top 5 sources of inspiration?

• Interior Design & Architecture – I find that a lot of what inspires me is driven by design itself. I tend to visit these sites often:

1. Desire to Inspire
   
2. 2 or 3 Things I Know
   
3. Architectural Record
   
4. Dress Design Decor
   

• Travel & Culture – I love to travel. Unfortunately, I haven’t done much of it, but I look forward to the day when my (currently non-existent) passport looks like a tattooed-lady and I have moleskins full of my documented travels. Seeing other’s photos and hearing their stories, for now, is inspiration enough.
• Life (every single bit of it) – Perhaps that’s cliché, but clichés usually turn out to be true anyway.
  
• Friends + Family
• Misc.
  

1. Kissing Her Cage Goodbye
2. Don't Forget to Fly
   
3. I especially like this site because it is here that I can read things like this “You will hear it and no one else will, like your soul wears headphones and only it can hear the music.” I think that’s lovely. I Wrote This For You
   

Talking About My Inspiration With...Michelle Ward

This week, Michelle Ward from When I Grow Up is kind enough to answer my questions on inspiration. As a certified life coach for creative types, she has plenty of insight and motivation to give. She came into the coaching biz by way of acting and random jobs, and she understands completely the struggle of the road less traveled.

Michelle’s has an energy and enthusiasm that permeates throughout her blog and business. Her answers here deliver the same passion. From a new-to-me bookmarking site to an amazing list of websites that always inspire, her answers give us the resources kick start any creative process we’ve been lingering over.

When you finish reading about what inspires Michelle, jump on over to her blog for a daily lesson on what you ought to be when you grow up.

Thanks so much, Michelle, for taking the time to talk about your inspiration!

image sources clockwise from top left: Right Brain Business Plan; When I Grow Up; Kelly Rae Roberts; Kind Over Matter Flickr pool; Pecanoot

Quick, without thinking, what does inspiration mean to you?
Motivation! Action! Dreams! A great big blue sky full of fluffy clouds. A big dark sky full of stars. Being on a ship with nothing but ocean surrounding you. A blank page. A white canvas. An unmarked script. Sheet music waiting to be sung. Lightness. Filled up-ness. Fireworks. Something that makes me cry and laugh and think. Something that moves me into action. Something hopeful. Something positive.

Is there one task that always requires some inspiration to help you accomplish?
Definitely my posts for Motivation Monday! With all of my blog entries, I think first of what I want to see at that moment and then think as to whether it would resonate with my readers. Come to think of it, all of my blog posts start this way! I look in my Inspiration folder (more on that in my answer to question 3) or on past drafts that I started writing, and when I see something that relates to what I'm going through - what I can passionately write about, with feeling - then that's the road I travel down.

When you’re in a creative rut, where is the first place you go/look to be inspired?
I have a virtual notebook in Evernote where I copy all the amazing work I find on the different blogs I visit throughout the week). I'm then able to tag it when key words, like "goals" or "focus" or "journey", and I can search for whatever I'm writing about or feeling at the time. Because it's copied from the site I found it, I can easily credit the originator of the blog & the source I got it from.

I am obsessed with inspiration boards. Do you keep anything like this (board, journal, etc.) to help you catalog bits of inspiration?
I don't, besides my Evernote account! I've never been one for vision boards, but the more I see them the more I want one for myself! I'm actually working through the Right Brain Business Plan now, and the culmination of the plan is a vision board-like project, & I'm really looking forward to it. Who knows - maybe I'll get hooked! I do have a journal now that I'm both writing & drawing in (I am SO not an artist, though, so it ain't the prettiest of pictures) & that's allowed the creative juices to flow. Oh! I also have a quote book! OK, so maybe I do have something other than my Evernote account :)

What are your top 5 sources of inspiration?
It's so hard to limit this to just 5! I've been sucked into so many amazing blogs from designers & artists, that I live vicariously through all of them (see note above about being a stinky artist). But if I gotta, here are my Top 5 Inspiration Sources:

• Keri Smith is an awesomely amazing artist who gets you thinking of your world and your creative pursuits in a whole new life. I combed through her whole site at one point and read her blog from top to bottom, but if I have to point you to one place it's her Fun Page. And yes, it's accurately named.
• Kelly Rae Roberts...her work...her posts....there is something so real & accessible & inspiring about both her art and her writing. I'm a huge fan all around, and while I highly suggest checking out, uh, everything she does, you NEED to read her book. Yes, need. Not "want". Not "should". NEED. And make sure you're someplace quiet and have your journal someplace you can get to it quickly. I had to run sopping wet from the bath to get mine.
• Pecannoot is the sweetest site! I have no freakin' idea what the name means, but it features lots of different photos and paintings and such centered around the theme of "abundance." Jess Gonacha is the site's founder and host, and while she's an amazing artist herself, her insights combines with the work that's being featured is worth the click over every day.
• Kind Over Matter & Design is Mine is where I just go to look at pictures and dream. Sigh. Seriously though, the images are awesome & the sentiments behind it always jolt me. In a good way. Kind Over Matter focuses on the photos people take after they leave behind a sweet message for people to find, while Design is Mine gives you the motivational art (but not in a sappy way) AND the great indy design/decor/fashion finds. It's dangerous.
• Me! OK, this sounds silly, but sometimes my biggest inspiration is within me - my celebrations, my challenges, my newly learned life lessons. As a newlywed, and a certified life coach, and someone who is trying to grow her business while working a full time job, and someone who is passionate about helping creative people find their own path to a fulfilling career while not losing sight of their creative passions..... I have so much to say!
  

Talking About My Inspiration With...ME!

I'm excited to begin this new series called Talking About My Inspiration. Every Thursday, bloggers will answer questions about things that inspire them, how they organize inspiration and what they do with it.

photo by ohhellofriend

Today, I'm answering my own questions. I thought it would be good to not only make me think about what inspires me, but also share a bit about myself with you in the process.

from top left: glitterem; kasaa; gomattolson; rockygirl05

Quick, without thinking, what does inspiration mean to you?

To me, inspiration is energy. It’s like a light bulb clicks and all of a sudden the ideas swirling around my head come together and make sense. I have to reach for the nearest piece of paper (or napkin or hand) to write everything down before the thoughts float away. Sometimes, for me, inspiration comes and goes just like that.

Is there one task that always requires some inspiration to help you accomplish?
Organizing! Having a place for everything and everything in its place makes my home and life more peaceful and productive. Unfortunately, getting it together is often a daunting task. I usually need to look at pictures of pretty, organized rooms and great products available for motivation.

When you’re in a creative rut, where is the first place you go/look to be inspired?
I keep running lists of random thoughts, potential ideas and fun finds. These are in notebooks, folders on my computer desktop, in a Delicious account, sometimes even in my head. I always look at one of these first when I need immediate inspiration. This always leads me a website I want to check out or reminds me of a project I’ve got filed away.

I am obsessed with inspiration boards. Do you keep anything like this (board, journal, etc.) to help you catalog bits of inspiration?
I dream of a massive bulletin board with a gorgeous frame covered in tear sheets, photographs, sketches and fabric samples. You name it and I have imagined on my fantasy inspiration board. The only problem is, I am terrible at keeping one. I guess this is why I’m obsessed with everyone else’s. Thankfully, I’m great at filing, and I have a large accordion file divided by interests. This is the place I stash everything related to different (long-term) projects I have going on. My lists (see #3) are for things I need done this week.

What are your top 5 sources of inspiration?

• my church When I go in, I may feel stressed, frustrated or discouraged. I walk out thankful for my blessings, excited to use my God-given gifts and content in my journey. There is nothing more inspiring than to know I am forgiven and that no matter what happens in this life, something greater, something incomprehensible, is waiting.

• my lists The items on my lists come mainly from magazines, blogs or ideas I have because of something I read in a magazine or blog. Referring to these lists always jump starts my thought process no matter what the project.

• bookstores If I need to get away for a little while, I head to the bookstore where I am surrounded by tons of creative resources. A few hours spent scanning a new book, flipping through magazines and thinking without interruption practically guarantees new ideas and renewed energy.

• blank paper Whether in a well-worn spiral notebook or a luxurious leather journal, a blank page represents beginning. I might write, draw, plan a party or make a budget. Whatever it is usually leads to something bigger, even if it is a discussion with my husband over why our daughter can’t have two birthday parties.

• my magazine stash I keep a lot of magazines. Sometimes I go through them for a purpose like when I have an article idea I can’t wrap my head around or I need to know why my daughter randomly freaks out around certain people. Sometimes I read them just because it’s been awhile and I want to see if anything new catches my eye.

I hope you enjoyed this glimpse into everything that inspires me. Check back every Thursday to see what other bloggers have to say.