2020 Vision: Mood Board

At the beginning of the year I created a mood board to make my desktop background and inspire me for the year to come. I included things that related to different goals and plans of mine; savings, relationships, photography, fashion, home, and travel.

I was going to write and explain everything but I don’t think that everyone needs to know every single thing and meaning. Instead, why not make your own? It was very therapeutic and easy. I did it in photoshop but it is definitely doable on canva.com. That site is free, easy, and can provide you with free photos to use as well. I found my photos on Pinterest and via Nordic Retreats (a goal). The graphics I created myself.

If you decide to make one, tag me in it so I can see or send it via email.

Navigating the Waves of Life

Growing up, my aunt always taught us that when a rough wave came in the ocean, you go deep.  You go under the chaos to avoid the impact zone.  I never realized how that applied to life until I read a quote about it online (If you recognize the theory, please tell me. This isn’t the exact quote because it was forever ago and I don’t remember nor can I find it).

If you tried to run back to shore, it would eventually catch you and knock you down. If you tried to stand up against it, it would slam you under it’s strength.  If you go under it, go deep, you get through it.

Take a deep breath, put your head down, and go deep.

Fair Seas Supply Co.

In August I had reached out to Fair Seas Supply Co. in regards to a photoshoot to expand my product photography. Tiffany, the owner of the company, insists on using eco-friendly materials for their products and packaging and they work with factories who provide good working conditions and fair wages. I love that Fair Seas and Tiffany loves the ocean as much as I do. The company uses organic cotton because it is grown pesticide and insecticide free and with less water than traditional cotton. The Fair Seas Supply Co. website explains that the organic cotton is sourced from the Aegean region in Turkey, which I have been and it is STUNNING. The site also says that cotton from this area has extra long fibers, making it much more durable and long-lasting, another amazing aspect.

I love the way the photos came out and wanted to share some with all of you.

Gray Malin's Rhode Island Series

For those that aren't familiar with Gray Malin's work, prepare to have all the heart eyes.  Gray (let's pretend he and I are on a first name basis) travels the world creating stunning works of art while hanging out of a helicopter.  He creates cheeky moments that you wish you could live in forever.  His tagline is "make every day a getaway" and I think that is something we should all live by.

You may recognize his fun animal or balloon themed photographs or his overhead beach shots but most recently he created a Rhode Island collection and I am dying over it.  He shot in Newport, Westerly, Narragansett, and on Block Island (or should I say above).  While I absolutely love Gray's Nantucket collection, wish I was on safari with some of those animals, and dream about laying on the beaches in his Hawaii, Thailand, and European shots but there is something special about living in Rhode Island and seeing his vision on the state.  

The below are my top three but I think any Gray Malin piece would be a dream to own.

Newport Harbor

Two Umbrellas, Block Island

Gooseberry Beach, Vertical

Is there any other photographer you think I would love?  Currently saving for a Gray Malin piece (one day) but would love to know who else I should be following.