Ashley ·
I'm busy at work again, camped out at my desk drinking inordinate amounts of tea, listening to good tunes and eating chocolate. Or, in this case, sweet sliced oranges. Here's a sneak peak at my latest creations. They headed out into the world yesterday, and are now residing at Longevity, one of the lovely local businesses that carries Roots & Wings.
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Ashley ·
My dear friend Kerry, who moved to Mt. Hood this winter, came back to visit the coast this week. We spent our few days together getting outside as much as possible, enjoying the early spring sunshine, catching up on each others lives, and laughing a lot. We headed out Highway 6 and climbed Kings Mountain, a new hike for both of us. It was snowy, steep, and the view was astonishing. I have often found that hiking with friends is where I work out a lot of things in my life and this was no different. We talked and walked and talked some more, catching up, discussing, laughing and slipping on the snowy trail on the way down.
We also made it out for an early morning surf session, the sun just peaking over the trees and sparkling on the water, hardly anyone out, tiny glassy waves; it doesn't get any better than that.
I often can't believe my luck when I look around at all of the amazing people in my life. This is one of those friendships that leaves me feeling supported, encouraged, and excited about my path in the world. Getting outside into beautiful places is also an endless source of inspiration and renewal for me.
Here are a few photos of our adventures. Enjoy!
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Ashley ·
I came across this recently and I just adore it. The song is lovely and perfect to listen to while my hands are busy. The video is just beautiful, a little sad but the details are so perfect. Enjoy! [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pyue2N1XZ0M]
Ashley ·
[gallery] Here are a few lovely images that make me smile and inspire me to go and make something.
Ashley ·
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I find that with creative endeavors it tends to be all or nothing for me. I go through these continuous cycles of completely immersing myself in a medium or project and working tirelessly and slightly obsessively. Then, every once in awhile, inspiration is nowhere to be found. I am learning to sit with these moments and not force it. There seems to be a fine and delicate balance between letting myself come back to creating only when I'm truly ready, and being diligent about sitting down every day to make something.
It's always a little scary when the inspiration leaves, and I often worry that it won't come back. It always does though, and I'm learning to trust myself during those times. Recently I went through one of those phases and I am finally, and ever so gratefully, back to creating again.
Here's a bit of what I've been working on. Lots of gold, wood, brass, mint green and interesting vintage pieces. It's all very Southwest, Aztec designs and Taj Mahal to me. Enjoy!