took myself on a stroll

the saving grace of this city

is the enormous park

(which i thankfully live near)

so on my snow day

i decided to take myself on a walk

through the foot of fresh snow

an awakening cold

the sun helped legs move

in fact, the longer i was out, the warmer my body became

even warmer than being in the apartment

my warm toes and fingers reminded me

i need to move more

challenge my muscles

at least use them

a little embarrassing to admit how little i use this body

yesterday served as a reminder

for the appreciation i have to propel myself on this earth

i vow to take more strolls

increase the breaks from school and work

move

can you believe the colors of the snow before sunset?

get out there and explore

x

finally feeling Christmas

it's a hard transition to go from full-force school & making

to relaxing and allow myself to nestle in

to the holiday season

i always worry that "feeling" wont come

without fail - it returns like the Midwestern snow cover

12 inches of snow on the earth's floor helps

however, the greatest way to achieve that Christmas warmth

is thinking of the people I love,

the year's blessings,

and the lingering hopes and long-shots of the future

mostly those people who I care about so deep in my heart

describing it does not come easy

so for now ---- i'm enjoying the time off --- and being with Patrick, my family & friends

hope the holidays are finding you well,

Lynsey

xx

letting things come naturally

i've been playing with these earrings (or the idea of them) for a while now.

making little trinkets for me

with no purpose but to observe and collect

but these popped up 3 weeks ago.

they've finally translated into wearables!

in the meantime i'd been debating on selfishly keeping them

and have decided, that i wish for them to find a new happy dwelling.

as such, these little fellows will be listed later this evening.

on a different note: 4 weeks of classes remain this semester

i'm ready for a little rejuvenation in the studio!

xx,

Lynsey

:: edit ::

i'm having a hard time putting these up.

but will do so tonight! promise!

into the woods

i needed a getaway this weekend.

this semester i feel pulled in many directions.

- all i want to do is make art and be with the man i love -

nature has been a refuge. on days when i feel low. i head for the hills, lake, willow tree.

anywhere outside.

thank God this October we've been blessed with the most pleasant weather.

the smell of fall is something to look forward to

earth leaving us with a senses overload

before it hibernates

Patrick and I took a brilliant hike this weekend...

colors, sounds, and smells were incredible.

Patrick was a trooper. tiring of my taking his photo

(i can't help it... we only get to see each other on weekends during the school year. i need photos)

Peek:

Peak:

hope the season is treating you well!

xo,

Lynsey