STUDIO MAKEOVER

Macrame Window Panel - Pretty Kooky // Macrame Plant Hanger - Lark & Arrow

Metal Moon Phase Hanging - Storm & Stress // Mongolian Copper Bells - Shop Grain

Drawing - Bird Black // Macrame Wall Hanging - Pretty Kooky

Bohemian Collective Magazine - Issue 1 & Issue 2

Mini Flag - SoulMakes

Antler Wall Hanging - Sailor's Omen

Shelf + Baskets + Wood Stand - World Market // LOVE Letters + Glass Tiered Case - Urban Outfitters

Moth Painting - Becca Eirikson // Ring Holder - Axis Moon

You are the Magic Art -  Umber Dove // Floral Smudge Wand - Aquarian Soul // A Beautiful Mess Books

Intentional Wear Spirit Animal Oils - Root Foot

Macrame Curtains + Necklace Hanger - Urban Outfitters

Manifesto Poster - Holstee // Macrame Wall Hanging + Picture Frames - Urban Outfitters // Chair - World Market

Rug - vintage find on etsy

I have re-decorated and rearranged rooms in my home multiple times, but this is the biggest makeover Ive ever done from the ground up.  On my birthday in June we sold my parents house, which was a long time coming, and even though it broke my heart to let go of my childhood home, there is a big blessing in it all from my parents for our future.  From this I allowed myself one big splurge to makeover my whole studio.  My whole life I have outfitted my home with hand me down furniture, thrift finds, etc.  Which is really wonderful and has made my home very homey and often sentimental to me.  In my studio space I always just made it work with what I had, but I allowed myself to create my dream studio, and it felt like the biggest birthday gift ever from my parents.  I am so grateful for this space and everytime I walk in the room to create I am filled up with gratitude. 

My biggest goal was to be able to transform my studio from a jewelry studio to a jewelry/ magazine writing space.  Before my jewelry supplies cluttered two huge desks and it was hard to even think in this space unless I was submerged in jewelry design.  Over the past year I have made jewelry less and less b/c of the magazine and Skyline Fever. So now I have all my jewelry supplies tucked away in this desk with drawers where I can easily access them if I'm inspired to do so, and have also created an inspiring place to write my magazine.  I sit at this desk with the window open, watching the deer outside, usually with Banjo b/c he loves watching the deer too.  It is now a space I can go to to sit and daydream about the magazine and feel super inspired.  The whole feel of this space has just shifted incredibly. 

A little side note: I do NOT think you have to have the perfect space to create, ever.  I think it's often an excuse so many of us make to not create something, by not having the right space.  My dream of starting my own business years ago began on a card table behind my couch in a 3x6 space.  If you have the passion, you make it work, regardless!  That being said, there is also nothing wrong with creating a beautiful space to create in if you are able to.  It can be truly inspiring to do so.  I'm very grateful to have this space, but I would never stop creating if I did not have it. 

THE DAY OF A PHOTOSHOOT

I feel like I could scream from the rooftops b/c I am finally done with the physical part of creating the second Bohemian Collective Magazine.  This one seriously felt like it took a lifetime, but I'm so grateful to be at the point of exhale, b/c quite honestly, I need it.  I think I tested my adrenals with this one, as it paralleled with other things going on in life that had me feeling quite tense.  So now, I can exhale.  I can just be for a while.  Time for the down cycle to be here for a little while...

Anyway, I thought it would be fun to show a few behind the scenes of our photoshoot day.  I didn't get many photos b/c the day was pretty packed, and it was just me and James.  I was so fortunate to be able to shoot the lookbook at my friend's beautiful home.  I so wish we could of postponed it another month b/c now this area is completely covered in greenery that was not there just a month ago!  But still, its just a beautiful spot regardless. 

Even though it was just me and James most of the time while we were shooting, this was a huge step out of my comfort zone of shooting only at my own home with a self timer.  I could feel my nerves all day long, ha ha.  I'm pretty silly like that.  But in the end I was so proud of James, b/c he is NOT a photographer, but he did a great job taking direction and sticking in there with me through all of my awkwardness.  It's been so fun to work with him as a team on so many projects, and I'm happy that he was here to help me with this one.

The morning of I was trying to stay as calm as possible, so I listened to some Dylan records and took my time getting ready.  Keeping myself from feeling rushed and crazy. 

Everything for the shoot filled up the entire backseat of our car!  It took us two days of shooting to get all of the outfits done. 

I made paleo muffins for the weekend and I'm so glad I did.  It's hard to stop and eat, or even think about normal human functions when your in the middle of a big shoot, so these babies got me through when I didn't have time to think about what to put in my mouth. 

Here's a little sneak peek of how the shoot went.  Every little corner of my friend's home is so beautiful.  I kinda just want to live there. 

The magazine is coming out on May 1st!  There is a 12 page editorial from this shoot in it!  I get the proof in the mail today and I'm so excited!!!  It's almost here!