Happy New Year!

Hello and Happy New Year! 2014 was quite the year: a time of tremendous growth, opporunity, meeting new friends, going to new places, and enjoying life.

There was so much going on, that the blog took a hiatus. But, in doing so, I missed the chance to share all the big, bright, and bold inspiration I discovered along the way! I feel incredibly lucky to have met so many great people in the last years, but 2014 proved to be an especially great time to forge new paths and connect with new friends. 

Today, as our first hike of 2015, we discovered hidden stairs and trails along a well trodden path, PCH. I let go of control (somewhat) and ventured into the unknown, trusting my friend (with great hesitation) to find the right path. The views and sunset were spectacular, but it was more the process that made the discovery worthwhile. As my new mantra for 2015, #enjoylife, I promised I would let others guide the way. It's a difficult challenge - the moment of letting go and trusting others -  but it's the best way to grow and learn.

Here's to letting go and making 2015 the best year yet!

Minted x Domino Art Challenge

Excited to share my recent submissions for the West Elm + Domino challenge. For this contest, I decided to submit my new Silkscreen works. The bright monoprints are inspired by vivid, mid century colors and forms found in the eternal vacation land of Palm Springs. You can see and vote for the designs here: Paint the Town and  Festival of Color 

CREATE &CULTIVATE: MORE INSPIRATION

The Create&Cultivate conference inspired me to focus on a CREATIVE WEEK on BigBright&Bold. I hope to share quotes and musings from the different speaks that definitely gave me food for thought. Stay tuned for next week to hear how the incredibly talented speakers inspired us.

THE ACE HOTEL

The recently opened ACE hotel in downtown Los Angeels has become an instant favorite. Somehow since its opening, my instagram feed has been full of happy hour and skyline shots of this beautifully renovated rooftop bar. The entire building has incredible details, from the arches in the hallway entrance to the new tiles cladding the barista's coffee station. The reception area has a furry textured wall, next to the gift shop and photoboth!

Even the hotel's brand message, "the Ace Hotel is a collection of individuals — multiple and inclusive, held together by an affinity for the soulful," stands out in vision and detail.

CREATE&CULTIVATE: THE PERFECT PLACE

The Ace hotel was the perfect setting for last weekend's Create&Cultivate conference. The spaces were a fun contrast to the the artsy decor the talented Darling and NoSubjectLA team put together.

The conference was an incredibly inspirational day, and the speakers and hosts brought so much ambition and talent to inspire us.