I can’t get enough of big sweaters, mugs of steaming coffee, and the warm browns and reds that are slowly creeping back to cover the world in glorious beauty. I know I sound like a broken record, but fall is something I’ll never tire of. I’m looking forward to NaNoWriMo in November – writing my novel with pen and paper, sitting out in the leaves wrapped in a blanket, with music and coffee at the ready. I’m looking forward to the snap in the air and the life in the wind, the frequent trips to Starbucks, and the knit hats…

‘Cause yep, that’s how I roll. But inspiration is inspiration, regardless of the day, no? My favorite of these pieces is the next-to-last one: “I must be a mermaid. I have no fear of depths and a great fear of shallow living.” Living a life of meaning and depth is so important, and is so much better than living for fleeting things. all images via pinterest. clockwise, from top left: 1 // 2 // 3 // 4 // 5 // 6 // 7 // 8 // 9 // 10 // 11 // 12 // 13 // 14 // 15

Fall was in the air for the first time today – the heat was chased away by the first cool wind of the year. I love fall so much. It feels like the world comes alive at this time, when there’s a snap in the air and a liveliness in the tree branches. I can’t wait to start wearing big sweaters and thick scarfs and boots; to drink coffee outside in the cold, wrapped up in a blanket; to smell the smoky scent of a burning fire. I’m ready for fall. {Right now I’m loving dusky gray textures + bold…

Do you ever surprise yourself with what you’re drawn to? I do. Sometimes I’ll look at my boards on Pinterest and see images, colors, and styles there that I never would have thought I would be attracted to, and yet there they are! That’s a big part of the reason why I love Pinterest so much – it can definitely help you discover and define who you are artistically by giving you the ability to find and group together what catches your eye and inspires you. As I continue to experiment with more and more types of design, I’m discovering…

I’m loving interesting typography on top of beautiful photos. There’s a power in combining what is seen with what is written – pieces like the one with the different countries are so striking. Something else that I also love is very simple + bold type on a plain background, like the “The Future is Exciting” piece. Simple yet striking. Love it. What are you loving this week? all images via pinterest. clockwise, starting top left: 1 // 2 // 3 // 4 // 5 // 6 // 7 // 8 // 9 // 10 // 11 // 12