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 type + pops of color. What are you loving this week?}

all images via pinterest. clockwise, from top left: 1 // 2 // 3 // 4 // 5 // 6 // 7 // 8 // 9 // 10 // 11 // 12 // 13 // 14 // 15

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 that I’m drawn to bold lines, clean layouts, and deep colors; as well as more abstract art. And that’s exciting. I want to grow and develop more and more, to create more, and build myself more as an artist.

What are you attracted to that is surprising to you? How are you developing as an artist?

{my pinterest design inspiration board – full of art that I never would have thought I’d love}

{all images via pinterest. clockwise, from top left: 1 // 2 // 3 // 4 // 5 // 6 // 7 // 8 // 9 // 10 // 11 // 12 // 13 // 14 }