March 22, 2023

Spring Bucket List 2023

We welcomed Spring this week and I AM READY FOR IT. Every year/every season I make a Spring Bucket List and here’s what I hope to accomplish this season!

SPRING BUCKET LIST 2023

Spring Cleaning (kitchen & closet)
Plant flowers in my beds
Make a manifestation kit for my Etsy Shop
Have a picnic on grass or at the beach
Art Dates! I am doing them on zoom for the Currently Workbook!
Trip to Carmel with fmaily
Make tepache
Work on a course
Get rid of things- DECLUTTER!
Read Unbroken in book club

Here are 10 things I love about spring!

LISTS

March 20, 2023

Intentions for the Week

Intentions for the Week- Week 12 in 2023

Happy Monday, friends! The weekend started there was a baseball tournament and Cooper’s team won the championship. YAY! I got some meal prep done too! I have to go grocery shopping today but I did clean out the fridge and made a list. Here’s what I am starting the week with:

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Meal prep this week includes:

Ginger Brew
Jasmine Iced Tea
Roasted Tomates
Lentil Salad (recipe testing)
Rice
Red Peppers
Tuna Salad
Sausage White Bean Bake
Spaghetti with Meat Sauce

Here are my Intentions for the week!

my everyday life, Photography

March 19, 2023

My Everyday Life Week 11

Here’s what happened the past week- My Everyday Life Week 11

Camelia season appreciation post!

Littered goodness.

The light hit it just right.

LISTS

March 17, 2023

I LOVE LISTS

Inspiring: Feel Good Lunch Ideas
Real-life photos that look like video games.
What people wore to weddings in the 80s.
UFO shaped clouds.
Fajita sizzles demystifed!
Stickers: discoball, overthinker, make magic!
How writers are featured in Wes Anderson movies.
30 movies that are turning 30 this year. YIKES!
Flower pressed art gorgeousness!
The origins of American breakfast.
How to practice mindful listening.
Ikea + Marimekko! Must go.
What’s the best day to shop for groceries?
Some new food products that are coming to market.
If I could sew, I would make this bag!
This guy is living the Truman Show irl.
It’s amazing how good camera phones are now.
What’s the most popular dog breed right now?
These little dolls are so cute!
Weekend reading: Unbroken: The Trauma Response is Never Wrong

Are you free April 21-23?

I am attending the Forage Retreat in Sonoma to rekindle my creative spirit. There will be painting, foraging & writing.

If you want to join use code SHUTTERBEAN for $200/off

Also!

I have a substack- The Handwriting Club – right now I’m sharing magic mail but will start to share more of my grief journey through paid subscriptions.

Inspiration

March 15, 2023

Everyday Magic 01

My Everyday Life: Week 11 on Shutterbean.com

Everyday Magic 01

The only way to keep the spirit of magic alive is to SHARE IT. I’ve been practicing capturing magic in My Everyday Life for the past 12 years so I’ve built up quite a collection. Even though it’s been a challenge to keep this creative practice, I am so thankful I have a treasure trove of images to pull from when I need to! I think we could all use a reminder of simple magic that happens every day so I’m starting a new column- Everyday Magic! When I am in need of gratitude for the magic I have in my life, I’ll share it here.

So here’s some EVERYDAY MAGIC for you!

Window reflections in juicy watercolors.

LISTS

March 13, 2023

Intentions for the Week

Intentions for the Week- Week 11 in 2023

Happy Monday, friends! The weekend started off with a long hike with friends. We had a basketball game and caught up on housework. I also did some meal prep and prepared myself for the week.