Inspiration - Black and White

Eve Arnold took some amazing photos where the vulnerability of her subjects is palpable. The beauty of these women and the moment captured is breathtaking.







Eve Arnold died a few weeks ago at the age of 99. She photographed many celebrities of her time and is perhaps best know of her photos of Marilyn Monroe.

Ispiration Board - Orchid

I am always inspired by flowers. This orchid from my living room is fabulous and has been in full bloom for a long time now. It lifts my spirit...

Inspiration Board - Roses

My husband very rarely brings flowers home. So when he did bring home roses the other day, I was very happily surprised. I love roses, but never buy them myself because of their usually very short lifespan. These roses, however, have lived in a vase for about 10 days now.. They are the longest lasting cut roses I've ever had. I guess the air in the new house is perfect for them. Anyhow, I have been admiring them day in and day out. I just love the vivid hot pink color and the innocent white.

Inspiration Board

I've never been good with actual inspiration boards, I tried to have one once or twice, but it wasn't really working for me, I clipped out two things and then forgot all about it. This time, I will try use this blog as my inspiration board, and add items as I come across them. The rules are simple: I can add anything that inspires me! The first thing on the board is a painting by Pierre Bonnard. I have been thinking about him lately as I gaze out of the windows of my new house to my lovely green garden. I love Bonnard's window paintings, the way the window frames the scene and the vivid colors he uses. However, for my inspiration board I choose another painting by Bonnard that I just love because of the tranquility of the moment and again the beautiful vivid but at the same time very calm and soothing colors.