***BE THE CHANGE***

Thursday, May 2, 2013

Life: Welcome Baby Z!

Life: Welcome Baby Z! by Sanctuary-Studio
Life: Welcome Baby Z!, a photo by Sanctuary-Studio on Flickr.
On Friday, April 26th under the watchful eye of The Man in a very Full Moon a star (of the celestial-type) was born! It is with great honor and joy that Mike and I share with you the news of our son's earth-side debut. Shortly after Zephyr's arrival Mother Earth welcomed him with open arms as she quaked gently beneath our feet while our little family sat alone quietly bonding for the first time. We are so humbled by this precious gift! I've fallen in love all over again with my husband as I watch him transition so effortlessly into fatherhood. And words cannot describe the overwhelming feeling of love we both have for our little boy! We are all currently resting and mending comfortably at home. Mike and I are extremely grateful for the friends and family members who have offered their support (especially by way of meals), love (notes) and guidance this past week!

Love (Really) Is All!

Sunday, March 24, 2013

Life: Things That Make Me Happy...

...our new Bloodgood Japanese Maple! I've been coveting a potted Japanese Maple for years but have been stalling due to the price. We ran across this lovely little guy at Armstrong's Garden Center for a mere $35! A fraction of the price I normally find. Welcome to our garden little fella!

Wednesday, March 13, 2013

Shazam 2013: Burning Man Quiet Book

My super rad long-time (like 20 years!) friend, Amy, gifted our little Dude this custom soft/quiet book filled with photos (printed on fabric) from our last Burn. I'm 5 weeks pregnant in that photo. What an absolute treasure! Created by aeiLOVEu on Etsy.

Thursday, February 14, 2013

Art: Chemistry in French...

Art: Chemistry in French...

What's more romantic than chemistry in the language of love?! Nothing, if you ask me. My beautifully handmade bday gift finally arrived. Thanks, Love, for filling our home with even more inspiring art. Check out the video below to see how this lovely creation came together.

French Periodic Table: Sideshow Sign Co. from Luke Stockdale on Vimeo.

Saturday, February 2, 2013

Life: Urban Gardening - Vertical Garden

A year and a half later and we're finally putting our Woolly Pockets (gifts from our wedding registry) to good use! I hope our freshly planted winter greens thrive in their new vertical home!

Thursday, January 24, 2013

Art: Yosemite Moonwalk

Moonwalk from Reel Water Productions on Vimeo.

Watch the moon move ever so slowly!

Life: In Case You Didn't Know...

We're expecting! That's why things have been pretty quiet around here lately. Growing a baby is hard work and this is one tired but thrilled mama-to-be.

Life: Birthday 2013, National Pie Day!

Not only did my wonderful husband surprise me with this absolutely scrumptious homemade apple pie on my birthday yesterday....

Birthday 2013; National Pie Day

...he also made me a birthday banner...

Birthday 2013; National Pie Day

*swoon*

#ManOfMyDreams

Thursday, December 20, 2012

Photos: Burning Man 2012 - Fertility 2.0

Twenty-twelve marks my 13th consecutive Burn!  It was a busy year for Team Shutterilla...we made a Homeslice Sign, created an LED light installation within camp and built the Janky Bar.  Oh yeah, we also made a baby!!!  Shutterilla - Fertility 1.0!  I'm pretty amazed at the number of photos I captured during Burn week considering the amount of sleep my body required.  Creating life is no joke, yo!  But enough about us, let's get on with the show...


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A huge thanks to our incredible campmates for once again creating the Homiest camp on the Playa!  Please go here to view the complete slideshow!

Mad Love!
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