I can’t tell you how excited I am to be part of Blog It Forward. It’s a fantastic idea dreamed up by the talented and creative Victoria, otherwise known as Sfgirlbybay. 

I always enjoy reading what inspires others because it often gives me a little lift too. I’ve met some amazing bloggers throughout this process and am so very thankful for it.  And, thank you in advance for looking.   Did you see the inspirational post on Rearranged Design yesterday? Lovely. Lovely.

I love the sea. Sometimes, the scent strikes me when I leave the house. So salty. So strong. Inspired.

And, perhaps this seems too simple, but I am inspired by the green all around me here in Seattle. Rain and dreariness aside, I love the green.  Sometimes, you find such sweet things in the middle of the forest.

I love the library with its endless promise and soothing silence.

Good homemade food inspires me so much. Life would not be worth living without it.

I am inspired by spots of color in unexpected places or those that brighten an otherwise gray day.

And, finally, my dear dear love inspires me.  It is because of you that I’m not laboring behind a desk somewhere. It is because of you that I’m following my dreams.

For more inspirations, check out Red Glasses’ post on Monday.

Credit for nearly all of these images goes to my dear husband, a very talented photographer.  The photo of the two of us above, however, was taken by Shawn Gust, another extraordinary photographer and dear friend.

xoxooxxox