Sweet Memories && Sweet Treats

Don’t eat dessert. Don’t eat dessert. Don’t eat dessert.

I hear it all the time… And you know what I say! Eat dessert. Every day.

Indulge in the sweeter things in life. Have the level of trust in yourself to know that you can honor your cravings and hunger…

What is MY favorite dessert?

This sweet treat right above. Not all about the raspberry sauce drizzled all over, or the way the chocolate melted the second it touched my tongue- but the moment in time when I shared it. I had dreamed of going to The Sunbird Restaurant my entire life. (Not exaggerating here people) My boyfriend kidnapped me on Valentine’s Day, made me close my eyes the entire drive, and as soon as I was allowed to open them- saw the overlook of Colorado Springs, and the gleaming sign that read, “The Sunbird Restaurant.” I swear that boy knows just what’s on my bucket list. The dinner was perfect, the company even better.. But something about that last sweet dessert that made my heart jump out of my chest and melt right there on the floor.

As my boyfriend says, “It’s not all about fixing boats.” If you have seen, “The Lucky One,” you know what part I am referencing. If not, rent the movie && read my post from a while ago- http://photosoulboutique.blogspot.com/2013/04/reward-for-lost-inspiration.html

In our tiny world though, it means that not every day is going to be this extravagant display of love, affection, and perfect desserts. This delicious treat came from Sonic for under $2, and still made my taste-buds soar!

Of course, the best desserts are home-made. Take the time to fill your home with fresh-baked-cookie smell, and let the little ones lick the spoon!

Pure sugar?! Yeah, we all love it. Home-made cotton candy above.

Snow cone at a Nuggets game- GO NUGGETS! (uhm, and go SNOW CONES!) ;)

This one….. All I can say is- YUM.

What’s your favorite dessert? What do you crave?

Don’t hold yourself back. (Now, assuming we all know not to eat an ENTIRE chocolate cake) But let yourself enjoy these simple pleasures in life. And my advice to you is don’t approach anyone who HASN’T eaten dessert in a week! YIKES.

This week, satisfy your cravings. Consume yourself with your hunger for life.

With love,

PhotoSoul Sarah.

 

 



LadyBug Takes Flight... Does it speak to you?

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This image is a lightweight, durable, beautiful 11 X 14 print.

**Note: Watermark is not on final image. The glossy finish gives the final product amazing depth and reflectivity.

 It is printed on Aluminum to make the vibrant colors come alive, illuminate every detail and add depth and dimension to an otherwise flat surface. This print has a unique aesthetic of antique tintypes, but modern durability to last a lifetime.


Complete with an easel fixture on the back (as shown in the images) that allows you the option to display on tabletops, counters, and antique furniture and armoires with no hassle of adding extra stability.

 This image requires no framing for a sophisticated look anywhere you want to make a statement.

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With love,

PhotoSoul Sarah.

Horizontal Pauses

Admit it- we all need a nap. “Napping,” sounds so childish though, so as adults let’s just call it, “Taking a horizontal pause.” That gives us a good excuse to catch a few Zzz’s in the middle of our hectic day, right?! Look, we all struggle. Energy, finances, patience, stress, worry, fear, etc…All things that cross my mind MORE than they should. I’ve come to a few roadblocks in life. We ALL have. I’m not writing this in hopes that you look back on your struggles, and you write down every bad thing that has ever happened. I’m writing because we all need to take the active steps to think about, write down, share, and relish in the good times. Even in the most difficult of situations, there is always light. Always.

Whether you see it or NOT is up to you; and only you.

Take the time to take a horizontal pause. But when you wake up, put on your running shoes and take a twenty minute jog. Drink a cool glass of iced water, and grab a pen and paper.

Now write down your goals. What do you hope to accomplish?! What are you currently working on? Now-

What can you do TODAY to get you that much closer to your dream?

Here’s the crucial step- GO && do those things. Chase your dreams with everything you have.

If opportunity doesn’t knock- build a door. Don’t let anything stop you. Money, time, relationships, intelligence….Don’t take NO for an answer.

Oh, I forgot to remind you that this process is easier said than done (as with anything good in life) You will get frustrated, angry, stressed, and discouraged- But, please, remember this-

Trust in God.

How silly would we be to question a plan that is already set forth for us?

This is what I believe. God can do anything, but He will not do what we can do for ourselves.

Read that out loud-

God can do anything,

but He will not do what we can do for ourselves.

Wow. This inspires me every time.

We need to trust in the Lord with all our hearts, but we also need to work like it is up to us.

&& praise Him for the doors he helps us build!

Enjoy your “horizontal pause” today; and good luck with the list. I know you will check off more than you know if you stick to it.

I’d love to hear all about what inspires YOU. What are your goals… How are you going to accomplish them?

With Love,

PhotoSoul Sarah.

TwitterPated..

1.) To be completely enamored with someone/ something.
2.) The flighty excited feeling you get when you think about/ see the object of your affection.

Nothing is more precious than a girl in love.

That’s what I believe.

I was driving home from dinner tonight and saw a girl holding hands with (well, obviously) the man of her dreams. Her cheeks were rosy red; her ribbons of hair were perfectly curled and bounced with every eager step she took. Her laughter was contagious, and her smile was filled with sincerity. I didn’t notice myself just giggling to myself, smiling from ear to ear. It took a minute to snap back into reality. How happy she was; how alive! I decided we need more people in love- that mad, passionate, extraordinary love. There are too many ‘mediocre’ things in life, and love should not be one of those. We don’t coast in love. We give it our ALL- we come alive!

My hope for you today is to fall in love. No, not find the man or woman of your dreams, but just let yourself fall in love. Go out and buy that paintbrush you’ve had your eye on for a while, and fall in love with the perfect strokes it paints. Bake home-made chocolate chip cookies and fall in love with that warm, fresh-baked-cookie smell that will fill your home. Take the long way to work, and fall in love with your surroundings. Call your loved ones and fall in love with their voice.

Imagine the world filled with twitter pated souls. People completely enamored by their loves; their love of painting, photography, skating, traveling, riding, driving, creating…. Endless loves. Imagine a world filled with people who genuinely LOVED love.

Take the time to love.

Take the time to fall in love.

Take the time to just. be. Twitter pated with LIFE.

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With love,

PhotoSoul Sarah.

13 things that make my <3 HAPPY.

1.      Snuggles.

2.      Nuzzling (in my home called- ‘nuzzing’)

3.     Silk blankets.

4.      Everything MINT—the color!

5.      Pearl nest rings; especially home-made.

6.      Nikon D3100.

7.      Long-sleeved lace shirts.

8.      Forever21.com

9.      Vintage. Vintage. Vintage… Did I say vintage?

10.  Refinished furniture.

11.  Freshly sharpened pencils.

12.  Being fearfully && wonderfully made.

13. My shop on Etsy.com- http://www.etsy.com/shop/PhotoSoulBoutique



Reward for LOST INSPIRATION…

Does this sound like you? Have you ever asked yourself, “Man, where did my motivation go?” Or tell your friends, “When you find your inspiration, tell mine to come back!”

Don’t be ashamed if you answered, yes. I’m not reading your mind, trust me. It just happens to the best of people…more specifically, to all of us.

I tend to compare inspiration to sleeping. When you need it, it’s nowhere in sight! We don’t wake up with earth-shattering ideas. The most famous writer’s never wake up and write a book in one day. In fact, it usually takes months, and lots of planning and headaches, too!

So don’t beat yourself up when you need to be inspired.

I often find myself seeking out inspiration and motivation; but I just realized that it comes when you least expect it.

Live your life- FULLY. Be hyper aware of where you are. The sounds, sights, smells, and people around you.

Live with your eyes wide open.

If you’re an artist, use those images to sketch. If you’re a writer, use those images to write. If you’re  a businessman, use those images to reach out to customers. Take those little snippets of the slightest inspiration and make it into a legacy.

Let me tell you a story-

I was watching a romance movie; snuggled up in my silk blanket as warm and cozy as I could be. I wanted an outlet, so naturally I thought that watching a movie would be my best option having exhausted all the other ones. I decided to watch, “The Lucky One.” If you’ve never seen it, you should. Well, it fulfilled all my needs as far as a romance movie goes, but  the last line hit me.

Everyone has their own destiny, not everyone makes a choice to follow it, I’m lucky I did.

-Logan (The Lucky One)

How simple is that sentence; yet how bold. It inspired me.

Think about your destiny.....

Are you doing everything in your power, every day to pursue that?

If you are, I’m loving that grin on your face! If not, close out this web browser and chase after that dream with everything you have. (Of course, make sure to keep me updated! :)

With love,

PhotoSoul Sarah.

What. A. GEM!

That is what I think when I see these pictures-

What. A. Gem!

I hope these pictures strike you the same…

These are some of my favorites. They are up on my site for sale at http://www.etsy.com/shop/PhotoSoulBoutique. If they mean a sliver of what they mean to me, and strike you the same… Fill up a spare spot in your living room with one of these pictures.

Take a moment to scroll through... Note: Watermark is not on final images!

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