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  • Hi…I’m Renée!

    I’m a mama (writer, teacher, foodie, wife, lover of music, color and all things zen) who never, ever thought I was creative. Well, enter motherhood and I’m a completely changed woman. When I was pregnant with my daughter, my creative sparks began to explode. I reconnected with my love for photography in a way that helps create calm in my busy mama life AND I’m now a doodler (or shall I say, kid again!) who uses crayons, colored pencils and paints to disconnect from my hectic-to-do-list day that runs my thoughts on a daily basis. But most importantly, I’ve fallen in love with my camera and color, which helps me live a more calm and present mama life.

    Now, just because the title up above says I'm a calm mama, I want you to know that I'm not 100% calm and I don't have it all figured out. Before having my daughter, I wasn't doing anything that involved paints or a camera. Now, because of my new relationship with my creative side (it's taken me some to get to this place!) I'm happy to say that I'm SO much calmer than ever before. Do I have days that I'm pulling my hair out and wishing I was super calm in the moment....YES! But, now, I have the tools to help me NOT stay in that hectic place for too long. And, that's why I'm here...to share my journey to creating more calm in my busy mama life with you. Woohoo! Learn more about me.

{Inspire Me Monday} All Things Gratitude

I found this amazing artist last week and I just knew I needed to showcase her artwork on my blog! The painting she did (below) inspires me so much, and I definitely need to purchase it because I feel like I connect with it so much.   You may remember my post, To Gym or Not To Gym, but I feel like this painting represents my answer to that question in so many colorful ways.

If you’ve been keeping up with me here, then you know that I absolutely LOVE going on walks: seeing the flowers, the grass, the blue sky, the sun, the clouds, the birds, everyone’s Saints flags (ha!), the children playing, listening to Camille talk and just BEing outside, feeling the breeze and watching the trees sway back and forth.  Those days that I may be in a funk or just not feeling grateful, all I have to do is go outside for a walk and my mood shifts and I feel not-so-funky anymore.:)

And now that I’ve found this picture! Oh my gosh! I can just see it hanging in my office reminding me to stop and go on my gratitude walks when needed daily!

So on this Monday! On this start to the week! I inspire you to find something or do something that makes you feel full of gratitude and take it with you throughout your week!

Or, maybe there’s something you love to do that’s gratifying.  If so, I’d love to hear about it!  Spreading gratitude tools is SO much fun and SO needed!

{life is gratifying}

With A Grateful Heart by Lori Portka

(again, check out all of her work…amazing stuff)

*I may be in and out this week and next week (and as you can see from last week).  My parents are coming into town this week for Thanksgiving.  I may be pulling past posts up, so, if you see posts you’ve already read that’ll be why! If you’re a new reader, maybe you’ll read something you haven’t read yet.:)*

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5 comments

RenéeNovember 16, 2010 - 11:58 am

You are SO very welcome! Be expecting a sale or two from me soon!! :)

RenéeNovember 16, 2010 - 11:58 am

oh my gosh! i’d LOVE to jump into her painting. how cool would that be!! :) :) Thanks for stopping by, Liv! I’ve been following you on twitter, but now I’m connected with you on FB and your blog! woohoo! :)

Liv @ Choosing BeautyNovember 16, 2010 - 10:31 am

I adore Lori and her art! Too bad we can’t just jump into the painting, but I love how it inspires you (and me) to create an even better life. Cheers!

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LoriNovember 16, 2010 - 9:36 am

Oh wow! What a surprise Renee. Thank you so much. I’m so glad to have found your blog.

xo,
Lori

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