So what if I see the sunshine

In the pouring rain?
Some people think I'm crazy
But you say it's okay
You've seen my secret garden
Where all of my flowers grow
In my imagination
Anything goes...
Song by Michelle Branch

Photos by:

jessica florence
mistybliss
malentxu
valerie chiang
(click on photos to visit source)

Shades of Black

Isn't this treasury wonderful? I'm so glad to be featured in it! Click the image to view.

Thanks Gemagenta for your great curation.

The Lovelies

The beautiful Lovely Clusters blog just started The Lovelies awards and I'm thrilled to be a part of it. I've offered one of my prints for the giveaway and have also been nominated for the awards. So, stop by and check out all of the gorgeous shops and blogs. There is inspiration abound!

If you'd like to vote for me, my two shops are located here:
Create Love Laugh - photography shop
and
Grandma's Fridge - vintage shop

While you are there you can nominate any shop or blog, even your own. Have fun!

Is your Spirit Joyful?

Heather's, from Joyful Spirit Photography, spirit is and it shows in her gorgeous and uplifting photography. Here are a few of my favorites from her shop.















































You can purchase prints at her shop, Joyful Spirit Photography
and visit her blog here.

Birthday Sale

In celebration of my birthday, I'm having a sale in my shop. Free shipping on any item until Sunday, Jan 24th. And if you mention my blog on my actual birthday (tomorrow, the 22nd) in the message to seller, I'll give you an extra 10% off your order (before shipping).

Hooray!

Images of Peace and Hope

We must combine the toughness of the serpent and the softness of the dove, a tough mind and a tender heart.

Martin Luther King, Jr., Strength to Love, 1963.

(Click on the image to see the originals and artist credits)

Keeping Still

Look at the trees, look at the birds, look at the clouds, look at the stars... and if you have eyes you will be able to see that the whole existence is joyful. Everything is simply happy. Trees are happy for no reason; they are not going to become prime ministers or presidents and they are not going to become rich and they will never have any bank balance. Look at the flowers - for no reason. It is simply unbelievable how happy flowers are. ~Osho

Caryn Drexel recently opened a new shop and I wanted to share it with you. Her work is mystical, soft, beautiful and dreamy. Don't you think?

Facebook Fan Page

After much hesitation, I've finally given in and made a Facebook Fan page. I'd be thrilled to have you join :)

http://www.facebook.com/CreateLoveLaugh

Do you have one of your own? Feel free to post it in the comments so we can all see!

I'm loving Katie Hertzig

http://www.katieherzig.com/