the devon horse show

I ventured out to the Devon horse show with two old friends a couple weekends ago. We all grew up riding horses together, and it was such a great feeling to come together again over something we all shared from our past. To think, one of us is married with a baby, the other just graduated college, and here I am moving in with my boyfriend. We're all at different points in life, but we all share childhood memories and a deep love for these beautiful, powerful creatures. 

I have to say I felt a kick of nostalgia watching these riders canter around. I haven't been on a horse in years & it used to be so central to my everyday life. I decided then and there that I will surely be getting back on one someday soon. 

Horses posses something other worldly that I'll never be able to grasp. Despite how strong and sizely they are, they've made a bond with man that we'll never be able to repay them for. Even on this Saturday, in 80 degree heat,they cantered around with riders on their back, jumping over five foot fences for reasons I'll never understand. The fact that they've carried human kind through history, helping us survive, letting us hop on their backs, is something truly admirable. They've never had to do it, and yet they always have.

Just as catching up with childhood friends will never get old, neither will the horse show.

a family affair

Photos from the big wedding day last month. My oldest brother was the first to get married. I'm so happy for these two, and excited to have an amazing new sister-in-law. Here's to family and life-changing events. It was so great to be able to celebrate such a beatiful moment with all of them. 

all roads design

I'm a huge fan a woven works, and when I came across All Roads Designs (on Instagram of all places) I was floored. Of the duo team that makes up All Roads - Robert & Janelle - Janelle is the textile expert and weaver. Her works are rustic, original and fun. I've flagged these guys as a major inspiration for my first weaving class that I'll be taking at the end of the month. I love that they are three dimensional and imperfect. Normally woven pieces are flat like a rug, but these guys get all fluffy, poofy, and stringy. I can't wait to try a hand at it myself! Be sure to check out their other work as well. It's all equally as fascinating and creative.