Have you ever had a pie-in-the-sky dream?

Via.

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One that seemed like there would be so many steps that you just might stop mid-way and be disappointed in the lack of outcome?

Or….

just maybe…

Whoa!

You say it out loud so many times that you actually believe it could happen for you.

You talk to yourself about this dream while you’re in the car (hoping neighboring drivers think you’re just singing to the radio)

You write it down in your journal,

your planner,

your blog.

You (gasp!) speak of it to someone who might be able to see it too.

They give you an inkling that maybe it’s not so pie-in-the-sky.

That it might be a big ‘ole pie-sitting-in-front-of-your-hovering-fork kind of idea.

Via.

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Post segue coming up here….

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Funny story from the Blair past….I had a “what would you do for a living if no obstacles stood in your way” convo with PH circa 1998.

It was fleeting moment while brushing our teeth before I headed off to my 5th grade teaching job and PH headed out on a business trip.

You know what I said?

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A photographer.

Someone who owns their own studio and makes portrait art.

Now friends, that feels like a gazillion years ago (and at the time, so completely unattainable).

Why wouldn’t I believe in the power of inspiration and motivation to propel me towards another dream once again?

Seems logical, of course, but sometimes our natural inclination is to list the

roadblocks

obstacles

problems

dilemmas….

Instead of the magic that can (poof!) appear when we truly believe we have the power within us.

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Last night I dreamed I ate a ten-pound marshmellow, and when I woke up the pillow was gone. ~Tommy Cooper

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Via.

…or when Divine Intervention hears these dreams and places stones on the path to get there…

beautiful,

perfectly round stones

that

just

fit

our

feet.

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THE POINT of this post…up ahead….

I swear….

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I would like to create bona fide portrait art through magazine-inspired styled sessions with creative families.

Yes, this would entail substantial investment from the client.

Yes, this might cause my already bursting studio space to be a breeding ground for props, session clothes, sets and furniture.

Yes, it might even be something my suburban town isn’t ready for in terms of investment.

YET…

What if people shared this vision?

What if these creative, fun families were excited and ready to have something truly unique and inspired for their walls?

What if I found a stylist who could see the same vision…

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Yes…the serendipitous part of this post is coming…

I swear…

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Scenario One…

One of the most talented, inspiring women I know and I had a conversation one day this summer when I was feeling brave to share this dream.

She smiled.

She thought it would work.

We continue to collaborate…

I just can’t tell you how excited I am to create magic with this woman, Queen of Tarte and all things fabulous.

If you’re a vintage-inspired-bed-in-the-forest-type of gal, you’ll definitely want to stay tuned on this one. We’ll keep you posted.

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Scenario Two…

 

The other day I was working with the Pixie Project, our favorite Portland shelter. They invited a woman who recently adopted a dog from them. She was lovely and energetic. The four of us were talking about plans, and business, and…dreams.

 

Something strange happened.

I felt safe.

I felt safe enough (once again) to share the dream that has been rattling around in my cluttered head.

I said it out loud.

No one laughed or stared blankly at me.

They agreed it was possible, worth doing and attainable.

Hooray!

What pleased me most was that this stylist by trade seemed to be excited about a possible collaboration too.

We could be on to something.

Stay tuned to this channel.