influences

Historic 03.21.09


Palm 03.21.09


Fence and Field 03.19.09


Hinge 03.19.09


Air Tower 03.18.09


Red leaves 03.17.09


Palm Leaves 03.16.09


Vines on Brick 03.15.09


Petaluma Farm 03.15.09



Live each season as it passes; breathe the air, drink the drink, taste the fruit and resign yourself to the influences of each.-- "Henry David Thoreau

fashion

Purple Flowers 03.14.09


Creek Crossing 03.13.09


San Francisco Color 03.12.09


Wedding Model 03.12.09


Hotel La Rose 03.11.09


Free Taste 03.11.09


Sunset Rider 03.09.09


Distant Moon 03.09.09



“Fashion is not something that exists in dresses only. Fashion is in the sky, in the street, fashion has to do with ideas, the way we live, what is happening.” -- Coco Chanel

lather.rinse.repeat

Backyard Primrose 03.08.09


Fence 03.07.09


Guitar Strings 03.06.09


Wood Road Tree 03.05.09


Occidental Road Barn 03.04.09


Books Shelf 03.03.09


Morning Waterdrops 03.02.09


Wine Bottles 03.01.09

We sometimes find what inspires us in the strangest places, this week while battling a bout of the flu; I found mine on a bottle of shower gel.

Feeling rather lousy after a week of the flu, looking for a little rejuvenation, I reached for my favorite shower gel, Philosophy Empower Mint and was reminded of how important daily rituals are where it shares this message:

empowermint

philosophy: become invisible. require no applause. never show off. no people pleasing. take your directives from above, not below. be accountable for your mistakes. consider integrity and perseverance the keys to your success. strive to act on the higher good of yourself and others. most importantly of all understand the value of daily rituals… wake-up, say a prayer of gratitude, potty, brush you teeth, work-out or work-in, breakfast, shower, prepare yourself, prepare your children, and begin the most important day of your life, daily rituals are as important as daily prayers, when we lose them we lose our empowerment and in time we lose our way.


Have an amazing week.

-Monique Jervan-Chilton

the purge

Last Chance 02.28.09


1st Skate 02.27.09


Warning 02.26.09


Pump it Up Adventure 02.25.09


Dreaming of Spring 02.24.09


Tire Reflection 02.23.09


Rainy Day 02.22.09


Tube Rider 02.21.09



“The public have an insatiable curiosity to know everything, except what is worth knowing” – Oscar Wilde

“Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the the universe.” – Albert Einstein

“Some people are like Slinkies - not really good for anything, but you still can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.” – Anonymous

“There are two types of people - those who come into a room and say, "Well, here I am!" and those who come in and say, "Ah, there you are."” – Frederick Collins

“Some people are born on third base and go through life thinking they hit a triple.”—Barry Switzer

My selected quotes may tell you a bit about the kind of week I have been having. Dealing with very frustrating people and situations, it can be amazing to watch people be so selfish or self-centered. So as I post this, I hope to purge the garbage I am dealing with at the same time. I hope for better days.

-Monique Jervan-Chilton