What's Going On

Over the weekend I joined the delightful Kimberly Wilson and a dozen like-minded women at the Hip Tranquil Chick retreat in Ancramdale, New York. We spent our time together creative visioning, journal writing, meditating, and practicing yoga. This was my second year attending and I was able to observe my growth, as a yogi and a creative, from one year to the next. Several “ah ha” moments surfaced during my stay. Here are a few:

• being perfect is boring
• micro-movements are better than no movement at all
• recognize my talents and delegate the rest
• vinyasa yoga to Marvin Gaye is so amazing

floral wallpaper in bedroom

my bed and the magazine that i love

yoga prep

wandering around the retreat center

more signs of spring

"uniquely me" during silent breakfast

kimberly wilson

cute quilt

development of new collage (I'll post soon)

©Lesley Williams, 2009

Creative Philanthropy

Tory Burch, the designer of those colorful logo flats, has put together a mellow compilation with artists like Kristy Maccoll, Estelle, The Black Lips, and Pixies. This is the first in a series that Tory will be creating to increase support for different causes around the world. This first volume benefits Save the Children and can be purchased in stores and online.

I got my copy earlier this month and I dig it. It's perfect for just about anything. What a cool way to support a cause. Please share other examples of creative philanthropy.

I am all ears.

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interior booklet artwork by
Julie Mehretu