I am a little late in getting this post together, but here is Iceland from my visit in late July. xo
Harpa, the stunning concert hall in downtown Reykjavík, with walls made of honeycomb glass.
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I am a little late in getting this post together, but here is Iceland from my visit in late July. xo
Harpa, the stunning concert hall in downtown Reykjavík, with walls made of honeycomb glass.
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woodcarving x 3
viggo in Barrio Anita, (where I grew up) + Frank's restaurant + Karamelo King
knitted bunnies x 3
tiny paintings
reading - Seat of the Soul by Gary Zukav (authentic power and eternity) and The 5 Second Rule by Mel Robbins (motivation).
enjoying locally - Karamelo King (Hass tacos!) and Frank's Diner (any breakfast).
watching - The Sopranos, finally. And it's the best television I've ever seen.
travelling - to Iceland to see my family. Pics to come, next post!
xo Maja
It's mostly me and Viggo these days, as the girls are always busy. I am back in my studio, painting and carving frames. We now know that we are moving in November, so we are soaking up our last few weeks on La Cienega and, unloading whatever possessions we don't need to make this move a little easier.
Still a little sad about this move, but mostly grateful. A fresh start, in beautiful weather, with my family...it will be our little tiny adventure.
xo Maja
Listening to... Shovels & Rope / Swimmin' Time (album) + Aretha Franklin / Baby, Baby, Baby (track)
Cooking... pumpkin bread + fresh pico de gallo
Enjoying Locally... Upper Crust Pizza + Anita St. Market (tortillas + empanadas)
Quoting..."The secret of change is to focus all of your energy, not on fighting the old, but on building the new."
Keeping...this quote written on a piece of paper in my pocket these days. Setting new goals, trying not to look back, (looking forward with determination and faith), one day at a time.
Listening to...Jason Isbell / Southeastern (album) + Sturgill Simpson / Some Days (track)
Sketching...with Lyra pencils (my favorite) from Sarnoff
Cooking...black beans and rice / bacon (always) / banana bread
Road tripping......with Clementine to Flagstaff, AZ
Enjoying local...Aqua Vita water, the neighborhood pool, downtown Tucson, and hanging in the backyard when the sun goes down.
xo Maja
I have been rooted in this house, our home, for thirteen years. With all my babies...and the light, happiness, and troublemaking they bring. But it looks like we will be moving soon. Hoping that our next stop will be as cozy as this one and making sure to enjoy one last summer in this little house. And in the end, making God's heart my home, wherever we may be.
xo Maja
Changes are coming our way but trying still to live "one day at a time". Praying for direction and patience. And looking for the adventure amidst the challenges. xo
"Touch me God, with your hands. Paint my heart the color of yours, and plant your dreams above my head so that you can keep me close and send me out to do all good things. Amen"
October is my favorite month of the year in Tucson; the worst of the heat has definitely passed, the city is buzzing again and it is time to organize what I have been making all summer, and get ready for the busy selling season. I managed to get quite a bit done this summer. And a new BIG project is now parked in my backyard...an adorable food truck we picked up for my sister that we are slowly fixing up.
Fall in Tucson...time to come out of hibernation and remember why we live here. xo