When walking to my car in the evenings, waiting in line at a burrito stand, strolling to work in the mornings, I’ve gotten in the habit of looking around. I think it’s from blogging, or Instagram or something, but I’m constantly foraging for inspiration–and every now again just by keeping my eyes out…I see something.
It can be (and often is), a very simple something, but that simple something is a seed, and can grow into a sprout that can become a vine. Yesterday it was this vine that grabbed me…the way it contrasts with the cream and the blush underneath it, it’s quiet “S” shape, the yellows in the baby leaves, the imperfect line where the pink meets the cream. I see a color palette for a kitchen, a wallpaper motif, a dress. So much inspiration to be had just from paying attention.
Sometimes, when I’m feeling uninspired, I just go for a quick walk around the block with the intent of finding little moments like this one. It’s amazing what can come simply from noticing what’s already around you.
I always love seeing what other people find inspiring! And I love that people could look at the same inspiration picture and come up with completely different ideas. I drive by a house with that green and coral/peach color scheme (very out of the norm where I live) and I always love looking at it.
This is basically my favorite thing to do. I even drive to neighborhoods I’m not familiar with to walk around and look for new things. I also like to head to the hardware store when I’m needing inspiration- so many DIY ideas have been hatched there. ;)
I couldn’t agree more. I always find so much inspiration just by looking around…out in the open, in unexpected places, just everywhere. This image IS inspiring.