The Vision Board

Insight into any creative mind is best expressed through a vision board. I used to make a ton of these when I was in college, and for the past 5 months I have been meaning to make a new one to define this wonderful chapter in my life. Unfortunately, magazines and photographs have continued to pile up and everyday I find some sort of excuse not to make time - but not today! Vision boards are supposed to represent your inspirations and aspirations - what do you want to be? what makes you happy? what makes your creative mind run wild?

What inspires YOU?

Step 1: What inspires you? Here is what inspires me...

hairbows, fashion, vintage clothing, vintage anything, jewelry, clean, fresh flowers, color, sunshine, art, coffee, siblings, parents, friends, nighttime, sunglasses, travel, fresh air, good food, high ceilings, love, ambition, home decor, big kitchens, frosty brews, drawing, synergy, clean sheets, learning, charm, photos, stories, candles, fires, mirrors, yummy fabrics, good red wine, vanilla frosting, bows, ruffles, sparkle, pretty buttons, classic beauty, pink lip gloss, fuzzy blankets....the list goes on and on...

Step 2: Translate into pictures. What best represents your inspirations?

I am obsessed with this kitchen from Traditional Home. Fresh, clean, and I love the Robin's Egg Blue accents. Someday I will have a bright white kitchen that is always clean!

This bracelet by Elizabeth Cole is amazing. So vintage inspired. I love the dulled gold with the rhinestones running through the chunky chain. One day I will learn how to weld and make my own jewelry, how ambitious of me, right?

This Vera Wang dress that Michelle Williams wore to the 2006 Oscars makes me want to be a fashion designer. I love the canary yellow, feminine pleating, and those ruby red lips. So beautiful.

This too; one of my favorites.

This, not so much...

I love the colors and depth to this arrangement. This centerpiece was made by Chicago native, Cornelia McNamara. Check out her website!

As you can see, the possibilities are endless. Make your vision board exactly what you want it to be! In the next couple of days, I will be working on my vision board and will post the outcome on my blog. Feel free to experiment with your own vision board, email me a picture, and I'll post it along with mine! All you need is some poster board, some magazines, old photos, fabrics, old jewelry; whatever your little heart desires. Dig in and share your success!