Inspiration Every Day

Every day, everywhere we go, our eyes take in images. Usually, our brains don't register the interest, beauty, or complexity of the things we see because we're focused on other things. As a result, we miss a lot of opportunities for delight, inspiration, and heart lifting.

So lately, I've tried to keep my iPad mini with me when I'm out and about so that I can capture the mundane and spectacular sights that invoke responses in me. In so doing, I'm creating a catalog of images to peruse when I need a creative recharge, an idea for a piece of art or jewelry, or simply some cheering up.

Here's a sampling from my stash . . . no enhancements, no Photoshop . . . just the straight goods.

roof beams at a winery in Prince Edward County, Ontario

atriummy place in downtown Toronto

beautifully dilapidated garage doors in Hamilton, Ontario

My niece likes to play with Photo Booth on my iPad. This is a particularly awesome result.

a bird at the bank