Moodboard: Recovery

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It's May. Can someone help me find the brake?
... Days have flown by and I'm a few sleeps away from traveling again. I'm a lot more nonchalant  about it this time around as I happen to be recovering from the worst illness of the Century and I have my eyes set on recovering alone.  I wanted to make my self-motivational morning rituals part of my recovery process. I have to swallow about a thousand pills a day and get painful shots and drips but somehow thinking of what lies ahead and how wonderfully simple and calm my life is at the moment gives me all the encouragement I need. So, if you are going through a rough patch: Make a moodboard and keep positive. Thank you for all your tweets, facebook messages and kindness, they've surely lighten up my days.
Happy Monday!

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Moodboard: Recovery

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I'm so happy to finally post the first moodboard of the year because I'm in desperate need of inspiration, friends. We are running a sale at the shop while I give the new collection the last finishing touches and may I just say it's been incredibly hard but also an extremely wonderful time in my life, I making loads of changes in the next few months that hopefully will make my work life easier so that I can take advantage of the blessings around me. I cannot thank you enough for always being there for me BUT I am planning a huge giveaway as a way to say thank you, cheers, merci, gracias, obrigada, grazie, danke and else.

All my love,
Ana

P.S. Tomorrow: Blog Conversation

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Moodboard 18.0

I'm back! I really can't believe a week went through and I didn't blog one single day. I've been extremely busy, friends. Life has been beyond hectic these days and the only thing I've been able to do is work and work and work. For some reason that's something that makes me happy. I've learned to enjoy each season of my life and next one comes with Miss Emma's Birthday. Needless to say we are thrilled.

This is not a new moodboard it's the one I used to inspire my new brand. All pretties from here.

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I've revisited this post a million times today. I was supposed to hit publish at 7:00am this morning but life and work are running at full speed these days and I'm sitting here just now able to add some words to the moodboard above. I don't know if you missed me last week but I definitely missed you. I have been juggling several projects, adjustments and life changes lately and I could not for the life of me find time to blog or feel inspired to for that matter. I'm tired now but oh, so happy to be back. I hope you're all having a wonderful Memorial Day. Here's to a wonderful, inspiration-filled week!

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How is your Monday going so far? I needed some inspiration last night so... this happened. Later on I made that Blueberry Breakfast Cake happen and I couldn't wait for the "Breakfast" part to arrive. The story of my life.
What's inspiring you?

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Oh, how I love Mondays! Yes, I'm the biggest Monday person there is. Mondays come with new opportunities and I love that. Here's to a happy week!

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Feeling drained of inspiration again and daydreaming of having the time to craft, run and and choose new artwork for my naked bedroom walls. This board should give me the push I need.
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This week I hit a creative block and decided I needed some inspiration - what's better than a pink-filled moodboard? Ok, I guess Fridays. That's what. Here's to an inspiring, productive and beautiful weekend!

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I hope you're having a wonderful long weekend! It's Monday and even though I may be the only one working today I'll be taking the day one minute at a time and enjoying this lazy morning. How was your weekend? - I went to a small concert on Saturday and dedicated the rest of my weekend to reading, watching films and shopping for hand-crafted goodies. It was an absolutely beautiful weekend and E made it even more special with her quirkiness. If you ever need help writing a children's book, give the girl a call.

I'm loving the things above... What are you loving lately?

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What a weekend, friends! My mind wandered about both days as I finally reached complete and absolute exhaustion after some intense work days. I knew it was coming but I always sort of ignore the fact that I'm not a super hero and lack all those super powers that could hold me through sleepless nights and ridiculous work hours. I tried to rest during the weekend but finally realized my to-do list was too long to leave aside so I had just the right amount of rest and play to bring me back to life - or so I thought until Saturday night when you might have seen I accidentally hit publish on a very sensitive post titled "Things I'm Afraid To Tell You". I only noticed hours after the incident and quickly saved it as a draft. I realized right there and then I was not ready to jump in with two feet at the amazing opportunity my fellow blogger friends created when turning the subject into a thread. My sincere apologies to those who commented, I believe in keeping things real and will post in the near future but right this time when exhaustion was crawled into my days it's just not wise to do so.

Moving on:  1. Pictured above things that make me swoony and giggly via the happiest place on earth. 2. Thank you for being so kind and lovely on Instagram! 3. How was your weekend?

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What a weekend! Out plans to go camping where smashed by a massive virus case that Emma caught on Thursday and has made me so sick that my eyes continue to be misty even when I don't feel like crying. Ok, so just a little. I tried to fit as much loveliness as I could this weekend but I inadvertently ended up working with little naps in between. Needless to say I'm glad it's Monday.

This week I'm loving - An upcoming trip. Pink. New Illustration techniques and every single drink with a serving of ice. All pretties found here.

How was your weekend?

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This week I'm grateful for work, much-needed time with friends and working with absolutely amazing clients. I'm also all about pinks, nudes and shiny blacks. I've discovered a new passion for different fabrics / textures and I find myself trying to figure out a stylish solution for my growing metal-head hair, that low ponytail might do the trick. What are you loving and grateful for this week?

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It's Monday again. I know everyone says this but months are flying by this year and I feel so rushed every single day. Between deadlines, work, home and lists of things to do I had been feeling like  there was less and less time for the things I love.  After feeling incredibly under the weather for the last few weeks I decided to put a stop to it yesterday and I'm committing myself to do what I can and no more than that. Putting myself back somewhere at the top of my priorities and changing the things I do not like. I'm saying this not because I need accountability but because I'm sure more than one of you feels the same. This year probably hit a lot of you and maybe by me sharing this, it would encourage you (or so I hope) to stop, re-group and put yourselves back at the top of your list as well. This moodboard may seem insignificant but it warms me up inside and quietly reminds me of all those things I love, want and should be doing today to tell myself "I love you". Hope you have a beautiful week, friends. Here's to us!

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I hope 2014 is treating you well.  This is officially my first day back at designing and I'm extremely happy. I needed some inspiration this morning so here are some things I'm loving... Yes, smiley cats and cute little babies too.
Happy week!

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You know how I was telling you I love Mondays... Well... This is the first one in a long time I was hoping didn't come sneaking up on me the way it has. I'll be part of the "WTF is it Monday already?" Club today. If only I owned this tee     -Sighs.
Happy Monday, believers!
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What a year! 2012 hasn't come to a end yet but the last couple of months have been a blur in my life. Time is going by so quickly and I'm afraid there are a lot more things to come so rest is only coming by end February for me.

I love planning and I simply adore all the wonderful things that are to come but... Recently I had to step on the brake and realize I cannot do it all. Not now... not ever. This is the time when as I've talked about so many times on "Blog Conversations" You take a break and step away from blogging for a while. So here I am... Weeks away from the holidays going MIA and wishing you a wonderful and unforgettable Holiday time!

You've been the greatest, most amazing support this 2012 and I'm forever grateful for you. I hope you enjoy this time with your loved ones and get to do all the things you love. Whether you're traveling, celebrating, resting, working or simply living days as you normally do I wish you a fun, loved-filled and laugh-packed time.

Happy Holidays!

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Yes, I realize my lasts posts have consisted of moodboards and I'm to blame, friends. Life has been incredibly hectic and bizarre. E and I are spending some precious time together before Thanks Giving explodes in my face and well... The holidays crush me like a train. I hope you lovelies are having a wonderful Monday. I have a few more days of sun left and I'm determined to enjoy at least one of them. How are you doing? It feels like ages since I was here.

P.S. I want that book P.P.S. I want that kiddo to be E's friend.
P.P.P.S. That pale pink shirt. Love.

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Oh, how I'm loving this season! The weather is perfect, Holiday planning is in full gear and my little E cracks me up over the phone every single day. I'm a little embarrassed to admit I started listening to Christmas songs yesterday and a little bit more to say I probably won't get sick of it until January next year. The shop has been so busy lately and thanks to my wonderful and hard-working friends Lena and Aki I've managed not to break under the pressure. All I know is I will take a forced break for my birthday weekend in December and let the Holidays do their things. Ha!
So many things are making me happy and they're all the type that you can't buy but... Among other random things: Panning a trip to NZ, buying E her first pair of Doctor Martens, family suppers, yoga, fall boots, skulls, sleeping with my niece, good art,  Thanks Giving planning, good music and gift shopping. Yes.

What's making YOU happy lately?

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I know I've been ranting about how exciting the last couple of months have been for me AND they've been getting a lot more promising as time goes by. Life has been incredibly hectic and yes, amazing. I said it again. In the past 2 weeks, I've gotten 2 new tats, visited some dreamy gourmet places, worked like a mad-woman, learned new things, collected so much music I could pass out listening to it and enjoyed my family thoroughly. Being in this place in my life (almost) makes all the not-so fun stuff worth it.

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Friends, I'm exhausted. I wish I could get this week started on a more positive note but work has taken the best of me lately. I'm embarrassed to admit I spent the second half of Sunday in bed, on my jammies (yes, I just said jammies) browsing through emails so I can reply to them in a rational way today and looking at your gorg photos on instagram (my handle is @anadegenaar btw). I went to my niece's birthday party for a sec and ran back to the infamous pajamas then, I watched movies until I fell asleep. I had forgotten how reassuring and re-energizing family time can be. I hope you had a good one lovelies! Promise to blog more this week so pretty please, stay tuned! Bisous.

Loving today: Just a touch of neon.

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