Still & Mundane

In the month of February, the weather has been fluctuating from the 70s to the 50s. Snowy days on one day and sunshine the next. Living in Colorado especially can be unpredictable. So what to wear?

I naturally gravitate towards wearing neutrals that are staples to my closet. I love layering from basic knits to wearing denim and loafers. Basically, my go-to uniform until the summer, which I can’t complain!

You will see what I’m into this season—think minimalism with earthy tones.

Layering with a mock neck sweater with a basic camel knit and denim —always a given.

Of course for cool weather, dressing up the outfit with a coat can make you feel fancy. Love the mini purse with those shoes!

Black turtleneck with camel high-waisted wide leg pant. Did you know that I’m really into turtlenecks by now? They're so timeless and chic!

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I went through a lot of brainstorming and praying for the name of my blog. I wanted a name that had depth and meaning, giving the blog a sense of purpose as well as good branding. From a design point, I knew having a overall good sense of branding was truly important to me as a designer— which meant creating and designing things with a sense of great quality, craftsmanship, and identity.

So finally, it came to me.. Still and Mundane, the idea of being rooted and grounded (not being swept away by circumstances) in the midst of the day to day. I knew not only for you guys but for me, the name itself would definitely be a constant reminder to have the mindset of focusing on the Lord and not getting all riled up in the problems we can face each day. It's hard but having victory with the One who is on top of all circumstances can bring comfort and hope in our lives. It really does change my perspective of how I see each day— to be present. So, creating a name that stuck with me was a big deal and something I was highly excited about! You can say, I was jumping with joy with a smile that went from cheek to cheek. I knew I was getting somewhere. But man, it felt like naming a child, but of course not to that extent. Ha!

Now comes the branding process which is my all time favorite (sly grin with air fives). I wanted to create an experience that depicted a sense of simplicity with clean lines and timeless qualities. So of course, I instantly went on Pinterest, created a secret board, and started pinning away things that grabbed my attention— from typography to fashion images to magazine covers and product packaging— you can say I went a little pin-crazy. Then, I started thinking what my style was. What is my style you ask?

To start off, there's tons and tons of great styles, styles that have their own sub-categories. I preferably love modern design so I'll name a few such as Modern Minimal, Modern Chic, Modern Boho, Modern Scandinavian, and Modern Farmhouse.. but of course— the list goes on and on.

So to narrow down my personal style, I naturally gravitate towards Modern Minimal with a touch of fine art— consisting of abstract drawings & paintings, typography mixed with handlettering/calligraphy, textural elements, and neutral colors. Those were the overarching themes I was noticing with my pins— as you view the moodboard that I've curated above.

I'm honestly really excited about where this will take me as I am being led by God. Especially, having this creative freedom to make anything I love and want is crazy for me to imagine. This is a fresh start to something new! I hope as you are stopping by this creative space can be an inspiration and encouragement for you! ~

Images: Typography Print, Watercolor Painting, Abstract Drawing, Handlettered Print, Shoes Photo, Greenery, Paint Texture

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Modern Meets Fine Art