just recently had my annual road trip to visit my college bff and explore the amazing landscape and peaceful settings of amish country in northeastern ohio.

it is just stunning to drive through the rolling hills.....so scenic it almost doesn't seem real.

the weather was perfection so that always makes everything more beautiful.

we pretty much covered the important "must do's" for our annual get together.

glamping

boating

fireside chit chat

eating

wine drinking

reading

shopping

lunching

vintage treasure hunting

more chit chat...

so nice to catch up and get out in new surrounding.

a couple of my favorite stops that should not be missed if you are going to the area...

 modern farmhouse in millersburg - the perfect mix of really cool vintage finds, upholstery, home décor and accessories. the displays are fresh and it's just all around amazing! don't miss it. (check hours before making a special trip. it's one of those stores that sometimes is closed while they do their treasure hunting)

Rebecca's bistro  the best!! never miss it on a trip!

farmers fresh picks!

such a beautiful place to enjoy another side of the ohio that i have been born and raised in and that  gives me so many different perspectives.

ohio love!

i'm always feeling like i have a new obsession....and i actually love that!

i learn something new or discover something i had no idea about and that's it... i'm hooked!

i think it's a really good thing! i love people with passion!

and yes, sometimes it's a curse. i know my family would say i get a little too emotional about somethings.

but, this is who i am.

anyway, i can't even believe how much i am loving the new friends i have met while listening to different creative podcasts!

i didn't even know this whole world existed until 2 days ago!!

do you know about it!!

you can listen to anything...everything!!

it is sooooooo exciting!

and the few that i have been listening to are creative people that are successful and wonderful and they think about and talk about so many of the things i love.

so what are these podcasts!

who are these people!

these are the two new friends I have invited into the studio:

andy j miller....creative pep talk

he is the best!

 i love how heartfelt his talks are!

 sweet, inspiring and just good!

(i even got on i-tunes and gave him a comment and rating-5 stars!)

and the other one

elise gets crafty

elise interviews creative business owners and makers. it's like sitting and chatting with friends over coffee.

and they're talking about everything you love!

yes, i also feel a bit lame. they have so much going on in their creative businesses.  new projects which include book deals, product launches, developing new apps and travel.... so far from where i am today, but something to dream about anyway.

so...if you k new nothing about this whole new world of podcasts...you heard it here!

still learning and obsessing over the beauty of indigo!

little by little it is creeping into more areas of my life.

and it's not really anything i can control....it just keeps spreading.

and when that happens...i just need to go with it.

and that is what i am doing!

i need to start spending a little more time at the

jewelry table

it's been neglected for a while.

and i will....tomorrow!

~karla