Soulful Connections
We are a couple of weeks into the New Year and I have so many ideas whirling around in my head.
The year started with Deb of Made on 23rd featuring me on her blog.
She contacted me in the fall and asked if I would be interested in writing a post.
I was so excited to be asked by a small business that I adore.
Deb is located in Vancouver, Washington near the border of Portland, Oregon.
While I have not been lucky enough to meet Deb, I have been able to follow her story online.
Without knowing it she has inspired me to follow my dreams!
She talks about returning to school at the age of 50 and following her passion on her about page.
This is a must-read for anyone with doubts!
Eight years ago I followed my heart to North Carolina.
Shortly thereafter I opened Grit and have never looked back.
I am now 46 and taking another leap of faith with my small business.
My focus is now taking still life photos of my vintage pieces, revealing their story, and sparking a conversation about the wonderful memories of our past.
When small businesses join forces beautiful things can happen.
We all thrive as we support each other and friendships are forged behind the scenes.
I hope you reach out to someone you admire this year.
Kindly, xo
Jane
18 Comments
Love all of your photos!
thank you for all your support, Kitty 💗
Great post, I’m thinking of doing the same thing and am glad you share. Btw, live your still life work, I see it on IG and it really shows up nicely.
Hi Kellie, it is so hard to keep up with everyone so having a small tribe helps. I work alone so I enjoy connecting with others as I am sure you do.
I’m working on my photography so I appreciate your feedback, xo
You are inspirational! I love seeing your work!
Hi Sis, thank you so much for visiting. I adore your rustic style and love seeing what you find on the junkin trail!
xo
I love how we as people, creatives etc, are all connected. That is why I feel it is a gift to share your personal story with others. Just as you and I have been inspired by others, your story, or even just the way you express it may inspires others. Even in a small way…..Thank you for sharing Jane. xo
Hi Kim,
I am learning this and with your help, I have been able to find my personal voice…slowly sharing my story.
You are one creative gal and I love seeing what you come up with each week. So happy we have connected and can enjoy each other’s journey.
xo
Jane,
It really is amazing how we inspire, and are inspired, many times without even knowing it. We’re just going along, putting ourselves out there and it ends up touching someone else, or being what they needed to hear. You’re one of those people to me, and I thank you for it! xo
Courtney, you will always be one of those to me. every day we do put ourselves out there following our dreams and in hope, that we will inspire others.
xo
Beautiful post! I love your photos and it’s been fun to watch your journey unfgold s once we first met. I love the title – Soulful Connections. I think I must add “soulful” to my list of favorite words now!
i hope you do add it to your collection, Jamey! I would love to buy one if you do…pls let me know
I also love watching your journey and know that we will always be connected, xo
Sweet Jane! What a joy it is to see you apply your photography talent by capturing and celebrating old things. And not only that, but also creating conversation around them and weaving in personal stories and memories. I enjoy you, your delightful photos and your heart for community so much. 💗
Hi Jen, what a joy to have you visit my little piece of the web!
I feel so happy that we have connected on Instagram and can share our love for vintage and the idea of simpler times.
You are a blessing my friend, xo
Jane,
Your photography and words have a beautiful way of drawing your reader in wanting them to want more. I adore your clean lines
And style. Looking forward to more connections in future.
Ann
thank you for visiting, Ann!
words don’t come easy for me so I appreciate your kindness. I adore simplicity(I get that from my mom)and yes clean lines. As much as I love vintage..I need room to breathe.
I look forward to seeing all your beautiful photos & connecting, xo
Jane your photos and everything you do is just stunning! Wish I had your amazing talent to capture beautiful old things the way you do! 💗
you are so sweet, Sam! you are talented & I wish you were closer so you could paint a few of my things…Lol…not my favorite thing to do!
thank you for visiting, xo