What a year it has been. As we dive into a new season, I can’t help but think about where life’s crazy twisting, turning path has taken me in the last year. The sharp turns, steep inclines and rugged portions all make sense now, but at the time felt terrifying.

“Not I, nor anyone else can travel that road for you. You must travel it by yourself. It is not far. It is within reach. Perhaps you have been on it since you were born, and did not know. Perhaps it is everywhere – on water and land.” 
-Walt Whitman

2012 has brought on new and exciting challenges, adaptations, relationship evolutions, an over abundance of blessings and lots of new favorites. I did a “looking back” post of all of my favorite things from 2011 around New Years…but this year I just couldn’t wait till the end of the calendar year to share.

Pictured
1. Favorite New Photographer: Andria Lindquist
2. Best Source of Inspiration: Kinfolk
3. New Favorite Recipe: Raw Lavender and Honey “Cheese”cake
4. Best Cup of Coffee: Stumptown
5. Favorite New Painter: Harriet Bellows
6. Favorite New Singer: Allen Stone

More Favorites//Bests//Discoveries
Most Frequented Online Shop
Best Food Styling Blog
Favorite Design Firm
New Favorite Lipstick
Best Place I’ve Been in 2012
Favorite Wedding Photography Inspiration Shoot
Best Place to Shop in Nashville
Favorite New Treat (Sicilian Pistachio)
New Favorite Design Blog, Blog, Blog
Invention/Discovery of the Year
Most Coveted Items
Favorite Tumblr
Favorite Personal Published Work