a short trip. a must trip. {the rocky mountains}
Published Wednesday, January 25, 2012 by jodi renee.
Shaun Ford Design and Poliform | Calgary Alberta
Published Monday, March 07, 2011 by jodi renee.
The meaning of quality...as a basic part of every day life.
The Poliform collection is the result of long-term commitment to give the general public the greatest possible choice in the creation of a personal habitat.
Not to mention the style and products are GORGEOUS!
I gravitate towards the nature of style that makes it way into most of Poliform's designs. Rustic, earthy, real, natural...This may be one of the coziest rooms I've ever laid eyes on. So many different textures for tactile sensory seduction. And make note of the boxy framing over the sofa - LOVE.
The above photo/kitchen is a favourite of mine and has a story of synchronicity behind it (which I'll leave for another post) ..Notice that there isn't much separation (if any at all) between the outside and inside space. The home then truly becomes a blend of nature...
And nature gives us everything we need -- teaches us so much about style, living...life.
Spectacular view is not distracted, only enhanced by the quality finishes and clean lines here. I can't get enough of white and the contrast of dark wood...
Even with it's super modern and contemporary designs the warmth is still there!
Spacious and clean design. I think it's important to create 'space'...this is where movement and inspiration flow.
Poliform is one of the most influential and significant presences within the Italian furniture sector. Their mission statement can be summarized: to interpret solutions for the entire home, from libraries to wardrobes, from beds to complements; we offer a contemporary, timeless aesthetic, and craftsmanship accessible to a large segment of the public.
It's no surprise that my good friend Shaun is tapped into the incredible design and styles of Poliform (click on the logo above to go directly to his site).
He stands behind custom and authentic design.
He's creating beautifully designed, one of kind, inspirational homes and spaces.
Style in a home is about as personal as you can get.
Your environment will either distract you or inspire you. If it's functional it's efficient, if it's inspiring it'll move you in the direction of you and your families dreams.
If you feel good in this space and never wanna leave ...then it's 'home'
xo
jodi renée
The Poliform collection is the result of long-term commitment to give the general public the greatest possible choice in the creation of a personal habitat.
Not to mention the style and products are GORGEOUS!
I gravitate towards the nature of style that makes it way into most of Poliform's designs. Rustic, earthy, real, natural...This may be one of the coziest rooms I've ever laid eyes on. So many different textures for tactile sensory seduction. And make note of the boxy framing over the sofa - LOVE.
The above photo/kitchen is a favourite of mine and has a story of synchronicity behind it (which I'll leave for another post) ..Notice that there isn't much separation (if any at all) between the outside and inside space. The home then truly becomes a blend of nature...And nature gives us everything we need -- teaches us so much about style, living...life.
Spectacular view is not distracted, only enhanced by the quality finishes and clean lines here. I can't get enough of white and the contrast of dark wood...
Even with it's super modern and contemporary designs the warmth is still there!
Spacious and clean design. I think it's important to create 'space'...this is where movement and inspiration flow.
Poliform is one of the most influential and significant presences within the Italian furniture sector. Their mission statement can be summarized: to interpret solutions for the entire home, from libraries to wardrobes, from beds to complements; we offer a contemporary, timeless aesthetic, and craftsmanship accessible to a large segment of the public.It's no surprise that my good friend Shaun is tapped into the incredible design and styles of Poliform (click on the logo above to go directly to his site).
He stands behind custom and authentic design.
He's creating beautifully designed, one of kind, inspirational homes and spaces.
Style in a home is about as personal as you can get.
Your environment will either distract you or inspire you. If it's functional it's efficient, if it's inspiring it'll move you in the direction of you and your families dreams.
If you feel good in this space and never wanna leave ...then it's 'home'
xo
jodi renée
tamara's expecting ...part II | Calgary, Alberta
Published Friday, March 04, 2011 by jodi renee.
Life can change...dramatically.
In an instant.
Over the course of a few months...
when you meet the 'right one'.
Life sweeps you off your feet, down the aisle and right into the baby wing to deliver your TWINS.
And I don't know anyone that embraces change with so much willingness, fearlessness and courage than Tamara.
I know you'll pass on all these traits and SO many more to the boys...(who I can't wait to meet!)
They're blessed to have you and Eric as their mom and dad...
And I'm equally blessed -- I miss you!!! xo
jodi renée
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Labels: alberta, baby, Calgary, life, lifestyle, maternity, pregnancy, prenatel, twins
in search of a smile...
Published Sunday, January 16, 2011 by jodi renee.
Maybe gratitude has nothing to do with joy. Maybe being grateful means recognizing what you have for what it is, appreciating small victories, admiring the struggle it takes to simply be human. Maybe we're thankful for the familiar things we know. And maybe we're thankful for the things we'll never know. At the end of the day, the fact that we have the courage to still be standing is reason enough to celebrate... Grey's Anatomy
...I feel downand blessed.
That at my disposal I can create a smile where there was none.
Going through the archives of photos that I've not posted (which is A LOT! eek!) ...I was in search of something that would lift my spirits...
And found these :)
xo
jodi renée
winter inspiration
Published Thursday, December 09, 2010 by jodi renee.
Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished ~ Lao TzuI love the way light filters through nature ...and fences.
Always getting through. And I find, the more subtle, the more powerful. Magnetic.
I remember sitting inside when my eyes kept seeing this light dance off these white, puffy dream balls (you can insert the real name if you know however my green thumb knowledge is not as extensive as perhaps, say yours! And to be honest, I prefer puffy dream balls!)
What are these!? anyone...?
I am drawn to the way light makes simple things so extremely beautiful. I imagine I see this more than most (it's no secret that I'm a light addict!) ...and at the same time, I'm blown away that 'light' can go unnoticed?? ...
We don't have to look for it -- it finds us. Or at least...me.
And I'm thankful ...xo
jodi renée
Always getting through. And I find, the more subtle, the more powerful. Magnetic.
I remember sitting inside when my eyes kept seeing this light dance off these white, puffy dream balls (you can insert the real name if you know however my green thumb knowledge is not as extensive as perhaps, say yours! And to be honest, I prefer puffy dream balls!)
What are these!? anyone...?
I am drawn to the way light makes simple things so extremely beautiful. I imagine I see this more than most (it's no secret that I'm a light addict!) ...and at the same time, I'm blown away that 'light' can go unnoticed?? ...
We don't have to look for it -- it finds us. Or at least...me.
And I'm thankful ...xo
jodi renée
Labels: Calgary, inspiration, winter
waylan and jim | calgary dog and life photographer
Published Monday, November 15, 2010 by jodi renee.
Friendship is born at that moment when one person says to another, "what! you too? I thought I was the only one" ~ C.S. LewisI am blown away at the way people just fall into my life. Effortless. Mirroring friendships of the same...
And I don't think the people that make our hearts full ever really know, just how meaningful, how rich, how changed our lives are ...because they are part of it. I feel like one of the luckiest girls in the world to have people in my life that I 'connect' too. For all of the depth that is so much a part of *me* there is a contrasting wonky, gong-show self (aka nut-bar!) that needs an outlet. There's been so many times in my life where I've tried to dumb down one or the other...changing 'me'. The creativity that exists of the expression of my heart...needs me to be...well. Me.
And finding a surround of people that not only embrace that, but create expansion and more expression, are like ...food for my authentic soul.
It's been a feast...unreal. I find the most amazing friends, in the most crazy of ways.
Jen. My eyebrows will only ever know your hands. My feet! They cry for you! and my back...well, because of you, the crazy journey of 'alignment' set me on a path that changed me forever.
Coming into my life, giving me the few things above that 'fine tune' me cannot compare to the GIVE that pours out of one of the biggest hearts I know. YOURS.
It's not wonder then, that the boys in your life ARE your life. Your loyalty, friendship and overflowing heart make everyone's life ...so much *more*.
Waylan and Jim can thank you in sniffs and licks! ...uh...which I'm not prepared and fortunately for you, not really going to attempt!
Thank you. For your friendship and your heart....
You put up with more nut-bar I think then anyone I know...(PS...you better not close your eyes, cuz as soon as you do, I'm gonna punch you square in the face!)
xo
jodi
the journey ...photo heaven
Published Saturday, November 06, 2010 by jodi renee.
I've driven to the mountains and back a couple times this week...it's funny how it never gets old how beautiful this place is. And the more I appreciate the glorious *beauty* that is everywhere, it's like new snippets are revealed. Pockets of absolute radiance.I want everyone to *see* what I see when I'm driving, taking it all in...feeling FULL. Nature is enough. It's perfect. And it's funny how the location we picked for Thursday's family session created initial reactions of barren, isolated, empty, bare...
Awesome! Take me there...
The most obvious beauty doesn't do much for me (if you know me at all and you mention a photo shoot in the park, a little part of me dies inside...) Okay, maybe just deflates a little...
It's the pockets of overlooked. Simple. Nothing.
In the space of 'nothing' ...you can see.
On our way to 'the location' it was the journey that took my breath away. I kept stopping. Stunning light is my addiction and it was weaving it's way ....everywhere.
We came out of the path and entered HEAVEN!
(My heaven might have a few more muscle-winged men, perhaps they were lurking in the trees!?) Definitely no cream cheese either - that's not my heaven, just a disaster for some really bad indigestion ...(if you haven't see the cream cheese commercial then that comment just sounds...uh...weird?) A good FYI though never to send me dairy gifts...
If you don't stop and take it all in ON THE WAY ...you may not appreciate the place you're headed for. There will always be another destination.
So focused on 'where' you're headed you miss SO MUCH. And by letting go of your expectations of 'getting there' ...when you arrive, it far exceeds your expectations.
Cuz the journey...was enough.
I had a blistering migraine the day of this shoot. I love Shaun, his family and their spirits. Part of my journey has been learning to set aside 'my stuff' and showing up. Everything in me wanted to do this for them. I wanted to do this for myself.
80% of success is just showing up ~ Woody Allen
Deciding that you CAN do something and surrendering will create it's own momentum for the journey. I wouldn't trade this night for anything...
These are some of the greatest people in my life and I have a gift I want to give.
I want them to see, experience, feel...the lens in which I look through.
...just wait till you see the rest :)
xo
jodi
Life | Calgary family photo sessions
Published Tuesday, March 30, 2010 by jodi renee.
I love the simplicity of this series ...tells a story when you have 'slight' movement. Big fan of 3 however I like the way that 4 work in a collage. A collage like this would work well with simple frames OR you could finish this on a more contemporary 'mount'...
It was freezing the day we shot this however I love the look of 'winter' (coats, hats etc.) in images!!! bye bye ...spring has sprung! Can't wait for 'hazy' summer light, dresses and flip flops!
Big thank you to Christy and family. They were part of the "give love" to raise money for Free the Children in support of Haiti...
xo
to the summit
Published Wednesday, March 24, 2010 by jodi renee.
I still can't believe it was the end of February when we did this mountain trek. Balmy weather, gorgeous light and amazing company! Stella Moon...you ARE my inspiration.
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Labels: Calgary, inspiration, kids, life, mountain biking, mountains
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