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Books That Inspire, Sparkle and Glow
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Ordinary Sparkling Moments: Reflections on Success and ContentmentOrdinary Sparkling Moments: Reflections on Success and Contentment by Christine Mason Miller
Buy new: $28.00 / Used from: $27.99
Is it possible to find meaning in our day to day existence? Can wisdom be attained while we run errands, do the dishes and pay our bills? Ordinary Sparkling Moments - a joyful combination of the writing, collage and photography of Christine Mason Miller - explores these questions and more, celebrating the deeper truths that await our discovery in some of life's most mundane moments.
Taking Flight: Inspiration And Techniques To Give Your Creative Spirit WingsTaking Flight: Inspiration And Techniques To Give Your Creative Spirit Wings by Kelly Rae Roberts
Buy new: $15.63 / Used from: $14.60
I am honored to be included in this beautiful book of inspiration and techniques!
The War of Art: Break Through the Blocks and Win Your Inner Creative BattlesThe War of Art: Break Through the Blocks and Win Your Inner Creative Battles by Steven Pressfield
Buy new: $9.32 / Used from: $6.13
One of the most important books on my bookshelf.
Art & Fear: Observations On the Perils (and Rewards) of ArtmakingArt & Fear: Observations On the Perils (and Rewards) of Artmaking by David Bayles
Buy new: $9.20 / Used from: $4.06
A book I refer to over and over again.
How to Be an Explorer of the World: Portable Life MuseumHow to Be an Explorer of the World: Portable Life Museum by Keri Smith
Buy new: $10.17 / Used from: $8.91
Keri Smith's creative insights always inspire me in unique ways.
The Guerilla Art KitThe Guerilla Art Kit by Keri Smith
Buy new: $13.57 / Used from: $10.00
Who knew there were so many fun ways to bring creativity in our day to day lives?
Wreck This JournalWreck This Journal by Keri Smith
Buy new: $9.32 / Used from: $7.25
Creativity is all about being willing to let go, go farther and even destroy what we're working on. Keri invites you to spill, rip, burn and crumple!
Living Out LoudLiving Out Loud by Keri (Author/Illustrator) Smith
Buy new: $12.21 / Used from: $6.99
The world needs more of us to live out loud.
What It IsWhat It Is by Lynda Barry
Buy new: $16.47 / Used from: $13.59
Keep your journal nearby when you read this because it is full of insightful, interesting questions and observations.
Juicy Pens, Thirsty Paper: Gifting the World with Your Words and Stories, and Creating the Time and Energy to Actually Do ItJuicy Pens, Thirsty Paper: Gifting the World with Your Words and Stories, and Creating the Time and Energy to Actually Do It by Sark
Buy new: $12.89 / Used from: $10.40
The latest from one of the most inspiring souls around - SARK!
Creative License, The: Giving Yourself Permission to Be The Artist You Truly AreCreative License, The: Giving Yourself Permission to Be The Artist You Truly Are by Danny Gregory
Buy new: $16.99 / Used from: $6.88
Danny Gregory encourages you to see and record the world around you in a wonderfully creative way.
The Creative Habit: Learn It and Use It for LifeThe Creative Habit: Learn It and Use It for Life by Twyla Tharp
Buy new: $11.21 / Used from: $6.22
Twyla Tharp nails it on every page, in every chapter. I am so thankful she wrote this book.
Journal of a SolitudeJournal of a Solitude by May Sarton
Buy new: $10.17 / Used from: $0.92
May Sarton's observations about the inner creative life are incredibly moving and inspiring. I think I underlined half the book as I read it.
Messy Thrilling Life: The Art of Figuring Out How to LiveMessy Thrilling Life: The Art of Figuring Out How to Live by Sabrina Ward Harrison
Buy used from: $44.49
Sabrina Ward Harrison's books have a special place on my bookshelf. She inspires me in so many ways and I am thankful she has chosen to express herself the way she does. Beautiful!!
The True and the Questions: A JournalThe True and the Questions: A Journal by Sabrina Ward Harrison
Buy new: $11.53 / Used from: $6.00
I have to admit I haven't written a word in this journal...I know I am making it too precious...but it is so gorgeous!!
Brave on the Rocks: If You Don't Go, You Don't SeeBrave on the Rocks: If You Don't Go, You Don't See by Sabrina Ward Harrison
Buy used from: $40.00
I think this is my favorite of all of Sabrina's books.
Spilling Open: The Art of Becoming YourselfSpilling Open: The Art of Becoming Yourself by Sabrina Ward Harrison
Buy new: $16.50 / Used from: $7.50
I can't remember how I first discovered Sabrina's work, but I have followed her career from the beginning and think she is a remarkable creative spirit. I refer to her books all the time.
The Principles of UncertaintyThe Principles of Uncertainty by Maira Kalman
Buy new: $18.87 / Used from: $4.47
Lovely illustrations and beautiful stories - Maira Kalman's ordinary sparkling moments in full color!
Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and LifeBird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life by Anne Lamott
Buy new: $10.20 / Used from: $4.00
Anne Lamott is wise, funny, bold and brave. I feel so blessed to have heard her speak recently at UCLA - a night I will never forget!
LuluLulu by Lulu De Kwiatkowski
Buy new: $63.00 / Used from: $53.00
This is a gorgeous book filled with color and imagery from all over the world.
Everyday MattersEveryday Matters by Danny Gregory
Buy new: $14.95 / Used from: $5.86
This is a book to carry around with you and read here and there, because we all need at least a little bit of inspiration on the go.