Nature Inspired

Since I've been working from home this past year, I sometimes get a bit str crazy. For me, the best solution for this is to get out into nature and fresh air. I decided to take a drive up to Mount Tamalpais yesterday morning. It was so refreshing! It's only 40 min from the city after all and it's really paradise on a weekday morning. Very few people are up there and I kinda love to be there as the fog lifts and reveals the amazing green hills and views below. 

If you follow my two Instagram feeds (this one and this one) you might have seen a few pictures I posted. There were all sorts of sweet and colorful wildflowers all over the hills and they got me inspired to make this when I got home. 

All designs and images © Katja Ollendorff

Feeling Springy Today

A little flora and fauna have sprung onto the page today. 

It's Dahlia Season Dahling!

I spent the afternoon at the Conservatory of Flowers in Golden Gate Park. The dahlia garden is in full bloom and it's spectacular! If you want to be surrounded by color and beautiful blooms, it's a must-see.

Golden Gate Park

I had such an urge to be in nature for a little inspiration, and I really didn't need to go very far. Just a quick walk around the Chain of Lakes and look at all the beauty I encountered.

Hay Fever

Despite all the crazy allergy attacks I've had lately, I'm excited to see all the pretty blooms around town. More inspiration!​

Looking around

Pattern is everywhere!  You just have to look around you. I never know where inspiration for my next design might come from.