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Poetry and Photography: Words to Live By
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items Welcome to Words to Live By with photographic Images, where timeless quotes and evocative photography come together to inspire, reflect, and uplift. This collection blends literary gems from Thoreau and Rumi to Wilde and Poe, with my original photogr...
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Lines to Live With – Poetic Wall Art
Words to Hold, Use, and Share - Everyday Items inspired by Literature
Words and Imagery to Share - Photographic Postcards
For When and Where Inspiration Strikes
Lines to Live With – Poetic Wall Art
Some words stay with us long after we’ve read them, just like the places and moments that take our breath away. These wall-ready prints pair poetic reflections with my original photography to create pieces that invite pause, spark thought, and stir s...
“To see a World in a grain of sand, And a Heaven in a wild flower, Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand, And Eternity in an hour.” – William Blake, Auguries of Innocence. A single raindrop clings to the tip of a rubber tree leaf, cradling the q...
William Blake "To See the World" Raindrop on Leaf Tip Tapestry
“Quiet the mind, and the soul will speak.” Stillness speaks in more than words. Paired with the quiet gaze of a serene Buddha, this acrylic print is both visual anchor and spiritual nudge—a daily cue to slow the swirl of thought and let the deeper v...
Buddha “Quiet the Mind” Acrylic Print
“Apparently there is nothing that cannot happen today.” A bold claim from Mark Twain, paired with sky-reaching tropical palms in dreamy blue and white. These tapestries don’t just decorate a wall, they raise eyebrows, spirits, and the possibility th...
Mark Twain “Anything Can Happen” Palm Tree Tapestry
“Many men go fishing all of their lives without knowing that it is not fish they are after.” Thoreau’s quiet wisdom finds a playful home here, nestled between classic fishing rods. For those who know that what you catch isn’t always the point, this ...
Thoreau Fishing Quote Wood Wall Art
“I never found the companion that was so companionable as solitude.” Set against the vastness of sea and sky, a lone kayak floats quietly—rod in tow, peace in reach. Thoreau’s timeless reflection meets the stillness of morning mist in this print, pe...
Thoreau “Solitude” Ocean Kayaking Poster
“If you truly love nature, you will find beauty everywhere.” This floating heart-shaped leaf captures the simple truth behind Van Gogh’s words. A gentle reminder that beauty isn’t rare, it’s all around, waiting to be noticed. Perfect for nature love...
Van Gogh “Love Nature” Leaf Heart Tapestry
“All good things are wild and free.” Thoreau’s words find a perfect match in the shimmering presence of a golden dragonfly—long a symbol of change, freedom, and transformation. A naturally elegant reminder to stay untamed, live fully, and embrace ne...
Thoreau “Wild and Free” Dragonfly Tapestry
Words to Hold, Use, and Share - Everyday Items inspired by Literature
Not every piece of inspiration needs to hang on a wall, some can sit beside you with your morning coffee, greet you at the door, or rest in the palm of your hand. These everyday objects carry the same heart and insight as my wall art, but in forms me...
Start your morning with fire—Rumi’s, and your own. “Set your life on fire. Seek those who fan your flames.” Whether it’s passion, purpose, or people who light you up, this mug is a bold nudge to follow that heat. Framed by a flame-blazed heart, it’s ...
Blazing Flames Heart of Fire Rumi Quote Mug
A planner helps us hold on to what matters, but sometimes, it also helps us let go. This design features a delicate dragonfly and Rumi’s timeless words: “Life is a balance of holding on and letting go.” A gentle, everyday reminder to make room for wh...
Life is a Balance quote Dragonfly Planner
You don’t have to be a writer to feel the power of Martin Luther’s call: “If you want to change the world, pick up your pen and write.” Whether it sits on your desk as a paperweight or a personal reminder, this piece celebrates bold beginnings, writt...
If You Want to Change The World Writing Quote Paperweight
Perfectly eerie. Entirely Poe. A raven waits just beyond the door, quoting one of literature’s most chilling refrains: “Quoth the Raven, ‘Nevermore.’” Whether you’re a gothic literature lover or just a fan of the delightfully dark, this doormat sets ...
Poe's Raven Waiting on the Doormat
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As the full moon rises, let Milton’s question flicker in the shadows: “What hath Night to do with Sleep?” This candle is for thinkers, dreamers, and insomniacs alike—those who find their truest thoughts in the hush of midnight. Strike a match, and se...
Full Moon Night Quote Photographic Goth Scented Candle
This board is made for reminders, lists, goals—and what better backdrop than a soaring seagull and William Blake’s encouragement: “No bird soars too high if he soars with his own wings.” It’s a daily nudge to trust yourself, chart your course, and re...
No Bird Soars Too High Seagull in Flight Blue Dry Erase Board
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Dark skies break. Light pours in. A rainbow stretches across the storm, echoing Rumi’s gentle truth: “The wound is the place where the light enters you.” This beautiful photo block brings beauty and comfort to any space—a quiet beacon for moments whe...
Rainbow in Stormy Sky Rumi Quote Photo Block
For everyday use and for the days that call for courage, calm, or both. This paperweight carries the quiet strength of St. Francis of Assisi’s words: “A single sunbeam is enough to drive away many shadows.” A simple daisy, captured in soft green, of...
Daisy in Shadows St Francis of Assisi Quote Paperweight
Serve up a little wildness with every gathering. This tray features a bumblebee in bloom alongside Thoreau’s joyful reminder: “All good things are wild and free.” Whether you’re hosting brunch or bringing drinks to the garden, it’s a celebration of t...
Bumblebee All Good Things Wild and Free Quote Serving Tray
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WORDS to Live By with Photographic Images
Words and Imagery to Share - Photographic Postcards
These postcards are a simple and thoughtful way to share a little inspiration. Paired with beautiful photography and meaningful words, they’re perfect for letting someone know you're thinking of them or sending a moment of reflection their way.
Nasturtium and Claude Monet, "I must have flowers, always and always."
Nasturtium Floral I Must Have Flowers Monet Quote Postcard
"I'm an idealist. I don't know where I'm going but I'm on my way." words of Carl Sandburg, Poet of the People.
Carl Sandburg I'm an Idealist Quote Photographic Postcard
"The true harvest of my life is intangible – a little star dust caught, a portion of the rainbow I have clutched." By Henry David Thoreau
Rainbow Poetry Emerson Faith Quote Photographic Postcard
“For each thorn, there’s a rosebud. For each twilight, a dawn. For each trial, the strength to carry on. For each storm cloud, a rainbow. For each shadow, the sun. For each parting, sweet memories when sorrow is done.” the comforting and ever hopeful...
Rainbow Nature Poetry Emerson Quote Sympathy Postcard
"There are two ways of spreading the light: to be the candle or the mirror that reflects it." by Edith Wharton.
Suncatcher Spreading the Light Inspirational Quote Postcard
"If a man does not keep pace with his companions, perhaps it is because he hears a different drummer. Let him step to the music which he hears, however measured or far away." by Henry David Thoreau.
Different Drummer Thoreau Quote Cymbal Postcard
"Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you have imagined." by Henry David Thoreau.
Hot Air Balloon Go Confidently Thoreau Quote Postcard
"I took a walk in in the woods and came out taller than the trees", a quote by Henry David Thoreau.
Pine Trees and Sky Thoreau Quote Walk in Woods Postcard
"Be like a flower and turn your face to the sun" a quote of Khalil Gibran.
Sunflower Be Like a Flower quote Photographic Postcard
For When and Where Inspiration Strikes
When inspiration strikes, I reach for my camera or journal. As for where that spark comes from, it's everywhere, found in the world around me and in the pages of books I've discovered. This list shares some of those treasures.
For thoughts worth treasuring. This personalized journal features a photograph of classic vintage pearls—an elegant backdrop for your own pearls of wisdom. Whether you're jotting down reflections, sketching ideas, or capturing inspiration as it stri...
Elegant Pearls of Wisdom Journal
Cherished Pens & Pencils for Inspired Writing: There’s something special about having a favorite pen at hand, a tool that feels like an extension of your thoughts. My treasured gold Cross pen, gifted by my mother at graduation, carries memories ...
Luxury Pens & Pencils - Montblanc
I’d love for this volume to replace my worn-out copies of Walden and Civil Disobedience. Henry David Thoreau was a philosopher, naturalist, and transcendentalist whose ideas about intellectual independence, spiritual growth, and our connection to nat...
Walden & Civil Disobedience - Masterpiece
I’ve read The Essential Writings of Ralph Waldo Emerson little by little, and it’s been such a rewarding experience. The collection of his essays, speeches, and poetry is perfect for digesting in chunks. If you're only familiar with Emerson by his fa...
Essential Writings of Ralph Waldo Emerson
Though I have 9 much-loved old books of Kahlil Gibran, from Tears and Laughter (1949) to The Secrets of the Heart (1971), I highly recommend diving into his timeless writings starting with The Prophet, if you haven’t already. Please Note: As a...
The Prophet (A Borzoi Book)
More than a tote—it’s a message in motion. Just as you can never have too many books, you can never have enough totes to carry them. Featuring a digitally reimagined photograph of a wonderfully overstuffed bookshelf at Carl Sandburg’s home, this bag...
Pastel Books on Bookcase Shelves - Chic Black Tote Bag