Here are some of my favorite projects (some just for fun + some for work) in 2009. I feel really grateful for the creative opportunities I've had this year and the people I've had the chance to collaborate with. After spending several years cooped up in a cubicle it felt good to unleash a bit of creativity. I still have a long way to grow and a lot to learn, but I am having fun. Thanks for sharing it with me.
January. A Winter Picnic at Luscher Farm with friends + Polaroids. More here.
March. Prop + Set styling for a dreamy shoot with Elizabeth Dye, Twigs & Honey, + Lisa Warninger. (Photo by Lisa Warninger)
April. A lilac + khaki table for Project Wedding.
May. An English bouquet of viburnum, hellebores, lily of the valley, and strawberry flowers.
June. I started Urban Weeds: Street Style from Portland with photographer Lisa Warninger. (photo by Lisa Warninger).
September. A geranium flower arrangement for Once Wed. (Photo by Lisa Warninger)
Aug- Nov. (OK, not really a project, but a highlight and definitely an inspiration!) Living in Sweden. Photo from this house tour.
October. Photo-shooting around Crete with my friend Amber. The Catholic garden was a highlight. More here. Returning to Greece after 10 years and being able to share it with my sister and dear friend Jenny was also a personal highlight.
October. A Simple Wedding in Santorini for Project Wedding. This was one of my all-time favorite projects. Of course, it helped that we were in Fira and there was a cute French boy on set.
December. Began a comfort food series with my genius of cook, sister, Elizabeth. Hopefully this won't result in too many additional pounds!
Thank you so much for sharing so many projects and moments with me this year!
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Love it all. Great job. Happy New Year. Best wishes in 2010!
Posted by: katy | December 30, 2009 at 11:06 AM
Oh wow Chelsea! Look at all you accomplished. Of course, I know and love it all, but seeing it all lined up here makes it seem all the more impressive. Congratulations on a great year and I hope there's much more to come in 2010.
Jane
xx
Posted by: Jane Flanagan | December 30, 2009 at 11:09 AM
such impressive work, chelsea. a year to be very proud of!
Posted by: erin | December 30, 2009 at 11:13 AM
Thank you girls. Happy New Year!
Posted by: chelsea | December 30, 2009 at 11:15 AM
oh, yay! the luscher farms post was the first i ever saw and i remember thinking it was downright magical. happy new year to you, chelsea!
Posted by: Laura. | December 30, 2009 at 11:25 AM
What a year! Looking forward to seeing the beauty you create in 2010. Happy New Year, Chelsea!
Posted by: Amy I. | December 30, 2009 at 11:41 AM
Thank YOU for being such an inspirational beautiful person!
Happy New Year. xo
Posted by: Shokoofeh | December 30, 2009 at 11:43 AM
ALL AMAZING!!! You're so talented Chelsea....you have the best eye! Can't wait to see what you put together in 2010!! xx
Posted by: melissa davis | December 30, 2009 at 11:44 AM
YEA!!! I can't believe the year is almost over. You did a TON of stuff. Thanks for letting me join you on some projects. I LOVED it!
-A
Posted by: Amber Johnstun | December 30, 2009 at 12:28 PM
Beautiful...I look forward to all your new projects for 2010...
Posted by: Silent Storyteller | December 30, 2009 at 12:49 PM
You've done so much amazing work this year Chelsea! And it's so inspiring to know that you're finally able to pursue something creative after years in a cubicle - I'm holding out hope for myself in the future as well. Can't wait to see what you do in 2010!
Posted by: nole @ oh so beautiful paper | December 30, 2009 at 01:29 PM
Oh, I remember each and every one of these! I'd forgotten about that beautiful winter picnic, it's wonderful to be reminded of it. These are all so lovely, and such great inspiration - thanks, Chelsea - I look forward to seeing even more of your beautiful work in 2010!
Posted by: sarah | December 30, 2009 at 01:31 PM
What a beautiful portfolio, Chelsea!
Posted by: Martha B. | December 30, 2009 at 03:43 PM
It was great to work with you earlier in the year. Your styling is spot on perfect every single time. You have that magical eye for detail!
Posted by: myra :: twigs & honey | December 30, 2009 at 07:30 PM
How lovely to have such documentation of a year's accomplishments. Looks like you are living life to the fullest. Congratulations on your successful escape from the daily grind :)
Posted by: Dottie | December 31, 2009 at 04:56 AM
Wow you are so talented! How do you do it all??? And I had no idea you were behind Urban Weeds, I love that blog as well. Keep up the amazing, refreshing work!
-kat
http://heartandcrafts.blogspot.com/
Posted by: Kat | January 03, 2010 at 06:52 AM
what a beautiful and busy year you've had. it's great to see your favorites all together.
Posted by: cindy | January 04, 2010 at 05:22 AM
Love all your beautiful work Chelsea. Happy New Year! I'm super excited for 2010!!!
and welcome home.
xoxo
Posted by: Lisa Warninger | January 06, 2010 at 11:42 PM
I've really enjoyed reading your blog this year. Please keep going!
Posted by: Cassandra | January 07, 2010 at 10:16 AM