Category Archives: Inspiration

Sarah Cotner | Artist

Q. Gina everything looks different on your blog, is this your new look?
A. No. This is what happens when you try to fix your blog at 3:30 in the morning and it goes haywire.
Ha. Yes my weekend was full of rainy days, lots of computer time, and trying to get things going for the new...

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Mandates | Personal

Now anyone that knows me knows that I am addicted to my iPhone. It is something I definitely depend on everyday. From my alarm in the am, to checking email, texts, facebook, twitter; to playing the only 3 games I allow on my phone Skee-Ball, Wheel of Fortune and the ever addicting DoodleJump. As much...

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Weekend Wishes | Just for you

The only way to have a friend is to be one. - Ralph Waldo Emerson
I wish you a weekend of relaxation over a good cup of joe/chai/wine and great friends and families laughter. Recharge. Refresh. Renew. Invest in your family and friends who support you. Take time for them. This is something I am trying improve...

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Investing in People | Video Blog

The video blogs are getting easier my friends, this one only took a couple of times (ok maybe 7 or so) and a little editing. Pretty soon I will be knocking these out on the first try, with time to spare right? Tomorrow, look for a hilarious outtake reel from creating this vlog. Like… I...

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Tweet this | Business

Recently, I came across this post from Tara Whitney ( if you have never seen her work before… get ready to be blown away) In her post, she mentions on how you can publish and back-up your twitter feed. I have always wondered if they had this type of service. I actually would love one...

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Super Powers | Personal

Somedays, you just have to pull out your superpower cape and put on your game face.
This would explain how I got through this week. Except for my super cape consisted of hugs from my husband, yoga, chai and my little puppies cuddles. Thanks for hanging in there with me. Isn’t this little guy the cutest...

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California Blues | Hermosa Beach

On another freezing Minnesota day.  I am missing these California Blues in the depths of my heart. Blue sky, blue/green water, sand, bright happy lines and colors. I would love to spend a week in Hermosa or Manhattan Beach, CA to decompress. Get up each day, wander into the little red coffee shop and then head to...

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Close your eyes | Anytime

Close your eyes and trust it, just trust it :: Glitter in the air -Pink
When Matt took this picture of me, I was just at the beginning of my eyes being opened to my passions & life goals. I remember exactly how the wind off the waves felt on my face at the beach in Watercolor....

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Making Things Happen 2010 | Instax Edition

Making Things Happen 2010 came to Minneapolis a couple of weeks ago. I had the privilege of attending again and it was straight up amazing. Going through the exercise almost exactly a month later was eye opening again, and I really was able to fine tune what I am going to make happen in 2010. My...

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Rosey | Portraits

This girl not only is an Adele look-a-like, she has perfect classy style and GORGEOUS (red hair rosey cheeks and all). But mostly importantly Melissa wears her heart and shares it so beautifully with others.  I am so glad to call her a friend. We were able to experience fireworks, crazy dice games, giggles, sunsets,...

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