BLOGGERS I ADMIRE - JUTTA AT ORGANIZED LIVING SOLUTIONS

I am excited that my first post of the new year is a "Blogger I Admire", especially this one!  Probably most of you already know her or at the very least have seen her features around blogland, but if not, I am so pleased to introduce you to my friend Jutta, from Organized Living Solutions/Creative Chaos.

 She is so beautiful and such an accomplished photographer.  The first thing you will notice when you visit her blog is her lovely pictures!  A few facts about Jutta.....she is German, she lives in Namibia on the African continent, she works as an Energy Healing Facilitator and has a "Healing Room" (oh I could use her services on many days!).  Of course, there is a lot more to Jutta, but you can visit her blog and learn more about her.  The thing I admire the most about Jutta and her blog is that she says so much with such few words.  (Wish I could do that!)  I asked Jutta if she has a favorite quote and here it is:                           
                             Ring the bell that still can ring,
                              forget your perfect offering
                              there is a crack in everything
                              that's how the light gets in.
                                   -------Leonard Cohen
How beautiful is that??!!  Let me show you a few of Jutta's own favorite projects, and then I'll pick a few that I love.

Forest Creatures

 If Jutta hadn't chosen that one, I sure would have!  So creative!

Sugar and Spice and All Things Nice

This project had me digging through my box of shells for just the perfect one! 

Self Made

So simple, and yet I could never think to put things together like this!

Aren't those lovely projects?  Jutta has the ability to take every day things and make such a creative statement with them!  I hope you took the time to click on some of those links because one photo does not do them justice!
Now here are a few of Jutta's posts that I love as well........

The Joys of Renovating

Actually any post about Jutta's home is a joy to me!  I forgot to ask her what she calls her style....but I love it and I want it!  

Bits and Pieces

 Again....any post about the country of Namibia (which, by the way is a very new country) is fascinating to me and her pictures are just amazing!

For Your Valentine

 Because Valentines Day is right around the corner, I chose this clever, creative way to give your guy some Valentine's messages!  How cute is that?  And not too frilly for a guy!  Can you guess what it's made from?
Jutta is a much cherished blog friend and I long for the day that I can sit and talk to her face to face.  She makes me think about things in a new way.  She makes me realize that I don't always have to accept things as the way they are and that I have the power to change the things I don't like.  Now what's not to love about a friend like that?!!  As I said, her words are brief, but powerful.  Her photographs are gorgeous and her projects are always inspiring!
Thank you dear Jutta for letting me feature you on my first post of the New Year!  No person could be more fitting!  Here's to new things and fresh beginnings my friend!