With the change in seasons approaching us, along with the current stress I’m feeling with my mounting to-do list (I know you have one, too!), I’ve had comfort on the brain. Comfort in terms of cozy clothes as we in the northern hemisphere are heading into autumn and maybe comfort for those friends of ours in the southern hemisphere looking forward to less clothes as they head into spring. I’ve been looking for sources of comfort in the food I’m eating (and the food I’m thinking about eating) and environments to sink into. And as I challenge myself to keep learning and growing photographically, I’ve been thinking a lot about photography that is in my comfort zone versus the kind that is not. So as I’ve been mulling over all these types of comfort, I thought it would be fun for us to muse together on this theme.
I’ve been thinking about cozy, comfy socks and hats like in these in self-portraits by Christy (on the right) and myself (on the left)…
If you follow Holly’s Flickr or Instagram feeds, you know this “soupatraveler” finds comfort in her almost daily soak…
Meanwhile, Lindsey and Debra had me practically drooling at the thought of the yumminess in these comfort foods coming out of the oven…
While Jenny has been really stretching out of her comfort zone as she practices taking self-portraits…
And then, of course, there is the comfort we find in our relationships with our pets, shot by Cara on the left and Kirstin on the right…
Finally, there is comfort in a new babe joining the family ~ Ashley’s new bundle of joy!
So what about you? What comes to mind when you think about comfort? Share with us your comfy clothes, the spaces where you feel most cozy. Show us the comfort food you are cooking up. Let us see the photography that is in your wheel house and push yourself to shoot content or in a style that is out of your current comfort zone. We’d love to see it all! And don’t forget to check our Intstagram feed as we will announce our weekly IG themes on comfort.
Off to put on some thick socks,
Meghan of Life Refocused
Oh Meghan! I am in LOVE with this theme!!!! I can’t wait to dig into the comfy side of life! xo
Comfort is my lifestyle:) and why I love autumn so much!
Gorgeous photos!
Sounds like a great lifestyle, Gail!!
Love this theme Meghan. The “theme” at work right now seems to be “all change all the time”, which is not in the least bit comforting, so I’m sure I’ll be grateful to integrate the comfort theme into my photography this month.
“All change, all the time” definitely calls for EXTRA comfort! xoxo
This is going to be an inspiring theme for sure – thank you Meghan!
Like Debra, I have a lot of changes going on at work now, so I’ll be sure to need to focus on finding comfort where I can.
Gosh, we all have so much going on in our work lives. Let’s take care of ourselves and seek out the comfort we need. xoxo
This is so very perfect for Autumn, Meghan! And what an inspirational way to introduce the theme too. I can’t wait to get all cosy!
You inspired me with those diptychs!!
a perfect theme for this time of year. looking forward to it!!
After feeling such discomfort from the heat and humidity all summer, autumn is all about being comfortable again. In your clothes, your skin, your food, and on and on. Such a perfect theme!! : )
~ Wendy
Beautiful post!! Love those “Sole Mate” socks!
everyone seeks comfort.
now it’s time to see it.
great theme!
Being disabled and retired, with a newly retired husband (God help me!) I am struggling to find comfort as I don’t feel “comfortable” anywhere- I deal with chronic pain daily, and my husband has early-onset Alzheimer’s so he is changing a lot, and we lost our home and moved to a rental almost a year ago but it still isn’t quite home. Yep, the teme of comfort is a great challenge for me!
Comfort, just what I need with Autumn biting here and a year of feeling deeply unsettled.
so much comfort in so many of these wonderful images.