The Fun Issue
Spark Curiosity with
Jessica Clark
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L ET T ER from our ED I T O R
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uriosity – the word sounds simple and appealing. Doesn’t it? Sure, we say, we’re curious!
Why wouldn’t we be?!
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Then we dig in: to be curious can mean leaving our comfort zone; to be curious might mean facing a fear or taking a risk. No longer so simple, this
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thing called Curiosity! There was a time when we were naturally curious, though, before we started analyzing every decision and costcalculating every risk. As girls, we pursued curiosity because it was FUN (the opposite of boredom). Of course, we are now adults with responsibilities. We are wise enough to know that not every opportunity is worth pursuing. Still, our desire to discover and pursue lingers. To bridge that gap, we can allow curiosity back in to our lives in small doses. A new way
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home from work. A new pair of ruffled PJs. A new color palette, to celebrate and inspire forward movement. These small decisions can lead to a greater awareness of what pleasure means to our adult selves. We can introduce ourselves to (or remind ourselves of!) pathways to fun. We can pursue those things that DO sound as if they’d be worth the risk, even if we’re
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hesitant, or a little bit scared. We can leap with the knowledge that we're still safe. We can have fun and still be us.
You can be scared and still be safe.
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IN THIS ISSUE
Create Fun by Unleashing Curiosity M O N T H LY M US I C
Release limiting inhibitions with our "Dance / Discover" playlist @ bit.ly/TPYplaylists. T h e PE R PE T UAL YOU
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Unleash the curiosity you’ve been ignoring or hiding. Get started by just asking the question WHY? – with St. Augustine, FL journalist, Jessica Clark W I T H P H O T O G R A P H E R S A R A H A N N AY
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Uncover the safe side of Curiosity. Try new without going/reaching/exploring too far away. Take small steps and reap big rewards.
Lifestyle Explore Nearby............................................... 14 Try Something New........................................ 30 Ruffle Your PJs................................................ 34
TPY Faves Books.............................................................. 17 Curry .............................................................. 18
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Wine............................................................... 20 Dancing.......................................................... 22 Products......................................................... 24 Inquisitive Self-Care....................................... 32
27 Plus Photos of Iceland by @joanna_fisher
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Dwell Undertake a Curious, conscious, and colorful approach to design. Start in the living room—the place in which you’re most comfortable and the most authentic.
Design Journal, then Design........................................ 42 Investigate Your Floor Plan................................ 44 Explore the Color Wheel.................................. 48
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Live Understand the symbiotic relationship of Curiosity and everything else, including your mindset, your relationships, and your purpose in life.
Mindset Get to Know Your Body................................. 80 Deepen Your Relationships .......................... 84 Become Your Curious Self ............................ 90
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T H E MA K ERS
Our makers consistently share their time & talents. We'd love to introduce you to the lovely ladies who contributed to this month's issue.
Sarah
Kelly
Cover Photography
Dwell Feature Photographer
@sarahannayphotography sarahannayphotography.com
@kfpphotography kellyfpeterson.com
Sarah Annay is a wedding photographer, educator and
Kelly Peterson likes to take photos—to freeze the real
world traveler. When she isn't shooting weddings, she’s
moments that are happening right now to treasure now
hiking in Vermont, dipping her toes in the Atlantic, geeking
and remember later. She believes in moments over
out on photography equipment podcasts, and drinking
mountains, candids over proper poses, and community
beer (and coffee—at the same time). Her newest project,
over competition. She captures children, families, and
Vision for Empowerment, is a photography workshop
weddings with a documentary lifestyle approach, using
that provides art therapy and training to disadvantaged
natural light and meaningful locations. She would choose
women in Kolkata, India. This is Sarah's second time
to sit at the kids table any day! This is Kelly's first time
shooting the cover story for The Perpetual You.
photographing a Dwell feature for The Perpetual You.
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Lee Lee Creative Director & Managing Editor
Jessie
Cindy
Art Director
Intern
@leeleeinp
@littlelegendsdesign littlelegends.com
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Lianne
Micayla
Cate
Content Editor
Books Editor
Marketing Assistant
@hilodaisy
@uggly_mugg zucchiniontheceiling.com
@cateclother cordella.org
Amanda Luisa
Kay
Krystal
Collaborating Photographer
Collaborating Photographer
Mantra Siren
@amandaluisaart amandaluisa.com
@walkerstudiosllc walkerstudiosllc.com
@krystalbrandt krystalbrandt.com
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Markie
Dana
Brittany
Contributing Photographer
Collaborating Artist
Collaborating Artist
@markiejonesphotographyllc markielynne.com
@danutzi danadesignillustration.com
@letterlanedesignstudio letterlanedesignstudio.com
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Words by Lee Lee
Branding & Graphic Design for Passionate Business Owners.
Values-Based Copywriting for Cause-Based Businesses.
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