finding beauty in the everyday
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Summer
Strangely delicious Italian food in Gila Bend, Arizona, after a quick post drive dip in the pool. A bunny stops, silhouetted in the light of San Elijo State Beach’s bathroom, and stares a me, frozen, and I begin to brush my teeth. It’s been years since I’ve been camping. Lattes, croissants, and groceries a short…
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You were never not…
Every once in a while I look around at my life, I should really do it more often, and marvel at how I was never not going to be where I am. It was never not going to happen. One year ago, more or less exactly, I was in my apartment in LA, overcome with…
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On your mark..
On your mark, get set… As I drive to another day of work on a movie set, all I want to do is stay home, wash, size, measure and photo the vintage clothing I’ve spent the last month purchasing, with the intention of reselling. This makes me laugh as I’ve spent the last sixteen years…
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Winged/Ship
Tsé Bit’a’í Navajo: Winged Rock or Rock with Wings. Shiprock, New Mexico. Beauty. Both photos taken by me, April 2019
Smagik is Claire Sandrin’s personal blog of writing and photographs dedicated to finding beauty in the everyday. It covers everything from how to brand yourself as a creative, making a professional pivot in middle age, travels to Amsterdam, and recipes for grain free chocolate zucchini cake. Join me for the adventure that is this life!
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