Ruche Spring lookbook giveaway

Carrie Coleman - One thing that inspires me is most definitely my mother. I am one of seven children and my mother has been extremely influential in my life. She has been through much hardship throughout her life and yet you would never find her in a sad or downcast mood. She lost her mother when she was in her 20's and even though she didn't have her mother her entire life, she has managed to raise 7 children into a great group of young adults. I love you mom! http://hphotos-snc3.fbcdn.net/hs104.snc3/15144_221154212541_840397541_4175881_6902301_n.jpg http://photos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs084.snc3/15144_221949007541_840397541_4185792_430824_n.jpg

Kate - What inspires me? patients that survive cancer. Also, my husband, my mother, and seeing flowers come up in the springtime. oh. and cute totes. those definitely inspire me :)

Angela Tam - Inspiring is seeing the people who work beside me. Really seeing them. Seeing their imperfections and when they believe in you just the same. A whole round of inspiration.

emily - spring buds!

Jasmine - My aunt inspires me - she always manages to keep a positive outlook despite everything she's been through.

Jennifer Birge - That bag is so beautiful! This is probably going to sound silly but the donkey looks like he has curly hair coming out of the sides of his hat hehe! I love your photography and I love Ruche! One thing that inspires me is vintage patterns. I love making hair accessories based around them. :) Good luck everyone! Jen

Rachel Barker - First let me say that I love these pics! This style is definitely your forte, Stephanie!! One thing that really inspires me is color and it's ability to change emotion. A yellow room makes you feel cheerful and happy, while a blue room feels soft and gentle, making you think of the ocean or a pale sky.

Emily - I like to look at books and blogs pertaining to architecture and interior design, which really have nothing to do with my wedding photography, but I think they keep my brain fresh and my eyes open to interesting things.

Kayleen T. - My kids inspire me. They're fearless and full of energy!

anjuli paschall - i am inspired by people who are real. people who don't have it all together and love the fact that they are deep down and all around messy. but they are truly okay with who they are. that inspires me and helps me be more okay with who i am. thanks.

Katrina Lane - I am inspired creatively by patterns, repetition and symmetry, and daily by light, and how at any given moment, place, angle, etc., it can be different. I think my perspective on light has changed how I see things entirely.

Megan Luckeroth - I am inspired by children. The way they learn and laugh. I could watch them forever. That bag makes me desire for spring. :)

Jenny K. - My husband inspires me to be a better wife, mother, and all-around person.

Brianna Duffy - I am an opera singer and the beauty of music inspires me. It's amazing that something so simple as sound can make life seem so much more beautiful. And even more beautiful than that is the fact that music is everywhere, in every small detail of every being.

forgetmeknotwedding - The simple things in life inspire me and by that i mean vintage furniture, farmers markets, ice cream shops, store windows, fruit, and the weather!

Stephanie - People who love with out limits. My mom, my husband, my best friend. It is amazing to see people who truly have love in their lives and want to share it.

Meredith N. - flea markets, magazines and blogs!

Claire - freshly cut flowers on a windowsill in the sunshine :)

Anna - Tea cups, music and photography inspire me :) also, Ruche!

Jennifer Adams - I am inspired by color!!!

Kayla - I am inspired by happiness. Anytime I see someone smiling, a couple laughing and holding hands, a child running and playing - I feel inspired and full of life :)

Bree H. - Laughter. The Sunrise. Natural Light. Starbucks. My students. Adventure. The pulse of music. An early morning run. The ocean.

Stephanie - I feel inspired by my friends...their talents and accomplishments inspire me to try new things and be the best that I can be!

Jonda Spurbeck - my husband...

Jennifer - My future hubby. He always goes out of his way to make sure I'm good. Just little things he does that shows me his love. He is truly my best friend.

Veronika Rojas - I am inspired by nature. I live in Las Vegas so all I see on a daily basis in brown boring dessert. But the moment I get to see green and bright colors, I am always in awe. I can never take it for granted.

Caitlin - Buttons and Pockets

JL_DESIGNS - i am inspired by YOU steph!!! i adore working with you and cant wait to do it again soon! xoxo, c

victoria - the morning light thru the curtains of my east-facing bedroom is an ever-lovely beginning to each day & gently pushes me to wake & get going.

Lori - Living LIFE inspires me!

crystal - I'm inspired by pretty vintage fabric and old pieces of furniture waiting to be refurbished. Love the bag, perfect for my grocery shopping!

Melinda Ortley - Selfless acts by others inspire me!

brooke bowland - beautiful. as for inspiration...the strength of one of my best friends while her father battled with cancer. he went onto lose the battle, but the fight that he instilled in all of us is ever lasting!

Katie Neal Photo - I'm inspired by Pantone. :)

Lezli - Blogging inspires me.

Josie Elefson - Listening to nostalgic melodies on a cozy, rainy day inspires the artist in me to get in touch with my creative side.

Rebekah - God inspires me every day!

Annie T - What inspires me is sunshine. :)

Elaine R - My special needs son always inspires me with his positive attitude.

Jordana - strolls through antique flea markets. wedding and fashion blogs. a sunny day. my future husband! :)

Bekah S - crisp blue sky, wide open fields of green and wildflowers. a blanket, wine, cheese, a book, an open journal, birds flying and singing.....

Shelly Morales - My kids! I'm such a mamarazzi I'm a cliche !

Lesley - I love looking through these lookbook photos! What inspires me? Watching the Oscars, cause almost every single one of them started somewhere with a dream and a little vision and have succeeded by being nominated or even winning! And that is the beginning of anyone's path - a dream and a little vision!

Joyce - I get inspired by looking at other people's blogs, seeing their work and feeling their energy. Very nice blog BTW...thanks for sharing your talents!

Caitlin - Uh quite frankly that BAG inspires me!! Haha. Way cute!! Love the cute shots with the donkey! :)

Michelle - Reading/adoring wedding blogs inspires me.

Melissa - My husband inspires me! He is a perfect picture of how a husband should love his wife. He makes me WANT to be better at serving him in every way.

Jess - Passion inspires me.

Simone Anne - Sunshine and colors!

Tiffany - My children inspire me.

Megan Clark - I'm inspired by vintage finds - especially when they come from family members. xoxo

harriet - youth power and people inspire me to do my best!

Caitlin - art inspires me!

Sada - Lately...HGTV!!! :)

Reyna - One thing that inspires me... ...Soft white colors and talented people that create amazing things!

Lauryn - Great photography is very inspiring. Seeing creative photos that cannot be put in words and that provide a unique perspective.

violet - music inspires me

Mandie Segura - Looking through the lens of my new camera has inspired me to get out there and click!

Rita Liu - Being outdoors in new environments inspires me!

Denali - Reflections, I find to be quite inspiring. Reflection of yourself walking through a mud puddle, from the knife you're preparing dinner with… or perhaps a passing window. I always find myself intrigued, and as a artist feel an inspiration to capture it- whether on film or my canvas.

Lex Cut - Curiosity inspires me. Why else would a child like me want to live? I am curious and I want to know more and see more. I may not have the biggest brain but I have the most spacious.

Abby Martell - great photography and thrift shops :)

Clara - Today, the colors in these photos are inspiring me! I can't wait to see the rest of the images in the LookBook.

Melissa - My mother inspires me as a three time cancer survivor. Her courage and strength humbles me everyday. She's amazing!

Senka - What inspires me are the colors in nature.

Marilyn - I'm inspired by people who make a difference in the lives of others, especially women. I want my life to make a difference, and to inspire others.

Erin Miller - Colors inspire me - the burnt yellow of tumeric, the juicy pink of a fresh garden tomato, the gentle green of dafodil shoots pushing their way through the cold ground.

christina - The sound of birds chirping in the morning! I have missed them over the winter.

Monique - People watching inspires me. And that includes reading other people's blogs..an electronic form that suits my schedule. I especially love to look at what people are wearing. Clothes are a form of self-expression that everyone literally wears on their sleeve. Watching people and studying their clothes is a fast and easy way of getting "to know" them. And the more people I observe, the more I am amazed at how everyday people are SO creative!

Teri [a foodie stays fit] - Good music inspires me.

kktucker - Art inspires me--photos, music, paintings, literature, spoken word--all of it. LOVE LOVE LOVE the bag...and your photog style.

Kacey - I am inspired by the random acts of kindness you experience, most often when you have all but given up on people and their ability to see outside themselves. I am a big believer of "paying it forward." When I witness a smile or hello from a stranger or someone does something as small as offers me a coupon inline at the checkout it inspires me to be a happier, kinder individual. :)

Erika - Many things inspire, but here are a few of mine...change of the seasons, colors, textures, and vintage styled outfits...all of God's creations.

Tink - What inspires me is "friends that walk in when the rest of the world walks out."

Sarah L - I am an artist, and I am most inspired by the children around the world who are in less than ideal conditions. Capturing this emotion on a canvas is the most terrifying and wonderful thing I can do.

Amy - I am inspired by my family. True – it’s a big group, but their support and unfaltering love is worth noting time and again. Yes – that tote is darn cute too and would be put to good use this summer… on my honeymoon!

punkinmama - The SUNSHINE inspires me!

Traci - Color and great design!

Val Hunter - People who shine through adversity inspire me. People who make the most of a horribly sticky situation. The people who become success stories!

Gigi - Finding out I'm pregnant. Now I'm truly inspired :)

Melanie - I looked back and realized I hadn't entered - would LOVE to win! :)

Jane S - Right now? The peeling red/salmon paint in those photographs... I have red hair so I can't wear almost any red, but I feel like there's an off chance I might be able to wear that one, and if my hunch is correct, I may be indebted to that lookbook forever.

patty - my daughter and her sillyness-carefree world!

vanessa aleman - my mom inspires me because she is sick with lupus, and although she feels bad all the time she still works hard. She has always taught me to accept other for who they are, no matter their race,color,etc. She also has taught me to be a responsible pet owner. if she could take in every stray dog of cat she would,

Megan Douglass - Art in all forms inspires me! "No amount of skillful invention can replace the essential element of imagination." - Edward Hopper

Tara - Inspiration is a West Texas sunrise =)

Rebecca L - I'm inspired by the beauty of nature such as mountains, streams, and flowers.

Mekia L - I am most inspired by the structural beauty of buildings.

Kate - The Earth inspires me. It's the inspiration of everything we see as beautiful. All of the colors came from the Earth, from the flowers and the grass and the sky. Green, pink, blue, brown, orange, purple, can all be found by simply looking down in the grass where the flowers grow. Beauty is the Earth, and instead of looking for beauty in artificial replications, one can simply look at the world around them. Love&peace.

Elizabeth - Beautiful photographs inspire me every day.

Grace - Lights, the shadow they cast, and the tones they reflect inspire me :)

Alice - I'm inspired by my mom. She has accomplished so much with so little.

debs attard - smell of burning logs, wet grass and ancient library books

evgenia - Talented fresh ideas inspires me!!

MarieSam - I am inspired by life through the eyes of a child, where everyday is a new adventure filled with many simple joys, an abundance of laughter, and lots of ice cream :)

Lisa - I'm inspired by vintage material- old lace, fabric and texture!

Amy P. - I am inspired by all types of books.

Lillian - Just seeing anyone who is happy and passionate about what they do inspires me. I wake up each morning with the goal of being the best person I can be. I want to live with purpose.

Kathi - I am inspired by all the colors of life.

Mary-- YDP - My children inspire me, growing grass, good lattes, laughing with friends. Simple things, really.

Renee M - So many things inspire me... If I had to pick one thing, I suppose I would choose the category of "foreign culture." I love seeing how men and women who are so different from me survive through such horrendous times and rise above. People and places different from me always excite me!

Eliane T. - My favorite songs inspire me. Great pictures! And this tote is adorable! Thanks for the chance.

jes - inspiring: the idea of many colored and textured buttons on a string.

Abby - I'm inspired by people who are passionate about what they do. People who do things for a purpose other than money. There are many well known people that I look up to but the people who inspire me most are everyday normal people. It isn't hard to find the extraordinary within the ordinary if you make a point to look.

Cat - Nature inspires me. Being surrounded by tall beautiful trees, birds chirping, a gorgeous rushing river and the crisp outdoor air! How could you not be inspired by something so beautiful.

beth h - right now... all things spring inspires me. The smell in the air and the trees preparing to blossom... makes me want to create anything and everything fresh, bright and happy! (And gives me hope that winter may be over!)

Michelle - The one thing that inspires me is the changing of season I feel like its a good time to start new and try out different things! Not to mention all the great changes!

Fabulous Finds Studio - Anything vintage by Coco Chanel inspires me. She knew how women should dress and wasn't afraid to be different. Classy and timeless! Have a fabulous day! Julie

Heather - The strength and love of my Grandma. Even when she was very sick she always made sure to say "I love you."

evgenia - I'm inspired by my strong father. He is very unusual man.

Felisa - My almost husband inspires me! He supports me no matter what I'm doing and I find myself striving to achieve more to make him proud. This tote would be amazing for our honeymoon, in 72 days!

Marg - I'm inspired by hope of better tomorrows.

alysha - I think the one thing that inspires me most are children. They are beautiful, innocent, carefree, creative, lovable, and make me want to be a better person. I love working with them, and they deserve the best in the world.

rachell lauer - My inspiration comes from my beast friend Kyra.How does someone capture using words the significance of a honored friendship, the love of that friend, the lovefor that friend? Do nouns like gratitude, joyfulness, inspiration really describe the sensations that rush to greet me when I see her smile or hear her voice on the other end of the line? I...t’s an ethereal sentiment. Yet, if I painted a picture of Kyra, she’d be an orb whose colors radiate and mingle with the environment, spawning mini-me orbs congregating to emulate her exuberance and expansive generosity. If I baked a sweet of Kyra, she’d be a savory cupcake with a sophisticated filling that surprises, delights and makes the brain wonder what ingredients have been used. A hint of toasted coconut, perhaps? The finest dark chocolate glaze instead of piled-high frosting? Something with a hint of sour to keep the palate attuned to the taste, teaching the tongue to savor the layers of flavor. It’s not a child’s cupcake—it holds the festivity of youth with the sensorial hedonism in which artists are wont to linger. If I cried a tear of Kyra, it would be of a copious number vacillating between tears of laughter at the humor in every struggle, and tears of humanity for the trials of the soul, swelling the eyelids in a way that makes the eyes more beautiful to watch. And if I were to create a friend of Kyra, she’d be smart as a whip, a culinary master, a former party clown, a present wonder, a pretty Chiquita, a loyal being. She’d be standing in the kitchen making the world’s most robust and nutritious salad. I'd sit on the counter, and together we'd pour over our recent triumphs and disappointments, before eating with our fingers, challenging one another on our vocabularies, and honoring what is great in being a woman—having the friendship of another. The friendship of Kyra, who by setting such an admirable example, inspires me to be a better friend. And words will never paint a glorious enough picture of this woman!

Shannon - I'm inspired by the sunrise and Dr. Pepper! But not necessairly at the same time ;)

Jessica - I'm inspired by love and this 2010 spring I think I've found it!

Jenny - I love the colors in the photos. Great shoot!

Annie Robertson - Crumbling, bright colored walls inspire me. They remind me of my family in Mexico and how wonderful it was to grow up in such a culturally rich country! Thanks for the beautiful lookbook that continues to inspire me!

kathryn - Children inspire me... I am a children's photographer and looking through the lens at their innocence and beauty is amazing.

Tai Telford - My boyfriend inspires me. He is the most motivated person I know. He always has these amazing ideas and within weeks of telling me about them he is already making it happen. He makes me want to reach for my dreams because I see him living his.

Vi Nguyen - I am inspired by my parents. They faced many challenges in learning to speak a new language, living in a different society/culture and building enough courage to thrive in a new country...while raising me and giving me everything I ever needed.

Kirin - I'm inspired by the possibilities in life. There are so many opportunities, I must try as many as possible!

Ashley - I am inspired by the sun setting over the ocean, the strength of the sun when the clouds pass away, and the little miracles of love we see everyday.

Ambre - Warm weather and sunshine :-)

Taylor - I'm inspired by kindness. When I witness someone reaching out or sacrificing something for another person, or when I do something good for someone else, it refreshes my perspective on life like nothing else.

Dianne Lalonde - I am inspired by my dreams. I know what I want and I am going to put everything I have into getting it.

Kanicia Cognard - I'm inspired when i see people overcome serious disasters, such as in Haiti or Chile. They have lost everything, including loved ones, but can get up and continue to build their lives with such positivity and hope is very inspiring.

carrie - i'm inspired by my students!

Amanda Bell-Tardif - Inspiration for me stems from so many aspects of my life. Mostly I beleive that I draw my inspiration from little pleasures and simplicities from daily routines. A quaint coffee shop, receiving a letter in the mail from a friend, a ray of sunshine beaming down, a breeze of air... the simple pleasures in life can create the greatest results!

Rose Elizabeth - i am inspired by the unknown. i am excited about the future and that shapes my present moment. the unexpected could present itself at any second, and i am thrilled for life to keep happening

Karen - Blogs inspire me -- there is such a wonderful community out there of women, mothers, wives, artists, crafters. I get inspired by all of them on a daily basis!

Rochelle - I am inspired by those who are uninspired. I don't want to be one of them. Find beauty in everything.. You will then appreciate

Diana - Textures, shadows, shades of color, and books, definitely books.

olga - i'm inspired by people.

kara - the smiles of kids with disabilities!

Maggie - People who confident in what they believe in, and still are open minded to new ideas or beliefs inspire me the most.

Roxanne - Hmm... I have 3 things that inspire me the most... Jesus, sugar, and vintage patterns. Those three things my life revolves around... whether it be just in life, in the kitchen, and in what I wear!

Zoe - Your lookbook inspires me.

shauna - I am constantly inspired by the nature that surrounds me. I find myself dressing to match the weather or current state of the vegetation without even realizing it. I have always felt a connection with animals and have been exploring that even further by venturing outside and thoroughly experiencing my surroundings.

AT - nature!

Jen B. - What inspires me? The crash of waves on the beach in the middle of winter.

Michelle - The one thing that really inspired me is literature. I love getting swept up in the story and getting to know new characters.

Andra - Spring always inspires me, especially since I live in Victoria, BC and it likes to often come early. All the beautiful flowers and the oppertunity to wear less clothing and more fun colors. It always brings a smile to my face. Plus I can start roller skating again outside! :D xo Andra

Megan - tubes of paint in art supply stores inspire me :D

Vanessa - Observing the world daily and then documenting it inspires me.

Alison - Andrew McMahon of Jack's Mannequin and Something Corporate inspires me. I've been a fan of his since I was fourteen years old. His music is incredible. He's really an inspiration. If you haven't, you should check out his documentary Dear Jack.

Jo - I am, and will always be inspired by God's everlasting love and grace.:)

Kelsey - people inspire me everyday. as a clown i look at the world and the follies of man to inspire me to bring laughter and joy to those who need it.

Peyton - Seeing people do random acts of kindness inspires me.

Emily B. - Watching a child who is thinking, and seeing his face light up when he is excited because he understands.

Celia - Trees! the sun! Nature inspires me..

Elle Ticula - I'm inspired when I see people who let go of their fears to help others accomplish their dreams.

Yakira - Everything! Bloggers, magazines, lookbooks, nature and life in general!

marianna - Vintage joolz! I can't get enough of them.

Sarah - Anything virtuous or lovely.

Stavroula - Looks like an Almodovar movie... The colors, the scenery everything! On a side note, i really like the "an face" photo with the donkey. Looks like hes wearing a really funky wig, disco baby!!!! :D

Beth - my husband

Allie - Nothing inspires me quite like music. It's been the answer to every sort of creative slump I've ever had.

Kathy L. - Time restraints inspire me.

Elizabeth - Something that inspires me is nature. It's so beautiful and changing. When I'm stuck on trying to figure out what to paint, I pick something in nature.

Kate - the ocean...

katarzyna - urban decay...man-made "stuff" that is grungy and decaying. usually, the textures and colors are amazing and hard to duplicate intentionally but still extremely inspiring.

Emily Barklage - I get a lot of inspiration from magazines and catalogs ...

Cassarah Chu - Strangers who smile at me and brighten my day inspire me to enjoy my life and keep spreading joy.

Kay W. - definitely the small things in life inspire me. music, the way the light hits the pavement or a scene in the city. these things have a way of interrupting the daily humdrum of life and making things everyday more special.

Chloe - I am inspired by the color blue...

Carmen - by sunshine and my beautiful children!!

Megan - The future inspires me. Knowing that I have the world in front of me empowers me and compels me to succeed. I'm in law school right now, and while it's overwhelming, I'm put at peace knowing my life is just beginning. The possibilities for my path are endless, and God has a plan for me.

Lynn - the sight of fresh green hills in the distant! it's a shame that the beautiful bareness of it all usually belongs to private property, therefore making rolling down them trespassing... but they are breathtaking nonetheless.

Shannon - Music always inspires me. It's got a hold on me, I also write music in hope that it inspires other people to do good. The best thing about it is that it can change your mood in an instant, powerful stuff.

Katrina - Looking at others' art inspires me. Seeing their creativity makes me want to get out there and create something beautiful.

Laura Mock - Warm weather inspires me! The many snow storms and frigid winds of this winter makes the new warm weather that much better.

Lisa L. - Something that inspires me is the way frost sticks to the branches of trees in the winter.

Whitney - Music inspires me. Especially Jazz. I love to paint and be creative while listening to music. Thats what inspires me :)

Fan Fan - I love old art prints. There's just something enchanting about them.

Natalie - Travel inspires me.

Courtney - Fashionably speaking, I am inspired by Ruche lookbooks of course! Along with bright spring colors, warm sunshine on my shoulders, cruising farmers markets and summer music festivals. But most of all I am inspired by my beautiful 8 month old daughter's loving and excited smile every morning when she wakes. That smile melts my heart every day and inspires me to be the best momma I can!

hazel - my five beautiful children inspire me. they never cease to amaze me...even in the midst of all the chaos, the daily routines, the bickering, the crying...they've developed such mature nurturing hearts because it's all they know...the 3 year old helps and just grabs the bottle to feed the 3 month old when I'm getting dinner ready. The 6 year old stops riding his bike when he sees the 5 year old has fallen and is crying. The 2 year old shush's the baby when she starts to fuss in her car seat. I just stand back and take it all in and remind myself that it's the little, simpler things and try not to get run over by life.

Lindsay - Anything simple, beautiful, or creative inspires me

Susan - Everything around me is a source for inspiration - nature, people, travels...

Meg C. - What inspires me are people who work for change in this world. But even the smallest thing a person has done to help the world is inspirational and makes me feel happy to be living in this world.

Belinda Blackburn - My mum inspires me - everything she does she does with a smile and I think she lights up any room =)

Lesley - Id have to say my grandma's attic is pretty inspiring. Everytime i go to her house and go up there I feel like a little kid on Christmas day just running to all the old and vintage things up there. I get so many ideas from the old records and vintage hats which are my favs. The ideas are endless.

Sammie Jiang - God inspires me. To be able to understand his ability to love someone perfectly inspires me to do greater things in life.

Bethany F. - What inspires me would be 1940's and 1950's vintage beauty.

Amanda - I'm inspired aesthetically by a pair of cowboy boots my mom handed down to me. She wore them in her early 20s. They've been resoled three times.

Gabriella - Definitely my parents. The economic downturn has hit them pretty hard-continues to hit them hard, really-but they've never given up. They've always tried to do the best they can by their children and to do the honorable thing in regards to the economic commitments they've made.

Cindee - My kids! They are amazing!

Katy Davis - Zoe Deschanel definitely inspires me. I love her style and all of her vintage outfits in 500 days of Summer were amazing!

Lisa - imagination inspires me

Kim - What inspires me? The first sign of spring. Year after year. Winter is bearable just long enough to enjoy Christmas cookies and ring in the New Year with fun party hats and cute dresses. So cute that irregardless of the cold weather, you wear the dress and the heels anyway. What inspires me is that the city is covered in snow for so long that the minute it's gone, everything is new again. I don't know if it's the re-emergence of the sunshine and the vitamin D that comes with it that makes me smile and wipes away the winter blues. But whatever it is, it's a friendly reminder that life is beautiful. :)

Leah - I'm am inspired by my children's wonder of the world.

Kristin - I have been having a rough time in school lately and I have found inspiration in reading, and the beautiful weather we've been having lately. To be able to put on my bright green spring jacket and walk around outside and just sit to take in the budding trees and everything coming to life once more has been an inspiration for me to never give up no matter what happens.

Chelsea - I am constantly inspired by amazing art, nature, colors and the imaginations of my little ones. Great giveaway, beautiful lookbook!!

leslie - The selflessness of one my patients inspires me. It reminds me that people are still willing to help out other people.

Mari - I'm inspired by music, my children, my husband, and soo many books... :)

Teresa - The Color White... Love it! Soft, Calming.. Been using lots of White in decorating my house lately...

cath hunter - Statistics everywhere are constantly telling us that our society is going down hill. Crime rates among teens are high as well as divorce, teen pregnancies, violence in children (videogame and media related) and the list goes on. I am not denying the validity of such statistics because overall I agree with them. However, throughout all this negativity, I see that some things remain intact. For instance, the small things make all the difference. “Random acts of kindness” so to speak. I was at a restaurant the other day and the waiting area was extremely overcrowded. An elderly couple (very ElderLY) came in looking confused as to where the line started or even where the host podium was. Right away a young man saw their confusion and walked them to where they needed to be, and when they turned back around to go to the waiting area, another couple stood up to give them their seats. Although this behavior is implied, it was inspiring to watch. It really moved me and since then I have been making an effort to continue this sort of action.

Samantha Cabrera - I love the colors cream and blush pink, they always inspire me.

Anastasia - What inspires me? I'd have to say history. The lives of peoples past is something so tangible, yet not. We learn and grow not from our own lives as much as we do from the people that came before us and the people that are here with us now.

Molly - laughter!

Lisa - it is the little things in life that inspire me- my daughter's smile, smell of coffee, savoring a piece of dark chocolate. anyone can be inspired by snow capped mountains or a harvest moon; but the joy that comes from the everyday can make every moment of one's life truly magical.

Maura - I am inspired by sunshine and the Spanish language. The way Spanish speakers combine words illustratively and concisely makes me feel like it isn't just a language, it's a way of life.

Irene - nature definitely inspires me

Mary - my husband.

Carrie - My mom inspires me every day to be a good person--and she has killer fashion sense!

Katherine - My father and grandmother inspire me every day. They have an unending supply of patience, love, understanding, and wisdom. I look up to them the most; they are my heroes!

Tasha - The way the light falls like silk through the windows in the morning.

Danielle - the sacrifice Christ made for us on the cross is true and ultimate, undeniably...inspiration. everything else fades away. but one thing remains...love.

Heather Danner - I am inspired when I look out my window and watch the sun set over the Texas Hill Country. The light spreading through the Live Oaks takes me to another time where pioneer women watched the same beautiful site.

Miranda - My students inspire me.

Christie - The smell of Spring in the air first thing in the morning. You know it will be here so very soon. That is what inspires me. Your clothes and the style you depict helps too!

Caroline Beausejour - I'm always inspired by a piece of music that fits my mood of the moment. I've been hooked on "moonlight Sonata" from Bethoveen. It's just umbeleivable that such a melody so soothing to the ear has been writen by someone who is deff.

Cynthia Walters - I would have to say nature inspires me. Nothing more beautifully out there than what mother earth gave us.

Cristy - Jesus! His love and devotion inspire me to live a life of peace, joy and an understanding of what is to come.

Kari - I'm inspired by nature :)

Kate - I am inspired by my mother who taught me to be a fighter and never give up.

Alice - The past inspires me.

Julia - i am inspired by inspiration itself, by pushing the boundaries of imagination. the universe is expanding-- we may as well expand our minds with the little time we have!

Jenny Yeh - music inspires me

Tammy Garcia - I am inspired by simple elegance and grace in every day things and people. A flickering candle that illuminates a certain color on a pillow...that color inspires me. When my daughter flicks her hair behind her ear and the loveliness of her peach pinched cheek appears...that inspires me. Visually appealing, unique, yet simple sights inspire me. These visions of color, elegance, and grace inspire me and move my imagination to try new designs, colors, textures, and ideas. I find some of these things on Ruche...timeless little treasures. Thank you, Tammy Garcia

Stephanie Y. - What inspires me is beauty-- in nature, in art, in music, and in the hearts of good people.

Rita Harrell - That awesome cardigan inspires me to get off my butt and get to the GYM!

Odete - Gods unconditional love inspires me to be who He created me to be. Love the freshness of new lookbook, it is clean and uncomplicated. Enjoy every moment in life as if it were your last.

Angie Johnson - I'm inspired by interesting people. People who challenge what I think and who are unexpected.

Rebekah - Sunshine, the imagination of a child, and abstract art all inspire me <3

Kellsey - Children's book illustrations, fabric, anthroplogie catalogs, and floral designs inspire me!

Brechtje - Something that inspires me is Springtime. It happens ever year that I am riding around on my bike and suddenly look around me and realize I haven't really been looking. Just one day that you realize that everything is green, young and fresh again. (if there are young animals present in the picture, such as ducklings, even better!) It's very inspiring and it gives me a great boost of energy!

Roberta - music, literature, cinema and travelling inspire me!

Karen - I'm inspired by the smell of spring. It makes me feel so awake and ready for anything!

Niina - Sunshine and light,they're telling me that spring is on it's way!

K. B. - Colors. The juxtaposition of blue and green in the sky, the pearly grey mist in the mornings, the trees just before sunset with the light filtered through the leaves. And, of course, really good photography. (I always stare at the backgrounds in a shot. They have the most interesting hues.)

Cathryn - My two boys, they both see the world so differently from me, sometimes it is hard for me to make sense of it. They are just so dear to my world.

Erin - Colorful, unique outfits that bring out peoples' personalities!

Steph - A good story is truly inspiring.

julie morgan - inspiration comes from every detail and emotion in life. most often i am inspired by random glimpses into other worlds and lives.

Anastasia Brush - The way sunlight dances on the face of the ocean, a child singing for his/her own pleasure, smiles, the grace of a dancer, people who stand up for what they believe in no matter the consequences, and all types of music; from samba to hip-hop, to soul, R&B, and old school rock and roll... All of these and so much more inspire me everyday.

Katie Luebbert - One thing that inspires me is random acts of kindness toward strangers. I'm very much into the whole pay-it-forward thing. Doing kind things for people and not expecting anything in return. That is what inspires me!

Eliza - I am inspired by how the item makes me feel - happy, soft, feminine, and special.

Beth B. - Marathon runners inspire me!

claire - i am just back from Mexico this week, puerto vallarta to be exact! i was totally inspired by the beautiful rich colors you see everywhere. the buildings are painted in blues, oranges and reds and on and on; the ocean is blue, grey, seafoam green and white, all these colors that inspire my wardrobe all year long! thank you for reminding me of the beautiful colors of Mexico in your new collection!

Carissa - My classes in college, surprisingly!

Shawna D. - I am inspired by days like today when the wind pushes me along and the sun dances alongside us. These days feel pure, full of potential, waiting for me to unlock its secrets. The wind whispers at me to pause and see around at the everyday beauty in creation. These are days of change, good change, and I wonder what days like today will bring.

Katie C. - Sunshine and the colors of nature inspire me!

Emily P. - My friend Olivia inspires me. She is well-read, fluent in several languages, adventurous, and kind. She always makes me want to be my best!

Laura Taylor Mark - Everyday life inspires me...

Lauren Rohwer - I am inspired by the sound of the bird chirping happily about this nice, warm, long-awaited Maryland spring!

Dai - My inspiration is art. Of any kind, it doesn't matter. Also, everyone who's been a mentor to me. And Switchfoot. Their lyrics are amazing.

Rebekah Towers - One thing out of many that truly inspires me is.....MY FAMILY. I love my husband and two boys so much and want so much to give them every positive experience in life. :)

Erin - I am inspired by classic films, good literature, live music, street markets, and children's books.

Katy - The universe inspires me, because it is so vast and it makes me realize how small I am and how short my life is, and that I truly need to live EVERYDAY to the FULLEST!

Caroline - I am inspired by Audra McDonald. She is the song in my soul.

Melissa - yellow flowers, the smell and sound of the ocean, sunshine, laughter, travel