Re-Inspired

I think I'm finally ready to come back now. I've been busier than ever since the holidays with four (soon to be five) custom wedding sets, with paper crafting, and making new things for the shop, which will, with any luck, be receiving some pretty new additions in the coming weeks.

I want to thank you, my lovely readers, for being patient with me during my little hiatus, and also to beg your continued indulgence if I'm not here quite as frequently as I used to be. I've come to the conclusion that blogging should be about being inspired and sharing inspiration with others, and when I felt lately like it's just one more thing on an impossibly long to-do list, it becomes a stressor rather than an overflow of creativity. So I'm going to approach it in the future with the mindset that I'll share when I have something to share, and not bore you with nonsense when I don't.

The wonderful Debee Campos of Art As Life (incredible blog) and InspireLovely (beautiful shop) is a perpetual source of inspiration to me, so I can't think of anything more appropriate than including her in today's post. She's running a giveaway on her blog right now of several beautiful Valentine's Day themed items from her shop, so be sure to enter after taking a few minutes to marvel at the loveliness (I always do) and to be inspired yourself (I always am).

It's nice to be back. Thank you for reading.

Etsy Treasure Tuesday: Laura Amiss

I fell in love with all of the gorgeous prints and textile artwork in Laura Amiss's Etsy shop at first glance. The colors make me happy, and the sweet themes make me giggle. I dare you not to smile immediately.

I think "Teapots" and "I Was Different" would be at the top of my list, but the cityscapes are close behind. So charming, yes?

{all images © Laura Amiss, and pulled from the Etsy shop}

Daily Drop Cap

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I had so much fun choosing my favorites from designer Jessica Hirsche's beautiful blog full of Daily Drop Caps. Go and see them all for yourself!

There Are Many Things For Which to Be Thankful

Even on a gray, cloudy day, it's not looking so bad. I'm spending the two nights my husband is away at my parents' lovely house at the vineyard, and this morning my wonderful mother got up extra early to make me biscuit doughnuts, a childhood favorite. It was always what I requested for breakfast on birthdays and other very special days, and I had them, for the first time in years, again this morning. Quite lovely. I also have some delicious brie soup to look forward to for lunch, and things seem more cheery this morning.

These humorous original typography drawings by British artist Matt Lyon added to the general feeling of contentedness by making me giggle a little.

This one makes me think of Mr. Krook's fancy spontaneous combustion act in Dickens' Bleak House.

These illustrations are Matt Lyon's original work, pulled from his flickr Typography set.