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Meeting Mr. Fiennes

A stunning image for a Sunday morning. Silja, thank you for sharing your "Oh those british lads..." file. I am really enjoying the collection.

Banning farm images? Really?

Image of Blackberry Meadows Organic Farm (Fawn Township, PA)

I just signed Slow Food USA’s petition against legislation in three states that would criminalize taking photos or videos of farms.

If you, too, believe that a well-managed farm should have nothing to hide, and that consumers have a right to see how their food is produced, please join me in signing their petition.

Please help raise awareness and stop this silly effort from spreading to other states and send a clear message that consumers have a right to know where our food comes from.

Thank you from your farm-hugger friend.

For Mom

For those of you who have family and friends visiting Mother’s Day weekend, capture those special moments in a compact Memolio album (about 4x2.5”). You'll want to watch the demo, it's fun and easy. Create an album, then send them to your loved ones as a thank you or momento of their visit. The only risk is that you'll probably want one for every occasion.

 

Dear Mom was strategically placed on the check-out counter at Books Inc. and, of course, I found it difficult to put it down. It's filled with heartfelt as well as beautifully photographed images of mothers, grandmothers, and children. Get one for your mother, grandmother, sister, best friend, and you. 

P.S. There is a Dear Dad copy that you’ll want to get by June 19th. 

The Grandparent’s Journal is such a lovely idea. Grandchildren help complete the journal by asking their grandparents questions (e.g. favorite holiday or celebration, favorite childhood games, etc.). I can just hear my mom telling stories about her earlier years and seeing the wonder in my children’s eyes, such a great image.

Happy Easter from a Big Bunny

Image via Luxe Chronicles.

Art for a Good Cause

Get one of Emily Shur’s limited edition images, Imperial Palace Gardens with Wall, Tokyo and help earthquake victims in Japan. Four sizes available, $20 will get you an 8x10" print. 

All proceeds from sales will go to support the Japan Society’s Earthquake Relief Fund. 

Sharon Montrose Photography

I so love these images by Sharon Montrose. They have such a peaceful feel and are quite lovely to look at. These simple images, hung in a row, would add elegance to any young girl's room yet still remain playful. Sharon has a beautiful selection of other animal prints suited for other rooms. My son would be brimming with excitement to find reptiles and large cats on his wall.

Dr. Seuss & Bunnies

Instead of a basket of chocolate bunnies this Easter, consider another form of sugar-goodness, Baby Bunnies by Sharon Montrose. Prints come as small as 8.5x11” and as large as 30x40”. She also has images of single bunnies, if you prefer. They're absolutely precious!

Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss!
Keep a lasting image of his beloved characters on your wall. You can never outgrow Dr. Seuss and his whimsical and witty stories. Limited edition Prints are $29 each. Offer ends March 5.

One Potato does an exceptional job at curating picture books for children of all ages. You can find a unique selection for your young reader, even if they’ve moved on to chapter books. And, your shopping cart is handled directly by Amazon. Think of One Potato as a refined search engine on top of the largest bookstore. Here are a couple of suggestions in honor of one of our favorite authors Oh, The Places You’ll Go! and And to Think I Saw it on Mulberry Street.

 

Year of Color, Part I

Both home and fashion editorial pages are filled with swatches of color and, it seems, the brighter the better! Following that cue, here are some festive hues that caught my eye.

I love these colorful wood tags from Olive Manna. Save them for gifts, hang over mason jars, label storage baskets, or make a card out of one. 5 for $6.00 is a deal.

From the same lovely shop, these wood stained clothespins are just too sweet to pass up. Tip: Get the color Red Barn to keep your homemade Valentine crafts in place.

Any kitchen, monochrome or not, would love these multicolor nesting bowls and spoons  as a companion. They’re so much fun to look at!

And, for just a sprinkling of color on your wall, I really like this print, Kite Hill, featured on 20x200. The site features art at great prices, you could decorate every room in your house.

Finally, Pantone’s stylish storage boxes are a must. You may not find one in Honeysuckle 18-2120, their Color of the Year, but they do carry my favorite, Cool Gray 10 C.

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Following the Snow

Nicasio Valley Farms Pumpkin Patch