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celebrate

 

There is a side of friendship that develops better and stronger by correspondence than contact...The absence of the flesh in writing perhaps brings the soul near.

::Emily Carr::

Suffice it to say i am a little obsessed with photos of hands lately. Maybe it is because as i struggle through my divorce and unemployment i often feel hands reaching out to me. I have never known a more supportive group than those who read my blog, than those i now consider friends because of my blog.

Today is the birthday of an amazing friend that has been there for me more than i can say. Through thick and thin, good times and bad. She has been there. I want to wish her a happy birthday. K - you know i wish i was there to celebrate with you. Coffee ice cream with almonds for you and with chocolate chips for me and of course a good long chat. Happy birthday my friend and thanks for being you.

ps. mary when i took this picture i thought of you!

happy valentine's day

xoxo

love note

bold

 

Beautiful linen in valentine shades.

Purchased here. 

i love...

Valentine's Day.  I know I am in the minority and I am ok with that.  

Reasons I love February 14th:

• Two words-red and pink
• Gift giving is not expected or required
• Who doesn't like to make handmade valentines?
• Conversation hearts 
• Mail rules 
• Because this year is different.

This week I will be featuring Polaroids that have been inspired by love + hearts and other mushy stuff. Please come visit!

accessorize

A HUGE thank you to Ez at Creature Comforts for featuring me in her Today I Love...series

To celebrate this girl is going to accessorize. 

One of my favorite purses. From Target. I saw one just like it a few months ago. Made by a famous designer. Can't remember who. I'll bet that one cost more than $19.99.

almost as much

I love her ALMOST as much as I love my polaroid camera. Almost! 

Right now i am also loving Mary Ruffle .

Mary is an amazing friend, with an amazing eye.

I am almost brought to tears every time I go to this site.

so.much.inspration

You MUST go now. Right now, go on!

This is such an inspiring and wise post. 

Andrea is the reason I started blogging in the first place.

posting here again too.

away i go

portland here i come!!!!!

polaroid partner in crime

Jen has become my polaroid partner in crime.  Much to my delight we have done a few collaborations, the latest being our word collaboration. I look forward to my continued friendship with Jen and future projects.  Fittingly enough look what Jen sent me as a Christmas gift.  Be still my heart. I do believe it will keep my photos from the word collaboration safe.  Thank you dear girl, I can't think of anyone I rather polaroid with.

She has an etsy shop. Go there now!

embracing what i have been given

 

I got laid off yesterday. Yes it really couldn't have happened at a worse time.  Here's the thing though, i feel like something clicked in the universe. I am not sure what it is yet, only time will tell that.  I do think it is quite possibly someone trying to tell me something. To slow down, reconnect with my kids, not to worry too much about the monetary part of the holiday and to reconnect with my creativity.  So I am going to try and embrace the time i have. Remembering to breath deep when it all seems like too much. I hear you universe, I hear you.