monday quote

I feel like men are more romantic than women.  When we get married we marry one 
girl.

Cause we’re resistant the whole way, until we meet one girl and we think: “I’d 
be an idiot if I didn’t marry this girl she’s so great.”

But it seems like girls get to a place where they just kinda pick the best 
option or something. I know girls that married they’re like: “Oh he’s got a good 
job.”

I mean, they spend their whole life looking for Prince Charming and then they 
marry the guy who’s got a good job and is gonna stick around.

Ryan Gosling

saturday morning sweetness

There is something about weekend mornings that just makes me burst with energy and productivity.  I like to greet the morning sunshine and scratch off my to do list before lunch time. 
This morning I took an invigorating run to the football stadium where Shannon and I ran the stadium steps until we thought we may actually heave a lung.  We walked home, calves shaking under the weight of our bodies, but they were definitely unsteady steps of satisfaction.
I folded laundry methodically.  Something so simple...a chore indeed, yet relaxing.  Then it was off to the farmer's market...a summer dress day is always a good day.  I wish I took a picture of all the fresh zinnias.  Swoooooon.
Currently sitting in the coffee shop studying.  Check marks all down the to do list.
Cooking a lovely meal of stuffed peppers tonight.
All is good.
Happy Weekend!

thursday quote

“You can’t just make me different and then leave. You can’t. You can’t change me and make my whole life centered around you, then leave.”

—	John Green, Looking for Alaska

a little birdie told me

I made these little guys while I was watching the Olympics a couple weeks ago.  They are for sale at CIRCA in downtown Geneva if you need to find a gift or something to brighten your day.  Thanks for looking!

monday quote

"if you have good thoughts, they will shine out of your face like sunbeams, and you will always look lovely."

-roald dahl

CIRCA

I am beyond thrilled to have my typography canvases available for purchase at Circa in downtown Geneva.  Someone pinch me!  I still cannot believe how it all happened.  I like to make art for other people to enjoy.  I rarely keep anything I make for myself and I enjoy the process and the idea that something I took the time to create may brighten someone's day or home.
The new shop owner, Christina Lambert, is a beam of sunshine.  You can clearly see she enjoys her job working there by the way her eyes light up when she talks about her clients or tells shop stories.  I am incredibly thankful for her support and kindness.

night at the circus