you inspire me

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You inspire me, and encourage me, did you know that? You do, in many ways. For one thing, today I'm imagining all of your gardens popping up all over the 'neighborhood', with peas, carrots, heirloom tomatoes, lettuce and other yummies after reading your sweet comments yesterday.

Shari's spring manifesto has me thinking about what I want to notice and explore this spring.

The dailies, a series of glimpses into a day in the life of... at design for mankind : are building personal connections.

You remind me to appreciate certain moments like this.

A belated thank you to Emma for her feature of my work & shop on her beautiful blog, emmas designblogg. Thank you Emma!

Well, I just wanted to tell you a few things you do that are inspiring to me and many others, I'm certain.

Heather

Monday Monday

      the first orders from the shop are going to their new homes today. thank you soooo much!

Good Monday morning,

Well, it is back to teaching today for me, my spring break studio week is now over. It was a wonderful week. I was talking with a friend at brunch yesterday {who is also a teacher} and we were saying how we were so much calmer when we were able to focus on one thing and not be pulled in different directions. Do you ever feel that way? I was able to concentrate on art, and I even worked late into the night some evenings, which is unusual for me. I have to say, my sights are set on summer now...

I made four new minis, that have imagery inspired by spring garden planting. They will go in the shop super soon {as early as tonight}. I really like them. I'll let you know when.
We {and when I say we, I mean my husband} got our compost spread around and worked into the soil this weekend. And he planted three rows of sugar snaps. Are you going to plant a garden?

Did you have a good weekend or week? What's in your sights for your week to come? {wow, i seem to be full of questions today.}

a smile for you,
Heather

thank you!

      just hatched : four new 'minis' and added to the shop.

Good afternoon to you!

Thank you so much for such a warm reception Thursday night at the opening reception of my shop. I was thrilled and honored. And thank you John of Habitat {do you need new shoes? go there} , Jen {who just had a birthday & also added some lovely items to her shop}, Anna & Sean of Sub-Studio, Jennifer {her shop}, and Julie & Kathryn of perfectbound for your sweet mentions of the opening. I really like the community of bloggers I've met here because there is such a sense of support.

Now, I need to really think about making some cinnamon rolls for brunch tomorrow. I hope you have a blessed Easter! I know I truly feel blessed and thankful.

thank you,
Heather