Ecofont

Always in favor of anything green, I just downloaded this eco-friendly font. This font reduces ink consumption by ommitting parts of the letters, resulting in a unique look that uses up to 20 percent less ink! Tiny circles decorate each letter, yet readability is still maintained. Free to download, free to use. Better for your wallet, better for the planet.

Made with Love

My latest project involved making Valentine's cards for Zoey's class. I needed to bring thirty-six valentines for the other kids! Wanting something unique, I decided to make these sweet little tokens of love instead of buying tacky cards with some celebrity's face plastered all over them.

The valentines took time (I admit it would be much quicker to just buy them pre-made and scribble a name on the back), but they are personal and one of a kind. Not to mention cost effective; the supplies cost approximately the same, if not less, than what would have been paid for store bought valentines.

So if you have the time and the determination, make your own Valentine's! If not for the lucky receiver, for your own pleasure!

Flora

The life of an amaryllis.
From bud to blossom.

Painted horses

As we strolled through the fairgrounds this past autumn, these words from a favorite lullaby kept streaming through my mind. The song is by the extremely talented Tanya Goodman.

The sooner you’ll sleep
The sooner you’ll wake
The night will go fast as quick as a wink
The morning will break
Soon we will be there
Tomorrow we’ll go to the fair

We will ride painted houses with wind in our hair
We will always remember the laughter we share
The sooner you’ll sleep
The sooner you’ll wake
Tomorrow we will go to the fair

The merry go round
We’ll go up and down
We’ll raise our voices and sing merrily
We’ll laugh at the clowns who don’t have a care
Tomorrow we’ll go to the fair