These are the things that are pleasing my spirit right now:
Saturday mornings at the farmer's markets (yes, we have many to choose from!) and the excitement of new discoveries such as this:
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Chinese Spinach which is a magnificent purple color. It is so pretty, it has to be healthy!
New projects (can we say electric drill - yes, learning how to use new tools) from The Artistic Mother by Shona Cole. I already made a name plate for Cowgirl and was inspired to make this one as a gift for a dear friend's new baby. Look at those impossibly tiny and equally precious toes!
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Speaking of new tools, I am dabbling more with Photo Shop and learning tons from Susan Tuttle's new book Digital Expressions. If I only had hours to spend playing around. This digital collage sums up where I am right now:
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But at the end of the day, here is where my passion and my heart lies:
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Seriously, can it get any better?
Happy Memorial day ... what are you taking time to celebrate?