small but so sweet

it recently struck me that sometimes smaller is better so i have been working on a few wee small orbs to adorn some lucky folks' desk, mantle, bedside table (guaranteed to make you sleep with a smile), bathroom counter, a windowsill (not too sunny)...oh the places really truly are endless.

Please do BEWARE as it has become quite clear there is no way to gaze upon these little lovelies and not giggle.
to sit small, but so sweetly, on the shop shelves tomorrow.

breathe deep...

i am not sure where i came up with the theory that summer was relaxing...probably because back in the days it was...the days of working at night and having time to myself to read, relax, do lots of yoga and basically ponder on things for a time period longer than 2 minutes throughout the day...

lately summer has been a bit of a whirlwind of activities, all of which are quite delightful, but making for days filled with hustle and bustle to and fro...

so today was a great diversion from the busyness...
it included to name a few:
making bread
& homemade salsa
playing barbies and army guys
reading and then watching a french book & video with wee ones
pool party in salt water (what a treat!)
chopping & grilling vegetables
making 4 new designs for a new line to arrive tomorrow in the shop
watching the sun go down on the patio with fz

taking the time to breath deep and relax...

now, that is my kind of summer day.

how was your day?

desert dreams...

well, designs are packed and i head out on a road trip to the desert tomorrow, after my lovely FZ returns from surfing, still have to complete orbs for show, and final touches on handful of designs...not sure how my work will be received in the desert, but you just don't know till you go, so off i go.

An Etsy shop update to occur tomorrow a.m. prior to departure, however, here are a few glimpses of new designs to be placed on the shelves this week...stay tuned.

I am sending lovely, heARTful, warm and fuzzy thoughts of kindness and red hot stuff on this valentines to you all...i am not one to buy into the lovey-chocolate-kissey-marketing thing...everyone should feel special and loved everyday, and well sometimes that may not be the case, and so if some folks need a day to do so, well, then so be it, me, i prefer the day to day love that surrounds me, no need for sweet treats and roses (yuck, just a personal note). However, i would like to send love and well wishes for warm and embracing vibes to all this weekend. I will be in the 80 degree desert, soaking all the rays of warm inspiration...will return tuesday with some more meandering and musing.

go gently, stay human and have lovely fun.

still lily