my favorite quote. ever.

I was driving home today after a quick lunch date with my sweet Tyson, my middle son.....I was feeling grateful. Just him and I. No little brother begging for my attention. No big brother making fun of him. Just us. Sitting at a booth talking and laughing and catching up. I almost got all filled up with tears thinking about how blessed I am to do what I love as a professional AND more importantly, be the kind of mom I've always wanted to be.

I'm not sure why I feel a pull some times to create. I'd like to think it's my inner "light"...begging me to do more. Be a better person. Love more. Inspire others to do the same.

After my lunch today, I was practically running to my mac to get this done. I couldn't wait to share it with everyone.  (free download link is below)

One of my favorite people in the entire world, my dad, wrote this amazing quote after his father passed away. I don't even know if he realizes that I've had it memorized since I was a little girl. I love it. It has had such an impact on me.

It was so simple, just a lunch. But it reminded me that I am doing what I've always wanted to do....be a great mother to my children and shower them with my love. Even after I'm gone, I know it's the simple things we've done together (lunch dates in the middle of the day), that they will remember the most....and the love that they feel pouring out of me, will be passed along to all the people in their lives.

I am including a free 8 x 10 download here for you.

I hope you enjoy it.

xoxo

idyllic inscription | new wedding invitation suite

I have a new invitation suite on wedding paper divas. I am a tad bit obsessed with it. I actually really love looking at it!  If I was getting married again...this design would be IT for me.

I think a lot of brides-to-be feel the same way because it's currently among the top sellers (yay!). It makes me so happy to think that my designs are helping people to celebrate one of the most important days in their lives. I get all choked up thinking about it. I am so lucky.

Oh....and it comes in two color palettes. I love them both.

 

love always wins | my gift to you

My thoughts are consumed with grief as I think about the tragedy that our nation is trying to comprehend. My heart is aching.

I have always vowed to live my life using love as the driving force behind my actions.  I know that I am not perfect. I make mistakes. I lose my patience with my children. I get angry at my husband. Yes, I like to swear.....alot. However, I can proudly say the the core of my soul is powered by love. I believe "love" is the single greatest thing we can do for humanity. Love always wins. always.

I was inspired to make this simple print.  I will hang it proudly in my home as reminder.  I thought some of you may like to have it as well.  If you are like me...you are feeling a bit hopeless and feel a tugging at your heart...asking you to do MORE. As parents, friends, siblings, husbands, wives, sons and daughters....the power to do more is already within you. Continue to love. Teach love. Radiate love. It is contagious.

click here to download.

new years photo cards | tiny prints

Three of my brand new "new years" holiday cards available at tiny prints.

 

save 25% at tiny prints this holiday season

I am excited to share my tiny prints friends and family discount code with all of you! It makes me  proud to know that I work with a company that values it's designers and wants to "share" a little bit of the holiday spirit with ALL of us! yay!

*Enjoy 25% off stationery using the code at checkout. There is no minimum purchase required for this promotion. This promotion code is applicable to stationery products only. Offer is not applicable to shipping, taxes, rush processing charges, and excludes gifts, photo gifts, photo books, calendars, gift certificates, and Erin Condren planners. This promotion code cannot be combined with other offers. Offer is only valid on Tiny Prints and is not applicable on treat.com, third party or partner websites. To prevent abuse, we reserve the right to discontinue or modify this offer at any time without notice. We reserve the right to cancel any order at any time. Offer expires 12/31/12 at 11:59 pm (PT).


P.S. ...and even though I'd love it if you chose one of my designs...you don't HAVE to use it on one of Elm & Gray's cards...it is valid on all stationery designs.

all new | wall decals, ornaments + canvas prints

The team at Oopsy Daisy has been busy the last few months updating their product offerings and adding new artwork to their lineup! I'm so thrilled that they've asked me to expand my line with them. Here are a few of the new items available through them:

BRAND NEW - PERSONALIZED CERAMIC ORNAMENTS

FABRIC WALL DECALS

NEW CANVAS PRINTS

meet my newest "inspirations"

There is no denying the fact that major life events tend to inspire us.... Let's just say that these two little love bugs have definitely stirred up some major inspiration in the creativity department. My new nephew, Degan Robert, and my niece, Samaya Elizabeth, were born a week a part.  I am, of course, completely in love with both of them and just being around them gets my creative juices flowing.

Just when I was starting to feel a little "out of it" in the inspiration department, these two peanuts came along and perked me right up! Funny how the universe has a way of setting everything right.

Enjoy these pictures and I dare you to try to NOT kiss their delicious cheeks through your screen!