With all that is going on in the news these days it can get a tad depressing. Regardless of what side of the political spectrum you may be on, I think most people would agree we need more love in this world.  We need to be kinder to each other and kinder to ourselves. We need to support each other and see the positives vs the negatives.  

We can learn so much from the negative moments in life. These moments will contribute to having more positive moments than negative in the future. This is my hope for the world....

This art print is available through my Society6 site and it's a little reminder that hope stems from love.  

I am trying a little test to see what site gets more exposure, for original art; my Etsy shop or my personal site.  I have had my Etsy shop since 2009 and it gets a lot of traffic. My main site doesn't get as much traffic but I find my original art gets overlooked at times. I am considering moving all of my original art over to my Etsy shop.

This original will be my test subject.  Eight Times the Love is a playful piece created using a lot of different colourful papers all collaged on a single sheet. I created a template of an octopus on blank piece of paper and traced out the octopus. Eight Times the Love will brighten and add a playful loving tone to any room.

We live in online times. When was the last time you received a greeting card or letter in the mail? We seems to send thing via email or text so often that the art of writing out a card seems lost. We have become a society too busy to send a card and yet, that card carries so much meaning and thought.  Thought and time seem to be lacking in our society and I think it's time we claim it back. We all receive amazon parcels within seconds it seems; but, to receive an "old fashioned" greeting card in the mail is so rare these days especially outside of a Hallmark occasion.

Let someone you are thinking about know you are thinking of them by sending a card. Yes, in the mail with a stamp...the old fashioned way.  It's fun..... try it!
Grab a card here. 

coilWith over 40 different covers to choose from there is a notebook that will appeal to everyone, I hope!  With school starting up soon it's always nice to have a brand new notebook; somewhere fresh to jot down new ideas, instructions from teachers, homework, important dates and things you don't want to forget. 
My notebooks are now available in two different sizes. One with 100 pages or one with 200 pages.  The only difference in these notebooks is the amount of pages. The quality of the covers and coil binding remains the same.  
From now until the end of the month I am offering 10% off all notebooks.  Use coupon code BACKTOSCHOOL and enjoy the 10% savings.

Do you have a child heading off to college or university this September? Create a cozy dorm room with cool bedding.  Society6 has 20% off and free shipping throughout their site ending tonight at midnight! Get the deal while it lasts!

I have been on a flower bouquet inspired kick these days. This bright and cheerful design would look fabulous in the bedroom. 

Add some matching pillow shams too!

,'Thankful' is a new thank you card now available through my online store. This colourful floral is the perfect card to send to a friend letting them know how thankful you are for their friendship.

If you live in a country with many freedoms like I do, it is something we should never take for granted. Our freedom of choice, our freedom of speech, our freedom to roam around our cities.  Be thankful for it all and let those you care about you are thankful for having them in your life.  

Adding a pop of colour to your home doesn't have to require repainting walls or buying new furniture.  You can change up a room simply by adding a few new throw pillows.  Society6 is offering a discount on their throw pillows for your indoor and outdoor decorating needs.  Click here to browse my selection.

Thank you cards are so important.  Sending a thank you text or email is just not the same as a physical thank you card.  

Thank you cards are always a good thing to have on hand and cards with beautiful images on them make saying thank you so much more fun. 

For thank you cards, click HERE.