Finding treasure everywhere

There are extraordinary things all around us. Whether those treasures are funny words, beautiful weeds, or interesting ideas, I like to hunt for them and put them together in a fresh and joyful way that gives us a new perspective -- or just a smile. 

I hope they brighten your day in these stressful times -- and if they inspire you to do something cool too, I'd love to hear about it!

Pandemic Postcards

Longing for connection in the midst of lockdown, I spent some time crafting collaged postcards for friends near and far. 

Full collection here

Roadside Floristry

Cultivated flowers are amazing and wonderful and I’m so glad they’re part of this world. But roadside grasses and backyard weeds are genuinely lovely too, if we just take the time to notice. Next time you need some beauty and adventure in your life, take a walk to your nearest weed patch and pick yourself a stunning bouquet. You’ll be surprised at how easy it is.

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Share your brilliance: #roadsideflorist

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Shiny bits of wisdom.
I have a magpie's collection of quotes that I've found inspiring -- from news articles to sacred texts. When the mood strikes me, I love to "collage journal," pairing these quotes with images that expand and illuminate the meaning for me. 

​Lookin’ good, Spicy Tuna Pie Sprinkles. 
“Sweetheart,” “Babe,” and the like are classics, but sometimes you need something with a little more pizzazz. Or just goofyness. How you could not be in love with someone who says things like ...

• Howsabout you and me, Snuggle Chow Chow Melon?
• Raspberry Twinkle Weetabix Goober, you make my heart sing.

• Let’s go out tonight, Poofy Viking Lake Monster!

Literary fortunes, 25¢

Fortunes from old books
Sometimes profound, sometimes funny, sometimes kinda confusing—just like the advice we get from our best friends. 
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The verb “be” is highly irregular.
I consult the Chicago Manual of Style almost daily in my work as an editor. Every once in a while, amid a discussion on the finer points of semicolon or gerund usage, a delightfully wry comment will brighten my day. Here, in these fortune cookies (made as thank-you-for-a-great-year client gifts), is my tribute. 

Sometimes the world needs to know who was right.

Sometimes it’s not enough to settle a squabble. Sometimes the winner needs to wear a sticker.
​Available in sealed envelopes for service in matters that have yet to be settled.