Care Package

Blocks are a good thing. Pretty blocks that let you spell stuff... now that's downright creative! There's a story that goes with them too. They were a gift to me from Gayle. A "just because" gift when she came over today to bring Emily a H1N1 care package. Thanks for the love and support Gayle! Em can't wait to dive into her new books and the tootsie pops calmed her cough through the kickoff of the Harry Potter movie marathon. Thanks for being so thoughtful!

Love, Suz

Autumn Collections

Here are some collections Gayle wanted to share. (Photos by Julie Vaught)

1. Globes

2. Scissors

Fresh Salads

Interesting McDonald's billboard that literally grows by Leo Burnett ad agency, Chicago, Illinois.

2 Good Friends

Gayle's best friend, Shirley, popped in from California for an overnight visit. Nothing like good friends. Such funny stories and good laughs. They look so innocent.

Suz

Old School Journaling

While I love blogging, I love journaling too. There's nothing like curling up in bed at the end of the day with pen and journal - no TV, no computers - a steaming cup of tea within reach. (If you like journaling check out gratitude journals)

There is a cozy workshop not too far from where I live, where my friend Pamela van den Berg handcrafts acrylic and wooden pens. We've known each other for several years and I was lucky enough to get a pen she had made from Kingwood for Christmas. The wood grain is beautiful and I was suprised by how lightweight the pen is. It's the perfect fit for my hand. Want to see more of her pens? Visit pensbypam.com.

Suz