give a basket full of sunshine

my friends and i wanted to give something bright & cheerful to another friend of ours. after some brainstorming, we came up with this sunshine basket!! each of us had only a short time to shop, so we split up and went shopping on our own, taking iphone pictures of our loot so no one purchased repeats. i loved going grocery shopping with only a single hue in mind, sunny yellow!! finding brightly wrapped treats and gifts turned out much easier than i had imagined. it was a fun scavenger hunt of sorts to see the sunny items we had each collected. the basket came together beautifully. even though the items may seem like a random grouping, the cheerful color scheme creates a cohesive sunshine vibe, which is exactly what we were hoping for!

find of the day / fab fabric

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i love this playful TIDNY fabric (available at ikea). it's perfect for kiddo projects; a rainy day marker fest, a special preschool project, add fabric paint for pillowcases, tote bags, or use as the tablecloth for a painting party (drape an art smock over each little chair)! i can just imagine the children chatting and coloring while waiting for all the guests to arrive. it could be a whole doodlebug party theme. oh, cute. i couldn't resist including a yard of it in a birthday gift for a couple artistic little ones.

happy tuesday.

gift idea for your favorite workhorse entrepreneur

anyone who sits in their office all day long relishes in a useful and beautiful office supply. truth be told, right now my basement studio is exploding with gift wrapping projects half done, shipping boxes of hidden gifts, cards for seth's baby book (which i should actually start up on any day now) and projects galore piled high on my scanner. it's a terrible mess. there is hardly any floor space to be had. 'tis the season, right?! however, i do know and love a good office supply when i see one. so instead of cleaning my office, i created a list of top picks for you! much more fun.

 + orla kiely pencils. (i have these! too pretty to use. mainly for admiring.)
 + liquid flair pens. my new favorites. (read my pen post here!)
 + plain industrial tags and packaging supplies are always handy.
 + moleskine journals are a classic for a reason. the blank paged ones are my fave.
 + books like blog inc. and the handmade marketplace are full of helpful advice.
 + thick luxe business cards by moo.com. ammmazing quality with a fantastic price.
 + you can never go wrong with a unique address rubber stamp. ooh la la!
 + multi-organizer by boon (mine is loaded with pens, scissors, post-its & sharpies. love.)

gift idea for your favorite yogi.

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hello! welcome to my gift guide; random little somethings recommended by me. (what could be greater.) i found these darling yoga posed cookie cutters on our thanksgiving trip to sun valley. i was dying over them; cookies and yoga?! yes sir. a match made in heaven. exactly the kind of exercise program i can get behind.

p.s. yep, i kind of accidentally gave whit her cookie cutters today.. whoops. not even december yet. but she loved them. her reaction was worth it! we are super bad at keeping our gifts truly under wraps. what about you? do you tell your bestie what you're giving her? 

pinhole press / family gift ideas

  
am loving all of these personalized gifts from pinhole press. i gave dan one of these last year for his office and he's already requested another. i have no affiliation with this company, i just love their fine quality goods!

working on a giant puzzle while waiting around for thanksgiving dinner sounds really cozy and charming. (i think i'm getting old. i hate puzzles. but sitting around doing nothing but hunting for pieces while talking to favorite faces sounds mighty fine right about now.)

are you starting your christmas lists? are you already all finished shopping? the catalogues are arriving and my sharpie is out writing down ideas. i don't necessarily buy anything. i just love seeing good ideas for decorations, color combos and such. there's a lot to learn from a pretty catalogue page; no purchase necessary! and of course, the christmas binder is out. hello holidays! 

 memory game / puzzle / calendar

10 (last minute) gift ideas for mom

+ mini mod podge clipboards (my favorite go-to)
+ baby photo brag book for grandma
+ simple silhouette portraits
+ peanut butter oatmeal chocolate toffee bars
+ citrus salt (or sugar!) body scrub
+ ribbon or rag tied flip flops
+ handmade vintage post earrings
+ accordion scrapbooklet of memories
+ the best banana bread ever
+ a cd mix of oldies (include peter, paul and mary, carly simon and james taylor!)
+ bonus // a heartfelt letter on pretty stationery

traditional trail mix and a personal Q&A

a long-standing tradition in my family has been whipping up a giant batch of conference trail mix in honor of the semi-annual LDS general conference (an incredible, two day televised event featuring speakers who discuss topics of faith, family and God). as young kids we'd use the pieces to fill in the squares of conference bingo; as adults we all munch thru cup fulls and give most of the nuts and raisins to my dad. i loved sitting atop the counter as a little girl to help my mom dump in and stir the treats together. every year the mix seemed to feature additional candy options: chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, peanut butter m&m's, craisins, etc. she liked to make a little twist on the traditional treat. however–ever since i can remember–gumdrops are always an essential. and on goes the tradition in my little family. happy general conference weekend.

side note // today i'm answering some fun questions for a Blogger Q&A over on jodie's fantastic blog. i'm divulging my favorite comfort foods, first movie star crush, bad habits, and much more.

citrus salt body scrub recipe

Citrus Salt Body Scrub
1 1/2 cups of kosher salt
2 Tbs. lemon, grapefruit or orange zest (i like a combination)
1 cup vegetable or canola oil
1 tsp. lemon extract
1 small glass jar or other container

Fill your jar with the kosher salt and sprinkle citrus zest on top. Using the long, blunt end of a wooden spoon (or mortar and pestle if you've got one) distribute the zest throughout the salt evenly by stirring the dry ingredients together. Next pour the oil first into a measuring cup. Stir the lemon extract into the oil. Now pour half of the oil mixture into your jar and stir with small spoon to combine well. Pour the rest of the oil into the jar and mix well. Label your jar, tie it with string and it's ready for giving. This scrub makes a sweet gift for a spahhh party, a girls night out or mother's day!

kitchen notes // a 48 oz. box of kosher salt makes enough for 4 jars of scrub. the kosher salt is rough, but this stuff made our feet unbelievably (and noticeably) soft for days! this is a perfect size jar for this recipe; they came from ikea at $3 each. the original source for the recipe is unknown, i received it at a church activity.

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mr. oatmeal peanut butter chocolate toffee bar / a sweet sidekick

let me introduce you to the delectable dessert bars i'll be toting to every party i'm invited to this year. seriously. these are my recent favorite find. to think, i almost threw out the magazine that this recipe was printed in! i almost didn't think i liked toffee that much! i almost didn't make them because i didn't have a good excuse! luckily we were all hankering for a snack on sunday (i love setting a brick of butter out on the counter before church, just in case we need softened butter), so we whipped these puppies out. a giant 9x13 pan. and let them cool while taking a family nap. after downing a couple, i sliced them into squares (dividing and conquering is my way of saving myself from devouring them). the best thing about them is finding a few impromptu reasons to give them away (a playdate for benji, pop in visitors, to-go treats for dan, and a surprise sweet for a sick friend). sharing is caring. which makes me feel all the better. go make them. the excuse to bake a batch will find you.

Oatmeal Peanut Butter Chocolate Toffee Bars
originally from Family Fun Magazine

1/2 cup butter (1 stick), at room temperature
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 large egg yolk
1 1/2 cups flour
1/2 cup quick oats
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 cups dark or semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup toffee baking pieces (Hershey's Heath brand)

Heat the oven to 350°. Line a 9x13 baking pan with foil so that the ends extend over the edges of the pan by at least 2 inches. Spray foil with cooking spray.

In the large bowl of an electric mixer, beat the butter, peanut butter, sugar, and egg yolk on medium-high speed until the mixture is smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes, scraping down the sides of the bowl if necessary. Add the flour, oats, and salt and beat the mixture on low until the ingredients are just blended, about 30 seconds.

Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan. Bake the crust until it is golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes (be careful not to overbake).

Remove the pan from the oven and scatter the chocolate chips evenly over the crust. Return the pan to the oven for 1 minute. Remove the pan again and, using a small offset spatula, spread the chocolate evenly over the crust. (Let your kiddos watch; spreading melted chocolate is like science.)

Sprinkle the toffee pieces over the chocolate, gently pressing them into place with the back of a large spoon. Set the pan on a wire rack to cool until the chocolate has set, about 2 hours. Using the edges of the foil, lift the dessert from the pan, then cut it into squares. For maximum freshness, store the bars in the refrigerator.

happy friday the thirteenth, everyone.

chiming in... and jennifer aniston's perfume

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hello hello. this post is going to be random and short. christmas is coming and my house is a wreck. benji came down into my 'wrapping room' and said, woah! mom, this is a gi-gan-tic mess. and the kitchen is no different. however i did just whip up an amazing pink poppyseed salad dressing for tomorrow night's girls night out. it's luscious and will be drizzled over a grapefruit avocado green salad. i'm excited to play hostess again; we're doing yoga, a gift exchange and eating lots of food. and serving up some chocolate to round out the evening.

but still this post is all about smelling jennifer aniston. sure i love her on friends. sure, her haircuts are amazing. her highlights, the best. and the way she keeps churning out sub-par movies and the public still woos over her is something to be admired. but i highly doubted her perfume, as i do all celebrity named perfumes (and was annoyed, as usual, at her scantily clad on the beach advertisements. how cliche can we be, jen?!). in my opinion, most celebrity perfumes are crazy money making opportunities and way too powerfully scented. while on the subject, anyone smelled t. swift's new fragrance? once i thought i liked kim kardashian's fragrance until i walked out of the store and couldn't wait to wash my arm. and i can never get over the pictures of the idol cozying up awkwardly to their bottle of perfume (see above). some of the nicer versions are better kept scenting my underwear drawer than my skin.

bottom line, i am delighted to report that jennifer aniston smells amazing. do you love it like i do? so light and refreshing that when the sephora employee sprayed it on a little strip of paper and held it up to my nose, i couldn't even smell it. which i took as a good sign. intrigued, i spritzed a little on my arms and walked around the mall, waited in line to see santa, browsed the new h&m, smelling myself all the while. it's light and clean. i can't put my finger on the exact aroma but i genuinely like it. so much so i texted dan about it. in the past, i've loved scents like fresh sugar and philosophy and romance and clean. so it's along those lines. as per usual, jen aniston has broken all the rules and is pushing a product to be proud of. it officially made my wish list. sephora has a rollerball of it for only $18. no scents (or cents?!) in paying a fortune for perfume this season. okay, that's all. happy weekend-ing.

p.s. am closing up shop soon. if you'd like some mini diaries for christmas, please place your orders this weekend! thank you.

positively swoonworthy / fifteen gifts i am smitten with

we went out on the town today. to all of my favorite little charming boutiques in salt lake city. the ones i love (and missed when living in idaho). they each have kiddie corners for small ones to play without fear of breaking anything. genius! whenever i have a good excuse to go to one of my shops, i usually stop and stare and swoon awhile and maybe pick up one or two things. i rarely buy, but it's always fun to browse. today i found a few perfect goodies for the girls in my life (and made a wish list for myself too). the shopping trip inspired my swoons of the season.

01 / apparently orla kiely has clothing too. i had no idea. (i may have been better off not knowing.) i saw her dresses all lined up at children's hour and almost fell down when i saw the price tag. still, they are modest and adorable and vintagey and comfy too. not that i tried them on, i'm not that crazy. someone out there, please splurge on a fancy frock for the rest of us.

02 / miz mooz bloom boots. these, i did try on. they are even prettier in person. (for you locals, i found them at hip & humble.) slouchy yet chic. flat yet fancy. a perfect rounded toe. swooning all the way home. i may have a new reason to save my pennies.

03 / jane austen 500 piece puzzle. i don't even like doing puzzles and this one caught my eye. so perfect for the literary lady in your life.

04 / this orla kiely purse is downright dreamy. and crazy expensive.

05 / cloud collector's handbook. the cover art alone had me swooning. i always feel like i've met a kindred spirit when i find out someone has a love of clouds. (it's hard not to.)

06 / little book of letterpress. this little hardback beauty caught my eye at barnes & noble. i know so many shelves that this book would be just right for. love that letterpress is so trendy right now. it so deserves it.

07 / have you seen these listography journals? they are so clever. perfect for yourself or a favorite list-lover.

08 / i love knock knock note pads. anyone could use this simple grocery list for their fridge.

09 / darling baby shoes. i did not take full advantage of overpriced and overtly darling baby shoes when benji was tiny. next time around i may splurge once or twice. saving them in a shadow box will give you a piece of art when they grow out of them.

10 / rosie flo's sticky coloring book totally would have been something my big sister might get for christmas and i'd be green with envy. i'd wait a week or two and maybe snag a page. because i was a total typical little sister. confession, sometimes i'd read their diaries too. but to my defense, how awesome would it be to have such a fan dying to read your middle school diary?! i guess this is why we youngests love to blog.

11 / maileg's noah's cruise ship might be the sweetest noah's toy i've seen thus far. and likely the most expensive. still, the charming pieces are magnetic and painted so simplistic and bright. sure to be a keepsake.

12 / stripey sweaters on tiny tots make me smile.

13 / i started letter writing when i was young and think stationery is a perfect go-to gift for any age. i can't wait til this girl scout mix & match set is available.

14 / shane the boogaloo boy is soft, a little smushy and adorable (just like my three year old).

15 / eloise wilkins stories. i had to include this favorite collection because we own it and love it. we take it to church and on long drives. i found it at tj maxx and scooped it up a few months ago. it includes the classic stories and images that were read to me when i was little. the stories are perfect for girls and boys alike.

favorite local boutiques in utah
hip & humble
children's hour
great harvest (this is a bakery, but still. i love it.)
jolly's gift shop & pharmacy
home again consignment
tj maxx home goods (not really a boutique, but still awesome.)

am a fan / pump up for the holidays edition

am a fan of getting a head start on christmas decorating before taking off for thanksgiving weekend. dan kindly relented and let me bust out all the christmas boxes early. yay. so worth it when you can come home to christmas.

am a fan of this pumped up kicks tune by foster the people. discovered it on the radio and now listening to it on repeat.

am a fan of skein red pom pom yarn (i found it at michael's). it's an easy instant pom pom garland. my happiest holiday find so far. it is currently swooping through my house. and i plan to drape it over our christmas tree branches. and tie it around gifts too.

am a fan of this wood-working etsy shop. the wooden map puzzle magnets are rather dreamy.

am a fan of glittery round labels for holiday packaging. yes sir. i needed more things to glitter in my life.

am a fan of these handmade plump cheerful stuffed owls. i know dozens of girls who would love one (myself included).

am a fan of pretty polka dots on everything; these straws are so festive for a party!

am a fan of this ira glass quote and the beautiful way it has been designed, poster style.

am a fan of liz's gold toe flats. talk about festive! i love me an excuse to break out the spray paint.

am a fan of this recipe card stamp. so clever, so charming.

am a fan of danni's collage book; notes for nicholas. she is the ever-thoughtful one. something akin to this would make the best kind of the-thought-that-counts gift.

am a fan of the knitted critter hats for kiddos at old navy!

am a fan of so many elements from this kitchen makeover. beautiful and family friendly.

am a fan of this tinseled-out advent calendar; i love the mishmash of it, the simple (random) packaging and the bright hues too. sometimes we i get obsessive over things like advent calendars. this one is fabulous and reminds me to make it light, make it fun. this is christmas.

// take a peek at my christmas collection category for a look into my holidayesque archives.

moop / longtime favorite find

am such a fan of moop bags. i have used this one for three years now as a diaper bag / overnight bag / basic everything-that-fits-in-goes bag and it still looks fantastic. not one bit beat up. my husband likes it too; that's saying a lot for a diaper bag.

am thinking their new very useful tote might just be my favorite new gift idea for christmas. i love the plethora of pockets (inside and out) and deep space for all kinds of tote-alongs. it would be perfect for church, library trips, the gym, the market and anywhere-with-a-kid adventure. you can never have enough totes; am i right, ladies?!

p.s. thankfully moop is having a holiday sale right now thru november 28th. enter TINYMOOP upon checkout for 10% off. hip, hip. happy weekend!

found / stocking stuffers that keep on giving.

saturday night i went out for a bit of a girl night out. yep, just me. it was pretty dreamy. i browsed the shops until close and drank an icy coke and tried on shoes (!), sans toddler or hubby. once through pottery barn, all decked out, i am officially excited for the holidays. and officially excited about the yards of burlap i bought at wal-mart the other day. tons of burlappy projects abounding in my head for christmas. (i can cut and i can fray. table runner. yes. tree skirt. yes.) but more importantly, my cousin abby (who i was tempting to join me for footloose) reminded me of the fun vintage stocking stuffers at restoration hardware. so i headed there and swooned. there are a whole slew of good / useful / clever gifts for those hard-to-buy-for people in your life! i love when mini gifts turn out to be the hit of christmas day. here are my faves.



left to right / top to bottom.
+ xylophone. my musical man is going to love this.
+ chalkboard door hanger / so clever for all ages.
+ roll up travel charger / genius for your traveling salesman.
+ gray LED hat / i loved it for its simplicity and then saw the LED lights built into the brim. hooray for your handiman who works in tight spots or likes to tie flies for fishing!
+ snowman kit / this is totally something my mom would send to the grandchildren.
+ mini scratch map / i adore this mini version, just right for your favorite explorer.
+ survival kit in a sardine can / reminds me of something my dad would've made as a kid. i love it.
+ luxury plush foot duvets (on sale!) / not only do i want these, but i want to give them to every hard working woman i know. seriously, they are so cozy.
+ go anywhere mp3 speakers / this + an itunes gift card = favorite aunt ever.

bonus / if your man is into camping, my husband tells me this is a keeper.

hoarding, fan mail, bloggerdom and hot chocolate

after rummaging through old letters, an array of business cards, postage stamps, note cards from afar, magazines i think i should keep saving (from 1994!) and more (bookbinder boards should i get back into the sport, fabric for when i finally take up sewing, pretty bits and bobbles i may someday use), i find myself deep in memorabilia and memories. such the internal struggle; the sentimental fool in me is dueling my better half. part of me wonders if i should sign up for that hoarders show. however i take relief in knowing that at least i'm an organized hoarder. which means i am not boxed up (entirely) in towers of college notebooks and wrinkly letters from locker partners (just a few of those left). i can easily leave my house for a wal-mart run for more rubbermaid bins to divide and conquer. i'm kidding. kind of.

anyway, what i'm getting at is how many of the letters (and emails) i've saved that i cherish have been from YOU. readers. readers of this blog. readers i've gotten to know on a new level. how lucky am i?! i've made real friends–penpals even–through this blogging experience. some even sent me edible goodies and a few, blankets for my boy's birth. i feel spoiled with awesome people saying hello every now and again. when talking to dan i often include you as my friend. as strange as she's my blogging friend... sounds, it's not so strange to me. i'm suddenly realizing (once again) how huge blogging is. not literally how gigantic bloggerdom is, but how huge it is to me. little ol' me. how huge it is to connect with real people in a virtual space. to email back and forth and get to know people and listen to their tales. (i say listen because i love knowing a blogger's voice through their written word!) it pretty much knocks my socks off. thank you for being you. even those of you who never ever speak up, it's totally fine. admittedly i read blogs all the time without commenting, but since i know how much it means to hear a hello from the other side, i'm making a goal to once in awhile tell bloggers how rad they are; what specifically makes their blog a bright spot in my day and what i've gained from their writing. i assume most bloggers put in more effort than they gain. i just had to say thanks for reading and being so great. you are a bright spot in life. i get to tell you whatever i think about and show you the cupboards in my house (tune in tomorrow!) and the dreams in my heart and the little ideas that come into my mind. and for the record, i am a big fan of yours. even if you and i have never corresponded, i appreciate you. and perhaps (i hope) we will in the future. (we can all teach someone something, and i have a lot to learn.)

case in point // my favorite chocolatier, amberlee of the ticket kitchen, kindly sent me a (darling) care package of her incredibly tasty hot chocolate sticks. i am savoring them, sharing them and admiring them (two thumbs way up on packaging cuteness! see the aqua!?) a mug of melted chocolate at midnight is divine.


visit the ticket kitchen to send someone a happy hot chocolate care package.

monogram artwork (for kiddos!) / one little dicky bird

i think my mouth literally fell open when i bounced into paul atkins' etsy shop full of charming custom monogram prints. he designs items to sell in his shop, one little dicky bird, all the way over in manchester, england. (can't you just see the mossy ledges? the rows of bending daffodils?!) admittedly, when goods are shipped from another country–with awesome postage markings–i always deem them extra special. i've never seen any monograms quite like this; nor done this right. especially for children! i love how the prints are appealing to all ages; they are completely customizable (you choose the darling icons). the options available are colorful and classic. my little boy loves the big B (just for him!) and playing i-spy for those cheery tiny icons (also picked just for him!). the artist, paul, was more than willing to work with our color scheme of gray, red and blues for the transportation images we chose for benji (pictured above). paul also sent me a digital proof to ensure we loved it before going to print. (done and done.) hooray for thorough designers!

i can imagine two or three of these lovely monogram prints hung in a sibling-shared bedroom; customized to individual interests, yet all similarly framed to create a cohesive theme. they would also make a treasured baby gift, as every parent loves the name they give their brand new babe! we are delighted with our new artwork, all the way from england. this post is part of my home is where the ART is series. the artwork is theirs, but these opinions are all mine; learn more about my handpicked sponsored series here.

what is an essential must-have for your creative workspace?
Despite being up to date with technology I still feel like I always need a pot of pens and pencils, and some paper on my desk. No matter how efficient, streamlined and organised apple macs can make my life I still like to be able to scribble my ideas down.


paul's workspace. (love that desk and cushion and all those pens!)

what inspired you to do your custom monogram work? (the concept is so original!) The inspiration for the monograms actually comes from my niece. I originally created a monogram for her first christmas. In order to be sure there wouldn't be any duplicates on presents, I wanted to give her something completely custom made. I designed the icons based on her favourite toys and other likes (as you know babies start to show their personalities almost immediately). I then decided to create a catalogue of icons for people to choose from. That way everyone can design their own custom-made presents.


our framed print in benji's room. the icons suit his personality perfectly.

dig in: paul's etsy shop / facebook / twitter

p.s. if i knew someone pregnant across the pond, i would be giving her this one (that double decker bus is too cute!).

i like that writing in a diary is all the rage now.

it's a fad that will never fade in my book.
+ Q&A a day / five year diary.
+ julia rothman typewriter diary.
+ mom's one line a day diary.

calligraphy stamps & stationery / fawnsberg

the ladies at fawnsberg have it. patricia + rachel (you may know them from their creative studio, primele) do incredible work. their passion for their business shows in their handiwork. (and what hands on handiwork it is! so many calligraphied goods by hand!! ooh la la!) their product is top notch and always packaged in a way that makes you know a special treasure is lurking inside. i'm swooning over our beautiful new address stamp and can't wait to start rubber stamping everything i own. this post is part of my home is where the ART is series. the artwork is theirs, but these opinions are all mine; learn more about my handpicked sponsored series here. don't you just crave calligraphy? pine over their picture portfolio here.

patricia, since i deem you an expert, what is your favorite thing to include in a handwritten letter? I always cozy-down before I write. I make a fantastic cup of coffee (or tea) and find somewhere inspiring to sit, by a sunny window maybe or out at the lake. And to begin my letter I tell my friend all about it - how the sun feels on this particularly fine fall day, and how the dash of cinnamon in my coffee is its perfect companion. It puts me somewhere for my reader, and for me it takes away the intimidating blank slate of the page. I can't think of a letter I didn't start this way!

what is an essential must-have for your creative workspace?
We have a huge pinboard on the wall of our studio; nothing fancy, a 4x8 ft sheet of homosote. It's tacked with tidbits of everything - clippings torn out of magazines, color palettes, sketches for current projects, scribbles for prospect ideas, inspiring illustrations, and the ever-changing collection of drawings from our niece Lydia. It is an invaluable source of inspiration for generating new ideas.

dig in: fawnsberg / primele etsy shop / blog 

p.s. it's raining / snowing here in utah. am in my cozy sweats going from room to room, tackling it the best i can. kitchen and bath are good to go. (other than the fact that the bathroom is still purple. what do you think? keep a lavender bath?) this weekend: a trip to home depot and ikea shelf building.

simplicity bike print / thumbtack press

after spying this awesome bike print circling on pinterest, i started unconsciously building benji's room around its color scheme and theme (wheels!). however the pairing of nick dewar's retro bike rendering and simplicity statement (one i need to be reminded of often) will be suitable parked on any wall in our new digs.

the good news is, this print and many others are readily available at thumbtack press. this newly re-imagined online shop features a curated site with real artists and offers authentic, affordable art. what i love most about thumbtack press is the ease in viewing your favorite print matted and framed (with plenty of color options accessible too) before purchasing it. you can even upload a photo of a room in your home and 'virtually' hang it anywhere you please. talk about picture perfect. 

this post is part of my home is where the ART is series. the folks at thumbtack press have generously offered me a framed print. the artwork is theirs, but these opinions are all mine. learn more about my handpicked sponsored series. barry friedland, owner of thumbtack press, tells me about setting up shop:

tell me a little about your business..
Thumbtack Press is a company I purchased from someone about a year ago. We think we have a great story to tell and are hell bent on sharing it - that incredible, high quality art, offered from some of today’s most cutting edge and relevant artists from around the world, can be accessible to everyone. Affordable art is a common buzzword these days, and like Thumbtack Press, many other websites offer low priced art prints, but we are a different for so many reasons, most significantly that our site, which I curate very selectively, is comprised of about 100 of the very best illustration, lowbrow and character artists working today. But it’s important to point out that equal to our mission of introducing our customers to great art is the support and exposure we give to our artists, many of whom are simply more focused on making beautiful art than they are about marketing themselves. So it’s really a great space to be in and a win-win for everyone.

dig in: thumbtack press website / blog / facebook