dear self..

xo

happy fathers day....

i have lots of fond memories of my father cracking me up, being silly and rough housing. these were all things that were so good for me and i thank him for that.

things that im thankful my dad taught me - part two:

-summer camp rules
-travel
-listen to rock and roll...loud
-shop second hand if possible
-say i love you
-learn to drive on a stick shift

thank you dad!

xo

@aroma....

when i went to japan a few years back i was introduced to a whole world of aromatherapy. i bought a car aromatherapy diffuser, that i have been using ever since. i love the car smelling good and relaxing.

we are now carrying a line of japanese essential oils and car diffusers. i love the description of the oils -

The Botanical air series presents 100%-pure, simply-blended aroma oils, which concentrate the blessings of nature's abundance and highlight the best of inherent botanical powers and fragrances.

the scents we now have are:

mint eucalyptus
bergamot mandarin
eucalyptus lavender
cedarwood cyprus
pine hinoki
ylang ylang citrus

xo

inspiration...

oh take heart customers, how i love you....

i am endlessly impressed and my heart is warmed by the wonderful customers that come into take heart. i love hearing what creative endeavors you are up to, getting to know you and having my day made brighter meeting new and wonderful people.

one couple that comes into the shop are true gems. the woman sent me some images of items she has bought from take heart and how she has them displayed in her home. they have a gift and i thought i would share some of the photos...

thank you roopsha!

xo

fog linen tray

teak scoops

pebble vase

things i am thankful for card

handmade wood card holder

fog linen toy

jane foster bunny

verticle lines bowls 

spring fever...

hello all and happy friday!

we will be closing early today at 4:45, we apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

we will be open our regular hours this weekend:

saturday 11-6
sunday 11-5

have a wonderful weekend! xo

artwork by

brian rea

change is in the air...

i want to wish you all a joyous spring, happy passover, happy easter...

we will be closing at 3:00 this Sunday for the Easter holiday.

wishing you all a restful weekend.

xo

Spring Arrives by Yuko Shimizu

i am not a plastic bag....

march 1, 2013 - no more plastic bags in austin.

its about time....

our baggu bags are great for shopping, easy to wash and dry and cute.

yay, no more plastic bags!

xo

thank you american beauty

one of my favorites

thank you baggu