on my mind in may...

*do you make regular visits to yourself? - Rumi*

things i am enjoying this month:

xo

new mexico quilt made here in texas by

folk fibers

the boss

blue eagle tumbler

handmade in illinois

now at take heart

watermelon!

indigo and brass bracelet 

made by cinq in san francisco

now at take heart

boditonic...

we are now happy to be carrying this delightful body and face moisturizer. boditonic is made of organic sesame oil, infused with essential oils. it comes in original and lavender.

original: ginger, lemon grass, vetiver, ylang ylang

lavender: roman chamomile, lavender bulgaria, ylang ylang

i use it as my night moisturizer on my face. both smell and feel wonderful...

happy friday!
xo

happy spring!

take heart will be open shortened hours on sunday:
*11-3* 
in observance of the easter holiday.
we still have some cute bunnies and easter cards for your easter baskets.
hope everyone has a wonderful weekend...
xo

new growth...

i am feeling inspired by the wildflowers exploding right now.

this reading was good for me today:

...i will not get so bogged down in dealing with old wounds that i forget about new growth...

xo

thank you mother nature

shelter protects you...

we are now happy to be carrying shelter bags.
i love the size, shape and fabrics used. leather, waxed canvas, stripes, ikat.
these bags are made with love by karie and robert in ashville, north carolina.
xo

taplin bag

shelburne bag

westwood bag

karie and robert

i really like this photo.

thank you shelter for the images.

less talk, more listen...

listening more and talking less is better for me. im working on this. this cat is a good reminder for me.
hope everyone has a wonderful week...
xo

artwork by martha rich

perspective...

hi!
i know that every experience can offer me a gift. all i have to do is be willing to look at my situation in the light of gratitude.
i am thankful i can change my perspective. this is something i usually have to work on daily. if i take a minute to stop and think, i can see my situation in a different way. i can see something from a place of gratitude instead of fear. this always makes me feel better.
always a work in progress, trying to keep the big picture in mind.
xo