Who whoo loves you

Ok that header is a little cheesy but seriously, check out this adorable Valentine I received from my BFF in Portland over the weekend. Better yet, she called while I was opening it! Such a special moment to share with someone so far away.
The owl and hearts are letterpressed in a soft gray and warm red and she wrote a very special quote that feels extremely fitting to me in this stage in my life... of course I forgot to bring the card to work today to transcribe here*. I also received a beautiful Valentine from my Valentine but I of course forgot to take a picture of it in the excitement, check back for updates on both later tonight**! Hope you were loving love this weekend too! xN

Here is the quote, now updated:

My life is a green pasture, bordered by a wooden fence. Each section represents one of my fears. These fears circumscribe my existence. I regularly visit the perimeter, testing my limits. Each fear that I accept makes my world a bit smaller. Once in awhile, I gather my strength, jump the rails, and run free into a land that beckons me. These are the times I feel most alive. - author and activist Thalia  Zepatos

**Picture of our Valentine's altar :-)

Try a little tenderness*

Here's a sneak peak at some of the cards I have been working on for my shop on Etsy!

I'm not sure if I like the "rough" look of these so I think I'll measure the next batch out before stamping. These letters are great though, right? Part classic, part modern, all fun :-) xN

*Header: Yes, yes I WAS watching Pretty in Pink last night. I forgot how many priceless lines are in that movie. These lovely lyrics are from one of my favorite scenes when Duckie sings "Otis" and then Andie is told not to "waste good lipgloss". Beautiful.