Near the end of last year, I was having a particularly stressful and unhappy day, when I received a message from Carina of Crow and Canary. She asked for my address so that she could send me a holiday greeting. We’ve never met. We just know each other as Paperistas (her terrific phrase.) Carina’s simple act of warmth brought me out of my funk and into better place that day. It inspired me. Can you think of an experience that has happened to you that’s similar? I’ll bet it’s a good memory. Moments like these sustain us in an unexpected way. And they can be the beginning of a great friendship.

Some days, warmth is difficult to achieve. If I’m feeling judgmental, I try to think this thought, “Have you done everything ‘right’ this week?” The answer is always no and it allows me to throw aside pettiness and judgment to spread some warmth. Who doesn’t need just a little bit of that everyday?


If you haven’t stopped by Rikshaw Design’s blog from yesterday, you should visit her inspirations and lovely images. And tomorrow, be sure to check out the beautiful style of Ruby Press.

Thanks so much for visiting!