Love Notes

Aaah what is it about some weeks?   This one was not my week.  The ugly beast of my insomnia raised its dragon head.   The little things and a few big ones that didn't go my way seemed overwhelming.   I know it helps to put the words down on paper (proverbially or preferably in an especially beautiful journal).   I'm writing it down here, because I hope it might help just one of my dear readers to know you're not alone if you're having some mid winter blues, big or small.  READ MORE

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Hello friends!  
What fun to be sitting at my desk, looking out over a snowy garden, musing over bons mots while sifting through little drops of beauty to share on a frigid January morning.   This is one I like - to paraphrase James Clear, "Be the person you would like to be".  So if you want to be someone like my friend Amy, who always has a smile for others, and never loses her composure when her well laid plans get turned upside down, stop and take a deep breath, and just pretend to do what she would do.  Grace under pressure.  READ MORE

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To paraphrase Annie Lenox, "Pink dreams are made of these; who am I to disagree?"   Happy Valentines Day my lovelies.   It's a wonderful week to celebrate pink.   And to celebrate love.  READ MORE

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Love Note readers love red!  I've been a slow learner.   In December, our Red Boxwood Kissing ball drops sold out in one day.   Last Monday, the Venetia Intaglio drops in Red did the same.    Suffice to say, that's certainly not the inventory management plan I was going for.   My apologies to those of you who missed out.   READ MORE

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Happy Valentines Day my darlings.   This morning,  we're talking luxurious bedding, cozy comfort food, and a little secret just for you ...
 I am pleased as punch to introduce the first pieces from my new Bespoke collection.   The  limited edition designs are made with unique pearls, gemstones and shells which I truly adore, but sadly cannot get in greater quantities.   

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