What Inspires You?

Too many hours spent on blogs that inspire me to throw a party! That's my addiction. And if I threw a party every time I saw a fabulous color scheme or fun theme, which is daily, we'd be in the poor house. The good news is they also inspire a new hanger or invitation for my etsy.com shop.

Gee Thanks!

A layered note of thanks. A narrow satin black ribbon makes a "t"... on a crisp white linen paper... on a green lokta paper... all on a lovely black linen card. "thanks so much" for stopping by my blog.

You Deserve a Blue Ribbon

Inspired by a delightful stay at the guest ranch in my last post, I created this note card. When was the last time you received a blue ribbon? It was 1984 for me and let's just say it wasn't for anything spectacular, but I do remember it. I did send a note of thanks to my inspiration IRMR on one of these cards and I hope it made them feel special... because they are! They deserve a blue ribbon. It will be on my etsy.com site soon.

Crisp Mountain Air

Home from vacation and I'm still thinking about the guest ranch that we stayed at in the central mountains of Idaho. It was so beautiful there and the ranch did everything just right. Idaho Rocky Mountain Ranch is the place to go for relaxation or invigoration! We nabbed The Daughter and off we went! City people we are, but somehow when it comes to a vacation we often are putting on our cowboy boots and hiking boots. (Well, hiking "sandals" that double as river rafting shoes and biking shoes!) Wrap a log cabin around us, or even better a grand lodge built of logs, and we're at home.

A horseback ride with Wrangler Ben, enjoying the view to the ranch and the Sawtooth Mountains from top of the hill, and then from the front porch with a cool glass of tea to wash down the trail dust!