Let's Stay Home

That has been our home body motto of late. Really, if I had a dollar for every time my little one said that recently, we'd need to carry a big money bag to the bank. The bank might just tempt her to get out considering the free lollipops.

Lollipops aside, we are very content to just be at home lately. I guess if you have to go through a reclusive period, February is the perfect month.

This perfect for us poster is available on Etsy from Ashely G and Drew.

Escapism

Some days I wish I had my own secret garden, magic wardrobe, or rabbit hole to escape into. This poster from Atlantic Treefox seems a perfect entry way for some serious day dreaming.

The escapist in me would like to hang one of this image above my desk or bed as a reminder to take time to let my imagination run and indulge in a little childlike sense of wonder each day.

I heart...

Here's a random list of things I love...
my daughter
my family
reading bedtime stories and snuggling before lights out
black cashmere sweaters
a good cup of espresso in a real espresso cup
getting lost in a good book or movie
watching my daughter's dance class and swim class together
daffodils and violets
gardening
having a drink with friends
when my daughter announces it's a sunny shiny day" even when it's grey outside
nice art books
when the floor is freshly vacuumed and the toys are all put away (lasts five minutes)
a great pair of shoes
splashing in a pool on super hot days
checking tough "to dos" off my list
the way my daughter says "the end" instead of "amen" when she says her bedtime prayers
shopping for little clothes
looking at blogs
watching the deer in our backyard
when the laundry is all done (almost never)
freshly painted finger nails and manicured toes
"purizes" (surprises) from my daughter
flipping through magazines
finally seeing a movie I missed in the cinema (hmm, when was I last at a cinema)
time to knit, time to draw, time to just hang out
country roads
picking flowers
napping

and the list could go on...

The awesome heart poster by Keith Davis Young and available here.

In the Mood for Love

Yes, I know it isn't even February yet, but I'm in need of a holiday and coming across lot's of great ways to get in the mood for Valentine's Day. I'm setting aside my disdain for the manufactured aspect of the holiday and embracing the spirit of celebrating love and friendship.

I think the messaging of this Love Candy print from Bodie and Fou is pretty clear. Who wouldn't be flattered to receive this sentiment?

Recession Fun # 1: Things That Cost Little or No Money to Do

I really love this poster Jason Munn created for the If You Could project by London based design studio HudsonBec. The project asks illustrators and designers to create works based on the theme "If you could do anything tomorrow..." Stay in and draw is definitely what I would like to do most any day. And it's basically free! Which makes it my #1 choice for my series Recession Fun. I'll just keep posting ideas for things that cost little or no money while the financial crunch continues. Hopefully there will be no need for a series entitled "Happy Ideas for a Depression"

You can see more of Jason's work at his site The Small Stakes.