It’s not your ordinary Valentine!

Welcome to February: An Inspiring Month!

This is my birthday month—and this year is a BIG milestone for me. (ssh, don’t tell, but I’m turning a blissful four oh boy!) So, I’ve decided to spend the month blogging about all the things that inspire me most. Everything from the vistas that promise serenity, to the frenetic energy of my newly minted teenager, to the ideas and sights that get me motivated to make and create it. There is a whole lot of beauty out there and I hope you’ll join me this month while I do my best to record it!

In the same  vein, it turns out Victoria, of SF Girl By the Bay,  is hosting a Blog it Forward mash-up this month themed on Inspiration and after reading about it over on Kerri’s gorgeous blog, I thought, “Why not? It fits in perfectly with my plans to blog all that inspires me this month as I turn 40!”  I hope you’ll sign up too and tell the world about YOUR inspirations.

So, this is it—February. A month of romance and violets and all things sweet and wonderful and a whole lot of inspiration!

Fresh Meyer Lemons from Horticopia

As some of you may know, I’m a Californian living in what I like to call “the edge of the world.” In reality, it’s the north coast of Oregon—a windy, grey, blustery, and more-often-than-not raining kind of place. It’s beautiful, in that wind-swept kind of way. But, I miss my sunny roots and the horticulture that defines Cali. Palm trees and lemons, jasmine and bougainvillea, and lots and lots of gorgeous succulents to boot! I mean, come one, what’s not to love about Agave?

So, enter Horticopia. A fabulous store that offers a little taste of all those things I’m missing. I recently ordered some Meyer Lemons and was completely transported south! They arrived quickly, fresh from the field, completely organic, and ready to be devoured! A tiny taste treat for my sun starved senses: a taste of HOME. And that’s why I love Horticopia!

Make sure you check out her other listings. Horticopia sells a large selection of wonderful plants just perfect for your indoor garden or terrarium.

Just a small note: I’m almost sold out of the Heart and Envelope Sachets for Valentine’s Day!! They’ve been a big hit in the new store and if you’re wanting to grab a set, now is the time to do it!

Sweethearts are down to 2 sets! Only one is listed in the new store, but if you’d like both, just let me know! First come first serve on these!! (Photo will take you to the item!)

There are six sets of Love Letters left!  Valentine’s is almost here, so grab a set of these sweet little tokens today. They come gift wrapped and I can even ship to the recipient directly!!

Me and Miss Sophie on the beach last weekend. It’s still a bit cold here, but we’re embracing the grey. There is just something about the Ocean, no matter the season, that is so inspiring! What’s inspiring you today?