shanna murray

a return from the quiet

February was a beautiful month in so many ways. I had planned to return from time off  in January with a renewed commitment to visiting this space. Instead, I tucked in for a little more quiet. Seems I needed just a bit longer to be still. I'm looking forward to March and all that it may bring. Though the snow has been breathtaking at times, I hope March decides to send a little warmth and sunshine this way!

Little goals for March include:
make the perfect green smoothie
finish a scarf  I've had on the needles since new year's 
organize my studio + redo my inspiration wall
take more walks 
wrap up work on some new spring things for my shop
writing a letter or two
read a good book

What sort of things are you hoping to work on this month? Any good reads to share?

from the heart

My pal Cecelia Hayes and I put a lot of love into this sweet project. Cecelia is one of those people who can make magic out of scraps, transport you to another world with the most basic materials. She's a dear friend and a huge inspiration to me. For some time I had been wanting to work on a project like this; one that was detail oriented, timeless, and super fun. I knew Cecelia would be the perfect person to team up with to make it happen. We had great fun, learned a lot, and feel so proud of these beauties. Both of us are looking forward to sharing more projects with you in the coming months. We're hooked!

We hope you'll love working on these as much as we have. There are so many ways and occasions to use our prize ribbon kit (well beyond Valentine's Day), we think it will be love at first sight! There's something really special about creating a heartfelt heirloom from tissue and glue, paper and ribbons. Just wait, I bet your heart will skip a beat too, when you make your own bit of magic out of everyday materials. And the recipient will be so touched you took the time. That's the best sort of gift, in my book!

Details about this 19 page download (complete with 28 illustrative elements, step by step instructions for a variety of ribbons, and two beautiful boxes in which to present your prize) can be found at the listing, HERE.

Lots of love to you this week, friends -
S 

ringing out, ringing in

Hello, friends.

I want to wish you all a heartfelt happy new year, and best wishes for all that's to come as we turn the page towards 2013. It's been a joy to share my adventures with you this year. I'm so grateful for all of you who continue to visit this space, though post are at times sparse, and mostly geared towards shop news (something on my list to change up in 2013). I have a feeling I'll return with a longer post in the coming days, as time allows for reflection on all that this past year has offered and all that I hope is to come. 

For now, I'm still in the midst of holiday celebration as my little sister and her husband are visiting from California. Today will be our Christmas celebration! Lots of time in the kitchen and time at the scrabble board, too, I hope. Favorite things and favorite people - a perfect way ring out the year, and welcome the next.

To you and yours,
S 

 

P.S.
A quick note: today is the last day to purchase anything in my shop until February 1st. I'll be taking a little shop break for the month of January as I take some time to rest and plan for the new year.

kindred

Hi, friends!
Popping in quickly to let all of you Bay Area folks know that this weekend my friends Lynn and Teresa are hosting a beautiful pop-up shop at Makeshift Society in San Fran, it's called Kindred. The group of makers they've pulled together for this special event is just magic, I only wish I could attend! I hope, if you're nearby, that you'll stop in and have a look!

I"m off to finish up the remainder of our holiday order shipping, such a cheerful project. I love thinking about the recipients of all these words of love and kindness. So good.

Happy weekend!
S 

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Kindred pop-up shop details:
December 15th, 11-7
December 16th, 11-5 

Makeshift Society
235 Gough Street (between Fell and Oak)
San Francisco, CA 94102