note-ify me.

recently, a dear friend ever so kindly gifted me these adorable note cards. it was the sweetest treat in celebration of the season of love. i am entranced by their simplicity and san francisco-themed settings, all adorned with a floating red heart balloon. they're perfect!

i've sent a few out, but kept many for myself to decorate the 'ol apartment. 'tis true, i do love this city and i'm not afraid to show it.

check out noteify. in fact, read all about the founder. she's got a great story, and is such an inspiration to wake up everyday and do what you love. let the creativity flow!

thanks, b! i {red balloon} heart you.

hold.

i remember this very distinct hallmark card from many years ago. after lots of research, i discovered it's part of the fresh ink line. they are the uniquely round or square-shaped cards known for their short sentiments and for taking an offbeat approach to saying something real or unexpected. absolutely some of my favorite cards of all time.

this particular one i'm thinking of had two youngin's on the front in rain gear huddled together under an umbrella.

inside it read...

you hold the umbrella,
and i'll hold you.

you know what? i wish i bought it because i think of that saying all.the.time. since i can't locate it at the moment, i'm giving you the it's all happening version above... the photo that made me think of it in the first place.

during my mad search, i dug through my card collection. looks like i have just a few to send! oh, who will be my first victim?

may you have someone to hold your umbrella, dolls. xo.

any little something.

oh my love! do not cling to any little something. 

~rumi

i feel like i'm hanging onto things that aren't serving me.

let go. let go. let go.

*one of the many cards i live by.

i left my heart, with you.

so i have this thing with cards.

especially the lovey dovey ones. {who would have thought, right? wrong.} i can't help but buy them. even if there's no one to give them to now. like, in this exact moment. that's okay. eventually there will be.

i collect the ones that are too precious to pass up. because someday... you never know...

{always best to be prepared}

i think in the meantime here at it's all happening, i'll just share with you. because you're my someone special.




this one is still in the wrapper. the original that started my love affair with the art of collecting. there's a sticker on it that reads...

i left my heart
inside: with you
99¢
greeting card/trolley

ninety nine cents has brought me more joy than you could possibly know.





years ago, before i knew of cable cars and fog horns and hills - oh my! - i had no idea of the true meaning of the saying i left my heart in san francisco.

now, i do. and, i am so thankful.

i love when things come full circle. may you find your circular love.