Good morning! Thanks for all of your wonderful comments on the sneak peeks…and even for the frank ones and the spirited debate over the inclusion of other species. I love to hear what you think. I will say this regarding the rodents in question. I was very keen on making this card available to anyone to send to anyone. Many of my cards are for the women in our lives or from 'us to them”, or simply celebrating the power and gorgeousness of who you are. And that is just as it should be. But I wanted the 'hug you' card to have more of a broad scope. I wanted to be able to send it to a guy, or a couple and I wanted anyone to look at those two 'friends' and say, “oh, that's you and me!”
Making them cute mice instead of people was the way that was possible. Also, I think little mice are super cute and I like to imagine that they have little mouse troubles and need little mouse hugs too.
I blame Disney.
Anyway, here is the final addition to the line for January. This is a bit of a modern love letter. It is about the times when most of the things in our lives are a touch out of focus or in mild chaos. Beds aren't made, bills may not be paid, you may not be where you thought you would be or in my case, you may not have showered too recently, but you have one person (or set of people) in your life that makes you feel like you really did something right. Or that makes you realized that you are blessed despite all those things.
For me this person is my husband, but there are also times when this was written for my Mom and Dad, a dear friend, even someone I haven't known that long but have connected with in an important way. Sometimes it's even for myself. It's for your calm in the storm, whatever the storm.
Who would you send this to?
xoxo
I would send this to my sweet hubby. He and I have been married for 5 1/2 months now. He is the one person who I can always depend on to love me “no matter what” and because of both of our pasts – marriage, children, divorce, pain and sorrow, waiting for deep and abiding love – we are so much better together than we ever were apart.
Thanks for your honest designs – LOVE THEM
I love this card and yesterdays too! I would definitely send this to my husband. He is my calm during any storm. I can think of sooo many people I could send yesterdays card to. My sis-in-law who was going through chemo, my niece who has since lost her mother from breast cancer, a friend who is going through a painful divorce, etc. That card really covers it all! As for the mice, I think mice are really cute…however I have had some living on my deck under the grill cover and in my garage. I don’t want to hurt them because they really do look like Stuart Little, I just want them to find a new home:)
I love this card. This card and yesterday’s sneak peeks bring tears to my eyes because they can hit so close to home. I love the words on this one, especially, “…which quite frankly is most of the time…” It’s so true!
You have no idea how much I needed that message today. It is beautiful, Leigh!
Hi Leigh! I just wanted to let you know how much I love this card, and also how much I love the Holiday cards I just bought. I’ve never found prints or cards that speak to me like yours do..so thank you! Also, the bag the cards came in! So cute!! Thank you! 🙂
First of all, I love all things CHEVRON. Love that splash of it in the background!
Second of all, I really wish I could send this to my boyfriend today. You always word perfectly what I am thinking but can’t put into words. Thank you for that 🙂
Wonderful card-cannot wait to purchase the new items! For me this is my husband Andy who continues to make me laugh every single day, after 15 years together.
I would give this to my fiance, Justin on our wedding day… January 28, 2012. I love it
I might be your biggest fan ever! I have my favorite saying of yours on wine glass, coffee cup and laptop skin. This new card is amazing!!!! It makes me think of my husband… We just celebrated 3 years!
LOVE!! My boyfriend of six years is my rock!
I love love love your new designs. Thank you (as always) for giving me ways to express what is in my heart to the people who are important to me. Lori
Right now I would send this to my good friends that made it through the last four years of college with me! They have seen me through huge accomplishments, absolutely awful months, celebrations and times when everything seemed out of control! I love that you say that this is for someone in the storm or just on the other side of it. I am so thankful to these sweet friends of mine and that they are still walking through life with me now-on the other side of college! 🙂
As always, this is too cute! I’ve been loving all of your sneak peaks… Rodents and all! And, actually, I have a friend who loves her pet rats… I may have to get that card for her!
Thanks for your wonderful inspiration!