Here is another sneak peek for Summer 2011. This one makes we smile a bit because it has a tone to it that reminds me of home. Every region has thier colloquialisms, and the midwest is certainly chock-full of them. We throw around idioms in regular conversations as factual reference. “Well, she outta know that a bird in the hand is as good as you-know-what!” There is an earnestness about this way of speaking that both makes me snicker a little and warms my heart at the same time (and don't think for New York minute think that I don't do it myself!).
I remember my Mom yelling at me and my brother (when we would vacuum up pennies with the vacuum cleaner): “I'll tell you when you're rich enough to throw away money!!” That runs through my head every time I see a penny on the sidewalk…and now I have to pick it up!
My dad would say that someone was “wound up like an eight day clock” if they were talking fast or acting hyper. These things sneak into our lexicon, and our way of thinking and seeing the world. So when I wrote: “…keep going around 'til they kick ya off” , it reminded me of something my Grandma or Nana might say.
I guess a leopard can't change her spots and the apple doesn't fall far…
xoxo
I love this! And I know EXACTLY what you’re talking about!
I grew up in SW Missouri, and my dad is the king of these little sayings. My dad ALWAYS wears shirts with a pocket on it so he can carry his glasses and a pen. So, one of my favorites of his is when he sees something that is ‘handy’ he’ll say, “Well, that’s as handy as a pocket on a shirt!” It makes me smile just thinking about it.
I love the sneak peeks and all the Marmalade photos! So wish I was closer so I could make a visit! Best of luck in your new location! ~Jen
loving all of your new designs!! can’t wait to see the ENTIRE summer 2011 collection!
love this! Your cards are so inspiring. I buy them and frame them so I can see them everyday!
Love it! So cute 🙂
Love love love this- when are the summer cards coming out?
yippee…keep ‘em coming Leigh!
I grew up in Indiana and my mother was from the suburbs of Chicago, my dad from central Indiana. At my sister’s wedding, my dad did a shot with all the guys and promptly replied, “Whew! That’ll knock a buzzard off sh*t pile at 50 paces!” Still not sure what that means, but it makes me smile every time. Lol.
must. have. this. canvas. this is great art with super origin, leigh. in other words, “it sure does beat a sharp rock to the forehead.”