Why Polka Dots?


I have been thinking about things that make me happy lately. What are those little things that bring a smile to our faces, but we don't really appreciate?

I was out for coffee with my friend Heather last Friday. She wanted to stop in a nearby store before leaving the mall. As we walked through the mall, some brightly colored wrapping paper caught me eye. They had florals, stripes and, yes, polk dot papers in wonderfully cheery colors : mango, magenta, citron, aqua, purple. I just couldn't help but think "aren't those cute"? I especially liked the citron polka dot paper and thought it would brighten the bookshelves in my new craft room. Heather told me that her daughter Molly always says that "polka dots make her happy".

You know, she's right. Think about it, would a polka dot ever make you feel sad, crabby or anxious? No! They are fun and whimsical. I dare you to look at something with polka dots and not feel your inner child smile. So that's the theme of my blog. Everyday I plan to find that little something that makes my inner child say "ooo, look at that!" and brings a smile to my face. I hope you do the same!


Thursday, April 14, 2011

The Cutest Little Shop!





I stumbles across the cutest little gift shop in Saint Paul called Artful Belongings. It is tiny, tiny tiny, maybe 400 square feet, but it is filled with charming hand-made gifts. I found it on Google when I was looking for a Jan Carlson Leaf Mobile .

The shop is just east of Lexington and Grand ( 42 Oxford St S, Saint Paul, MN 55105, 651.225.1422) I felt like I was going into one of those mini shops that are scattered throughout the galleries of Paris. I could only spend a few minutes in the shop, but I already have it on my list to return to when I can linger and enjoy all the beautiful gifts they have.

What made you happy today?
Posted by KittyO at 3:56 PM

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